NSTV Blackpool 2021 Northern Soul Dance Final

Huge congratulations to the winner of 2021 Craig Bannister
In 2nd Place Maxmilian Licari
3rd Place Jane Burgoyne
Northern Soul TV (NSTV) was created by me to promote all aspects of Northern Soul and to create memories for people with the videos, therefore it relies on people's goodwill. If you feel the need to be negative or derogatory the comments will be removed. The wonderful music, the fun, and friendship you find in the scene, the events, the venues, the dancing, and most of all the people and community that come together ALL OVER THE COUNTRY to enjoy this lifestyle.

[@ladyknu-knu9906]

Brown pants was my favorite. He could really dance with a lot of soul and oh so cool. He had the best rhythm and never missed a beat. Really enjoyed watching all three.

[@bman7452]

Uhh…idk what I just saw. But it was pretty dope❤

[@BoneStar]

Were they completely brown or was it just a sh1t stripe up the back ? Either way brown pants did it for me too.

[@yorkshirepudding6980]

The guy in the dark brown trousers is the best , he can dance . He brings back memories of my time at Wigan Pier . He has Northern Soul running through his veins . Pure poetry how he moves.

[@cartimandua_]

Wigan Pier? Not the Casino then.

[@yorkshirepudding6980]

@@cartimandua_ a Freudian slip , I was on Blackpool pier when I wrote that ..used to like the Twisted Wheel in Manchester too. I blame senile moments !

[@fiveowaf454]

He was definitely the most authentic.

[@Mark-vq5dz]

Definitely, I used to envy folks that could move like that

[@reginawilliamson6622]

*I Can Guarantee you that He DOESN'T Have a Soul!!!!* 😒

[@veronicaelsegood5175]

The guy in brown is excellent.Proper Northern soul guy 👏👏⭐

[@katebroome3505]

Yep definitely my favourite. He danced old school Northern Soul how it should be danced. Effortlessly cool

[@Ron-Ayres]

I know nothing about Northern Soul so my opinion doesn't really count, but I liked the chap in brown/peach! The other chap seemed more of a streetdancer. And the lady was a bit... repetitive. Mr Brown-Peach was just so _smooooth!_ 🤎

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

Guy with the brown trousers was my favourite, glided around as though he was on ice, true northern soul

[@justred5164]

Yeh mine too. The other ones look like children dancing at a wedding 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sherrypalmer782]

@@justred5164 I agree nm,ua

[@Alfie198]

My favourite too.

[@susantosi695]

Me too…extra Cool

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

The OG

[@stacyedgington6976]

The older guy is how I remember my sisters friends dancing , he’s awesome ,

[@markwhittingslow7986]

What a lovely thing too say.😁

[@juliebird4289]

Just how we did it. Wish I still could . It's amazing 🤩

[@yvonnescholey8972]

Guy in the brow pants was my favourite, really smooth and flowing, proper old school fantastic. I have to say well done to the younger generation who keep northern soul alive 👏👏👏👏

[@Juju-ci1rp]

Northern Soul has kept these folks in fantastic shape. Still able to throw down the moves. Absolutely stunning.

[@LouLou-bl7lw]

Older man in yellow was the clear winner. Super fit

[@kevinjackson6387]

Stunning hahaha don’t think so

[@simonbridges3835]

I suspect Speed kept the weight off and lent some 'pep' to their step, too 🤣

[@lilgeorge34]

The older man is fab and a worthy winner.

[@valeriejoseph4227]

I am an American dancer/choreographer and I was totally unaware of this style of competition. Thanks for posting it. Such great dancing.

[@cartimandua_]

It began in Wigan Casino in 1973 - 81. Which is why many of the audience are older people.

[@chrisclarke7828]

You are the only american l know that does not know everything.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@chrisclarke7828 Whoa. Some of us our well regarded and loved by your people.

[@marylougeorge9890]

By accident, I ran into some old videos from the 70’s and fell in love! I love the freedom and creativity! I used to dance at the clubs all night. As a teen, even had a crowd around my partner and myself a couple of times. What fun! (I’ll be 72 in March.)

[@marjorjorietillman856]

@@chrisclarke7828 I’m American, and I don’t know everything either! 😀

[@carilynandrews2437]

Love the dancing just couldn't make out a word the master of ceremonies said

[@Ron-Ayres]

Appalling mic technique!

[@JONNYHOTROD]

Kev roberts 🙄

[@Rosie-tv3ki]

@@Ron-Ayresmight have been Peter Kay ❤

[@michaelmitas7440]

I am an older pure soul fan, but I have to say the gent that won was superb, he just glided and everything he did he made look effortless. Also I have to add, the lady was very very good, lots of great footwork. Well done to all three.

[@northernsoultv868]

Couldn't agree more thank you for those positive comments

[@tracymonroe6001]

I am overwhelmed with the desire to visit Northern England and see some of this amazing dancing in person.

[@sandrafinbar]

I believe there are other places too. Google it for your local area.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

They chose the best northern soul dancer for sure. Craig gave a masterclass in pure northern soul dancing. A thoroughly deserved winner and let's not forget our runner's up.

[@MrTerryb1956]

Aint no Soul left in them old shoes dont kid yourself that gentleman was class well done sir

[@garrystephenson4119]

The Guy in the brown slacks is the most traditional of the 3. He glides across the floor with his feet so smoothly. Just how I remember it.

[@MrsMJJohnson]

All the choreography in the world can't hold a candle to someone who is a natural and looks like he does it in his sleep.

[@anastatia5]

I totally agree with you… he’s a natural 😎

[@ashotofmercury]

Word. The guy with all the tattoos just looked as though he was there to show off! 🤨😖

[@modgirl7242]

Older guy for SURE IN TUNE IN TIME GREAT STYLE ❤️👈

[@davidbrown7883]

Can only spin one way, you see this a lot. Liked his flow thought, pulling out the bigger moves towards the end.

[@skipraida5497]

They're all old🤷‍♂️

[@tamsinthai]

@@skipraida5497 And so you will be, my dearie. BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DANCE LIKE THEM. Cont.

[@paulbrennan3996]

The man in the brown trousers was the best old school northern Soul glided on the dance floor not a foot 👣 wrong first class 👏💥👊🤩😍✊

[@nikki7962]

I am American and I had never seen this type of dancing, I am loving it ❤❤❤❤

[@radiator0]

If you thought this was good imagine how good they where back in the day. The guy who won must be in his 60's

[@stevetodd7030]

Northern soul is not just a dance, it is a way of life to people. I personally have loved the music for the last 50 years, I am 64 now and can still do the moves, that is when my body allows it though lol. Look for more Northern Soul on youtube, you will not be sorry.

[@harveysmith100]

During the dance off there wasn't much between them but I couldn't take my eyes off of the guy who went on to win. He was that good and deserved to win.

[@Jorpando]

Same here. Watching it for the first time I was glued to him too. That tells you all you need to know regarding who was best.

[@ppcglobal.agency3263]

the old guy that won [i am about the same age] i was so happy for him cos he can still dance for his supper lol, that means when we were younger we would dance to impress the ladies... looks like he's still cracking on, I only wish I could hv been there for a great fun night, but sadly one loives in Ireland, but watching you guys makes me yearn to go home... again great memories, long live wigan pier

[@GFeintuck]

😱 he’s NOT an “OLD” guy… well not to me 😂😂😂

[@BJoySen]

Wonderful community activity! Good dancing!

[@sharonsherburn8236]

Amazing moves by all 3 contestants but the winner, Dave from Halifax was superb. His moves looked effortless. Loved it. Thank you. Sharon from Wigan.

[@lucanolallo1776]

Guy with the brown pants has best rhythm. Smooth and limber even!

[@jaxcoss5790]

None of the have got rhythm. 😂😂😂

[@paulinehalkyard9312]

Can you do it then jax (thought not.)

[@leeetchells609]

@@jaxcoss5790 hey Jax you couldn't dance if your arse was on fire 🤣

[@patthewoodboy]

Brown pants was cool and solid

[@missymoo1568]

I loved the bloke in the brown trousers, all three were good but he was the best in my opinion, ace dancer and I'd love to meet him on the dance floor one day ✊

[@marlynhutchison4525]

Im a girl from the sixties a londoner but i love watching northern soul dancing

[@sandrabartlett2739]

This makes me smile, love to see a bit of Northern Soul dancing. I wasn't aware this competition still happened.

[@MrTubbymarshall]

I’m from Nottinghamshire and it’s a very big scene here to this day, thankfully. My other half loves northern soul and I love to see her dance. I’m very proud of her. Mandy Brinley, I love you. ❤️😎

[@mariab2908]

Brown pants Craig was mesmerising to watch. Well done.

[@Kurschybee]

Yes - another crazy American here that never knew this existed until I saw the Northern Soul Movie. Brown pants is FANTASTIC!!! It’s like he got beamed in from the early 70’s to dance for us.

[@yeezey750v3]

not crazy mate you give us james brown

[@Kurschybee]

@@yeezey750v3 true. But I’m around the same age as these participants and I can’t dance at all. These people really impressed me. Y’all have such a rich culture. Fantastic!

[@trevortaylor1758]

Great spectacle great dancing , Northern soul in the late 70,s was a fantastic place to be, and hopefully will live on for ever. I’m glad was around to witness all that love and emotion

[@georgemorrison1522]

It was early 70s. My brother used to go to Wigan casino and the torch in the pottery’s.

[@RobertSmith-zi4cn]

Defo late sixties early seventies. Lost a lot of work travelling to gigs

[@sharonmorgan7630]

Shocking music !!! Great dancers .

[@JJthrashing]

Older chap was doing the best moves keeping it original and cool 😎

[@yeezey750v3]

older bet the lass was older

[@glendahill]

I love northern Soul, and yet as a Northerner, im ashamed that i cant dance it. so well done to you all

[@iamchrisbrewer]

American here as well, I came here after seeing the video for Moloko's "Familiar Feeling" and wanting to know more. Now I want to learn, this is pure soul and absolutely amazing. Respect!

[@patchoulidance]

Well done Craig from Halifax 👏

[@georgenicholson2314]

Halifax lad moved to the rythem and sound he represented Northern soul and still had the additional moves.top bloke.

[@MARKETMAN6789]

They all love what they do and good luck to them

[@adambrown3918]

Wow! I have no idea why KZbin recommended this to me but this was really fun to watch. Nice to see the UK continuing the soul tradition we started in the 1960's U.S. Thank you..😀👍❤

[@Mk1Male]

Sorry fella, but this is nothing like what anyone in the US started in the 60s. We took the soul tunes that didn't make it big anywhere in the US and made them massively popular in the north of England.

[@H0270-v9g]

😆😆😆😆😆 Tradition YOU started? Brilliant! I do love a good laugh. Ktf

[@Gmjd64]

😂😂😂😂😂you didn’t start Northern soul !!

[@Cloudminster]

You knob

[@londonlady227]

Listen mate, the US didn't start this. Stop trying to own everything.

[@susanmorrison5157]

This music 🎵 will never die I hear the music and I'm there no matter how old I am I still dance where ever I am.keep The faith 😁

[@TheoneCallahan]

I think the whole of Blackpool came out. This is what I miss about England from a true Canadian.🇨🇦

[@davehodges6258]

Yes definitely the guy nearest the camera ' old skool dancing at his best, it's not easy in front of so many people and live streaming" my last visit to the tower and dance competition was with the old soul boys back in 2009" and loved every minute of it' especially when my old mate CHIPPY had won, so glad it's still going strong and long may it continue, KTF - PATCH,✊

[@theobserver2309]

Yes, Mr tan and brown was SOOO smooth, effortless. Fantastic!

[@mattikarosenthal3298]

OMG! British Isles, tattoos and dancing, what a party!

[@ashotofmercury]

And tea, don't forget tea! 😉🤣

[@batesady]

I like Northern Soul and I love the old heads keeping it alive. Long may it live.

[@PP-ez9hd]

All three were fantastic, but the bold guy has the edge !!!! Huge thanks for your entertainment and you all should be proud of your moves

[@KAhmed-wp5ui]

Bald not bold

[@polaris7122]

@@KAhmed-wp5ui take a day off and chill!!!!

[@typhoon2827]

Fortune favours the brave.

[@fiercehan6791]

The puppy in the profile picture. Are you raising it?？？？？

[@orighomisandediare4990]

Watching this, I wont be surprised if the breakdancing movement was born on those northern soul nights. Im always thrilled to watch this. Mr. Bowtie is slick

[@SonnyMeadows]

🤣🤣🤣sorry buddy black Americans have been doing these moves since the 1920s

[@mitchellperry3462]

@@SonnyMeadows no need to be sorry if your correct

[@mitchellperry3462]

@@SonnyMeadows hilarious comment though !

[@franciskane540]

Great dancing! The man in brown pants danced like James Brown! From CT., USA. 🕺 Liked & Subscribed.

[@eowenspa2]

Hi. When these guys were young you may get a better example , check out Edward Hamilton "Baby don’t you weep" soul city upload also there is a real good video upload of Towanda Barnes You don’t mean it … possibly under name of Gloria Barnes. The dancing is about 1977 at Wigan Casino, it seems to be a warm up of sorts

[@vicwiseman2340]

Wow, Craig was outstanding. That guy can dance! Worthy winner. 😀👍

[@peterabram62]

Northern Soul is the only proper underground music and dance culture that's stayed true to its roots.

[@Spondoodikins]

Older guy for me embodies the Northern soul without being too technical

[@lisasaxon7828]

Ya, the shaved head guy was encroaching into “techno/dance” moves.

[@angeladallimore8079]

The older guy was best by far 👌

[@boudoirprive4834]

Totally agree. Brill!

[@MELLYBOY58]

Spot on 👊✌✌🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Gmjd64]

@@lisasaxon7828 he was bloody annoying too !😂😂

[@mjc5509]

Great to see passionate northern soul dancers..BRAVO

[@fiercehan6791]

James

[@pathepburn9900]

Yes! The right choice without a doubt. Great dancer, and revived great memories of the early 70's when people could dance! 🙂💜👌💐🇬🇧

[@frenchiebaby8613]

The film Northern Soul is a feel good film….worth a watch.

[@GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

Fantastic, all very good dancers. What a great dance hall too

[@pd1648]

Winner was with the music - respect

[@mapacharro]

merecidísimo! Geniales los tres, pero el ganador era el que más lo estaba disfrutando! He deserved the award for his talent and because he was the one who was enjoying himself the most

[@brianiswrong]

The guy who won was as smooth as a bar of soap 👍 Touch of showman with a smooth rythmic flow =northern sole in my book

[@eileenlewis303]

Just brilliant! Well done Craig from Halifax 👌

[@fiercehan6791]

Lewis

[@fiercehan6791]

@Kevin John Davies KT. 😯😯😯

[@eileenlewis303]

@Kevin John Davies KT. No Kevin, the tattooed man is an Italian living in London, the older man is Craig from Halifax, West Yorkshire, his dancing was in the true style of 'original Northern Soul' which for years was showcased in Wigan Casino Lancashire, the home of Northern Soul 👍

[@fiercehan6791]

@Kevin John Davies KT. yes☺️☺️

[@eileenlewis303]

@Kevin John Davies KT. Good evening Kevin, there are many Northern Soul videos on KZbin, check out Sal and Pops garden dancing, check out Levanna dancing to 'Happy' by Pharrell, her family film her dancing when they are on holiday in foreign climes, hope you enjoy, you'll see just how many are out there, all very talented. Stay safe Kevin 👍👌

[@violettabicycletta331]

The guy with the brown pants is fantastic so individual and creative wow !!!.

[@davidsutton7594]

Aww, how nostalgic - great to see that the dancers have looked after their joints 😁😇

[@deanofthevale3193]

I'm from Stoke great 90s rave clubs shelleys entropy kinetic. My mum used to go the Golden Torch in Tunstall, she used say to me "Son both scene's were similar but they were better Dancers"! she was spot on❤👍

[@skygodley]

Love to see people dancing to northern Soul, they always look so good

[@fiercehan6791]

I'm sad today.

[@andymyers2759]

Brilliant, I'm from Wigan and was about 15 when Wigan Casino came to an end unfortunately but my dance moves still look a lot like this :)

[@mgblue]

Well done, my 68year old mother introduced me to nothern soul and he deserved it

[@usuk9316]

Love that the older guy won. He was probably an original.

[@vegewoman]

I loved loved loved the guy with the bandanna and brown pants. Great dancer.

[@donnasdaysfamily6721]

I absolutely loved this!

[@mermaidripples9302]

Awesome! Such creativity I would have a blast dancing with anyone of them

[@Tiber234]

Dont think any of Craigs kids (if he has any) would complain about Dad Dancing - this cat has the smoove-moves , well done

[@LindaC616]

Same thing I thought! I'll bet he's the guy who brings the party at every wedding!

[@sandrac2]

Just fab well deserved winner and runners up wish i could dance as good love northern soul ❤

[@madcarew5168]

Guy on the Mike loves his own voice!!!

[@MichaelaAbbott-v3x]

Loved the chap in brown trousers, classic Northern Soul ✨️

[@tz6414]

Old guy was brill. Northern Soul rocks

[@valerienorton4371]

Never seen such an empty floor lol. Took me back to my youth a good bit of slip and slidin' never hurt anyone and I still find myself doing it when I get the chance. I've been given black eyes through men doing their spins I got them back with gut crunchers😂. All fun and games at Wigan Casino. Feet of fire it was known as getting sparks from the metal segs in heels of leather brogues helped people spin. As a woman long skirts was the dress not for me though hated dresses etc all my life... Footballers legs just right for this though. Thanks for the memory. And well done the winner best on floor.

[@zingo2664]

I love these dancers, they are all BRILLIANT !!

[@suebradford5758]

Thank you 😁❤🎶💃❤✊....And Thank You Lord for the Tingles ✝️ with the back drops and crowd cheering at the end 🙏❤✝️✊

[@digger5521]

You can learn to dance to this but you cant learn to let it take you over ....great job old mate

[@amandabriggs3018]

The guy from Halifax had it all and used most of the floor effortlessly

[@jentomlinson3923]

Guy in the brown trousers all day long, fluid, effortless. Brilliant!

[@suemason4393]

Well done Jane flying the flag for Walsall wood Great dancing steve & sue mason

[@Thehealingpenny]

Awesome! See you on the dance floor LETS DANCE

[@mikeatcora]

Always good to see...I'm from Wigan of course, when I was refurbing my house I found a ticket for Mr M's under the floorboards which I still have. I was very young in the Casino years and was only 16 when I stood and watched as the Casino burned. I only managed to get in there about twice when I was about 14 and very tall for my age. In the years after I got to know people that had worked there, Peter and Joe that had manned the doors, Cynthia that did the cloakroom, all sadly gone now. I found myself on the set of the 2012 film `Northern Soul` with some classic cars, the upshot being that I became the owner of the Gold Vauxhall Victor that was crashed in the film, it's in my garage under restoration as a long term project and is on my channel.

[@johnchurch4705]

I’m glad your restoring the Vauxhall, such a shame when they crash classic cars for the movies 🎥.

[@mikeatcora]

@@johnchurch4705 Yes, if she'd known how few are left she wouldn't have used it, the upside is that it'll be made like new again simply because I was there, it would have been scrapped otherwise so crashing it actually saved it.

[@johnchurch4705]

@@mikeatcora was it a solid vehicle? It looked pretty good in the movie 🎥?

[@mikeatcora]

@@johnchurch4705 Sorry for the late reply, I've had eye surgery and been out of the scene. The car was very rusty and tarted up for the film. I have almost every panel to make it rust free again and will be doing so over the course of this year, it will be made available for Northern Soul events when it's ready.

[@johnchurch4705]

@@mikeatcora hope the eye 👁 surgery went well and your on the mend 👍🏻.

[@sammurphy5573]

ORiginal SHUFFLERS ! ORIGINALS Yeah!! Made my day this has.... hearing all those cheers and every-one genuinely having fun. I couldn't pick a winner... But the Man in the Brown Pants was like Floating accross the Dance floor... thats HARD.

[@mightyatom1404]

I just love the way these Northern soul dancers move 👏👏👏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@bluesville13]

Guy in brown trousers danced like they did in 1971 l was 16. . Fabulous years. We used to go to London our capital in the U.K looking for David Bowie who used the Marquee Club l think it was down Wardour Street not sure now. I remember the origanal Scooter boys. I married one of them in my forties. Sadly he died in 2012. But what a great time the late sixties where the best for music by Hendrix Eric Clapton

[@shadow-Sun]

Northern Soul ? missed that subculture growing up , but as an old boy ..almost now I find these uploads and dances really , really cool and truthfully joyful, the music is cool as hell too . I wish younger kids would get into this and revitalise it as it is definately a fantastic thing to be part of ..and as they say "Keep The Faith "

[@simonbridges3835]

First couldn't go to either of the other two. Craig's the whole package... right age, true feel for Soul and interpretation of music, still got some moves in the arsenal - DESPITE being at the age when body parts are in serious rebellion! 😧. Well done Craig... Legit 👌✊

[@jenniferalexander4376]

Don't know why this video popped up, but I enjoyed the dancing, and they definitely picked the right winner!

[@moosey62]

Mr Brown Strides by a MILE

[@kanifuker721]

All three good but the winner stood out.

[@timhannah4]

2nd Place was a Lovely Girl, liked her dancin! Skinhead was a big head, glad 'they' didn't win 🤘

[@olivernorth8839]

Man in brown compact economic upper body moves feet keep movin feels the music and not over run with gymnastics cuts rug right to end of track, looking like he has decades of heritage not years!

[@margeryfranko1850]

Wonderful to watch this. Congratulations to Craig. I enjoyed your fluid and relaxed style. 😁

[@jomoore4180]

He is sooooo cool well done 💙

[@iamkjb1]

Just amazing to see the following after all these years, brings back memories, ace.

[@Folknfunk]

This was enjoyable! Definitely my number 1 pick as well 🕺😎

[@shirleydowd7102]

We did this it was called free style in the late seventies respect

[@DCFunBud]

Keep on dancing, Blackpool!

[@Glenfern]

Wasn't aware that is a thing but I'm hooked... Great moves and much deserved winner 🤣😅🇦🇺❤

[@rhondaphillips6376]

Holy cow ! Is this like main event in this town ? That's a lot of people watching these dance moves..damnnnnn

[@silverforest4682]

Blackpool IS dance

[@ellistreloar2047]

The live audience is from all over the UK and some from further afield. Craig has the genuine northern souls moves; feet smooth and sliding in motion to the music, fancy quick steps and cool trick transitions. That is the real stuff. I used to go to Dave’s Soul Disco at the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft in my late teens and danced all night, even when others sat out. I regularly won classic 45s from Dave in simple dance off routines. Sadly I never visited Wigan Casino or any other Northern Soul joint. I would have loved the vibe, talc on the floor, smooth footwork! Keep the faith!