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     • Wigan Casino was a renowned nightclub located in Wigan, England that operated from 1973 to 1981. It gained fame as a top destination for Northern soul music, building upon the legacy of other popular clubs such as Manchester’s Twisted Wheel, Wolverhampton’s Catacombs, Stoke-on-Trent’s Golden Torch, and Droitwich’s Chateau Impney.
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   What was the first Northern soul all-nighter at Wigan Casino?

   • "That smell of condensation, of Brut, of sweat... It was absolutely amazing," says Searling. Wigan Casino held its first Northern Soul all-nighter on 23 September 1973, originally starting at 02:00 before moving to a midnight opening. For eight years, the club was the epicentre of an unlikely musical subculture.

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   What is the Wigan Casino?

   • The Wigan Casino is the colloquial name for the nightclub the Casino Club, that operated in Wigan between Friday, August 27 1965 (with Shirley Bassey topping the bill) [citation needed] and 1981, associated with the Northern Soul movement in the UK.

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   Does Wigan Casino have a 50th anniversary?

   • Now, the 50th anniversary of Wigan Casino has provided further opportunity to celebrate the scene. This year, the BBC staged a Northern Soul Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, and BBC 6 Music recently broadcast its own Northern Soul all-nighter. This weekend, Searling is staging a sold-out soul festival in Blackpool.

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   Who played Northern soul at Wigan Casino in 1976?

   • Alongside Winstanley, the likes of Ian Fishwick, Kev Roberts and Richard Searling would all take turns spinning the latest tracks on those nights. One woman who instantly became a devotee of Northern Soul after walking through the doors at Wigan Casino in 1976 was Carole McCarthy.

   'The condensation, the sweat, the music': Northern Soul at Wigan Casino

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   Why is Wigan Casino so popular?

   • Following the closure of Manchester's Twisted Wheel club in 1970, Wigan Casino picked up the baton and became the mecca of Northern Soul music throughout the Seventies. At the heart of it was black American Soul music - typically rarer songs which had a faster tempo and heavy beat, perfect for energetic dancing.

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   Did Wigan Casino have a camera at soul nights?

   • “Cameras at soul nights and all-nighters were very much a rarity at the time. It’s been a great revelation to see lots of archive photos coming into the light related to this 50th anniversary of the opening of Wigan Casino.

   Wigan Casino: celebrating 50 years of the iconic Northern Soul venue

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   Sep 23, 2023 · Following the closure of Manchester's Twisted Wheel club in 1970, Wigan Casino picked up the baton and became the mecca of Northern Soul music throughout the Seventies. At the heart of...

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   Sep 22, 2023 · Wigan Casino held its first Northern Soul all-nighter on 23 September 1973, originally starting at 02:00 before moving to a midnight opening. For eight years, the club was the epicentre...

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   Sep 22, 2023 · The scene gained a foothold in Lancashire with popular venues including Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca and The Golden Torch in Stoke. DJs began scouring the best of black American soul music on...

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   Sep 23, 2023 · This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Wigan Casino hosting its first Northern Soul all-nighter, making itself the centre of the booming Northern Soul scene. From September 1973 until 1981, Wigan Casinos Saturday “all-nighters” drew Soulies primarily from northern England, but also from other parts of the country.

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   Wigan Casino, originally a ballroom established in 1932, underwent a transformative journey in the late 1960s when it changed to playing Northern Soul records. The Casino’s iconic all-nighters, featuring marathon dancing sessions fueled by soulful tunes, quickly gained a cult following.

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    Jul 28, 2023 · The Wigan Casino Club in the early 1970s - venue for so many star acts and the world famous Northern Soul music all nighters. Legendary Wigan Casino DJ Russ Winstanley was featured...