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Jesmond venue forced to reschedule 24 events after coronavirus announcement

by Amelia Thorpe• 2nd December 2020

Amelia Thorpe talks about the impact of the UK government's new tier system upon local Newcastle music events....

Last Gig Before Lockdown

by multiple writers• 16th November 2020

Our music writers reminisce on their last memory of pre-lockdown live music....

Everything Everything’s Jonathan Higgs: “I like the line between reality and myth”

by Dominic Lee• 4th October 2020

Dominic Lee talks to the lead singer of Manchester band Everything Everything Jon Higgs, on his new album, the climate crisis and urban myths......

Sam Fender kicks off series of gigs at ‘World’s first socially-distanced arena’

by Amelia Thorpe• 19th August 2020

The North Shields born singer-songwriter, Sam Fender, revitalised the U.K.’s live music scene by kicking off a series of the nation’s first socially distanced gigs, with an...

North East musicians spread joy during lockdown

by Aimee Seddon• 27th March 2020

A group of gigging musicians from the North East have created a new Facebook group to bring live music to both the North East communities, as well as the wider UK population....

Ryan Bingham and Milk Carton Kids (with Weronika Kobus)

by Alex Gervas• 10th February 2020

Alex Gervas reviews Ryan Bingham alongside The Milk Carton Kids!...

The Tallest Man on Earth Interview

by Evie Lake• 11th November 2019

Evie Lake chats to Kristian Matsson, AKA The Tallest Man on Earth, ahead of his show at The Sage in Gateshead...

This Is Tomorrow Festival to return to Newcastle in 2020

by Lily Holbrook• 11th November 2019

Following the announcement that the hotly-anticipated This is Tomorrow festival is returning to Newcastle for its third year in 2020, here is a rundown of both artists who have...