Arts & Culture

From Tyneside to Thames: A Journey of Art and Exploration
An esteemed artist and skilled lifeboat skipper from Tyneside are set to embark on a journey following the footsteps of renowned figures in the modern art world. Their destination? A highly sought-after residency at a prestigious hotel in London. Mark Taylor, a 43-year-old resident of North Shields, triumphed over the global...
Seascapes and Stories: Mark Taylor's Artistic Odyssey Unveiled at The Exchange 1856
Renowned artist Mark Taylor from the North East is presenting a collection of his cherished paintings at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields, as he assumes the role of artist-in-residence. 12 of Mark’s stunning artworks are currently on display in the foyer of the newly refurbished Exchange 1856 and in...
Enchanting the North East: Disney's Beauty & The Beast Comes to North Shields
North Shields, North Tyneside – Is an exciting development for the region's creative arts scene, the recently launched North Shields Cultural Quarter, a place-based investment scheme funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, is set to become a focal point for the growth of the arts in North...
​With Halloween just around the bend, the urgency to pin down the perfect attire intensifies. Amidst the sea of choices available, how does one zero in on the quintessential costume? This article seeks to guide you through the enticing array of options for a halloween costume in 2023. Choosing your...
Jingle All the Way: Side By Side Arts Festive Festival
Enjoy a grand gathering of musical talent performing in the Gateshead Railway Quarter. Sunday 10th December 3-5 pm get into the Christmas spirit with festive music as you wander from bar to bar. Bringing the seasonal cheer are the Gateshead Community Choir, the Altotudes, Bee Enchanted, the Songbirds and many...
Cappella Newcastle Invites Local Singers to Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah
One of the choirs in Newcastle is extending a warm invitation to local vocalists, inviting them to participate in a workshop centred on the first part of one of the most renowned choral compositions in history. Handel's "Messiah," a masterpiece that vividly portrays the life events of Jesus Christ, encompassing...
Colourful Art and Culinary Delights: Eldon Square's Summer with Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne
The Newcastle city centre shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square is summer-ready ahead of the baa-rilliant family-friendly Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne art trail, taking place from 19th July – 27th September. Presented and hosted by St Oswald’s Hospice to raise funds for the charity, Shaun the Sheep on...
Creative Collaboration: Barratt Homes Teams Up with Bede Burn Pupils for Design Competition
Barratt Homes North East, a regional housebuilder, collaborated with Year 5 and 6 students from Bede Burn Primary School in an interior design contest. The competition involved the students designing a bedroom for a brand-new Show Home. Children aged between 9 and 11 at Bede Burn Primary School, which is...
From Redcar Beach to Hollywood: Cinematographer Peter Robertson Inspires Newcastle's Next Filmmakers
The cinematographer responsible for one of the most memorable moments in 21st-century film made a return to his hometown in the North East to motivate upcoming filmmakers. Peter Robertson, an acclaimed camera operator best known for filming the iconic five-minute, single-shot Dunkirk sequence on Redcar Beach for the 2007 movie...
Unwrapping the True Christmas Tale: The Church of England's Interactive Advent Calendar
Although the tradition of opening an Advent Calendar holds significance in the Christmas anticipation, locating one that accurately portrays the true Christmas narrative can prove challenging. Now, The Church of England has released its first-ever printed Advent Calendar, inviting people to put the birth of Jesus at the heart of...

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