Sam Slatcher’s ‘Pioneers’ is a warm and heartfelt folk ballad that opens his album, ‘Passengers & Pioneers’. The song draws inspiration from George Stephenson’s early work on the world’s fir…
News: Charlotte Forman + Support at The Globe, Newcastle
On Thursday 12th December, singer-songwriter Charlotte Forman will headline The Globe in Newcastle for what is a highly anticipated gig. Charlotte specialises in pop, soul, and swing/jazz, drawing inf…
Music: “We wanted to take the music in a different direction to where it was going” Red Remedy Return with New Release
Sunderland’s Red Remedy has been undergoing a period of evolution in 2024. The band is now fully regrouped with a new line-up and a raft of new material in the works. Adam Kennedy caught up with…
News: Snowed In Sunlun at Pop Recs, Sunderland
Snowed In Sunlun is Sunderland’s newest festive multi-genre showcase, organised by first-year students at the Northern Academy of Music Education (NAME) in collaboration with Sunderland Music City. Th…
Music: “Nothing really touches that first listen to your creation” Northern Hospitality Unveil New Release This Friday
Hartlepool indie-punk outfit Northern Hospitality are back with their new single, ‘Six Feet Underside’. Heidi Wood caught up with frontman Gaz Price to discuss supporting Kaiser Chiefs, playing gigs o…
Stage: Fairytale of New York at Stockton Globe
You were handsome, you were pretty, Queen of New York City. Just seeing the title of this show evokes that classic ‘80s song by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, echoing in one’s head as the bells ring o…
News: The Men They Couldn’t Hang at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton
Since 1984, The Men They Couldn’t Hang (TMTCH, to their legions of fans) have been on a wild ride, and they’ll be celebrating 40 years of their unique and considered sound at The Georgian Theatr…
Artist Spotlight: Mark Hand, Hartlepool
For those of us who remember the raving ‘90s – techno, house, and the underground sounds of industrial music – North East musician and producer Mark Hand is someone who has always had his …
News: Music Against Child Poverty Live at The Fire Station, Sunderland
Get ready to make a difference this holiday season with Music Against Child Poverty at The Fire Station in Sunderland on Sunday 8th December. This exciting event brings together the power of music and…
Business Spotlight: Live Theatre, Newcastle
There are theatres where shows come and go, and there are theatres that serve as artistic and cultural hubs for those who create new works, from page to stage. Situated in historic Grade II-listed bui…