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…
News: Tom Joshua at Middlesbrough Town Hall Courtroom
Tom Joshua will perform at Middlesbrough Town Hall Courtroom following a year-long break from live shows. Describing himself as “composing a gentle ruckus from a bedroom”, the Teesside songwriter has …
News: Gilbert O’Sullivan at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
Irish treasure Gilbert O’Sullivan makes a welcome return to the North East this month, appearing at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm. Often described as a “songwriter’s songwriter”, O’S…
News: Free Music Conference Brings Industry Experts, Live Performances and Practical Workshops to Sunderland
Aspiring artists, musicians and anyone interested in a career in the music industry are being invited to attend A to B, a free music conference taking place at Sunderland’s City Hall on Saturday…
News: Withered Hand at Middlesbrough Town Hall Courtroom
Edinburgh-based musician Withered Hand returns to Middlesbrough Town Hall Courtroom on Saturday 20th June for an intimate evening of indie and folk-rock. Funded by The National Lottery through Arts Co…
News: PorkPie at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
PorkPie arrive at the Boiler Shop on Friday 19th June for a night of pure movement, mischief and skanking energy. This is not a gig for standing at the back. The nine-piece bring a big, brassy sound w…