Labour and Social Historian; coal miner; writing mostly about histories of youth, class, coal, pop music. Remember in the end nobody wins unless everybody wins.
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Paul in Weller in Halifax tonight. Best set list in years!
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Springsteen in Washington now the long voyage back to Manchester. I hope this can get through the ship canal.
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Prof Gildart goes to Washington. Bruce. Show #97
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Professor Keith Gildart retweeted
Thanks to @ProfGildart for his valuable contributions to the film.
See the film for yourself: northernsoulfilm.com/#theatr…
#northernsoul #stillburning
#incinemasnow #booknow
@ScreenboundPic @munrofilms @CharlyRecs
A major new documentary showing in cinemas across the UK, @NorthernSoulSB, charting the enduring legacy of Northern Soul, features contributions by a University academic.
@ProfGildart contributed his research to the film and also appears on screen, helping to bring the story of one of Britain’s most distinctive cultural movements to a wider audience.
Clip credit: @ScreenboundPic & @munrofilms
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4nFnvxZ
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Opening night of Northern Soul film in Manchester. Made it on to the big screen.
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Very nice review of the new Northern Soul film by Peter Bradshaw, a sympathetic outsider. theguardian.com/film/2026/ma…
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Great review of new music doc In the Guardian today. I was involved in this one. theguardian.com/film/2026/ma…
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RT @DrJoGrady: Yesterday Kier Starmer announced Labour will nationalise British Steel and save 2700 jobs.
The Uni of Nottingham put 2700 s…
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New film I appear in opens on 120 cinema screens next week. Already given a great review by James King on the Jo Whiley Show.
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Interview with director here underground-england.com/nort…
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A tiny bit from me in @thetimes on The Devil Wears Prada and the female journalist trope.
thetimes.com/article/92fbbde…
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A few words from me in @Telegraph on the diva in popular culture and the music industry's obsession with finding the next Adele.
telegraph.co.uk/music/news/t…
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Nice to get a mention in today’s Guardian. theguardian.com/music/2026/a…
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Greater Manchester Creative Industries Exchange is a new collaboration between GM Business Growth Hub and Greater Manchester Combined Authority-Creative Industries.
This event will bring together freelancers, organisations, educators, and industry leaders for a full‑day celebration of the region’s creative strengths.
I'll be speaking on AI and its use in Greater Manchester's Creative Industries and the research and education we undertake @SODAmcr at @ManMetUni in this field.
Hosted by Nihal Arthanayake, the event is free to attend and takes place on Thursday 30th April at New Century Hall, Manchester.
Find out more:
lnkd.in/ewSTYbv8
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When I think of Bruce Springsteen's songs that wrench my heart, high on the list is Bobby Jean; with Little Steven--supposed subject of the song--and the E Street Band backing him, here is the full song from Manchester May 14, 2025. Whomever is your Bobby Jean, it takes you there
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I will be appearing in this new documentary film on soul music. Out in cinemas on 15 May.
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