Hastings Screens Northern Soul: Still Burning
A new documentary explores the vibrant world of Northern Soul, a music and dance movement that originated in the UK in the 1970s. On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, Electric Palace Hastings will host a screening of Northern Soul: Still Burning.
Dir: Alan Byron
Cast: Elaine Constantine, Tony Blackburn, Richard Searling, Paul Mason, Dave Evison
95 mins · 2026
IMDb 7.0/10
In the midst of 1970s Britain, a high-energy dance scene emerged, fuelled by American soul music and amphetamine, with Wigan Casino's all-nighters at its epicentre.
What is the film about? The documentary Northern Soul: Still Burning charts the evolution of this movement, featuring exclusive interviews with key figures such as Richard Searling, Paul Mason, and Tony Blackburn, and exploring how it has transformed and remained relevant over the decades.
How was the film received? Northern Soul: Still Burning has a score of 7.0/10 on IMDb, based on 21 votes, and viewers have found it to be an interesting, albeit somewhat lengthy, exploration of the growth and decline of the Northern Soul phenomenon.
What's special about this screening? The Electric Palace Hastings screening is in association with Hastings Northern Soul Club, and tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article, to be held at the venue in Hastings on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
What viewers say
CinemaSerf · 6/10
For a while, this is quite an interesting documentary on the growth of "Northern" soul in England's North West and of the rise of the now famous Wigan Casino as an all-night venue where thousands of regulars from all over the country gathered to dance to some hitherto unheard American imports whilst fuelled by some booze and amphetamines. With contributions from fans, music executives and the legendary pirate/BBC DJ Tony Blackburn (aka "Lenny…
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