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Northern Soul Orchestrated

16 May 2024

Following the phenomenal success of the Northern Soul BBC Prom last summer at the Royal Albert Hall, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester’s composer and conductor Joe Duddell, present Northern Soul Orchestrated, a brand-new UK tour arrives at Sheffield City Hall on 16 May 2024, brought to you by SJM Concerts.

The tour promises to transport audiences back in time capturing the spirit of a movement. Originating in the industrial regions in the 1960s and 70sacross the North and the Midlands, the Northern Soul subculture emerged as a passionate and vibrant all-night dance movement centered around American soul music. Curated by Stuart and conducted by Joe, the orchestra will perform amazing new arrangements, by Fiona Brice and Joe Duddell, of Northern Soul classic anthems across five dates with a host of very special guest vocalists. 

Tickets go on general sale Friday, 01 March 2024 at 9am.