Step inside A Room in Bloom and experience one of the North East’s most exciting live artists in a setting unlike any other. Surrounded by towering flowers, delicate paper blooms and an immersiv…
Review: Rosie Larada ‘Better Off’ Single
Opening with a choral, harmonising soundscape reminiscent of Fleet Foxes, the debut single from local artist (and former The Redroom frontwoman) Rosie Larada begins with the kind of majesty that local…
Comedy: Deage Paxton at The Stand, Newcastle
Geordie jokester Deage Paxton returns with his new comedy creation ‘Dead Man’s Hand’, billed as a “choose your own adventure” stand-up show. This brings to mind the Choose Your Own Adventure books of …
Comedy: Harriet Kemsley at Gala Durham
Harriet Kemsley is a very funny woman, which is an enormous advantage given that she is also a professional comedian. Kemsley alleges (and one must always be careful about believing the stories told b…
News: Penetration at The Grove, Newcastle
Penetration play The Grove on Friday 31st July, bringing one of British punk’s most influential voices back to the North East. Formed in County Durham in 1976, the band quickly stood apart throu…
News: Pale Waves at The Fire Station, Sunderland
There’s something perfectly fitting about Pale Waves arriving in Sunderland on a summer evening. A band built on heart-on-sleeve emotion, self-reflection and shimmering indie-pop melodies, their…
Review: Matt Fairley ‘Strangers’ Single
North East singer-songwriter Matt Fairley returns with ‘Strangers’, a melodic, acoustic-driven track reflecting on the quiet fallout of lost friendships. As the title track from his forthc…
Dance: Let’s Love at ARC, Stockton
What does love look like in 2026? For the creators of ‘Let’s Love’, it can be found in shared stories, family traditions, unexpected connections and the communities that bring people…
News: Viral Newcastle Invention ‘Bass Turtle’ Launches on Kickstarter with Free Alphabetti Event
A Newcastle invention that has already amassed more than a million organic Instagram views before selling a single unit is preparing for its biggest milestone yet. Bass Turtle, a soft, wireless device…
News: BBC Proms in the North East
The BBC Proms are set to return to the North East this month with a packed programme of live music, culture and celebration across the region. Taking place from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July, th…