The Spice Girls will perform at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light in the first of a new series of concerts at the venue. The group, who scored nine number one chart hits between 1996 and 2000, have reunited for live shows in 2019; they will be supported by top-selling English […]
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Eight independent music venues in the North East
The music culture in the North East is constantly growing. With large venues such as the Metro Radio Arena, O2 Academy and City Hall hosting well-known acts, smaller venues tend to get overlooked. Little do some people know, these independent music venues have hosted a range of household names that […]
Live InDurham takes over Durham City for a night
A monthly event held across Durham is helping to give local music hopefuls a chance to showcase their talents at venues across the city. Live InDurham is an initiative which gives a roster of musicians the opportunity to perform at locations which they would usually find difficult to get a […]
Sunderland’s Station Taxis Launches ‘Cabpool Karaoke’
Sunderland’s Station Taxis has been offering people in the city the opportunity to become part of a new singalong series with its drivers. Hundreds of people have already replied to a video posted on Facebook appealing for singers to get in touch with the taxi company. The first in a […]
Popular inner city festival Hit the North returns to Newcastle
The North East’s largest metropolitan music event returns to Newcastle for its second year as more than 160 artists prepare to play across nine venues around the city. Festival goers will be treated to the likes of dance duo Jungle, Sheffield grunge brothers Drenge and indie rockers Circa Waves for […]
Bonded Warehouse hosts sell-out Soul and Funk night in Sunderland
A new and exciting music, food and craft beer venue has re-opened in Sunderland, attracting hundreds of people for their highly anticipated ‘Soul Limbo’ night. The Bonded Warehouse re-opened earlier this year on the Quayside after undergoing extensive refurbishment to bring the historic industrial building back to life. ‘Soul Limbo’ […]
Stockton music festival sells out yet again
Stockton’s biggest music festival Stockton Calling is back for the ninth year running and is once again a sell-out. The festival sees over 70 bands performing across nine venues in just one day. This year, Stockton Calling will be taking over the town on March 31. The festival features a […]
Newcastle Music Festival Encourages Fans To Choose Eco-Friendly Travel
A North East music festival taking place this summer is encouraging fans to consider eco-friendly travel options. This is Tomorrow festival launches for its first year on Friday May 25, featuring big headline names such as Catfish and the Bottlemen, Little Comets and Everything Everything. Festival organisers are working with […]
New Music Festival Set To Boost Tourism In Sunderland
Sunderland is hosting the brand new Kubix Festival this August, which is set to boost tourism in the area. The Kubix festival takes place over two days at Herrington Country Park and includes headliners such as Ronan Keating, Peter Andre and Adam Ant. Festival director Alex Hutchinson believes the family event […]
Reflecting On The NME’s Shift To Digital
Last week one of the most influential UK music magazines, the NME, announced it will be ceasing to produce its print edition and become a purely online platform. The weekly music title is set to continue online but this could be seen as a continuation of the deteriotation of the […]