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...
I’ve never understood the necessity in remarking on the gender of an artist whilst perusing their offerings, whether it be audible or by sight. My first thought is always: ‘Do I like this?’ and if so, ‘why?’ I’ve never found any sense in stating obvious comments such as: ‘female...
Larry Elder's new documentary on African Americans and politics is a runaway success
The IMDb reviews are rolling in: close to 1,000 at the time of writing, with a 9.8/10 average rating.
Released on June 19th, you can buy the documentary from their website for $19.00, which is roughly £16. Split...
Twenty-five-years ago, I wrote a song about physical and mental health issues, which at the time caused a furrowing of brows within the music industry.
Despite its popularity, my inspirational and autobiographical song, "Can You Hear Me?" was never allowed to be included or mentioned in any of my radio...
This Friday 24th April, Stockton-on-Tees born musician Christopher Griksaitis releases his first album, The Piano and Me.
The acoustic album features 9 piano songs with vocals, entirely produced by Christopher himself.
The launch concert will be on Facebook on Friday 24th April at 8:30pm.
“The time I spend at the piano is...
Fresh from supporting Jake Bugg on his 2020 UK tour, ONR. (pronounced honour) caught up with Newcastle Magazine to discuss how the music industry has been affected by the coronavirus, postponed gigs ☹️, their recent March 12th show with Jake Bugg at Newcastle City Hall, and his debut EP...
The Great Geordie Song Contest deadline is approaching: all entries must be submitted by 9pm, Friday, March 27, 2020.
Cheers editor Alastair Gilmour explained, “This is a fantastic opportunity for singer/songwriters. We are looking for songs about working class life in the North East. They can be overtly political, observational,...
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing two nights of thrilling adventure films to the PLAYHOUSE, Whitley Bay on 23 and 24 April, 2020.
The whole tour will cover loads of venues across the UK and Ireland between now and the 26th of May 2020, so if you...
Alan Shearer used to be famous for being Alan Shearer, but to the young generation today, he's famous for being Hollie Shearer's dad.
You can have a listen to her first single, Leave Right Now, when it comes out Friday 31st January 2020, save the link here.
EEEEEEEEEEK!! 😃
My new single...
All aboard for the Ocean Film Festival World Tour coming to the North East in 2019
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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is hitting UK and Irish shores this autumn...
