Magazine

March 2024 Edition

As an avid gig and festival-goer, we should know that as we move towards spring, the first festival of the year is just around the corner – and that’s Stockton Calling! It’s an event you really …

February 2024 Edition

Having taken a month off over the festive period to recuperate, it really has been full steam ahead to get this edition ready. In terms of my health, unfortunately, I’m still not ‘fixed’, but if I can…

December 2023/January 2024 Edition

As this is a bumper edition, that means I get to take a little break over the festive period, but I’ll be back just after Christmas raring to go once again and, hopefully, feeling much better. Anyhow,…

November 2023 Edition

I’m still feeling a bit up and down at the moment but I’m having the odd up now, which can only be a good thing. If you’re ever diagnosed with a b12 deficiency, please head to theb12society.com. Anyho…

October 2023 Edition

I have to admit, I really struggled to put this edition together as I’ve been pretty much house/bedbound for a month. I’ve pushed through because there’s no way I’m letting this defeat me. I will keep…

September 2023 Edition

Some of you may know that I’ve been suffering with some physical health problems lately, which has also caused some mental health issues. With that in mind, I’ve decided to put together our first ‘Eve…

August 2023 Edition

I just want to use this spot to mention how important it is to buy tickets in advance for shows rather than waiting until the last minute. So many venues here in the North East rely on you lovely musi…

July 2023 Edition

It’s our eighth birthday – can you believe it? We’ve come a long way since initially starting as a blog – even opening a music venue of own – but we still have the same ethos: to do all we…

June 2023 Edition

I’ve been going through a tough time lately with my health, both physically and mentally, but I’m not stepping back and I will continue to shout about the North East’s fantastic music and arts scenes …

May 2023 Edition

Unfortunately, I’ve still been suffering quite badly from anxiety and I must admit, once again, I’m not entirely sure how I’ve managed to put this edition together. If you’re suffering from anxiety, d…