Ferry
operator DFDS Seaways and music promoter Jumpin’ Hot Club have announced the
launch of their second North Sea Sounds mini-cruise series on the popular
Newcastle to Amsterdam route.
In what is
set to be a soulful extravaganza, music lovers will be able to enjoy two nights
of northern and modern soul on board, between 18 and 20 September 2015.
For those
looking for a weekend away that is a little bit different, this cruise offers
two jam-packed bills of exciting acts, who include Yogi Haughton, Roger Banks,
Hoss, Toma, Davey Mason, Tonge and Paul Ackley, who will play in two separate
venues on board.
Priced
from £59 per person return, tickets include entry to the music acts, two nights’
accommodation in a comfortable en-suite cabin aboard cruise ferry Princess
Seaways and coach transfers to and from Amsterdam.
Music in the Modern Room
Headlining
the Modern Room will be Terry Jones. Terry is one of the world’s most
influential DJs, who straddles the divide between northern and modern soul,
having entertained soul fans for the past 40 years. Terry will be joined in the
modern room by a sublime bill of DJs including John Kane, Andrea Robertson,
Tizer, Paul Harrison and George Wallace.
Music in the Northern Room
Headlining
the Northern Room will be northern DJ Dave Evison. He has been a northern soul
DJ since the 1960s and is one of the few DJs who played at The Torch Club,
Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre and Wigan Casino, it was at Wigan where he enjoyed
his greatest claim to fame.
Visiting Amsterdam
In
addition to these unique on-board music experiences, you will also have a
chance to explore beautiful Amsterdam before returning on Sunday, September 20,
and with most of the day to spend in Amsterdam, there is more than enough time
to enjoy this iconic city – as well as get a feel for its vibrant music scene.
You can
then return to the ferry for the journey home and enjoy a meal at one of the
ship’s many restaurants, as well as take advantage of the comfortable bars and
lounges, cinema and games room.
Max
Foster, passenger director at DFDS Seaways, says: “We’re always looking to
offer passengers a fun and unique cruising experience and this latest music
cruise package is perfect for both fans of northern soul and those wanting to
rekindle the nostalgia of the 1970s.
“With a
new generation now also appreciating this genre, we hope this event will be a
big hit.”
Jumpin’
Hot Club founder, Graham Anderson, comments: “We have worked with Paul Conroy
to put on a superb bill of DJs which will allow people to enjoy the complete
genre of soul; from the R&B sounds of the early 60s, through to the golden
era of Northern Soul and then right up to date with the latest contemporary
sounds of soulful house music.
“The North
East has long been a hot bed of northern soul since the early 70s and following
the success of the film Northern Soul, the music has been discovered again by a
whole new generation. We’re so delighted to have the opportunity to work with
DFDS Seaways on this initiative. Who would have thought, looking back at the
early pioneers of soul, that one day this music would form the soundtrack for a
two night cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam?”
To book or
find out more about the Northern and Modern Soul Weekend visit www.dfdsseaways.co.uk or call
0871 224 2200.
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