Free Northern Soul and Motown DJ set by Derby DJ and promoter Jack Stevenson at Derby Market Hall.
Jack Stevenson is taking over Derby Market Hall on Saturday 21 November for a Northern Soul and Motown DJ set. He's a Derby-based DJ and promoter, and the night is built around the two sounds that define the whole scene: Northern Soul and Motown.
Stevenson describes himself as someone who spins the sounds that defined an underground culture through a fresh pair of ears, and he's keen to introduce the tunes he loves to a whole new generation. If you're already familiar with the scene, you'll know what that means — the upbeat, dancefloor-focused soul that became a cult obsession in the north of England, alongside the polished, melodic Motown hits that everyone recognises. If you're new to it, it's a good place to start.
The venue is Derby Market Hall, a Grade II-listed Victorian market hall that's been standing since 1866. It's a bit of a hub that brings shopping, dining and entertainment under one roof, with on-site producers like a butcher, a bakery, a fishmonger and a deli, international street food and a distillery that crafts its cocktails on-site. Up on the first floor are the Make & Trade spaces where local artists and makers work. To mark its 160th anniversary, the hall has also launched a free audio guide, 160 Years of Derby Market Hall, which traces its origins and architecture.
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Stevenson's set runs from 5pm to 10pm, so it's an early evening rather than a late one. Entry is free, and the hall is at Market Place, Derby DE1 2DB.
