Sing! motown & northern soul

  • Tarifa
  • Southern Spain
  • 18 - 25 Sept 2027
From £1,895 · Live Band performance · 7 nights & 30+ hours tuition & rehearsal · private vocal sessions · full board · music industry pros
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THE EXPERIENCE

Find Your Soul. Feel the Rhythm. Sing with a Live Band!

Get ready for a fabulous week celebrating the unforgettable sounds of Motown and Northern Soul! From The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to the high-energy anthems of Britain’s legendary Northern Soul dance floors, this is a week bursting with incredible music, rich harmonies and infectious rhythms.

Working with our professional vocal coaches and musical directors, you’ll explore the distinctive vocal styles, techniques and performance skills that make soul music so special.

And for the grand finale? You’ll take to the stage with a professional live band for our very own Motown & Northern Soul Revue!

KEY DETAILS

Voices: All voices
Level: All levels, from enthusiastic beginners to experienced singers
Focus: Motown & Northern Soul vocal styles, harmonies, soul technique and stagecraft
Includes: Full board, tuition, final performance
Duration: 7 Nights

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The Highlights

A Week of Motown Magic & Northern Soul Energy!

Guided by professional soul and vocal specialists

Work throughout the week with experienced musical directors and vocal coaches, developing your soul singing technique, vocal confidence and performance skills, while discovering the unmistakable sound of Motown and Northern Soul.

Explore the music that moved generations

From the smooth harmonies of The Supremes and The Temptations to the driving rhythms and high-energy anthems of Northern Soul, explore legendary songs, infectious grooves and the vocal styles that made this music unforgettable.

Find you sould voice

Daily rehearsals, vocal workshops and group sessions will explore soulful phrasing, riffs and runs, vocal power, rhythm, harmony and microphone technique. Build your confidence and stage presence as you prepare for a spectacular final performance with a professional live band.

A fabulous week in Tarifa

Based in a beautiful Spanish villa overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, enjoy an unforgettable mix of soul music, sunshine, wonderful food and great company. With time to relax and explore, the week culminates in your very own live Motown & Northern Soul Revue!

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

No Auditions. No Pressure. Just expert guidance to find your soul voice

Each day combines energetic group rehearsals and specialist vocal sessions with time to relax, enjoy great food and develop your individual singing style through a special one-to-one coaching session.

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Motown vocal technique
  • Soulful phrasing, riffs, runs and vocal expression
  • Rhythm, groove and singing with a live band
  • Microphone technique, movement and stage presence
  • Preparing for our spectacular final live Soul Revue!

We’ll rehearse with energy, purpose and plenty of fun, while maintaining the relaxed, supportive and encouraging atmosphere that makes Sing Eat Retreat so special.

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Sing Eat Retreat is the best holiday experience I have ever had. The location was paradise, the food outstanding, and the coaching genuinely transformative. The team delivered a level of hospitality beyond anything I’ve experienced. This is the greatest retreat ever.

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THE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the music

The week unfolds on the southern coast of Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

  • Beaches, sea air and open landscapes
  • A laid-back old town with a vibrant atmosphere
  • Time to reset each morning
  • Optional coastal and forest activities
  • A relaxed villa setting close to the coast
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What's included in the price

30+ Hours of live vocal ensemble training
Pro vocal coaches and band leaders
Full live band rehearsals
2 Private vocal sessions
Soul performance workshops
Immersive showcase
7 nights accommodation
Full board (meals, wine and beer with dinner)
Time to relax and enjoy the setting

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel Rooms
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The Left Vista Room
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2 person Shared Room £2,095 per person

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£1,645 per person

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The Left Courtyard Room
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The Left Patio Room
Sept 2027 – Motown Northern Soul

£2,295 Installment Plan

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The Garden Room
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Shared room £1,895 per person

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The Master Suite
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£2,645 Sole Use Master Double Bed

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We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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