Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate

7:30PM, Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Members receive a 10% discount on this show – click on the ‘Memberships’ link at the very top of this page to find out more and sign up. Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate plus special guests. Northern Soul at the BBC Proms vocal star Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate bring to you a breathtaking live show with their 20-piece Northern Soul Band, playing less tribute and more homage to the music known as Northern Soul. The band brings their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. The show is narrated in a timeline style, going from Northern Soul’s humble beginnings at the twisted wheel (Manchester) and Golden Torch (Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent), to the Blackpool Mecca and the world-famous Wigan Casino! Their debut single ‘The Drifter’ released in November 2024 charted to no.1 in the R&B iTunes downloads, and no.8 in the UK Vinyl Charts! Their newest release, ‘The Night’ reached no.1 in the R&B downloads and 25 (& climbing) in the Official Singles Chart within 36 hours. Track list includes: The Drifter, The Night, I’m On My Way, There’s a Ghost in my House, Run For Cover, Temptation is Calling my Name, The Snake, If That’s What You Wanted, Dance, Dance, Dance, Open the Door to your Heart, and many more.