After five months off, plain-talking Geordie funnyman Carl Hutchinson is finally back on tour! Following a host of sell-out gigs in 2019, Carl will bring his aptly named show ‘Allowed to Play Out Agai…
Review: Uncle Buzzard – ‘Little Fish’ Single
Teesside-born psych-pop five-piece outfit Uncle Buzzard have been making the rounds since 2017 with their playful melodies and out-of-this-world experience. The band feel like they are in complete jux…
Music: “I spent many painstaking hours recording, re-recording and mixing the music” Chris Norris Releases New Album
Chris Norris, an independent singer-songwriter and guitarist from Blyth, has just released his new album. Lee Allcock caught up with him to speak about his DIY approach and making a record during lock…
Gig Preview: Beth Macari + George Boomsma + Lost State of Dan at NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton-on-Tees
Finally, after waiting more than six months, we can start announcing some live music nights at the new NE Volume Music Bar in Stockton! Taking place on Saturday 5th September, we’re ecstatic to be bri…
Comedy: Bill Bailey at Virgin Money Unity Arena, Newcastle
Bill Bailey has visited Newcastle many times now in his career but his next time in ‘the toon’ will be something a little bit special. The comedian will be appearing in performance at Virgin Money Uni…
Film: My Spy (2020)
Genre: Comedy/Action A light-hearted comedy about the relationship between a young girl, Sophie, and a spy, JJ, My Spy is an average, easy-going picture that won’t smash any records, but it is possibl…
Culture Spotlight: Shanti Bee, Newcastle by Leah Davey
Shanti Bee CIC is a yoga, holistic health, and wellbeing centre in Byker, Newcastle. Directed and ran by Holistic Health professionals, the centre provides accessible and affordable services with the …
Music News: Dylan Cartlidge Releases New EP ‘Yellow Brick Road’
Teesside artist Dylan Cartlidge has been making waves during the lockdown having released single ‘Yellow Brick Road’ towards the beginning and dropping the accompanying track, ‘Cheerleader’ now too. H…
Music: “We have been busy writing some great new tracks” Darlington’s Floral Detectives Release New Single
Formed in 2018 with a punk attitude and a love of loud, brash guitars and rock ‘n’ roll riffs, Floral Detectives are a lively alt/rebel-rock band from Darlington. Lee Allcock caught up with band membe…
News: NE-0 and Eyeconic Collaborate to Release New Track
After a great year in 2019 for both NE-O and Eyeconic, they’ve collaborated for a brand new track for 2020. In 2019, NE-O entertained crowds with Castle on the BBC Introducing North East stage in Newc…