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The Backdrop at BillingtonsE7 - Jason The Baking SensationHave you tried the cakes and tarts in Billingtons? If you haven't, you should and if you have, you'll know they are amazing. Let's chat with their creator, Jason (the baking sensaton)!
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billington...
2024-11-0835 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE6 - Skills n' ThrillsThis week Matt & Brad are joined by guest Jordan Winterbottom from GMSkillsMap.co.uk, who recently sponsored our Billingtons Business Breakfast.
We talk about life in Manchester, jobs, skills, training, rock n roll and of course, Brad's space lesson of the week.
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham....
2024-10-1847 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE5 - Fresh FacesThere are newbies at Billingtons and it's all extremely exciting. Plus, is Brad the new Brian Cox? He might be...
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean
2024-10-0337 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE4 - Blackholes SimplifiedIn this episode we're delighted to welcome Steven Green from Simplifi at the Business Growth Hub, one of our Business Breakfast sponsors.
Steven is from Zambia, which makes for a fascinating discussion about Africa, star filled skies and blackholes...
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Old...
2024-09-1336 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE3 - I'll Take That As A Win!This week we catch up with Brad & Hannah from Billingtons about what's going on in and around Oldham.
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean
2024-08-2335 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE2 - Down With The PortridgeThe Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
In this episode, you'll meet a Zach and Johnny from Portridge, a web design company in Oldham, who recently sponsored a Billingtons Business breakfast. We discuss why it's important to them to run their business in Oldham, their backstory and how they...
2024-08-0843 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE1 - Introducing The BackdropThe Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
In this episode, you'll meet events manager Hannah, marketing coordinator Brad and producer Matt.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean
2024-07-2534 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsThe Backdrop - Coming SoonSome places just have soul...
Historic Billingtons in Oldham was the place to be to enjoy music, dancing and socialising, inside its famous, sprung floor ballroom, lucky for you the iconic, leaky, damp building was saved, and our doors are back open and history is still being made.
Billingtons Ballroom, Bar & Kitchen is now home to Billingtons Soul Club, The Business Breakfast, Oldham Pride Socials, and a full programme of events that reflect the diverse, inclusive and welcoming spirit that’s been at home there for over a century.
Our podcast spills the tea...
2024-07-1701 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE17 - Stax of SoulWith a reputation that needs no introduction, Stax of Soul are an original nine-piece function and party band born and bred in Manchester, since 1983. In fact some of the band are from Oldham.
Their genuine, finger-popping, foot tapping, high energy, full-on party performance has now been in demand for over three decades across the UK and beyond.
STAX of SOUL have a proven track record and we guarantee a party to remember when they play what will be a very intimate gig by their standards, at Billingtons on 26th April.
He are Stuart an...
2024-03-2032 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE16 - Oldham Business Awards 2024Billingtons is no stranger to Oldham Business Awards, with owner Kris winning a special recognition award in 2023. As a result, the launch party for 2024's event is at Billingtons on 7th March. Matt chats with David and Louise about this and the 2024 event in September.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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2024-02-2835 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE15 - Strictly Kris Dancing!
Billingtons owner Kris has decided to take on a challenge...
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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2024-01-1921 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE14 - The Best of 2023Here is ba compliation of the first season on our podcast. We hope you enjoyed and would love to hear any ideas or feedback that you have.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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2024-01-1752 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE13 - Billingtons 1st BirthdayIn November 2023, Billingtons Oldham turned one year old. This episode was recorded at the party to celebrate this milestone, as some of the attendees shared their experiences and associations with both the building and the venue.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-11-2727 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE12 - Steve Hill MBESteve Hill is an Oldham primary school teacher, but not your typical primary school teacher! He'll be with us as a special guest for our Christmas Market on Sunday 26th November and chats here with Matt about some of his extraordinary achievements...
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-11-0340 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE11 - SirensMatt chats with the fascinating and very lovely Cheryl Martin from Commonword about their upcoming SIRENS: Your Lyrical Call To Action event on Friday 17th November, at Billingtons Oldham.
Tickets for the event, which is described as "Alluring and alarming performances from five poets & lyricists centred around the theme of place, belonging and not-belonging." are available here.
The event is the part of the National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2023, which you can access tickets for here
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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2023-10-2334 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE10 - Award WinningBillingtons owner Kris recently won a special recognition award at the Oldham Business Awards. Here he is explaining why...
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Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-09-2818 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE9 - A Safe SpaceThis week, we chat with Jean and Pauline about the launch of Billingtons as a safe space in Oldham for the LGBTQ community to come if they need someone to talk to. Another facsinating discussion in the heart of Oldham.
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-09-1549 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE8 - July Julay & The Mambo KingsJuly Julay is a musician from the Dominican Republic, who is performing at Billingtons on 30th September with his band, The Mambo Kings as part of the Lingua Franca CIC World Music Club. Matt is joined by July and Geli Bery from Lingua Franca.
Buy tickets for the event here
More info below
https://www.facebook.com/julyjulayofficial
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itr7T4CkHmM
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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2023-09-0840 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE7 - Manchester Polish Business Network (Polish Language Episode)This week, Billingtons owner and Oldham Business Awards "Business Person of the Year" finalist Kris Zemlik hosts some of his collegues from the Manchester, Polish Business Network who will be hosting one of their events in Billingtons.
Please be aware that this is a Polish language episode
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-07-2830 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE6 - The Tuneless ChoirWho told you that you can't sing? It definitely wasn't Gemma Cunliffe, who uses Billingtons to bring together her wonderful
Oldham Tuneless Choir. Here's the story of why...
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-07-2127 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE5 - Oldham PrideThe weekend of 21st-23rd July is when the town of Oldham celebrates Pride. This week host Matt is joined by Billingtons owner Kris and Cllr Louie Hamblett, who is the Chair of Oldham pride and local councillor for Crompton.
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-07-1233 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE4 - A Northern SoulThe dance music scene known as Northern Soul has a large and dedicated following in the North West of England, and since the Billingtons Ballroom is made for dancing, it was only a matter of time until the two came together. In this episode, Matt chats with Dave Porter and Gary Reeve, two Northern Soul DJs who are keen to bring their sounds and your moves back to central Oldham on a regular basis... tickets for the first event are available here.
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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2023-06-0727 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE3 - Papa Sam AlafiaPerformer, singer-songwriter, recording artist and workshop facilitator, Papa Sam Alafia, moved to the UK in the late 1980s from Freetown, Sierra Leone in West Africa. As both a solo musician and bandleader, Sam has recorded and performed with local and international artists at venues and festivals across the world.
We chat with him and Geli Berg about the show they are bringing to Billingtons on Saturday 29th July.
Hosted at produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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2023-06-0128 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE2 - JazzetteLive music is back at Billingtons. On this week's podcast, we chat with Carol James and Geli Berg, who are both passionate about jazz and all kinds of music. With a rich musical heritage between them, this is a fascinating discussion ahead of Carol performing with her group Jazzette at Billingtons on 27th May. Tickets for the event are available here.
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Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Version 60s) by Lesfm.
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2023-05-1925 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE1 - Back to LifeOldham has recently been highlighted as the most difficult place in the country to start a new business but regardless, In 2022 Billingtons Oldham opened its's doors as a cafe, coffee lounge, bar, entertainment and live music venue. This former dance school has been in the heart of Oldham for a century, but despite a multi-million pound renovation, it faces it's biggest challenge in a town where the night life has gone from legendary to limited. This is the real time story of how we plan to bring some soul back to this Lanachashire town centre and a cherished old...
2023-05-1235 min