In the words of the sticker...I Survived 25...just. It was touch and go there for a while, but I'm sure you'll all be pleased to know I pulled through! Even though most of the punters are maturing like a well tended compost heap (smelly and not much to look at but good for the garden), Essence itself continues to mature like an exceptionally fine wine, and is still Europes premier modern soul weekender. The dates for Soul Essence 2008 are now in the diary, the 11th, 12th and 13th of April 2008, so make sure you book early to avoid dissapointment.

If you've forgotten any detail of Essence 25, you can refresh your memory at the Rogues Gallery. The website will fill you in on what happened at Soul Essence 25, what's happened in the past, how to book, and a whole bunch of other things you probably thought you could live without knowing.

The whole glorious affair takes place at the Raynscourt Hotel, Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth, the same hotel we've been using since the very first weekender back in nineteen eleventy seventeen. Rooms at the Rainscourt Hotel do sell out quickly so be sure to get your application in early if you want to stay at the hotel (it's much easier to stagger up to your room drunk if you do!).

For weekend passes, please call 01525 375404. For any other information, please call the information line on 07966 277536.