With a reputation that needs no introduction, Stax of Soul are an original nine-piece function and party band born and bred in Manchester, since 1983.  In fact some of the band are from Oldham.

Their genuine, finger-popping, foot tapping, high energy, full-on party performance has now been in demand for over three decades across the UK and beyond. 

STAX of SOUL have a proven track record and we guarantee a party to remember when they play what will be a very intimate gig by their standards, at Billingtons on 26th April.

He are Stuart and Steve from the Band, chatting with Matt.

Tickets for the event are available here

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Billingtons is no stranger to Oldham Business Awards, with owner Kris winning a special recognition award in 2023. As a result, the launch party for 2024's event is at Billingtons on 7th March. Matt chats with David and Louise about this and the 2024 event in September.

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Here is ba compliation of the first season on our podcast. We hope you enjoyed and would love to hear any ideas or feedback that you have.

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In November 2023, Billingtons Oldham turned one year old. This episode was recorded at the party to celebrate this milestone, as some of the attendees shared their experiences and associations with both the building and the venue.

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Music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixaby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.

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Steve Hill is an Oldham primary school teacher, but not your typical primary school teacher! He'll be with us as a special guest for our Christmas Market on Sunday 26th November and chats here with Matt about some of his extraordinary achievements...

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Matt chats with the fascinating and very lovely Cheryl Martin from Commonword about their upcoming SIRENS: Your Lyrical Call To Action event on Friday 17th November, at Billingtons Oldham.

Tickets for the event, which is described as "Alluring and alarming performances from five poets & lyricists centred around the theme of place, belonging and not-belonging." are available ⁠here.⁠

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Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billingtons Oldham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Billingtons owner Kris recently won a special recognition award at the Oldham Business Awards. Here he is explaining why...

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This week, we chat with Jean and Pauline about the launch of Billingtons as a safe space in Oldham for the LGBTQ community to come if they need someone to talk to. Another facsinating discussion in the heart of Oldham.

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Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billingtons Oldham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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July Julay is a musician from the Dominican Republic, who is performing at Billingtons on 30th September with his band, The Mambo Kings as part of the Lingua Franca CIC World Music Club. Matt is joined by July and Geli Bery from Lingua Franca.

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More info below

https://www.facebook.com/julyjulayofficial

https://www.facebook.com/LFWorldCommunityCIC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itr7T4CkHmM

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Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billingtons Oldham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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