All ticket proceeds from Gig for Gaza will go to the Amos Trust Emergency Appeal for Gaza and the West Bank, as The Forum in Darlington opens its doors for a night of global sounds in support of an ur…
News: Stockton Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival at ARC, Stockton
Stockton music fans will be spoiled for choice this month with a truly sensational line-up of bands for the Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival. Taking place on Saturday 10th May, headliner Aynsley Lister…
News: Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
It would be easy to overlook him – somewhere between his meandering parody songs dissecting classic literature or The Evil Dead, and his even more meandering folk songs about tripping on acid or wishi…
Artist Spotlight: Park View, Whitley Bay
Since forming in early 2023, Whitley Bay’s indie-rock band Park View have swiftly made their mark with their debut EP, ‘The Pretty Sounds’. Drawing inspiration from the likes of The …
News: Panic Shack at The Cluny, Newcastle
Cardiff’s riotous DIY punksters, Panic Shack, bring equal parts pandemonium and pointed social commentary to The Cluny on Sunday 11th May. With a massive fanbase whipped into a frenzy through their hi…
News: Wingz of the Monkey at The Green Room, Stockton
If a “grungy blend of chaos, sweat and mischief” sounds like your cup of tea, then this young Teesside four-piece might be just what you’re after. That’s how Wingz of the Monkey describe their live sh…
Music: “I’d love to put this region back on the map” Vice Killer Unveil Debut Album
Formed in late 2020, Vice Killer are an indie-alternative band based in Peterlee. The band release their debut album this month so Lee Allcock caught up with them to find out more about the history of…
Music: “I’ve always been fascinated by how transient gigs are” Ani Sandwith heads to The Victoria Tunnel
North East artist Ani Sandwith returns with a new release and a special gig. Lee Allcock caught up with her to discuss playing in a tunnel, heading to Valencia and more. Your upcoming show at The Vict…
Music: “We connect well creatively” HiFi Sean & David McAlmont Head to The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Building an ever-expanding portfolio of work, HiFi Sean (still a member of The Soup Dragons) and David McAlmont (renowned solo artist and vocalist) have become a prolific force in recent years. Over t…
Music: “We wanted to speak about these themes in the vein of tough love” Lurcher Prepare to Unleash New Music
A band in their infancy yet deftly blending punk sounds from years gone by with fresh, introspective lyricism, Lurcher are here to share with the world how grim it really can be up north. Following on…