22-25 SEPT 2017 20-23 SEPT 2019 SKEGNESS RESORT GLORIACELEBRATING 60 YEARS JONES OF MOTOWN 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..