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Margate Soul Festival (MSF), presents, Margate Soul Weekender established in 2002, is the ultimate celebration of soul music, community, and seaside charm. Taking place annually in the vibrant coastal town of Margate, the weekender blends world-class live performances, legendary DJs, and intimate after-party vibes, creating an unforgettable musical experience.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Margate's sandy beaches and iconic venues like the Lido Sunset Stage, the event showcases a diverse lineup of soul, funk, Jazz funk, Reggae, Latin and R&B acts. With its unique mix of sunshine, music, and connection, Margate Soul Weekender is more than a festival—it's a soulful escape, where friends, families, and music lovers unite to celebrate timeless grooves and create memories that last a lifetime.
Whether you're dancing under the stars or soaking up the community vibes, Margate Soul Weekender offers a weekend filled with rhythm, joy, and celebration by the sea.
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Loose Ends is a successful British R&B band formed in 1980, signed to Virgin Records in 1981. Loose Ends had several urban contemporary hits with tracks such as “Hanging on a string” reaching no.1 in the U.S charts and no.13 in the U.K charts, also “Slow Down” reaching no.27 in the U.K charts and no.1 in the U.S charts. Loose Ends are the first British R&B band to have a no.1 gold selling Album in the U.S and going on to sell millions. Carl McIntosh a musician, singer, song-writer & producer, has a passionate and soulful approach to music production that has made him one of the most in demanded producers of recent times, having worked with acts such as Five Star, Phylis Hyman Caron Wheeler and Ruth Joy D’angello, Angie Stone, Leon Ware, Omar, to mention a few.
In 1989 Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol left the group so Carl McIntosh went on to produce the “Look How Long” album released in 1990, with the hit single “Don’t be a fool” reaching no.13 in the U.K charts and no.10 in the U.S charts. At the present time Carl is writing his Autobiography and is also set to write a few more songs for the film as well as working on his new more upbeat/experimental album, which is shaping up to be another gold seller.
Amongst all of his multi tasking creative productions, Loose Ends (Carl and new band members) continues performing live at many events all over the country and abroad.
Read MoreIn 1989 Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol left the group so Carl McIntosh went on to produce the “Look How Long” album released in 1990, with the hit single “Don’t be a fool” reaching no.13 in the U.K charts and no.10 in the U.S charts. At the present time Carl is writing his Autobiography and is also set to write a few more songs for the film as well as working on his new more upbeat/experimental album, which is shaping up to be another gold seller.
Amongst all of his multi tasking creative productions, Loose Ends (Carl and new band members) continues performing live at many events all over the country and abroad.
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