24/01/2025
***NEWS RELEASE***
THE MARGATE SOUL WEEKENDER 2025 – A RETURN TO ITS ROOTS
1st-3rd August 2025 | Margate Soul Festival | Newgate Lower Promenade
S.O.S Band and Drizabone Soul Family Join Star-Studded Margate Soul Weekender Lineup!
Tickets: Weekend passes and day tickets are available now at https://margatesoulfestival.co.uk starting at £60 for day passes and only £110 full weekend. All tickets will incur booking fees.
The Margate Soul Weekender is delighted to announce the addition of two iconic acts to its Saturday lineup: S.O.S Band, known for their timeless hits like “Just Be Good to Me”, “The Finest” and “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”, and the ever-soulful Drizabone Soul Family with their timeless hit “Real Love”. These legends will take the stage on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as part of a vibrant weekend of music on the stunning Newgate Lower Promenade.
The excitement continues on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with an unforgettable closing performance featuring Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay and TMF Maze, formerly of Maze comprising the 5 former band members of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. TMF formerly of Maze will bring their legendary smooth soul/R&B sound to Margate, performing timeless classics like “Joy and Pain”, “Too Many Games“, “Before I Let Go”.
This year’s Margate Soul Weekender, running from August 1–3, 2025, promises a world-class celebration of soul, funk, and jazz, attracting music lovers from across the UK and beyond.
Full Lineup Highlights:
● Saturday, August 2, 2025: S.O.S Band | Drizabone Soul Family
● Sunday, August 3, 2025:Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay | TMF Maze Formerly Of Maze
Eli Thompson, founder of Margate Soul Weekender, shared his excitement:
"We are thrilled to bring such an incredible lineup to Margate this year. Hosting legends like SOS Band, Drizabone Soul Family, Earth Wind & Fire Experience by Al Mckay and TMF Formerly of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly—is a dream come true for soul music lovers. This will be a weekend to remember!"