Northern Soul 4 - Manus At 70!

If you have spent any time around the local music scene, you might be familiar with the enduring appeal of Northern Soul. On Sunday, 6 December 2026, the Queens Hotel Brighton is hosting a session titled Northern Soul 4 - Manus At 70!, which marks a milestone birthday for Manus Doherty. The event is structured as a celebration of the music that defined the golden era of all-nighters, specifically focusing on the tracks that once filled dance floors at venues like The Twisted Wheel, The Torch, and the Wigan Casino.

The afternoon, which kicks off at 14:00 at 1 Kings Road, brings together a selection of DJs who have been active within the scene for a significant amount of time. It is framed as a social gathering for those involved in the Sussex Soul community, aiming to keep the specific sound and energy of that era present. The organisers have set the entry price at £5.00, which is described as a small cover charge. All proceeds from this fee are going directly to Manus, who intends to distribute the funds to charitable causes of his choosing.