Simon Taylor is a singer-songwriter from Newcastle, pairing unflinchingly honest songwriting with sunny, Latin-tinged guitar sounds. Kayleigh Mattson was fortunate enough to track down the enigmatic p…
Comedy: Rory Bremner at The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
An icon of British comedy, Rory Bremner is set to headline the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm this February, bringing his sharp wit and masterful impressions to the North East. With a career sp…
Review: Risco ‘Triple Agent’ Single
From the opening flourish of a dynamic bassline and crunchy guitar lead, Risco’s third single, ‘Triple Agent’, is a real treat. That central motif recurs throughout the track, breaking the…
February 2026 Edition
If you haven’t heard the news, unfortunately, due to my ill health over the last few years, myself and my brother have decided to sell NE Volume Music Bar. It was a tough decision, but one that we bot…
Music: “I never felt in control of my condition” Crohn’s Suffering North East Musician, Paul Reed, Unveils New Release
Teesside Singer-songwriter Paul Reed has been carving out a name for himself with heartfelt performances and a unique ability to blend raw honesty with melodic storytelling. Beyond his musical talents…
Comedy: Eddy Brimson + Support at The Forum, Darlington
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club will host an outstanding night of live comedy as Eddy Brimson comes to The Forum in Darlington on Saturday 7th February, supported by Jon Pearson and Mike Carter, with the e…
Gig Review: Tony Christie at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle – 10/01/2026
Putting most artists half his age to shame, Tony Christie, now 82, brought a hefty dose of old-fashioned entertainment to the Gosforth Civic Theatre. Navigating both his age and one of the coldest nig…
Art: For All at Last Return: Deep Dives at BALTIC, Gateshead
This winter, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead invites audiences to step beyond the gallery walls with For All at Last Return: Deep Dives, a pair of intimate talk events taking place…
News: Baz Warne (The Stranglers) at Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland
Twenty-five years ago, Wearside rocker and former Toy Dolls bassist Baz Warne became the new frontman of The Stranglers. To mark the anniversary of joining one of rock’s greatest bands, Baz has writte…
News: February Gigs at NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton
February is shaping up nicely at NE Volume Music Bar in Stockton, with a packed programme of live music that reflects our ethos of supporting North East artists right until the end, with the venue cur…