Curated by Stuart Maconie (pictured) the Northern Soul BBC Prom was a phenomenal success last year, and now Maconie and the BBC Concert Orchestra – along with guest singers – are bringing the whole shebang to Gateshead.

Anyone who is au fait with Stuart Maconie’s radio stuff will know that he’s a huge champion of Northern Soul. Of it he says: “Northern Soul is music at its most exciting and alive. This is the sound of the streets and the dancefloors, rich with passion, ecstasy, heartbreak and joy. We cannot wait to bring these fabulous songs and performances to the heart of the cities where they are cherished.” Carolyn Hendry, Interim Director of the BBC Concert Orchestra also commented: “What a joy it is for us to bring Northern Soul Orchestrated around the country this spring. The concert is borne out of the Northern Soul Prom, which premiered at the BBC Proms last year and had over a million plays on iPlayer and Sounds. As the UK’s most versatile orchestra, we take great pride in having the opportunity to share this special concert with audiences again.” Watching the Northern Soul Prom on TV last year was spine-tingling stuff, so god knows how good this is going to be seeing it live. We’ll find out soon enough. RM

Northern Soul Orchestrated, Saturday 18 May, The Glasshouse, Gateshead, 7pm, from £41.30, theglasshouseicm.org