{"id":23336,"date":"2024-10-10T01:45:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=23336"},"modified":"2024-10-10T01:47:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:47:10","slug":"get-ready-to-dance-the-mac-hosts-exclusive-northern-soul-fundraiser-with-dj-pete-brady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2024\/10\/get-ready-to-dance-the-mac-hosts-exclusive-northern-soul-fundraiser-with-dj-pete-brady\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready to Dance: The MAC Hosts Exclusive Northern Soul Fundraiser with DJ Pete Brady"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MAC Belfast is thrilled to announce an exclusive night of music, soul, and fundraising with the legendary DJ Pete Brady on 12 October titled, Art on the Floor. The Northern Soul Fundraiser promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic sounds of Northern Soul while raising crucial funds to support the MAC\u2019s arts and community programmes.<\/h4>\n

In a rare and intimate setting, DJ Pete Brady will bring his extensive collection of soul classics to the Belfast venue for a one-of-a-kind dance night. Known for his passion for Northern Soul, Pete Brady has been a key figure in the scene since the 1970s, spinning records at iconic venues across the UK and internationally. His carefully curated set will transport guests back to the iconic era of Northern Soul, with a soundtrack guaranteed to keep the dance floor moving all night long.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The event aims to raise funds for the MAC\u2019s vital outreach programmes, which provide creative opportunities and support for underrepresented communities in Northern Ireland. Guests will have the opportunity to dance the night away while directly contributing to these initiatives, ensuring the MAC continues to be a beacon for the arts in Belfast.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the event, Pete Brady said: \u201cNorthern Soul has always been about the love of music and the energy of the dance floor. I\u2019m delighted to bring this special night to the MAC, not just to celebrate the music but also to support such an important cause. It\u2019s going to be a night to remember!\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests attending the Northern Soul Fundraiser will experience an authentic night of rare soul tracks, a lively dance floor, and the chance to mingle with fellow soul enthusiasts. The event is part of the MAC\u2019s ongoing fundraising efforts to support its creative programmes, which range from world-class exhibitions and performances to impactful community-led initiatives.<\/p>\n

Lisa McGinley, Interim Director at the MAC, adds: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to host this fantastic night, bringing the magic of Northern Soul to Belfast. Events like these are crucial in helping us continue to deliver high-quality, accessible arts experiences to our local community and we appreciate every ticket booking for this special event \u2013 it truly makes a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Art on the Floor: Northern Soul Fundraiser are available now via the MAC website and priced at \u00a315. Early booking is advised, as space is limited, with high demand for this special event.<\/p>\n

For more information or to book tickets, visit www.themaclive.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Join us at the MAC for a night of music, dancing, and supporting the arts\u2014don\u2019t miss out on this Northern Soul spectacular!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The MAC Belfast is thrilled to announce an exclusive night of music, soul, and fundraising with the legendary DJ Pete Brady on 12 October titled, Art on the Floor. The Northern Soul Fundraiser promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic sounds of Northern Soul while raising crucial funds to support the MAC\u2019s arts and community … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23336"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23336"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23336\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23339,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23336\/revisions\/23339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}