Old and new in a boogie wonderland

Soul survivors and disco bunnies will be shaking their booty in Cork from Thursday to Sunday next, when the 3rd Southern Soul…

Soul survivors and disco bunnies will be shaking their booty in Cork from Thursday to Sunday next, when the 3rd Southern Soul & Disco Festival turns the city into a boogie wonderland. It's not just a nostalgia trip through the 1960s and 1970s, however: with cutting edge DJs such as Rae & Christian, Trevor Nelson, Norman Jay and King Britt, clubbers can expect a funky mix of old and new, classic and current. This year's festival features a motley crew of musicians and mixmasters, including Andy Smith, Dr Bob Jones, Jack L, Bellyman, and Marcus Valentine & The Flavas. There's also a colourful line-up of special events courtesy of Powderbubble, Yo! Latino and the outrageous HomoElectric.

Kevin Courtney

Kevin Courtney

Kevin Courtney is an Irish Times journalist