Music What’s On

Shallow and Swears

Tyne Bank Brewery: Sep 27th 2020

Shallow are Sam Avery (Vox/Guitar), David ‘Crammond’ Scott (Bass) and Jamie Oliver (Drums), a North East trio with roots in Grunge, Punk and Noise Rock. Swears are a fuzzy alternative rock band originating from Middlesbrough (UK), drawing influences from grunge, punk, doom and pop.

Sid Bano

Bobik's: Sep 30th 2020

Alistair McGowan - The Piano Show

Alnwick Playhouse: Oct 1st 2020

Following the surprise success of his Sony album, which reached No 1 in the UK Classical Album charts, comes Alistair McGowan’s new show.

LOVELY ASSISTANT - GREETINGS FROM THE PRE-WAVE

The Stand Comedy Club: Oct 1st 2020

Working out of a community centre on the coast, and then a Newcastle vicarage, revivalist four-piece LOVELY ASSISTANT have crafted their debut album 'Greetings from the Pre-wave' over the last two years. Taking in influences from the torch songs of the fifties through to J.J. Cale, Nina Simone, Joanna Newsom, Arthur Russell, Willie Nelson, Palace, Prefab Sprout and Elvis Costello, The Stand is kindly hosting the vinyl launch of the album for Treetrunk Records.

Holly Rees

Tyne Bank Brewery: Oct 1st 2020

Described as Laura-Marling-meets-Courtney-Barnett, Holly Rees is an indie-folk act based in Newcastle, UK.

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel

The Princess Alexandra Auditorium: Oct 2nd 2020

The original Cockney Rebel Steve Harley celebrates his 47th year in music in 2020 and continues to play concerts around the world.

The Blackheart Orchestra

Prohibition Cabaret Bar: Oct 9th 2020

Inspirational electronic folk pioneers The Blackheart Orchestra take music to a new, unexplored dimension. Described as “A mesmerizing powerhouse” “An avant-garde musical utopia” and “One of the most extraordinary voices singing anywhere today” vocalist Chrissy Mostyn along with multi-instrumentalist Rick Pilkington combine their classical influences with vintage synths and ultra contemporary electronica to create music that takes over the senses.

Bad Amputee

Bobik's: Oct 14th 2020

A three piece guitar band from Newcastle. Official Album Launch Gig - Convenience KIlls. Support from Ada Grace Francis.

Megan Dotchin / Hayley McKay / Jack Dobson

NE Volume Music Bar: Oct 17th 2020

Megan Dotchin is a renowned singer-songwriter from Middlesbrough with influences including Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. Hayley McKay has a distinctive style that shows her to be an all-round soulful country artist with flair that is very much her own. Jack Dobson is a n indie singer/songwriter from the North East whose songs offer up raw emotions to take you through the hard times in life.

Ozzy Osbourne

Utilita Arena Newcastle: Oct 23rd 2020

With special guest Judas Priest.

Hometruths

Tyne Bank Brewery: Oct 23rd 2020

A 4-piece pop-punk outfit fresh out of Newcastle, UK, Hometruths blend catchy hooks with honest, real life narratives about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Likened to Four Year Strong, State Champs and New Found Glory, Hometruths boast energetic riffs and bouncy choruses, providing live shows with their own signature party-like atmosphere. Support from Tired of Fighting.

John Harrison / Andi Grainger / Patrick Gosling

NE Volume Music Bar: Oct 24th 2020

John Harrison is the former lead guitarist/frontman of North East outfit, John & The Ragmen. Expecting toe-tapping tunes from the North. Andi is a solo acoustic that has achieved accolades such as being a Finalist and Northern Area Champion of the Soundwaves National competition. Patrick Gosling is a renowned singer-songwriter from South Shields.

Dua Lipa

Utilita Arena Newcastle: Jan 3rd 2021