Didn’t snag a ticket to that expensive festival? Fear not, no need to travel, we’re once again bringing the festival vibe to your doorstep this summer instead.
Enjoy a summer of music films covering Soul, Punk, Jazz, Reggae, and Americana, including a handpicked selection from renowned DJ Wendy May (pictured) for her 'Summer Music Meltdown'.
"I am delighted to be taking part in this year's Electric Palace Summer Music Meltdown. It's an opportunity to share some of my favourite music films with those who haven't seen them yet, and those who already love them! I'm looking forward to sharing my love of varied genres including Americana, Punk, Soul and Rock and it's great to be able to encourage folks to head along to the gorgeous asset for the town that is the Electric Palace cinema. Come down and enjoy the music!" says Wendy.
Over the season we'll also be sharing other titles selected by Dark Circles Coffee & Music Bar, and our Electric Palace team.
We hope you will come and enjoy our new soundsystem and party like we know you Hastings folk can!
What's on for Summer Music Meltdown:
- A Complete Unknown
- Summer of Soul ...(Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), plus Glastonbury livestream and late bar. Chosen by DJ Wendy May
- S/He is Still Here - The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary
- The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith - chosen by Dark Circles Coffee and Music Bar
- The Blank Generation + Hastings Punk Choir, live! - chosen by DJ Wendy May
- Becoming Led Zeppelin
- Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons - booking available soon - chosen by DJ Wendy May
Wendy May's Summer Music Meltdown
Legendary DJ Wendy May has curated three of the music titles we'll be showing this summer, and she's led a full life within the music industry!
In the '80s Wendy joined the hillbilly punky ska band The Boothill Foot Tappers. Labelmates with Billy Bragg and The Housemartins, the Foot Tappers toured extensively and had a radio hit with their first single 'Get your feet out of my shoes'. In 1987 Wendy co-presented the final series of The Tube for Channel 4 whilst also being the only female DJ and youth presenter on London’s Capital Radio.
DJing for the past 35 years, including at Glastonbury, Wendy started 'Wendy May’s Locomotion' club night in London's Kentish Town, which featured in Nick Hornby’s book '31 Songs'. Frequented by Madness, Elvis Costello and Paul Weller, Locomotion also became a home from home for Camden boys The Pogues.
Wendy May's Locomotion now takes place regularly in Hastings. Discussing one of her trio of film choices for Summer Music Meltdown, Wendy says:
"Summer of Soul is quite possibly the best music documentary film ever made! It is a beautiful, colourful joyous film, which will make you want to dance in the aisles! And at this screening you can - dancing welcome!" she says.
Get a flavour of what to expect this summer with Wendy May's Meltdown playlist - bringing summer festival vibes to you right here in Hastings!
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