22-25 SEPT 2017
20-23 SEPT 2019 SKEGNESS RESORT
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF MOTOWN GLORIA JONES BOBBY BROOKS WILSON BRENDA HOLLOWAY EDDIE HOLMAN CHRIS CLARK THE FLIRTATIONS TOMMY HUNT THE SIGNATURES FT. STEFAN TAYLOR PAUL STUART DAVIES•JOHNNY BOY PLUS MANY MORE WELCOME TO THE HIGHLIGHTS As well as incredible headliners and legendary DJs, there are loads WORLD’S BIGGEST AND more soulful events to get involved in: BEST NORTHERN SOUL ★ Dance competition with Russ Winstanley and Sharon Sullivan ★ Artist meet and greets SURVIVORS WEEKENDER ★ Shhhh... Battle of the DJs Silent Disco ★ Tune in to Northern Soul BBC – Butlin’s Broadcasting Company Original Wigan Casino jock and founder of the Soul Survivors Weekender, with Russ! Russ Winstanley, has curated another jam-packed few days for you. It’s an ★ incredible line-up with soul legends fl own in from around the world plus a Northern Soul Awards and Dance Competition host of your favourite soul spinners. We’re celebrating Motown Records 60th Anniversary in 2019. To mark this special occasion we have some of the original Motown ladies gracing the stage to celebrate this milestone birthday. SATURDAY 14.00 REDS Meet and Greet with Eddie Holman, Bobby Brooks Wilson, Tommy Hunt Brenda Holloway, Chris Clark and Gloria Jones will also be joining us for a Q&A session, together with Motown afi cionado, Sharon Davies, on Sunday afternoon in Reds. Not to be missed!! SUNDAY 14.00 REDS Don’t miss the Northern Soul dance classes, DJ Battles, Northern Soul Q&A with Brenda Holloway, Chris Clark, Gloria Jones and Sharon Davis awards and dance competitions across the weekend and be sure to look Hosted by Russ Winstanley and Ian Levine, followed by a meet and greet out for limited edition, souvenir vinyl and merch in the Skyline record stall. including The Signatures
Download the Butlin’s Live Music Weekends WHAT’S INSIDE app to fi nd out all you need to know about our entertainment, activities, restaurants and bars, 3 ...... The highlights 16 .....Daytime activities as well as a handy interactive resort map. 8 ...... What’s on 17 ...... Useful Info 14 ...... Venues 18 ...... Resort map 15 ...... Where to eat 2 3 GLORIA JONES Gloria Jones BRENDA HOLLOWAY Brenda Holloway Sat 23.15 Reds Sat 14.30 Reds Gloria Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brenda Holloway is an American singer on 19 October, 1945, and moved to Los and songwriter who was a recording artist Angeles at the age of 8, where she fi rst for Motown Records during the 1960s. In started singing. Gloria’s fi rst taste of fame 1964 Brenda appeared with The Beatles came at the age of 14, when, while still at on their fi rst tour of The States. Brenda has school, she formed the successful gospel been part of many people’s lives, writing group, The COGIC Singers, with Billy Preston. and performing on tracks including, ‘Every Although she remained with the group for Little Bit Hurts’ – a hit for The Spencer Davis some four years, it was inevitable that Gloria Group, and ‘You’ve Made Me So Very Happy’, would move on to greater things, and she a smash hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears. A soon found herself drawn into the hurricane dynamic performer, her anthems, ‘When I’m of the Los Angeles pop scene, recording the Gone’ and ‘Starting The Hurt’ are legendary. Northern Soul anthem, ‘Tainted Love’, in 1964.
Eddie Holman Bobby Brooks Wilson EDDIE HOLMAN Fri 00.30 Reds Vocalist extraordinaire, Eddie Holman is one of the most popular artists of classic R&B. His unforgettable falsetto voice made ‘Hey There Lonely Girl’ one of the most recognisable urban love songs ever.
CHRIS CLARK Chris Clark Sat 00.45 Reds Chris Clark is an American soul singer who recorded for Motown Records. Recording on the Motown V.I.P. label, BOBBY BROOKS WILSON one of several Motown imprints, Chris Sat 21.30 Reds Clark is acknowledged by Northern Plateau Music artist, Bobby Brooks Wilson, is the son of legendary R&B/soul singer, Soul fans for songs such as 1965’s ‘Do Jackie Wilson. Bobby has the same amazing traits and talents as his father, and many Right Baby Do Right’ (by Berry Gordy) say Jackie Wilson’s legacy lives on through him. His adoring fans have dubbed him and 1966’s ‘Love’s Gone Bad’ (Holland- as ‘Mr. Entertainment’ for his natural ability to entertain and bring crowds to life. He’s Dozier-Holland). Another of her notable going to treat us to a number of his father’s masterpieces, including ‘Because Of You’, songs was the 1967 single ‘I Want To Go ‘Higher And Higher’ and, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’. Prepare to be astounded! Back There Again’ (Berry Gordy, Jr). 4 5 Tomy Hunt TOMMY HUNT Richie Sampson Sun 21.00 Reds Originally with American band, The Flamingos, Tommy has performed with a host of 60s legends including Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye and Ray Charles. Tommy had a massive US hit with ‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’ – Dusty Springfi eld enjoyed a no. 3 hit with his record before he could release it here. Russ Winstanley fi rst saw Tommy Hunt in ’73 and, after introducing him to the Casino, got him signed to Spark Records where he enjoyed chart success with ‘Loving On The Losing Side’, ‘Cracking Up’ and ‘One Fine Day’. Tommy is the only artiste to record a brilliant live album RICHIE SAMPSON JOHNNY BOY at the Wigan Casino all-nighter. A true Sun 15.15 Reds Sat 12.45 Reds crowd-pleaser, an incredible singer A very unique act, Johnny epitomises the and one of the loveliest guys around! Richie Sampson relights the magic of that splendid Soul and Motown era, ‘boy next door’ but with an amazing soulful breathing life into those magical songs voice. He regularly tours the UK and has we all love and adore. With more than worked with many top artistes such as The THE EDWIN STARR BAND a decade at the top of his profession, Velvelettes, Eddie Holman, Archie Bell, Richie now has a very in-demand single and The Contours to name a few. Johnny THE TEAM FEATURING on the Northern Soul scene – the double hails from the UK and is based in the North ANGELO STARR ‘A-side, dance fl oor fi ller, ‘Tears At The West. We’re delighted to have the boy End Of A love Aff air’ and ‘Memories Live back in Skegness. THE SIGNATURES AND LORRAINE SILVER On Forever’... they certainly do if you Fri 22.00 Reds manage to catch this guy’s amazing show. Johnny Boy FT STEFAN TAYLOR The incredible sound of Edwin Starr Sat 15.45 Reds continues with the wonderfully talented You can’t get bigger compliments than Angelo Starr. Every one of the band PAUL STUART DAVIES our American idols singing the praises regularly worked with Edwin, and Angelo Sun 13.00 Reds of one of the best British soul bands, is his younger brother. Relive those Another very soulful North West based The Signatures. Their great sound and unforgettable fl oor-fi llers including, singer, Paul is also a music teacher and professionalism helps our acts reach ‘Stop Her On Sight’, ‘Headline News’, skilled record producer. He has duetted new heights when being backed by such ‘My Weakness Is You’, ‘Contact,’ ‘I Have with Kim Weston and recorded his new a tight outfi t. They’re also in demand Faith In You’ and ‘25 Miles’. A soul bonus 45 in Detroit, ‘Baby It’s Yours’ and countrywide in their own right as Stefan – Lorraine Silver joins the band and will ‘That’s The Truth’. His Detroit Sessions Taylor’s voice adds a new dimension to perform many favourites including ‘Lost album has a wonderful Motown vibe Northern Soul Classics. Be the fi rst to Summer Love’. A superb way to start the to it. A very talented guy, getting the enjoy their wonderful new double A-side weekend! Interesting fact: Russ Winstanley recognition he richly deserves. Come single, ‘Break The Rules’ and ‘I Need You’. worked with Edwin over 30 times! along and fi nd out why. 6 7 WHAT’S ON... FRIDAY CRAZY HORSE
16.00 Russ Winstanley 21.00 Doors open with and Alan King DJ Kev Greenwood Welcome to the Top Tracks Weekend 20.00 Doors open with 21.00 Doors open with 22.30 DJ David Harris Russ Winstanley DJ Di Herring 17.30 DJ Brian Rigby Magical Memories and Alan King and DJ Alan Cain Classic Casino Tracks 22.30 DJ Clive Jones Original Casino 00.00 DJ Brian Rae Midlands Magic Mr M’s Jocks Twisted Wheel 45s 22.00 THE EDWIN STARR BAND FT ANGELO 00.00 DJ Nev Shooter 19.00 DJ Dave McDonald 01.30 DJ Peter Baker STARR AND Shooter’s Top Shots Favourite Scottish Floorfi llers LORRAINE SILVER Soul Spins 03.00 DJ Gaz Shooter 23.00 DJ Ian Levine and Shooter’s Specials DJ Geoff Swallow Classic Floorfi llers 00.30 EDDIE HOLMAN 01.30 DJ Neil Brackenridge Mr.Ms Memories
Lorraine Silver
NORTHERN SOUL MERCHANDISE
A HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY, NORTHERN SOUL GEAR ON SALE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
8 9 WHAT’S ON... SATURDAY CRAZY HORSE
12.00 DJ Jez Jones 12.30 Doors open with DJ Di Herring 13.30 DJ David McDonald All Requests 13.00 Sharon Sullivan Dance Workshop 12.00 Doors open with 21.00 Doors open with 15.00 DJ Peter Baker Alan King DJ Dave McDonald 14.00 Silent Disco Battle of the DJs 12.45 JOHNNY BOY 22.30 DJ Brian Rae Anthems 16.30 DJ Bob Richards Vinyl Revival Kev Greenwood v Jez Jones 13.30 DJ Ian Levine 00.00 DJ Jez Jones Blackpool Mecca Magic Top Spins 18.00 DJ David Harris 15.30 Silent Disco Turntable Terrors 14.00 Meet and Greet with Battle of the DJs Eddie Holman, 01.00 DJ Steve Russell David Harris Memories 19.30 DJ Jez Jones v Clive Jones Bobby Brooks Wilson, Northern Soul Tommy Hunt Memories 17.00 DJ Di Herring 14.30 BRENDA HOLLOWAY Memories 15.15 Russ Winstanley 21.00 Doors reopen with DJ Keith Minshull 15.45 THE SIGNATURES and Brian Rae FT STEFAN TAYLOR 22.30 DJ Phil Dick 16.30 DJ Brian Rae 00.00 DJ Ian Levine Original Wheel Jock and Geoff Swallow 20.00 Doors Reopen with 02.00 DJ Brian Rigby DJ Steve Russell and Alan Cain 12.30 Leeds Utd v 21.00 Russ Winstanley Derby County Casino Discoveries 21.30 BOBBY BROOKS 17.30 Newcastle Utd v WILSON Brighton 22.30 Russ Winstanley NORTHERN SOUL and Ian Levine Battle of the Giants MERCHANDISE 23.15 GLORIA JONES 00.00 Alan King A HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY, Northern Soul Crackers NORTHERN SOUL GEAR ON SALE THROUGHOUT THE 00.45 CHRIS CLARK WEEKEND 01.30 DJ Peter Baker
10 11 WHAT’S ON... SUNDAY CRAZY HORSE
12.00 DJ Dave McDonald 12.30 Doors open with DJ Di Herring 13.30 DJ Geoff Swallow Favourite 45s 13.00 Sharon Sullivan 12.00 Doors open with 21.00 Doors open with Dance Workshop Alan King DJ Peter Baker 15.00 DJ Johnny Barker All Requests 14.00 Silent Disco 13.00 PAUL STUART DAVIES 22.30 DJ Phil Dick Battle of the DJs Northern Soul 16.30 DJ Ian Dewhirst Clive Jones 14.00 Q&A with Brenda Favourites Essential Vinyl v Jez Jones Holloway, Chris Clark, Gloria Jones and 00.00 DJ Steve Russell 18.00 DJ Alan Cain 15.30 Silent Disco Sharon Davis hosted Northern Soul Classics and Brian Rigby Battle of the DJs by Russ Winstanley David Harris and Ian Levine, 19.30 DJ Bob Richards v Dave McDonald followed by a meet and Dean Mitchell and greet including Top Tunes 16.30 DJ Ian Levine The Signatures and Geoff Swallow Connoisseurs’ Choice 15.15 RICHIE SAMPSON 21.00 Doors reopen with 16.00 DJ Alan King DJ Ian Levine Mecca Monsters 20.00 Doors reopen with The Flirtations Alan King 22.00 DJ Keith Minshull 20.30 Northern Soul Awards Torch Special and Dance Competition hosted 00.00 DJ Jez Jones by Sharon Sullivan Memories and Russ Winstanley 21.00 TOMMY HUNT NORTHERN SOUL 21.45 Russ Winstanley and Alan King MERCHANDISE Motown Magic 22.30 THE FLIRTATIONS 11.15 Rugby World Cup 23.30 Russ Winstanley A HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY, NORTHERN SOUL GEAR ON England v Tonga 23.45 SOUL SURVIVOURS SALE THROUGHOUT THE 14.00 West Ham Utd GRAND FINALE WEEKEND v Man Utd 00.00 DJ Ian Dewhirst 16.30 Chelsea v Liverpool
12 13 VENUESSHOPPING WHERE TO EAT
SKYLINE PAVILION THE SUPERMARKET FIREHOUSE GRILL Ludo’s Italian See venue for opening times See venue for opening times See venue for opening times The big white tent is the heart For all your holiday essentials, freshly Lunch and dinner at our Firehouse and soul of your weekend. There baked products and beverages. Grill, Skegness, is where fl avours are shops, bars, cafés, DJs, a rule the roost. We fl ame-roast only merchandise marketplace and more. HIRE SHOP the juiciest British chicken combined If you require any extras to make with a tasty baste of your choice, your stay with us hassle-free then from sticky BBQ to smoky garlic. CENTRE STAGE pop in and see us and we’ll do See venue for opening times our best to meet your needs. This is where you’ll fi nd the UK’s PUB & KITCHEN best Northern Soul DJs with a huge THE SPA See venue for opening times dance fl oor to dance the night away. We stock a full range of luxurious spa Enjoy some time out over a products. Pop in and take a look. refreshing drink, a lovely meal or a REDS delicious treat at Pub & Kitchen. It’s all about fresh, quality ingredients See venue for opening times BUTLIN’S THE STORE and homemade delicious food. The perfect venue for dancing, See venue for opening times BURGER KING and where some of this weekend’s Purchase your Northern Soul T-shirts. See venue for opening times legendary acts will be performing. Check out our range of gifts and gadgets. ROCK & SOLE Everyone loves the home of the fl ame- See venue for opening times grilled Whopper! Off ering a wide HOTSHOTS BAR EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL As you’ll be beside the seaside, why selection of burgers, fries, desserts See venue for opening times MERCHANDISE – SKYLINE not try some delicious fi sh and chips? and more. The place to watch all the live See venue for opening times sporting action on our big screens, THE BEACHCOMBER INN LUDO’S ITALIAN including all the latest football action. Butlin’s The Store See venue for opening times See venue for opening times The perfect place to meet up and Our delicious menu features lots of CRAZY HORSE get ready for a big night out. Don’t traditional Italian dishes with See venue for opening times forget to pop in the next morning ingredients sourced from Italy and The perfect venue for our dance for a hearty breakfast or try one local suppliers. workshops (the dance fl oor is ideal for of our traditional pub meals. practising your moves) and our late night venue. DINING SOHO COFFEE CO. If you’ve booked a dining See venue for opening times package you will dine in: JELLYFISH LOUNGE We’ve teamed up with the gourmet See venue for opening times coff ee expert SOHO Coff ee Co. Premium Dining Why not chill out and read the paper to bring you gorgeous food, healthy The Yacht Club and The Deck with a cool pint or enjoy the company choices and 100% organic fair Food Court of your friends with a glass of wine. trade coff ee. Coral Beach and Coast. 14 15 DAYTIME ACTIVITIES USEFUL INFORMATION
THE SPA RESORT SAFETY SPORTS Splash To enable you to fully enjoy your stay with us and to Maximum/minimum numbers may apply for some Open Fri 10.00 – 17.00 (bookings only), Waterworld ensure your safety, please ensure that you and your activities. Late arrivals may not be accepted for some Sat and Sun 10.00 - 19.00 group are familiar with the information below. activities. Activities may be subject to weather conditions. Try soothing spas, hot tubs and 24hr Security Support 01754 769653 CCTV Please be aware that your holiday accommodation Butlin’s Skyline Ltd. operates a CCTV system in several treatments from our qualifi ed spa venues and around the resort. All items are left at your will be largely unfamiliar to you particularly at the own risk. Butlin’s can take no responsibility for loss therapists. Additional charges apply. start of your break. It is important therefore that you or damage. Enjoy 1.5 hours of relaxation for £18. take extra care of yourselves especially in areas where there may be hot surfaces or equipment and DRIVE SAFE furniture. If there are any defective items, please Please observe the 10mph speed limit when driving on SPLASH WATERWORLD inform Guest Services (see details below). resort. Take care when parking your vehicle. Always use the designated areas. All vehicles and contents are left Open Sat 10.30 – 15.30 For your safety there are instructions posted in your at the owner’s risk and Butlin’s can take no responsibility Step into an amazing world unit of accommodation telling you what to do in case for loss or damage. All roads within the resort are subject of fi re. If an evacuation of a venue becomes necessary, fi lled with tropical plants and ADVENTURE GOLF £3.50 to the Road Traffi c Act in the same way as public roads. please follow instructions given to you by our trained It is therefore an off ence to be in charge of a motor unexpected delights, where you Open daily 11.00 – 16.00 staff who will direct you to a place of safety. There is vehicle whilst under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. can paddle in perfectly heated a smoke detector in every unit of accommodation. Come and try our themed Adventure If this bleeps intermittently, inform Guest Services DEPARTURE INFORMATION pools, enjoy our central whirlpool Golf course, putting fun for you and who will arrange for the battery to be changed. Please vacate your accommodation by 10.00 at the latest on Monday. Please leave your keys at and bubble pool or just relax and your friends. Additional charges apply. If you have an accident whilst on resort, please Guest Services or at either entrance as you leave. unwind on a comfy lounger. inform Guest Services who will arrange for Please feel free to use the resort facilities until Please note that Adventure medical treatment to be provided. midday. We hope you had a great stay with us. Golf may be closed if we have GUEST SERVICES HOLIDAY HIRE HOTSHOTS bad weather or poor light. Friday 1 – 22.00; Saturday 09.00 – 17.00 If you require any extras for your holiday to Open daily at 10.00 Sunday 09.00 – 17.00; Monday 09.00 – 12.00 make your stay with us hassle-free then pop in to the Hire Shop for further information. Head to Hotshots for American GREEN BAIZE Outside these times please contact a member of the pool*, tenpin bowling* and all security team or phone our 24-hour Security Hotline WIFI – POWERED BY WIFINITY Open daily 10.00 – 18.00 01754 769653. Should you require information To help you stay connected we now have the televised football action. The place to practice your on buses, trains, places of interest, places of resort-wide high-speed WiFi coverage. *Additional charges apply pool and snooker skills. worship or local attractions then visit our Guest Essential WiFi (free) Services team who will be happy to assist you. • 300MB data allowance SWIM SAFE • Anywhere on resort (including inside Before entering the pool: your accommodation) The Spa • Read emails • Remove jewellery, it must not be worn on • Send and receive messages the fl umes or slides and lifeguards cannot • Browse the web accept responsibility for looking after it. Premium WiFi • In the interest of hygiene, please (£15 FOR 3 OR 4 NIGHTS, £25 FOR 7 NIGHTS) shower before swimming. All the benefi ts of Essential WiFi, plus: • Infl atable toys or boats are not allowed in the pool. • 20GB data allowance • We want to ensure everyone’s safety so please make • Watch TV shows sure that swimming shorts are above the knee. • Download large fi les • Whilst in the pool: • Our Royal Life Saving Society lifeguards ENTERTAINMENT TOP TIPS will be on duty. Please listen to their Please be advised that some of our shows may instructions which are for your safety. contain the use of strobe lighting and pyrotechnics. • Diving and jumping are strictly prohibited. Venue capacities have to be adhered to under • Please observe the pool depth markings. the Fire and Licensing Regulations. • If you require fi rst aid, please inform a member of staff . All information in this guide is correct at the time • All non or weak swimmers should of going to print, however, Butlin’s reserves the not go out of their depth. right to change the entertainment or venues • Height restrictions may apply on some slides. at any time without advance notice. 16 17 Inside the SKYLINESKYLINE PAVILIONPAVILIONL
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