Horror film author Mark Iveson is teaming up with Lucy Dawlish (AKA HarKeTae the Witch) for a special event at the Station East pub in Gateshead this May. Mark Iveson has a fine horror pedigree having penned such well-received tomes as ‘Cursed Horror S…

The Fuel Girls are just one of the acts you can see at the Big North Tattoo Show, which is taking over the Utilita Arena in Newcastle for two days this May. (Some of the world’s best tattoo artists will also be in attendance.) Oh, man! This May, the Bi…

World poetry slam champion Harry Baker is heading to Darlington in early June to celebrate friendship, postcodes and wellies. Harry Baker has had something of a meteoric rise, continually going viral for his poetry videos which mix heartfelt emotions a…

The Clothes Cycle Sustainable Fashion Market is coming to Newcastle on the first day of June, which is good news for anyone who wears clothes. This fabulous market is taking place at the Vertu Motors Arena on Scotswood Road, which is – fact fans – the …

The Late Shows get underway on Tyneside this May and one of the biggest draws is sure to be at Newcastle Castle where you’ll find The Late Shows Tavern. I always find time during The Late Shows to visit Newcastle Castle because there’s an enormous amo…

The two-day after-hours cultural crawl that is The Late Shows returns in May, and this year over 70 vibrant venues are taking part. When The Late Shows’ programme is announced each year, my wandering eye usually alights on something that makes me think…