Dust off your dancing shoes and clear your calendar for Thursday, 30th April, because St Leonards is about to get a serious dose of high-octane Northern Soul. Direct from Santa Cruz, California, The Inciters are descending upon The Piper for a night of brass-heavy, floor-shaking rhythm and blues that promises to be the gig of the spring.
This isn’t just a band; it’s an multi-piece soul juggernaut. Boasting a thunderous rhythm section, a razor-sharp horn line, and three powerhouse female vocalists, The Inciters have spent decades perfecting a sound that bridges the gap between 60s nostalgia and modern energy. As Real Gone puts it, they offer a “soul sound with a huge amount of punch”—think the classic Motown ethic but with a raw, “all-killer, no-filler” edge.
The band arrives on the back of their acclaimed new EP, I Give You My Soul. Bassist Michael Luke describes the recording process as capturing pure lightning: “We wanted to keep it feeling live… to capture our energy, I guess you could say our soul!” That energy is exactly what makes them a staple on the European mod and ska circuits. Whether they’re tearing through original tracks like ‘Bring Back the Weekend’ or reimagining streetpunk anthems as soul stompers, the result is always the same: a packed dance floor.
Adding even more local flavour to the night, the decks will be manned by the legendary Wendy May (of The Locomotion fame) and Roy Williamson, ensuring the vibe stays electric from doors to close.
“The Inciters have relentlessly packed dance floors,” and The Piper—with its intimate, grassroots atmosphere—is the perfect place to witness the sweat and soul up close. Tickets are moving fast. Don’t miss your chance to see why these Californians are considered the gold standard of modern Northern Soul.
Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Venue: The Piper, St Leonards
Tickets: Available via Ticket Tailor
