A series of new artworks will go on show this autumn to mark the 85th anniversary of Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema.
Artists Adina Nelu, Sofia Barton and Colette Whittington and Tim Brunsden were given access to the cinema’s archive of photographs, programmes and correspondence and were invited to reveal hidden stories...
Blues veterans The Blues Band are set to play Sage, Gateshead, on 28th October.
Formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness as a band “just to play the blues”, The Blues Band are today regarded as one of the best purveyors of rhythm and blues...
Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar Cinema has been crowned ‘Small Business of the Year’ at the 2020 Small Awards, which celebrates the smallest and greatest firms in the UK.
Founded in 2013 in a derelict building by self-confessed ‘movie fanatics’, Jam Jar Cinema has become a beacon of the community, attracting...
As preparation for the up and coming release of their new EP “Drifting Sands”, The River Coasters, Jon (guitar) and Sam (Vocals and percussion) share the crucial parts of their background leading to their current status in the music industry, in an interview to let us all know what...
The first students to graduate from a North East music therapy centre have received a special message from the superstar who launched them on their journey.
The 10-strong group successfully completed the two-year Master of Music Therapy programme at the Nordoff Robbins centre, Jesmond, Newcastle - officially opened by music...
Blyth Town Council is thrilled to announce that The Lindisfarne Story Band, featuring the original Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw and vocalist, guitarist Billy Mitchell, will be headlining the much-anticipated Blyth Live Music Festival this year.
Known for their soulful performances and timeless hits, Lindisfarne were originally formed in 1968 and...
For more than 40 years now, Foster and Allen have been entertaining the nation. With their easy-listening sound – tinged with country music and Irish folk – the Irish duo have sold over 22 million albums worldwide.
Foster and Allen have scored many huge hits – such as A Bunch...
AN AMBITIOUS festival which will literally be out of this world is giving young creative people across the North East the chance to showcase their skills.
Tour de Moon is a “cosmic celebration,” specifically focusing on night life and nighttime culture taking place in four cities in May – including...
The North East of England is home to some of the greatest films of all time. The stunning landscapes and scenery only enhance its attraction for film-making.
Here are 4 of some films we consider to be on the list of “all-time greatest ”:
1. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Newcastle in...
One of the UK’s most talked-about up-and-coming artists will be joining a stellar lineup at Hardwick Festival this weekend (Aug 21 and 22).
Newcastle-born singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has been added to the list of big-name performers who will play on the first day of the event, held in the grounds...
