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Soul Mates – The Musical

High heels, higher stakes — the heartbeat of 1987 Essex!

Original Musical
Set in 1987
Essex Energy
Soul Mates musical promotional artwork
Soul Music Magazine
West End Energy

A new British musical is arriving

New single debut • 2026
Break The Rules single cover artwork
Synth-heavy • Floor-ready
1987 EDITION
News Published: 23 May 2026

The sound of 1987 is back! New Broadway-style British Musical: Soul Mates

Step into the club lights, feel the four-on-the-floor pulse, and get your first taste of the show everyone will be singing about.

Quick Facts

Debut single
“Break The Rules”
Release
1st July, 2026 on Expansion Select
By
Creators of Soul Sisters

From the Creators of Soul Sisters

The creative team’s debut musical was a runaway sensation—now they’re back with an original work built for big stages and bigger choruses.

What to expect: a sonic time-capsule that still hits like a modern anthem.

A Musical Love Letter to 1987

Soul Mates captures the late-eighties Ilford Palais and Flicks nightclub era—brassy, synth-heavy, and floor-ready.

  • The Story: Romford’s soul trio chases their break under strobe lights.
  • The Sound: four-on-the-floor energy meets contemporary theatrical flair.
  • The Stakes: powerhouse vocals that set up the stage show.
First Listen

“Break The Rules”

A masterclass in vocal power—bridging West End polish with raw rhythmic soul.

Expansion Select

Composer’s Note

“We wanted to create the new ‘old’ sound,” says composer David Kent. “By combining authentic 1980s synthesisers with contemporary theatrical flair, Soul Mates transports audiences straight back to the heart of the Essex soul music scene.”

Your 1987 moment starts here

With “Break The Rules,” the journey back to 1987 has officially begun.

Coming Soon

Soul Score

Groove: 4-on-the-floor • Style: brass + synth • Energy: stage-ready