Norman Jay to Celebrate 30 Years of Good Times at The Deaf Institute

One of the UK's best loved dancefloor dignitaries comes to Manchester in October, bringing with him a whole load of Good Times.

That's right, Mr Norman Jay himself will be rocking into town for an exclusive party at The Deaf Institute, hosted by those lovely folk at El Diablo's. 

With his brother Joey, Norman first set up the now legendary Good Times Soundsystem back in 1981, leading to a 30 year residency at Notting Hill Carnival. The past three decades have seen Norman Jay's career go from strength to strength and through a whole load of Good Times, as his tireless DJ work have seen him appear on the BBC's question time and receive an MBE for his work in 2002.

He became a key DJ during the ‘80s London rare groove scene, hosting a series of legendary clubs – Shake ‘N’ Fingerpop, High On Hope (inspired by New York’s Paradise Garage) and famed sessions at London’s Bass Clef (later the Blue Note), all of which built his reputation for open-minded soulful selections spanning soul, funk, disco, early house, reggae and hip hop.

This summer, Strut Records put out a typically fantastic compilation in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Good Times. Tracks include boogie rarity ‘Dreamin’ by short-lived band Zalmac and Fries & Bridges’ ‘Forever This’, a 4x4 belter featuring an early vocal by chart superstar Cee-Lo Green.

El Diablo’s will be hosting the official North West launch party for this excellent release. 

Do not miss the chance to hear Norman knocking out a roof-lifting set for a reverential, groove-hungry Manchester crowd!

Tickets are available now through Skiddle.