Northern Funk Legends Smoove & Turrell return to Docks Academy on Thursday 6th March!

Thursday 6th March 2025

Doors 7pm | Curfew 11pm
Ages 14+ (U18s to be accompanied)
Advance Tickets | £20 + Fees
The audience for this show will be standing

Hailing from the northeast of England, Smoove & Turrell formed when producer Smoove discovered vocalist John Turrell through a chance encounter. Joined by keyboardist Mike Porter, the trio began crafting music that fused northern soul with modern funk, culminating in their debut album, Antique Soul. With heavy support from BBC's Craig Charles, the band quickly gained traction, earning national radio playlists and a loyal fanbase.

Their breakout track, I Can’t Give You Up, became a cult classic, and subsequent albums like Crown Posada and Mount Pleasant showcased their socially conscious lyrics, genre-blending sound, and irresistible dancefloor energy. In 2020, Stratos Bleu hit No. 1 on the UK Dance Album Chart, further solidifying their status as one of the UK’s premier soul acts.

Now seven albums deep, their latest release, Red Ellen (2023), continues to reflect their working-class roots with uplifting messages of love and compassion.

Advance Tickets go on sale Friday 22nd November at 10am, priced at £20 + fees. The age requirement for this event is 14 plus (U18s to be accompanied).

Our ticket sales are handled by Seetickets.com. Seetickets’ policy is that all tickets are non-refundable unless, during the checkout process, you pay extra to protect your tickets. In this event, you may be able to claim a refund from Seetickets, if your reason for cancellation is covered by their terms and conditions. Docks Academy is unable to process refunds in all circumstances. Please note this event is for people aged 14 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone aged under 14 will be refused admission and no refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for under 14s, whether or not ticket protection has been paid for.

Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com.