As North East artist Narbi Price highlights, what many of us have come to find out is that Covid-19 is changing our realities – and none more so than the reality of artists. It’s a new world for…
Stage/Music: Darlington Operatic Society Release Strictly Lockdown CD
Darlington Operatic Society (Darlington OS) has an illustrious past. Dating back over 100 years, and as a cornerstone of arts in the town, the society was instrumental in saving the Darlington Hippodr…
Review: Lines From a Poem – ‘Staring At City Lights’ EP
Straight away, from the first press of the play button, this acoustic-driven band bring warmth and an organic, nostalgic feeling to their music. Upon the first listen, the EP instantly reminded me of …
Music: “I think it’s important to have a widespread emotional reaction from music” Trunky Juno Releases New Single
Returning from a successful 2019, where he was named as one of BBC Introducing in the North East’s 2020 tips, Trunky Juno is launching into 2020 with new single ‘So Cool’. Lee Allcock caught up with …
Review: The Balcony ‘Feel For You’ Single
Here we have the latest effort from Teessiders The Balcony – and what an effort it is. ‘Feel For You’ is three and a half glorious minutes of indie-rock goodness. Right from the fade into the op…
Literature: The Lit & Phil’s Virtual Library
The Lit and Phil Library is Newcastle’s best-hidden gem. Sadly, along with many others, it has been closed due to coronavirus. Despite this unexpected closure, however, it has been able to create a ne…
Feature: Live Music and Theatre Productions Return This August – Or Do They?
After months of silence, Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, has announced that open-air and indoor performances can return – but with restrictions. On July 11th, the Culture Secretary stated: “Theatres…
Review: Talk Like Tigers ‘Protection’ Single
Dubbed ‘Flawless electro-pop’ by BBC Introducing, Talk Like Tigers have dropped another ethereal number that is somewhere between synthetic sunshine and ‘80s old-school pop. Lockdown is obviously taki…
Event: Brick Dinos Exhibition at Life Science Centre, Newcastle
A visit to the Life Science Centre this summer will be very different from what you’ve come to expect – but no less enthralling. The hands-on nature of much of the centre means they have closed …
Art: The Bowes Museum To Re-Open
Fans of The Bowes Museum rejoice as the museum will open its doors to the public once again from Saturday 1st August. Visitors will once again be able to enjoy the hugely popular Norman Cornish: The D…