Author: Drew Tosh
“I never felt that being a woman was any less or more of an advantage.” Northern Soul chats to Kim Wilde
She’s preparing a new album and tour for the New Year.
Beautiful: Northern Soul chats to Bronté Barbé about Carole King
Name a female singer-songwriter from the past couple of decades.
“Sometimes you just have to press the ‘f*ck it’ button.” Comedian Adam Kay talks to Northern Soul
Christmas can always be relied upon to throw up musical mishaps.
“You’re being paid to have fun and to laugh and be daft and stupid.” John Barrowman talks to Northern Soul
As you might expect, chatting with John Barrowman is a cheeky and gossipy encounter. His tales are peppered with one-liners about threesomes with The Krankies and being the best ‘Dick’ in the business.
Review: Jubilee, Royal Exchange, Manchester
The 1978 punk film Jubilee set out to shock with violence, nudity and strong language. Nearly 40 years later, the 2017 play features more of the same but shocks for a different reason.
“I’m just Alf from Fleetwood.” Alfie Boe on collaborations, sleeping rough and musicals
When it comes to album sales in 2016, you can forget Beyoncé, Rag’n’Bone Man and Justin Bieber. Last year belonged to Ball and Boe.
What is love? Northern Soul talks to Howard Jones
Do you remember the 80s? The merging of technology and music, bands performing behind a mountain of gadgets and gizmos?
“I will most definitely go screaming into that good night.” Jenny Eclair talks to Northern Soul
“The gigs were so rough that I had to come out kicking everyone in the face.”
Henry Normal talks about nature, getting older and writing what you know
Poetry is everywhere at the moment.
Step up to the mic: Leaf opens its door to Manchester’s singer/songwriters
Most days, if you wander through the centre of Manchester, you’re bound to encounter at least one busker having a crack at Wonderwall or something by Ed Sheeran. But if you have the talent and street performance isn’t your cup of earl grey, where do you play?
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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