For people of a certain age, and of a certain disposition, the Seattle sound (or ‘grunge’ by commonality) stood for a lot more than just its style of loud/quiet/loud guitars. Intense and meaningful, g…
Feature: Top 10 North East Artists to See Live in 2019
Believe me, this wasn’t an easy decision as there are so many awe-inspiring artists coming out of the North East at the moment that my list could have easily contained 50+ names. But after some though…
Interview: “We’re always looking at ways we can improve the show” Twister to play Sage, Gateshead date
North East band Twister are preparing to play a prestigious date at Sage in Gateshead this month so Lee Allcock caught up with frontman Stevie Stoker to speak about pyrotechnics, touching sentiments, …
Stage: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery at Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Following on from the tremendous success of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’, Mischief Theatre return to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal in January with their critically acclaimed play, ‘The Comedy About a Bank R…
Interview: “Those who attend our set at the Sage can expect nothing less than our best performance to date” Nephilim to Play Sage Two, Gateshead Date
North East five-piece metal band, Nephilim, are set to play Sage Two in Gateshead this month so Lee Allcock caught up with them to find out more about their sound, how they’re preparing, and to discus…
Culture Spotlight: Hootfest at The Stand, Newcastle
One of the North East’s greatest stand-up comedy events is returning to close out 2018 in style…and with a lot of laughs. When The Stand Comedy Club opened in Newcastle in 2011, it was the third…
Gig Preview: A Dark, Dark Christmas #4 at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton
As the dark and chilly nights of winter settle in, The Georgian Theatre will be ending their year’s programme of music with their fourth annual winter event on Saturday 22nd December. Bringing togethe…
Gig Preview: Cattle & Cane at Sage, Gateshead
Teesside’s very own folk-pop sensations Cattle & Cane, piloted by the sibling duo of Helen and Joe Hammill, spent an incredibly successful 2017 touring with the likes of Tom Odell, Brian Wilson an…
Event: Cuban Christmas at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Do you dread the standard annual Christmas parties every year? If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate this festive season then Cuban Christmas is for you. On Saturday 22nd December, a night o…
Review: Joseph Hammill – ‘Infant Hercules’ EP Review
Joseph Hammill from Teesside band Cattle & Cane takes a leap into centre stage with his debut solo EP, ‘Infant Hercules’. Honestly, I could not find anything I disliked about this. I feel that Jos…