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…
Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Kiefer Sutherland at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 17/05/2026
Landing on a vocal delivery style not entirely dissimilar to that of Michael Stipe, the most surprising thing about Kiefer Sutherland is just how accomplished he is as a live performer. Wrapped in fam…
Gig Review: George Bailey at ARC, Stockton – 14/05/2026
The ARC in Stockton was already buzzing with anticipation before George Bailey and his band had even set foot on stage – and they certainly didn’t disappoint. The set opened beautifully, w…
Gig Review: Loose Articles at KU, Stockton – 08/05/2026
Loose Articles turned KU into a riotous punk eruption of unapologetic girl-power energy that refused to stay contained on stage, instead spilling directly into the crowd. From the opening moments, the…
Gig Review: The Pale White at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 17/04/2026
Wallsend rockers The Pale White rounded off an eight-date headline tour in their hometown of Newcastle, blowing the roof off a packed Boiler Shop. Having recently released their third album, ‘In…
Festival Review: Stockton Calling at Various Venues, Stockton – 04/04/2026
With seven venues buzzing throughout the day, and the festival running from early afternoon into the evening, and featuring more than 55 artists, it was impossible not to stumble across something new,…
Gig Review: Risco at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton – 06/02/2026
It’s no secret that Risco are on the rise, and seeing the Georgian Theatre awash in a sea of their T-shirts only confirms it. For a band with just three singles to their name, this headline slot feels…
Gig Review: Fatboy Slim at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 12/02/2026
BRIT Awards week, in partnership with War Child, saw Fatboy Slim take to the stage for an intimate, sold-out performance at Boiler Shop. Packed with anticipation, the venue felt industrial yet modern …
Gig Review: Tony Christie at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle – 10/01/2026
Putting most artists half his age to shame, Tony Christie, now 82, brought a hefty dose of old-fashioned entertainment to the Gosforth Civic Theatre. Navigating both his age and one of the coldest nig…
Gig Review: The Heathen Apostles at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton – 30/10/2025
The Georgian Theatre was cloaked in palpable anticipation, a fitting atmosphere for the arrival of Los Angeles–based Heathen Apostles. The band took to the stage clad in black, wreathed in cold shadow…