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KENNY THOMAS - THE BRIT SOUL ASCENDING TOUR + special guests SOULUTIONS Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul singers of his generation with his debut album ‘Voices’ selling 600,000 copies in the UK alone on Chrysalis Records in 1991 achieving a total of 8 Top 40 singles and 2 Top 10 records whilst picking up 2 x BRIT-Award Nominations for ‘Best Male Vocalist’ and ‘Best Newcomer’. In lockdown, Gary Barlow invited him to sing ‘Thinking About Your Love’ on his ‘Crooner Sessions’ which went onto be a viral hit, with well over 4 Million views ahead of other guests such as Rod Stewart and Journey. In late 2021, Kenny also released his autobiography ‘ Baring My Soul’ which received outstanding reviews alongside being featured in a BBC Top of The Pops documentary on BBC2 having performed on the show no less than 9 times over 30 years. VIP Ticket Package: Early Entry to the show A glass wine, beer or soft drink on arrival. Meet and Greet with Kenny Thomas and photo Commemorative VIP signed laminate

£35-£85

Kenny hits the road with his all-star band of musicians performing his biggest UK theatre tour in over 20 years including some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including this show at the Playhouse. Special guests for the show will be highly rated UK soul outfit SouLutions.

£30-£85

This Event is now SOLD OUT Modern Soul makes its Docks Academy debut on Saturday 18th November. Join Flamtastic and Docks Academy on Saturday 18th November for a night of the very best in modern soul. Featuring a special live performance from one of the UK’s finest soul bands, SouLutions.

Arriving on the UK soul scene in 2014 with the classic single ‘Listen (Drizabone remix), it will come as no surprise to fans of soul music that the distinctive and seductive sound of ‘SouLutions’ has earned them the title ‘darlings of the modern soul scene’. With four exceptional and critically acclaimed No.1 UK Soul Chart albums, ‘Destiny’, ‘Thankful’, ‘Fate’ and ‘Anthology’, together with a whole host of singles that shook the very foundations of the UK Soul Charts, SouLutions genuinely are the real deal. They will be making their Docks Academy debut and this is definitely not to be missed.

The evening will also feature sets from top modern soul DJ Steve Woomble, supported by Grimsby's own Gaz 'Flamtastic' Sewell who will be doing his renowned Flam night funky club set.

Advanced Tickets go on sale Tuesday 9th May at 7pm, priced at £20, plus fees. The age requirement for this event is 18 plus.

Our ticket sales are handled by Seetickets.com. Seetickets’ policy is that all tickets are non-refundable unless, during the checkout process, you pay extra to protect your tickets. In this event, you may be able to claim a refund from Seetickets, if your reason for cancellation is covered by their terms and conditions. Docks Academy is unable to process refunds in all circumstances. Please note this event is for people aged 18 and over. Anyone aged under 18 will be refused admission and no refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for under 18s, whether or not ticket protection has been paid for.

Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com or phone 07733244110.

£20 Plus booking fee

Kenny hits the road with his all-star band of musicians performing his biggest UK theatre tour in over 20 years including some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including this show at the Sage Gateshead. Special guests for the show will be highly rated UK soul outfit SouLutions.

£35.80- £90.80

Kenny Thomas announces his Brit-Soul Ascending Tour which will be his biggest in over 20 years, alongside a brand-new album.

In 2023, Kenny hits the road with his all-star band of musicians performing his biggest UK theatre tour. This all comes off the back of a sell-out club tour in April 2022, finishing the year with an incredible headline performance at one of London’s most iconic venues, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire.

Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul singers of his generation with his debut album Voices, selling 600,000 copies in the UK alone on Chrysalis Records in 1991. Achieving a total of eight Top 40 singles and two Top 10 records whilst picking up BRIT-Award Nominations for Best Male Vocalist and Best Newcomer.

In lockdown, Gary Barlow invited him to sing Thinking About Your Love on his Crooner Sessions which went on to be a viral hit. In late 2021, Kenny also released his autobiography Baring My Soul which received outstanding reviews alongside a feature in the BBC’s Top of The Pops documentary having performed on the show no less than nine times over 30 years.

This will be Kenny’s first appearance in Leeds for over 20 years!

£32.50-£86.50

10:00pm Show Limited tickets available 7:00pm Show Now SOLD OUT!! Show JAZZ SOULED OUT SERIES PRESENTS SouLutions Live In association with Shades of Soul Ltd Louise Mehan's soaring, soulful and distinctive vocal delivery is the focal point of every track by SouLutions, one of the most popular independent soul music acts in the UK today. To simply say that SouLutions burst onto the UK soul scene in 2014 would not do justice to the time invested by song writing duo Steve Lee & Louise Mehan developing their songwriting skills, to create their distinctive ‘SouLutions’ sound. Overnight success is rarely sustainable, so in relaying the SouLutions story - those development years are as critical as the last 9 years, which have seen them release 4 exceptional albums ‘Destiny’, ‘Thankful’, ‘Fate’ & ‘Anthology’ together with a whole host of singles that have shook the very foundations of the UK Soul Charts and deservedly earned them the title ‘darlings of the modern soul scene’. They performed at countless Festivals and respected venues across the country. And what about that ‘sound’, well just close your eyes & imagine a beautiful house of music created from a ‘Philly’ foundation stone, lovingly cared for, crafted and brought into the modern era and topped off with the truly sublime vocals of Louise Mehan. SouLutions are making their PizzaExpress Soho Club debut and are definitely not to be missed.

£25

We are delighted to welcome one of the UK's top Soul bands, who happen to be from Newcastle! 4 albums, No1 Soul Singles. 'This is our house, our home' !

To simply say that SouLutions burst onto the UK soul scene in 2014 would not do justice to the time invested by song writing duo Steve Lee & Louise Mehan developing their song writing skills, to create their distinctive ‘SouLutions’ sound.

Overnight success is rarely sustainable, so in relaying the SouLutions story - those development years are as critical as the last 9 years, which have seen them release 4 exceptional albums ‘Destiny’, ‘Thankful', 'Fate’ & ‘Anthology’ together with a whole host of singles that have shook the very foundations of the UK Soul Charts and deservedly earned them the title ‘darlings of the modern soul scene’.

And what about that ‘sound’, well just close your eyes & imagine a beautiful house of music created from a ‘Philly’ foundation stone, lovingly cared for, crafted and brought into the modern era and topped off with the truly sublime vocals of Louise Mehan.

Making their House Of Sounds Records debut, Steve & Louise will be backed by a band of soulful session musicians

With Special guest DJ Tam Brown

Definitely not to be missed

£15

ADVANCED TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT, PAY ON THE DOOR STILL AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE SouLutions return to Manchester after their Sold Out Show in 2019 bringing you the Sounds of SouLutions with their full Live band.

Special Guest DJ on the Night is the Legendary Butlins Weekenders Very own Des Grant

Doors at 6.30pm Live show at 8pm This Event is part of SouLutions 2023 "Good Time" Tour

The Big South West Soul Weekender 2023. SOLD OUT!!

Due to St Ives Guildhall under going refurbishment in 2023, the Soul On Wax crew have joined forces with the Soul Mafia to bring you one massive soul weekender not to be missed. We have now sorted out the final details, which include the fantastic SOULUTIONS live on stage on the Saturday night.

We have a fabulous line up of Top UK Soul Spinners including, Colin Curtis, Soul Sam, Ted Massey, Mick H, Chris Box, Trowbridge Matt, Paul Garland, Taz, Dean Carr, Nige Graham, Martin Shaw, Tom Yule, Laurence Cullen, Trevor Nolan, Sid Pratt, Don Palmer, Chris Stretch, Mark Cadwallader, Dave Beckwith, Mark Oliver, Rich Brown and Mark Finch.

Boutique Soul - Rhodes Sold Out ( Limited weekly Wristbands Available)

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'Kouros Exclusive Hotel , Faliraki Rhodes

Boutique Soul - Rhodes with Special Guests SouLutions performing Live! 4th - 11th June 2023 A week of relaxing days and fun filled nights filled with the music of your life, and much more. ​All centred around Faliraki's premier Luxury boutique hotel 'Kouros Exclusive Hotel' & our fantastic DJ team offering ..
Soul | Soulful House | Old School Anthems | Disco... and more... ..What's not to like! See website for further details

£99pp Deposit

An Intimate Acoustic Evening with SouLutions SOLD OUT!

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The Hooch, 81 Quayside, , Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE

Just me … my man and his piano!

Following frequent sell out shows at Hoochie Coochie, we are excited to welcome Louise & Steve to an intimate gig @ The Hooch by the riverside. They will perform both SouLutions classics & a range of covers. Only 26 seats available, sold only as 2's or 4's , ideal for friends or partners. Full table service all night. Grab a table whilst you can , they won't last . £15pp

SOLD OUT

An Intimate Acoustic Evening with SouLutions SOLD OUT!

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The Hooch, 81 Quayside, , Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE

Just me … my man and his piano!

Following frequent sell out shows at Hoochie Coochie, we are excited to welcome Louise & Steve to an intimate gig @ The Hooch by the riverside. They will perform both SouLutions classics & a range of covers. Only 26 seats available, sold only as 2's or 4's , ideal for friends or partners. Full table service all night. Grab a table whilst you can , they won't last . £15pp

SOLD OUT

Janine Johnson ‘Soul in the City’

PizzaExpress Holborn, 99 High Holborn,, London WC1V 6LF

Janine Johnson 'Soul in the City' With Special Guest: Louise Mehan (SOULUTIONS)

Host of Soul In The City for the last 7 years, Janine Johnson, as well as being a rising solo artist on the Jazz/Soul music scene, she is a lead vocalist with the Westcoast Soulstars, Cool Million and Urban Voices Collective. She works internationally with her Soul Diva shows and regularly in the music industry as a backing vocalist and session singer. Her collaborations include: Ian Shaw, Paloma Faith, Bobby McFerrin, Cool Million, Take That, George Michael, Ray Davies, The Who, Kaiser Chiefs, Sarah Jane Morris, David Arnold and the list continues.

Louise Mehan (SOULUTIONS)

"Louise is an extraordinary vocalist with a tone and timbre so special you melt with every note"

Terri Green - Terri Green Project

"...One of the most respected songwriters, vocalists in the industry"

Gary Van Den Bussche - Starpoint Radio

Louise Mehan is one of the stand out vocalists on the Soul Music scene at the moment, lead vocalist and one half of the writing team SOULUTIONS.

Did you Catch her at the Margate Soul Festival? No? Well you are in luck as she will be with Janine Johnson’s for Soul In The City.

Louise is one part of the writing team Soulutions. Alongside her writing partner Steve Lee, this pair have worked and performed together for over 20 years but In 2014 the Soulutions were brought to the forefront with their hit track “Listen which stayed at number 1 in the Soul Charts for 4 consecutive weeks. 8 years on and 4 number 1 albums later, the Solutions continue to make chart topping hits and share the stage with heavyweights of Soul music like: Shalamar, Shakatak and more.

Doors open 6:30pm Show time 8:00pm

£29:50

The Guildford Funk and Soul Club proudly presents SouLutions Live in concert. SouLutions are back once again by popular demand, with a night not to be missed. Grab your tickets now as this event as usual will sell out. SOULUTIONS are the writing team of Steve Lee and Louise Mehan.

Steve and Louise have known each other for over 20 years and performed together in the local clubs and pubs in the North East of England for most of that time, however, they began writing their own songs in 2007.

They performed these songs under the guise of AMBIENCE, including the timeless Listen, in local venues but unfortunately they weren’t received well and the material was shoved in a drawer.

Disheartened, the song writing was put on hold until 2014 when, through the persistence of Louise’s mother, Paul ‘Bumski’ Redfern, the foresight and brilliance of Gary Van den Bussche and the mixing skills of Billy Freeman (Dizabone) the track Listen became an overnight success.

This gave Steve and Louise the confidence to pick up the quill again, and, in December of this year they will release their forth Album ‘Anthology’ following on from DESTINY, THANKFUL and FATE.

Not content with just writing songs the couple wanted to showcase their songs to a public who was just as eager to see this modern soul outfit from the North East

So they went about putting together a nine-piece (sometimes 10!) band, and for the last four years have performed up and down the country with overwhelming success.

Advanced discounted tickets first 100 @ 15+Bf General Tickets £20+bf after that.

Shalamar, featuring original members Jeffrey Daniel, Howard Hewett and Carolyn ‘Baby Girl’ Griffey are returning to The London Palladium with a new show called The Shalamar Songbook. With very special guests Phil Fearon and Galaxy, and Louise Mehan the voice of SouLutions.

“Fans can expect a show full of Shalamar Soul & Funk Classics with a journey through the hits and the best album tracks,” said lead singer Howard Hewett.

The show will include the bands classic hit singles such as Take That to The Bank, I Owe You One, Right in the Socket, Make That Move, Friends’ The 2nd Time Around, I Can Make You Feel Good and A Night to Remember but also underground Soul classics that were big dance Floor favourites – especially in the London soul clubs around the late 70s and early 80s.

£34.50