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Hip Hop Hooray: The Nearly New Year Show
O2 City Hall: Dec 30th 2024
Following the success of Hip Hop Hooray’s tenth anniversary celebration in 2023, they’re back with their ‘Nearly New Year Show,’ featuring all of your favourite hip hop and R’n’B cuts and mashups from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Expect a few extra surprises too
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Historic Building Mythbusting: Uncovering Folklore, History and Archaeology by Dr James Wright (Triskele Heritage)
Newcastle Castle: Sep 10th 2024
James Wright will explain the development of historic myths and investigate the underlying truths behind them. Sometimes the realities hiding behind the stories are even more interesting, romantic, and exciting than the myth itself…
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Hits out of Hell – The Legend of Meat Loaf
The Forum Theatre: Oct 4th 2024
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Hoekstra-Gibbs
Trillians Rock Bar: May 29th 2024
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra) and Brandon Gibbs (Devil City Angels, Poison). With Joey Wit.
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Hollowed Ground - The People of the Durham Coalfied
Seventeen Nineteen: May 30th 2024
This is a story about pride, determination, heritage, and family. A special screening, part of the #LoveSunderlandHeritage Fortnight.
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Holly Rees Intimate Gig
Alphabetti Theatre: Jun 20th 2024
Described as Laura-Marling-meets-Courtney- Barnett, Holly Rees is a queer indie rock act based in Newcastle. Support from Paige Temperley.
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Holy Shit: Can Poop Change the World? (UK Green Film Festival)
The Forum Cinema: Jun 25th 2024
Flush and forget? Or the final frontier of recycling? Looking for answers about the radical potential of human excrement, director Rubén Abruña embarks on an entertaining and enlightening adventure across the globe to investigate whether our very own wast
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Honeyblood
The Cluny 2: May 22nd 2024
The acclaimed rock-pop project centred around singer, songwriter and guitarist Stina Tweeddale.
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Hope & Social
Think Tank?: Sep 12th 2024
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Horatio Gould: Sweet Prince
The Stand Comedy Club: Jun 9th 2024
His friends tell him he needs to open up, but he feels he has nothing to confess. Being part of a generation where everyone is constantly reminded that ‘It's okay to not be okay’, Horatio asks the question: is it no longer okay to be okay?
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Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
Gala Theatre: Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 8th 2024
Boasting the funniest and most outrageous regal scenes from the hit Barmy Britain shows, Rotten Royals promises Durham will be most amused! It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
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Houkago Grind Time / Mxyoma / Sector 7G / Plus Support
Little Buildings: Sep 9th 2024
Houkago Grind Time - Hyperblasting Weeb Mince. Mxyoma - Mince Mince. Sector 7G - Simpsons Mince. Plus Support - Probably gonna be Mince.
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House Of The Black Gardenia
Hoochie Coochie: Jun 7th 2024
Born of the desire to get their city’s dancefloors swinging to the lesser-known roots music of the 1920s and ’30s, Tyneside nine-piece House of the Black Gardenia brings together the new generation of Newcastle’s jazz and swing scene for a raucous revival
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How Sweet It is – Motown’s Greatest Hits
The Forum Theatre: Feb 13th 2025 - Mar 14th 2025
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How to Disappear Completely and Never be Found
Theatre Royal: Jul 9th 2024 - Jul 13th 2024
This award-winning play follows one person’s desperate attempts to buck the system, and asks, what really makes us who we are in the 21st century? An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
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Howie Reeve / Cod McDonnel / Nev Clay
Little Buildings: Jun 21st 2024
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Hue & Cry
The Glasshouse: Nov 1st 2024
Much loved Scottish pop band.
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Huey Morgan – The Fun Lovin’ Criminal
The Witham: Oct 14th 2024
An Evening of Music and Conversation with Huey Morgan: frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ.
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Hugh Cornwell
The Fire Station: Nov 23rd 2024
The songwriter behind The Stranglers.
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Humanimals: An Exhibition of Interactive Sculptures
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens: Jun 29th 2024 - Sep 1st 2024
An exhibition of interactive sculptures by Amanda Wray and Johnny White, contemporary artists based in Derbyshire. The family-friendly display will include a number of large-scale pieces and will be supported by a range of fun activities and workshops.
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Cluny: Jul 18th 2024
An eight-strong cohort of horn-playing brothers (plus one unrelated drummer) who take their stylistic cues from jazz, funk, hip-hop, and various strains of world music. Support from April Soul and Don Hoolio (DJ Set).
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Ian Macdonald: Fixing Time
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art: Jul 20th 2024 - Nov 3rd 2024
A retrospective exhibition across two venues – Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art – exploring 50 years of work by renowned British artist and photographer Ian Macdonald. Macdonald, boasts a rich and prolific caree
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Ian Macdonald: Shooting Time
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens: Jul 20th 2024 - Feb 1st 2025
A retrospective exhibition across two venues – Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art – exploring 40 years of work by renowned British photographer Ian Macdonald. Ian Macdonald has spent four decades recording life, w
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Ian Prowse
The Studio: Oct 12th 2024
Musician/singer/songwriter and the front man of Amsterdam and previously of Pele.
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Ian Stone is Keeping it Together
The Stand Comedy Club: Nov 16th 2024
Ian is a hugely experienced broadcaster, podcaster, writer and a brilliantly funny comedian.
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Ibibio Sound Machine
Boiler Shop: Nov 22nd 2024
Fronted by vocalist Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is an eight-piece electronic Afro funk band, taking elements from modern post punk and West African '70s disco to create their distinctive sound.
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Illegal Eagles
Whitley Bay Playhouse: Jun 28th 2024
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Illuminated Sheep
Queen's Hall Arts Centre: Jul 22nd 2024 - Aug 31st 2024
Illuminated Sheep by artist Deepa Mann-Kler was inspired by the Gospels’ themes of light and pilgrimage. The flock of life-sized sheep lit up in bright colours with a mesmerising soundscape have already visited some of the region’s most iconic locations i
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Imperial Wax + HMRC
The Engine Room: Jun 6th 2024
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In the Night Garden
Darlington Hippodrome: Aug 21st 2024 - Aug 22nd 2024
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day!
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In The Night Garden Live
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 25th 2024
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
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Indoor Pets
Zerox: May 22nd 2024
Four humans making dirty pop noises from Kent.
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Inertia
World Headquarters: Jun 28th 2024
Inertia come to World HQ this June with an experienced line up of underground house & techno DJ's, featuring Nasser Alazzawi.
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Insomnia: Trance Classics
Salt Market Social: Jun 1st 2024
DJs .spinning the best in classic Trance music
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Institute of Physics Talk: The fluid physics of tidal energy generation
The Lit & Phil: Jun 10th 2024
In this lecture Dr Amanda Smyth will explore the fluid mechanics of tidal energy extraction, illustrating the interactions of turbine design, fluctuating loads, environmental impacts, and resource availability that generate a highly complex optimisation p
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Interface Arts Summer Exhibition
Changes Gallery: Jun 1st 2024 - Jun 30th 2024
Interface Arts Summer Exhibition features art work by artists from County Durham. Painting, ceramics and glass, print and fabric art, mixed media and jewellery. Exhibition at Changes Gallery in Darlington. Work for sale.
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Interpol
O2 City Hall: Nov 5th 2024
New York trio Interpol celebrate the 20-year, milestone anniversary of their sophomore album, Antics, performing the album live, in its entirety.
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Into the Blue + Stockholm + Georgia Smith
NE Volume Music Bar: May 30th 2024
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Into the Breach
Middlesbrough Town Hall Courtyard: Aug 17th 2024
George Crocker is keen to liven up his dull life so he decides to join the village Drama Club hoping to play the panto dame. What happens next turns his world upside down and instead he finds himself taking on the role of Henry 5th!
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Into the Fields 2024
Meggie's Burn: May 24th 2024 - May 27th 2024
A three day festival featuring tributes to Kasabian, Blur, David Bowie, Queen, Stereophonics, Green Day, Oasis, The Kinks, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and lots more. Plus Goldie Lookin Chain, The Longsands, Mr B the Gentlemen Rhymer, C-Collective, Hip Hop
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Into The Groove
O2 City Hall: Sep 28th 2024
Celebrating the incredible career of the best-selling female artist of all time, Madonna.
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Invisible Visible
Bishop Auckland Town Hall: Sep 11th 2024 - Nov 30th 2024
Being disabled can feel akin to being both invisible and hyper visible, without ever really feeling seen. Invisible Visible invites an unflinching foray into the individual and collective experiences of those with disabilities in the workplace, illustrati
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IST IST
Think Tank?: Oct 5th 2024
Established in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement at their uncompromisingly intense live shows, a fierce Mancunian DIY work ethic and an ever-growing back catalogue of successful studio and live releases.
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It's a Beautiful Noise Show - the Orchestral Edition
Sunderland Empire Theatre: Oct 24th 2024
A joyous homage to Neil's music, witness the unparalleled Fisher Stevens pay homage to Neil Diamond with the grandeur and scale these timeless songs deserve.
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Jade Mia Broadhead
The Globe: Jun 7th 2024
Support from Sarah Candace, That Claire & Julia Rowe.
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Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid
The Stand Comedy Club: Sep 16th 2024
Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.
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Jalen Ngonda
Newcastle University Students Union: Jun 7th 2024
No matter what sub-genre our current crop of musicologists may cite in the very near future to describe Jalen Ngonda’s riveting nu-soul approach, he’s unequivocally the real deal, blending classic and contemporary soul influences to create a sound that’s
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James
Utilita Arena: Jun 5th 2024
One of Britain’s most enduring success stories, best known for hits such as "Sit Down" and "Laid". Support from Razorlight.
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James Aston is Michael Jackson
The Exchange: Jun 15th 2024
An unforgettable night celebrating performing talent with James Aston as Michael Jackson!
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James Bond Concert Spectacular
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Jun 2nd 2024
The world’s most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond.
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James Born of Frustration
KU: Sep 14th 2024
The No.1 James tribute.
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James Oliver Band + Liz Jones & Broken Windows
The Cluny: Jun 9th 2024
Master of the telecaster, James Oliver, at only 30 years of age is putting The Welsh Valleys on the map for guitar. Fronted by unique vocalist Liz Jones, Broken Windows play creative originals unpinned by genre but touching the roots, blues, rock and psyc
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James Yorkston
The Holy GrAle: Jun 9th 2024
James was an integral original member of the much lauded and hugely influential Fence Collective (King Creosote, Pictish Trail, KT Tunstall, Beta Band etc).
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Jamie Cullum
The Glasshouse: Nov 29th 2024
The UK’s highest selling jazz artist in history.
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Jamie Toms Quartet
The Globe: Jun 9th 2024
Newcastle-based saxophonist Jamie Toms comes to The Globe with his new quartet, featuring some of the North East’s most in demand players. This new group will present a set of original compositions that are all influenced by his love for the sound of clas
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Jane McDonald
O2 City Hall: Nov 7th 2024
'With All My Love' will see Jane travel across the UK performing much-love songs, as well as new material penned by Jane herself. Filled with love, glamour, and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, 'With All My Love' is your opportunity to spend an evening with a n
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Jason Byrne: No Show
The Stand Comedy Club: Oct 4th 2024 - Oct 5th 2024
Jason, along with the audience, will begin No Show with no show whatsoever. Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show!
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Jason Byrne: No Show
Arc: Nov 21st 2024 - Nov 22nd 2024
Jason, along with the audience, will begin No Show with no show whatsoever. Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show!
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Jason Byrne: No Show
Gala Theatre: Oct 3rd 2024
Jason, along with the audience, will begin No Show with no show whatsoever. Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show!
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Jason Cook Comedy Club
The Customs House: Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 8th 2024
Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House. The biggest names in comedy at the biggest comedy club in the north.
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Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine 25
Darlington Hippodrome: Mar 18th 2025
This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.
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Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine 25 Tour
The Glasshouse: Mar 15th 2025
A spectacular celebration of Jason's remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.
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Jason Isaacs and His Mini Big Band
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Jun 8th 2024
International star and winner of ITV’s ‘the people’s favourite crooner’ Jason Isaacs is BACK in the UK for a night of charismatic and flamboyant showmanship with his All-Star Mini Big Band!
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Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
Stockton Globe: Nov 24th 2024
Jason Isbell is one of the most successful and respected figures in the alt-country and singer/songwriter communities.
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Jason Manford: A Manford all Seasons
Whitley Bay Playhouse: Oct 16th 2024 - Oct 17th 2024
Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Utilita Arena: Nov 27th 2024
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Jay Lafferty: Bahookie
The Stand Comedy Club: Nov 3rd 2024
Scottish comedian Jay Lafferty combines comedy and pole dancing in this jam-packed hour tackling everything from ageing to internalised misogyny, celebrating the power of movement, body positivity and finding joy.
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Jay Rayner: Nights Out At Home - Live
Live Theatre: Nov 9th 2024
Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home, a memoir-in-recipes.
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Jazz Sabbath
The Glasshouse: Feb 14th 2025
Adam Wakeman, longtime keyboard & guitar player for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, started the project in 2013, when he tried playing jazz improvised versions of Sabbath songs.
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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage!
Utilita Arena: Apr 5th 2025
One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of a
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Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes live
Alnwick Playhouse: Feb 23rd 2025
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.
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Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live!
Gala Theatre: Oct 26th 2024
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.
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Jenny Ryan: Out of the Box
The Customs House: Sep 25th 2024
Jenny Ryan – better known as the dream-crushing brainbox The Vixen on the hit ITV quiz The Chase – breaks away from teatime telly and invites you to an evening of song, storytelling and even some showbiz secrets.
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Jeremy Deller: The Battle of Orgreave (An Injury to One is an Injury to All)
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art: Jun 18th 2024 - Nov 3rd 2024
To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Miners’ Strike, which had and still has a profound impact on Sunderland and the North East of England, NGCA Collection Space is screening ‘The Battle of Orgreave’ Mike Figgis’ film of Jeremy Deller’s re-enactment,
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Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra
Arc: Jun 27th 2024
The fantastic Pocket Jazz Orchestra led by Jeremy McMurray are back with an evening of relaxing jazz music.
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Jerry Leger & The Situation
The Cluny 2: May 23rd 2024
Canadian singer/songwriter.
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Jeru the Damaja
The Cluny: Sep 20th 2024
Kendrick Jeru Davis, professionally known as Jeru The Damaja, stands as a venerated pillar in the hip-hop community—an American rapper, producer, actor, and composer whose influence has stretched far and wide ever since he steped on the scene.
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Jess Gillam and Royal Northern Sinfonia
The Maltings: Jun 28th 2024
Join Royal Northern Sinfonia for their final visit of the year to The Maltings with a true superstar of the classical music world, saxophonist Jess Gillam.
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Jess Gillam Ensemble
The Glasshouse: Dec 12th 2024
Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam and her electrifying ensemble of musical pals, featuring saxophone, bass, strings, percussion, and piano.
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Jesse Terry & The Attention Seekers
The Cluny 2: Oct 10th 2024
Co-headline show.
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Jesterval Comedy
Gosforth Civic Theatre: Jun 29th 2024
A superb night of stand-up comedy that will leave you in stitches. Starring Mickey Hutton, Lauren Pattison, Sam Mayes and Duncan Oakley.
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Jesterval is Curious
Gosforth Civic Theatre: May 18th 2024
Jesterval is going gay with a sweet selection of some of the campest, funniest queers from across the country! See Bethany Black, Louise Young, Connor Read, Nicola Mantalios and Cal Halbert all in one night.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Sunderland Empire Theatre: Jun 11th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024
Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Chr
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Jill Jackson Curse of the Damned Tour
The Cluny 2: Jun 6th 2024
Jill Jackson is one of Scotland’s leading singer songwriters and an acclaimed artist within the thriving international Americana music scene.
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Jim Kirkpatrick Band
The Cluny 2: Oct 12th 2024
Dubbed “England’s equivalent to Joe Bonamassa” by Blues Matters, Jim Kirkpatrick has built up over a quarter-century’s experience in Blues and Rock and earned a tonne of respect from his fans, peers and critics alike.
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Jimeoin Who’s Your Man?
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Oct 12th 2024
Live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Jimeoin returns with an hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up on his brilliantly funny new tour show.
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Stockton Globe: Dec 6th 2024
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
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Jive Talkin'
The Fire Station: Jun 23rd 2024
The original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.
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Jo Whiley's 90's Anthems
NX: Oct 19th 2024
Jo Whiley will be bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music in one unforgettable night.
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Jodie Nicholson
The Glasshouse: May 18th 2024
North East-based writer, producer and Summer Studios 2023 artist, playing her first Glasshouse International Centre for Music headliner with a full band where she’ll be launching her sophomore album Safe Hands.
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Joe Hammill
Arc: Jun 29th 2024
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Joe Hammill launches his brand new autonomous project. Joe’s new music is as much influenced by his favourite musicians as it is by changes in his life; notably becoming a husband, and becoming a parent.
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Joe Kent-Walters: Work In Progress
Arc: Jun 7th 2024
Join the owner and resident MC of The Misty Moon (a working men’s club in Rotherham that is also a portal to hell) for a slap up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.
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Joe McElderry
Whitley Bay Playhouse: Oct 13th 2024
Sit back and relax or have a dance while Joe takes you through an eclectic genre of music from ballads, opera and upbeat tunes of all eras.
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Joe McElderry - Joe's Festive Party 2024
O2 City Hall: Nov 17th 2024
Kick the festive season off in style with Joe McElderry’s festive party, a night of music, Christmas fun and entertainment. Expect Christmas classics, operatic ballads and up-tempo feel-good hits!
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Joe McTernan: Life advice that won't change your life
The Stand Comedy Club: Jun 23rd 2024
Joe is bringing his sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to your city and he’s fed up with seeing inspirational life advice online, so join him as he lambasts this motivational nonsense and offers an alternative view which will encourage you to live life to the
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Joe Pasquale: The New Normal
Darlington Hippodrome: Aug 25th 2024
Joe has been showing off on stage for over 40 years and he's bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal…. If you have ever wondered why chicken breasts don't have nipples? Then this is the show for you...
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Johannes Radebe: House of Jojo
Theatre Royal: May 19th 2024
Join TV dance sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.
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John Bishop: Back At It
Sunderland Empire Theatre: May 19th 2024
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.
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John Bishop: Back At It
Stockton Globe: May 18th 2024
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.
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John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Trio
The Cluny: Jun 8th 2024
John Bramwell has been on a never-ending rolling adventure since his workings away from the cherished, Mercury Prize nominated Mancunian band, I Am Kloot. Support from Dave Fidler.