Golden Torch, Music venue in Tunstall, England.
The Golden Torch operated in a transformed building with marble pillars and a balcony overlooking the central dance floor at Hose Street.
Opening on January 30, 1965, with Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas performance, the venue transformed from a church into a roller skating rink before becoming a nightclub.
The venue shifted from mod music to Northern soul in 1967, hosting performances by the Drifters, Stylistics, Edwin Starr, and Chi-Lites through its operating years.
The club maintained regular all-night events from 8 PM to 8 AM, attracting visitors far beyond its 500-person capacity throughout the early 1970s.
Record collectors traveled extensively to source rare American soul records for the venue's exclusive playlist, creating an unmatched music collection for attendees.
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 53.05900,-2.21134
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:34
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