Northern Soul Day Party

The Northern Soul Day Party comes to Unit Nine in Wolverton on Saturday 28 November, running from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. It's exactly what the name suggests: a classic Northern Soul night shifted into the afternoon, so you can get your dancing in and still be home for dinner.

If you're not familiar with the scene, Northern Soul is built on rare, fast-tempo soul records from the 60s and 70s—the kind of tracks that were often overlooked in their time but found a second life on the dancefloors of Northern England. The day party keeps that spirit going, with a soundtrack that leans on uplifting tempos and driving beats, mixing the well-known anthems with the deeper, hidden gems. It's music designed for movement, and the dancefloor usually fills with the spins, shuffles and non-stop energy that the scene is known for.

It's a daytime affair, so it's a good shout if you fancy a dance without the late night. The music runs from 3:00pm through to 8:00pm, with last entry at 5:00pm, so if you're coming from work or have a busy afternoon, you've still got plenty of time to get in and get moving.

Tickets run from £12.50 to £22.50, working on a festival-style model where the earlier you buy, the cheaper they are. There's also a group discount for parties of ten or more, so it's one of those things that works better if you round up a few friends. Entry is restricted to over-18s with valid photographic ID, and you'll find Unit Nine at 9 Bridgeturn Ave, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5QL.