North East folk group The Pitmen Poets return to the region this summer with performances at The Glasshouse in Gateshead and Gala Durham as part of their latest run of live dates. The group features J…
News: The Mouthful Way at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
The Mouthful Way bring their distinctive a cappella sound to Gosforth Civic Theatre this summer, offering audiences something a little different. The group combines the individual vocal talents of Dav…
Festival Review: Butterfly Effect Festival at Pealie’s Barn, Northallerton – 30/06/2026
Butterfly Effect Festival returned to its North Yorkshire home, Pealie’s Barn, for the event’s third edition, bringing together some of the North East’s most exciting emerging artist…
News: Roundhay Festival at Roundhay Park, Leeds
American Express presents Roundhay Festival, one of the newest highlights of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, with Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi set to headline on Saturday 4th July. Joining …
Review: Cane Rouge ‘Live At Little Buildings’ EP
I’m poised and ready to scrutinise the latest offering from alt-rock trio Cane Rouge: a seven-track EP titled ‘Live At Little Buildings’, recorded at a music venue in their hometown of New…
News: Andrew Johnson at The Forum, Darlington
The Forum in Darlington will host Teesside’s Andrew Johnson on Tuesday 30th June for his first-ever full-band shows of original solo songs. Best known as the frontman of The Southmartins, Johnson brin…
News: Everywhere At Once at Various Venues, North East
Grassroots music venues are vital to the creative landscape of the North East. They foster innovation and live performance while giving emerging artists the opportunity to develop their craft, build a…
News: The Glasshouse and Dance City Celebrate World Music Day with Free Performance
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is marking World Music Day on Sunday 21st June by shining a spotlight on its Make Music programme, celebrating the thousands of young people across the No…
News: Newcastle Jazz Festival at Live Theatre, Newcastle
Newcastle Jazz Festival returns for its eighth edition, and it promises to be its most ambitious yet. Taking place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June at the Live Theatre on Newcastle’s Quayside, th…
News: Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets at KU, Stockton
Hailing from Limerick, Ireland, Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets return to KU on Friday 26th June for what promises to be a memorable night of heartfelt indie rock. The quintet arrive on the back of a…