Motown Day Party

Motown Day Party comes to Lola Lo in Reading on Saturday 24 April, running from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. It's a daytime session built around the golden era of Motown, taking the sound from Detroit to the dancefloor. The organisers describe it as a daytime music experience focused on soul and funk, with Motown anthems running wall-to-wall alongside a blend of funk, disco and feel-good soul, all set in a retro-soul atmosphere of vintage vibes and timeless style.

If you're not familiar with the Motown sound, it's the soul music that came out of Berry Gordy's Hitsville USA studio in Detroit from the late 50s through the 60s — the kind of music that defined the era and still fills dancefloors today. This is a day party, so it's more of a social, afternoon affair than a late-night clubbing thing, which makes it a good shout if you'd rather be home by dinner than out until the early hours.

Entry is strictly 18+, and you'll need a valid photographic ID to get in. If you're bringing a crowd, there's a group discount for parties of ten or more under the 'Big Group Package', so it's worth getting a few people together if you can. Tickets range from £12.50 to £22.50, and the party runs from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, with last entry at 5:00pm, so you've got a fair window to arrive. You'll find Lola Lo at 126-127 Friar St, Reading RG1 1EP.