Following time away from music due to a bereavement, Beth Macari is back. As she returns with her new single, ‘Circles’, Lee Allcock caught up with Beth to speak about her grandma, making music once a…
News: Magic in the Air at Central Park, Newcastle
This August, legendary Newcastle-formed act Lindisfarne are hoping to replace Fog on the Tyne for some Sunshine on the Tyne as they headline ‘Magic in the Air’ along with some true northern talent at …
Gig Review: Richard Dawson & Circle at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 12/07/2022
Taken out of his usual artistic context, there’s something both strangely familiar and harrowingly different about Geordie folk singer Richard Dawson tonight as he teams up with Finnish experimental r…
August 2022 Edition
It’s festival season! Time to don those bucket hats, pop on those shades and prepare for full weekends of live music with a beer (or 10) in hand. If you’re a festival fan, you’re in luck, as we previe…
Event Review: Hartlepool Waterfront Festival – 09/7/2022 + 10/7/2022
Hartlepool Marina was bathed in sunshine for the two-day long Waterfront Festival as thousands of people enjoyed a jam-packed programme of open-air performances, immersive experiences and family activ…
News: Doyle (Misfits) at The Cluny, Newcastle
Known primarily for his work in legendary US punk band Misfits, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein has also released two albums under the Doyle moniker since 2013. The albums ‘Abominator’ (na…
News: Mousetival at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton
After unfortunately skipping two years because of covid, Mousetival is back this month for its 4th year at The Georgian Theatre, featuring a line-up curated by hosts, the enigmatic Mouses – not forget…
News: John Francis Flynn at Pop Recs, Sunderland
John Francis Flynn, founding member of Skipper’s Alley with whom he has toured extensively throughout Europe and America, heads to Pop Recs on Tuesday 9th August where he will perform alongside …
Comedy: Dan Nightingale at The Forum, Darlington
The Forum Music Centre in Darlington hosts Dan Nightingale on Thursday 11th August in presentation of his new show, Working It Out. Tellingly, the performance will shop ideas in development ahead of a…
Music: “It’s one of my favourite albums” Pixies Head to 02 City Hall, Newcastle
Pixies head to 02 City Hall in Newcastle this August so Ewan Gleadow caught up with lead guitarist Joey Santiago to speak about their new release, Tim Burgess, Jimi Hendix and more. It feels like ever…