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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Great day and night yesterday at the Butlin's Soul Weekender in Skegness … we’re back on today … first set 1pm. Looking ahead … how about this … PP Arnold & Big Boss Man in January!!

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Having a fab time at the Butlin's Soul Weekender in Skegness … on the way up yesterday we stopped in at the Three Monkeys, the venue for next January’s Three Monkeys Skegness Soul Weekender … it’s a fabulous venue … do yourself a favour and grab a ticket 🍻😁 Go via our link: linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sometimes the bigger stages require big tunes 🎵😁 …. Friday night last year on the 1000+ capacity Skyline Stage at the Butlins Soul Weekender in Skegness … we’re kicking off our weekend on there tomorrow at 6pm … hope to see some of you there 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You can probably tell we love our travels 😁 … but it’s always great playing on home turf … our next Portsmouth night is on Saturday October 17th at the lovely Nut Bar, below the Keppel's Head Hotel. Hope to see a few of you there! Link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re looking forward to this weekend’s Butlin's Soul Weekender in Skegness … we’ll be playing on the Skyline Stage and, where this photo was taken last year, in Hotshots. When we’re not busy in there we’ll be enjoying some great sets by the live acts and other DJs … see you soon if you’re going 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another t-shirt spot from the fab Modcast Goes Riviera Beat weekender …. and it’s a fellow DJs spot too 😁 Both Scottish Paul and Myia Marina played great sets this year! As ever, if you want one pay Sound is Colour a visit … if you’ve got one send us a pic! linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Next up for us, we’re at the fab Butlin's Soul Weekender in Skegness with our good friend Andy Fawcett this weekend. If you want to catch up with us: Friday: Skyline @ 6pm Hotshots @ 10pm Saturday: Skyline @ 1pm & 7pm Hotshots @ 12.30am (technically Sunday) Sunday: Skyline @ 1pm & 5pm

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As ever we had a great night at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight last night … big thanks to them for having us and to everyone who came along and contributed to a fab atmosphere … we’re back in December so hope to see you all again 🎄😁 Thanks to Charlotte for the photo.

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our records are packed and we’re Isle of Wight bound today …. Hopefully see a few of you there 😁 #hipshaker #soul #Motown #isleofwight #stringsbarandvenue

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our record of the day today, and if you’ve got a long memory you might know that we had this on the compilation LP we released in 2000, is “We Got A Thing That’s In the Groove” by The Capitols 😁 What’s yours? youtu.be/Zqa0CPImSN4

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our next action is this Saturday at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight … always a great atmosphere, grab yourself a ticket and we’ll see you there 🎵😁 Link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Inbetween all our travels, a reminder that we’re back in our favourite Portsmouth basement venue the Nut Bar (below the Keppel’s Head Hotel) on Saturday October 17th. Always a great atmosphere … it’s now less than four weeks away 😁 Link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We’ve got t-shirt spots to catch up on … inc Dave bumping into Darren in his Hipshaker logo tee at Bologna airport, both on their way back from the fab Modcast Goes Riviera Beat! As ever, if you want one pay Sound is Colour a visit … if you’ve got one send us a pic! Link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Another enjoyable weekend for us at the Butlin's Soul Weekender so thanks to Butlins for booking and looking after us. Looking forward to doing it all again in November!

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Another great day for us playing records at Butlin's Soul Weekender in Bognor … now for a rest 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We had some great fun playing records at the Butlin's Soul Weekender in Bognor earlier today … back for more of the same tomorrow from 11am 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Butlins Soul Weekender kicks off today … the man in the middle DJ Des Grant will be kicking off proceedings from 2pm outside Bar Rosso … we’re on from 11am Saturday alongside Eddie Piller & the Funk Klub DJs … Sunday with Phil Baker & Lloyd Attrill. Stop for a chat if you’re there 🍻😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Butlin's ready … well pretty much. The final sort and packing of records for this weekend’s Soul Weekender in Bognor … the other six will be doing the same 😁 Any requests?

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We return to our favourite basement venue in just over a month, Saturday October 17th at the Nut Bar below the Keppel's Head Hotel in Portsmouth! If you’ve been you’ll know it’s fairly intimate … so as ever our advice is to not hang around too long to get a ticket 😁 Link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re on the countdown to playing the Butlin's Soul Weekender in Bognor this coming weekend … always a great time! This time last year we were lucky to grab a quick chat and photo with the fabulous James D Train Williams who was playing that weekend! Hopefully see a few of you there 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s not until January 16th but we’re most definitely looking forward to warming up for Big Boss Man and PP Arnold … what a fabulous line-up at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth 😁 Link/QR for info and tickets linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

You may not know that we have a polo shirt … modelled here by Ronnie from It Must Be Madness, 🍻😁 Bought by his wife Tania, who added some band customisation. As ever, if you want one pay Sound is Colour a visit … if you’ve got one send us a pic! Link to all our stuff linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It’s been a while …. next Saturday we’ll be playing our first set at 11am alongside Eddie Piller & the Funk Klub DJs at Butlin's Big Weekenders Soul Weekender in Bognor. At the same time Sunday we’ll be with Phil Baker & Lloyd Attrill. 🍻😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

How about another one of those nice picture sleeves … this time, a French issue of ‘Baby Hold On’ by The Mohawks 🇫🇷😁 youtu.be/PEOfw3MUNrE

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Everyone had such a great time this year they’re doing it all over again in 2027! Modcast Goes Riviera Beat 2027 Early Bird Tickets are On Sale NOW! Get on board to join the lovely Modcasters next year for the most fabulous of weekends in a stunning setting 🇮🇹☀️ www.skiddle.com/whats-on/ita...

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Dave’s had a fabulous weekend at Modcast Goes Riviera Beat in Italy … fantastic location, lovely people and top notch entertainment … a photo here grabbed with Marco Faccini who played just before him on Saturday. Next year’s dates are out … September 3rd to 6th … 🍹 🇮🇹☀️

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today’s the final day at Modcast Goes Riviera Beat … this is how it looks … Dave’s on at 5pm between Neil Rushton and Richio Suzuki at Lamporino but as ever there’s plenty on all day ☀️🇮🇹😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Another nice one coming up for us … still a while but we’re at the Three Monkeys Skegness Soul Weekender in January with our friend Andy Fawcett …. great line-up of DJs and bands. It sold out last year so don’t leave it too late if interested 😁 linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Modcast Goes Riviera Beat rolls on … after a great day and night yesterday this is what Sunday has in store 🇮🇹☀️🍹😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A week ago today we were lucky to grab a quick chat and pic backstage with the lovely Brooke Combe, having just warmed up for her great set at Victorious Festival … she even managed tease a little (sort of) smile out of Dave 😁 Did anyone else catch her set?

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Day two at Modcast GOES RIVIERA BEAT 2026, following a great first day … Dave’s on at two after Marco Faccini at Cafe Riviera, playing solo as Simon couldn’t make it … and of course, there’s plenty on all day 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Six weeks today we’re back at our lovely basement venue the Nut Bar, below Keppel's Head Hotel in Portsmouth … Saturday October 17th … be great to see you there 😁 Link or QR: linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Modcast Goes Riviera Beat officially starts today … music from 1pm right through til 2am … lets go ☀️🇮🇹🍹😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Coming up soon … we’re looking forward to being back at the Butlin's Big Weekenders Soul Weekender in Bognor on September 18-21 with our regular guests Eddie Piller, Phil Baker, Lloyd Attrill and the Funk Klub DJs.

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Although Modcast Goes Riviera Beat officially starts tomorrow the Modcast team are hosting TWR live today on the Riviera Beat pier and have invited weekend ticket holders in as their studio audience! Use our link for more info on the weekend and TWR linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

More travels coming up soon … over the water to Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight on Saturday September 26th … always a great night, hope to see some of you there 😁 Link: linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Next stop … Modcast Goes Riviera Beat … Dave met up with one of the organisers Piero Casanova for a drink in Bologna on the way yesterday … everyone is looking forward to this weekend in beautiful Cattolica & Gabicce … Eddie Piller & Sarah Bolshi are there already 🇮🇹☀️😁 linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

After our biggest stage of the year we’re also looking forward to one of our favourite intimate gigs … at the fabulous The Marquis in London’s Covent Garden on Saturday November 28th! It’s a while away but make a note if you fancy it … always lots of fun and a great crowd in there 🍻😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As Sundays go that wasn’t bad at all 😁 … big thanks to Victorious Festival for the invite to play between the acts 🤝 A particular highlight this year was warming up for the lovely Brooke Combe who played a great set but we also caught great stuff by Happy Mondays, Nile Rodgers and Jalen Ngonda!!

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Morning all … the sun is currently hinting at an appearance and we’re looking forward to today on the Common Stage at Victorious Festival. Catch us between Kasabian, The Streets, James Arthur, The Enemy, Reef, Brooke Combe, Sigrid and Mackenzie. If you’re there give us a wave 👋

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Day 2 at Victorious Festival … the weather’s taken a turn but the crowds are still here … Dave up with Billy & Gary from Funk Klub, pre Happy Mondays, who have the absolute pleasure of warming up for Nile Rodgers in a bit 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Day one of Victorious Festival … Dave plus Gary from Funk Klub popped in to see those lovely Chaos DJs Bob, Carl & Jay who were serving up the bangers on the Common Stage … as you can see, a fair few in before Cast were due on 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How about a record … we’ve dug out a copy of ‘Can I Change My Mind’ by Tyrone Davis … what’s your record of the day? youtu.be/qxQywIj4BkY

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Some great gig news … PP Arnold is back with the fab Big Boss Man in tow and we’ll be warming up for both at Portsmouth’s The Wedgewood Rooms in January!! As ever grab a ticket via our link and/or QR … or go to the Wedgewood Rooms website direct! linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Eight weeks today we’re back at Portsmouth’s Nut Bar, a lovely intimate venue below the Keppel's Head Hotel at The Hard … as ever tickets are selling so don’t hang around too long if you want one 🍻😁 Use our link or QR linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Something nice before the official start of Modcast Goes Riviera Beat … they’ll be hosting Totally Wired Radio live on Thursday 3rd Sept and inviting weekend ticket holders to join them as their studio audience! 🇮🇹☀️🍹😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Another nice picture cover … and a great French double hit release … it’s Otis Redding’s ‘Love Man’ paired with ‘(I) Can’t Turn You Loose’ … that would have been some value for money 😁

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We’re looking forward to our next trip the the Isle of Wight …. at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on Saturday September 26 … come and join us 😁 Ticket link linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Three weeks today … all the info about Monday, the last day, at Modcast Goes Riviera Beat! Pop over to the Modcast with Eddie Piller & Friends page for more details or speak to Eddie Piller, Sarah Bolshi or Piero Casanova. Follow our link for tickets linktr.ee/hipshaker

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Hipshaker @hipshaker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Three weeks today … here’s all the info about Sunday at Modcast Goes Riviera Beat! Pop over to the Modcast with Eddie Piller & Friends page for more details or speak to Eddie Piller, Sarah Bolshi or Piero Casanova Follow our link for tickets. linktr.ee/hipshaker

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