Newcastle Cathedral has all manner of amazing concerts and tours lined up for the festive season, and below is some of our favourites. The run-up to Christmas is stressful, right? Wrong! Certainly wrong if you glance at the forthcoming programme for Ne…

If you’re in the mood to let your hair down this festive season, then you should check out at least one of two very special parties coming to Newgate Social in Newcastle this December. These thrill-stuffed parties are both taking place on the same day …

Here is Kylver recreating, what very much looks like, that Homer Simpson hedge gif. But no need to hide lads! You’ve got a fab new album to talk about. This very excellent Newcastle four-piece create monumental soundscapes, untethered by time and space…

If you’re in the market for an exciting new band on the folk/pop scene, then this Newcastle five-piece are packing real quality. Crane House recently put out their first single ‘Cuban Heel’ and it really slays – and by slays, I mean it arrows straight …

I’ll tell you what’s going on with Hector Gannet: a fab new single; a Newcastle gig in early January; and an album to follow. Oh, my! Aaron Duff – the singer/songwriter from North Shields working under the artist moniker Hector Gannet – is the proud re…

If you’re not in the mood for a panto this year, then The Fire Station in Sunderland has a real cracker of a line-up that is sure to tick at least one of your boxes. I’m not going to tell you about everything that The Fire Station are showcasing this …

The Glasshouse in Gateshead are as excited for Christmas as an eight-year-old on Christmas morning, and that’s certainly reflected in their programming. This year they’re gifting us everything from Messiah to musicals, big laughs to big bands, festive fil…