This has got to be a seminal moment in history – the council press office publicising a gig at Ryde Theatre. We’re not sure whether they have ever done this before (certainly not since we’ve been publishing their press releases). Now they Council have discovered they can support the theatre by publicising the bands, let’s hope they put the same effort into the long overdue repairs needed to the building. Don’t forget that VentnorBlog are running a competition today to win two tickets for the gig on Friday (worth £28-34) Ed
Soul II Soul Soundsystem, one of the most influential movers of the British dance scene, take the stage at Ryde Theatre on Friday.
There are still tickets available for the performance hailed as one of the biggest coups ever for the theatre.
Soul II Soul can boast 6.5 million album sales in 35 territories around the world.
Led by Jazzie B, The Funky Dred, (now made O.B.E. by the Queen recently for outstanding contribution to British Pop Industry)
Soul II Soul soundsystem performed an outstanding set at last years Bestival.
Jazzie B will be spinning decks accompanied by blind singing sensation MICHELLE KELLY and female rapper MC Skibadee. The gig promises some very classy live vocals on classics such as Keep on Movin and Back II Life as well as punchy and energetic live rapping.
The appearance of Soul II Soul tops a busy few months for the venue that has witnessed a dramatic upturn in business and some truly memorable acts in recent months.
Manager Nolan Winter said: “This is the most successful dance act ever to play Ryde Theatre, so we hope people are inspired to support what could be the potential standard of entertainment that the whole county and tourists or day-trippers can enjoy on a more regular basis.”
For tickets, phone the hotline on 01983 568099 or book through www.rydetheatre.co.uk
Doors on the night will be open at 7.30.
