August 1st– 4th sees the much-anticipated return of the annual Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF). Having celebrated its 30th birthday in 2017, the four-day extravaganza has now es…
News: Northern Electric Festival at Various Venues in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle
Electronic music has always gathered a loyal following and has been integrated into the mainstream, increasingly becoming more refined, creative and more progressive in terms of developing innovated e…
News: Fringe Festival at The Georgian Theatre and The Green Room, Stockton
On Saturday 3rd August, a bunch of local talent will take over the Georgian Theatre and the Green Room in Stockton as part of a fringe event to Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF). The tw…
Gig Preview: The Escapades + Courtyards + Hollow Legs at Kaleidoscope, Newcastle
Lively Music Management and Kaleidoscope are bringing fresh bands to play Byker in Newcastle on Wednesday 31st July. The Escapades are an emerging Brit-rock band based in Newcastle. Formed in October …
Comedy: Karen Bayley + Francis Garrity + Simon Emanuel + MC Drew Taylor at Gala Theatre, Durham
Located in Durham’s Gala Theatre, the Funny Bones Comedy Club is a monthly comedy show that includes a mix of seasoned stand-ups alongside new talents, making it an invaluable part of the North East c…
Food and Drink: Gosforth Beer Festival
After the absolutely fantastic success of the 2018 event, Gosforth Beer Festival returns this year to Gosforth Civic Theatre running from the afternoon of Friday 2nd August and throughout the weekend.…
Review: SADSUN – ‘Heads or (Tails)’ Single
Returning with their second release of 2019, North East light electronic duo SADSUN head straight for the heart with this melodic electronica offering and its investigation into the chances of fate. S…
Event Preview: Tony McCarroll Q&A at The Halt, Redcar
Ever wanted to know what it was like to be in one of the UK’s biggest rock bands of all time? Well now you can find out for yourself by attending Tony McCarroll’s Q&A session at The Halt in Redcar…
Feature: Richmond Live
Situated in the beautiful historic town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, a town of unique character that has changed little through the centuries with its historic buildings, castle and calming streams…
Festival Preview: Rockridge Rumble, Gateshead
From Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August, Burdon Plain in Gateshead will be the site of Rockridge Rumble – an outdoor festival dedicated to rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, swing, rhythm & blues and e…