The musical ‘Hamilton’ is probably the biggest thing to happen to theatre this century and you see just why when it plays Sunderland Empire this June and July. If someone had of told you, ooh around ten years ago, that the biggest box-office success in…

This Darlington based Rhythm and Blues band has been together for two years now and their debut album is manna from heaven to those of us who love the urgent and vital vibes of bands such as Dr Feelgood. ‘Cobalt Blues’ works up a real sweat from the off w…

Many live music venues put their feet up for a bit over the summer months. Not so The Glasshouse: International Centre for Music in Gateshead. Their June programme alone is packing a significant amount of heat. Cat Power has been winning whole bunches …