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 Reviews
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…
Festival Review: Twisterella at Various Venues, Middlesbrough – 11/10/2025
Openers Middle Management are going from strength to strength – and the crowd they drew in proved it. Wedged between their latest single, ‘Do We Have Anything Left to Say’, and ‘When the Circus …
Festival Review: Gathering Sounds at Various Venues, Stockton – 27/09/2025
The beauty of multi-venue, all-day festivals lies in the freedom to wander and see where the day takes you. You never quite know what you’ll stumble upon or where your ears will lead – and, with…
Gig Review: Cate Le Bon at The Glasshouse, Gateshead – 17/10/2025
Floating in as if she’s just stepped off Ziggy’s spaceship, Cate and her five-piece band take the highbrow art route tonight as part of their current UK tour. Dressed in androgynous, glam-inspired att…
Gig Review: St. Catherine’s Child at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle – 12/10/2025
Rising Americana/indie-folk project St. Catherine’s Child is the creative work of transatlantic singer-songwriter Ilana Zsigmond. Released in June, her debut album ‘This Might Affect You’ …
Festival Review: Last Train Home at Various Venues, Darlington – 06/09/2025
Back for another year, Last Train Home continues to cement its well-earned reputation as one of the North East’s most exciting day festivals, showcasing some of the freshest talent across multiple gen…