Cool off this summer by planning a magical Christmas at Life Science Centre. While the summer sunshine may be in full swing, Life Science Centre is encouraging families to start thinking ahead to the …
Event Review: Kynren – The Storied Lands at Kynren, Bishop Auckland – 04/07/2026
If you thought Kynren – An Epic Tale of England was impressive, then Kynren – The Storied Lands is set to take the experience to an entirely new level. I was invited along to a preview day to explore …
Spoken Word: Freespill at Live Theatre, Newcastle
For fans of poetry, spoken word and honest storytelling, Freespill: A Night of Unfiltered Desi Soul Flow comes to Live Theatre on Wednesday 15th July as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of th…
Event: GemArts Masala Festival at Various Venues, Newcastle and Gateshead
For the past decade, the GemArts Masala Festival has become a much-loved fixture in the North East’s cultural calendar, bringing together artists, audiences and communities through a vibrant celebrati…
Photography: SIRF’s Up 2026: 20 Years Photographing the Festival at ARC, Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees photographer and visual storyteller Adam Parkin is marking more than 20 years of documenting the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) with a major new exhibition at ARC. E…
Business Spotlight: Life Science Centre, Newcastle
For 25 years, Life Science Centre has been bringing science to life for visitors from Newcastle and beyond. Located at the heart of the International Centre for Life, the centre has become a place whe…
Event: KAPOW at Stockton Globe
Stockton town centre is set for a weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and cosplay fun as KAPOW returns to Stockton Globe on Sunday 5th July. Delivered in partnership with Who-Ray, the free family festival has …
Culture Spotlight: Kynren – The Storied Lands
When Kynren – The Storied Lands opens this summer, it will mark an ambitious new chapter for the creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, the internationally acclaimed night show that has become …
Event: Festival of Thrift, Redcar
Sustainable living, creativity, and community spirit are set to take centre stage as the award-winning Festival of Thrift returns to its historic home at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds in Redcar. Taki…
Event: Summer Block Party at The Glasshouse and BALTIC, Gateshead
There is something about a riverside crowd, a warm afternoon and music drifting through the air that signals summer has properly arrived, and that is exactly the atmosphere The Glasshouse and BALTIC h…