Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Wigan Casino founder and Northern Soul legend launches new club night at Band on the Wall on landmark date

by Ethos public relations

Russ Winstanley, founder of the legendary Wigan Casino and champion of Northern Soul music, is launching a new club night at Manchester's iconic Band on the Wall on 23 September – 38 years to the day after the Casino hosted its first ever Northern Soul all nighter.

Russ Winstanley's Heart of Soul is a monthly club night that will also see the BBC Radio Lancashire DJ joined by well-known names from the Casino era.

Speaking about the residency, Malcolm Duffin, Director of Marketing at Band on the Wall, said: “We can’t wait for Russ Winstanley's Heart of Soul to kick off. We have a history of championing all genres of music at Band on the Wall and are delighted that Russ will be DJing at the venue.

“Over four million people passed through the doors at Wigan Casino and it was once voted the world's number one club by Billboard magazine – while Russ was crowned the world’s No 1 soul DJ. In our view this reputation continues to this day.

“Russ Winstanley's Heart of Soul will be a great night and we encourage all soul enthusiasts to dust down their dancing shoes and get their tickets as soon as possible!”

Heart of Soul launches on the 23 September and will kick off at 10.30pm when well-known broadcaster, writer and musician John Robb will be having a live "In Conversation..." with Russ and his guest DJs.

To learn more about the event and about Band on the Wall, go to www.bandonthewall.org.

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Posted at 31^st August 2011