Get Heavy Fest

Featuring Godeth, Morrows Massacre, I Am The Wreckage, Catalysis, Kilonova, Swarms UK, Dystopian Sun, Erebor and Divine Image.

Venue:

Downcast Studios, 69 Park Lane, Gateshead, NE8 3JQ

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

14:00

Price:

£12

R.E.M. by Stipe

R.E.M. tribute.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Ultimate Madnezz

Madness tribute.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

The B-Sides

One of the North East's best cover bands.

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

22:00

Price:

£6adv/£7otd

Holiday In Tokyo

A north east jangle-rock band, blending elements of indie-funk with 2000s alternative. Support from Falchion.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£5

Hardwick Festival

Featuring Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, Richard Ashcroft, Jack Savoretti, The Charlatans, Blossoms, Soul II Soul, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jamie Webster, ADMT, Heaven 17, Lightning Seeds, Crazy P Soundsystem, Callum Beattie, Reverend & The Makers, Richy Ahmed, Eats Everything, Jimpster, Swim Deep and lots more.

Venue:

Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham, TS21 2EH

Date:

Aug 16th 2024 - Aug 18th 2024

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend ticket £194.25/day tickets available

Bravado

Quite simply Britain's most accurate three-piece tribute performing the music of Canadian prog rockers Rush.

Venue:

The Unionist Club, Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5QP

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

21:00

Price:

£5.50

The Lou Ross Band Night

A night of rock and roll with The Lou Ross Band - it's gonna be epic!

Venue:

Dalton Village Hall, Medburn, NE18 0AD

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Stableyard Festival

Featuring Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, one of the UK’s finest live bands of the 1990s. Still very active today recording and playing live and still very much at the top of their game. A wide variety of musical styles from folk to pop to rockabilly. Support from The Tony Bengtsson Band & Pete Bell.

Venue:

Fallodon Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3HF

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

13:00 - 18:30

Price:

£30 adults/£10 under 16s

Gone Tomorrow

Plus support.

Venue:

NE Volume Music Bar, 21d Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3DR

Date:

Aug 17th 2024

Time:

18:00

Price:

£5adv/£7otd

The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Elton John

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£29-£33

Blackshape

An instrumental, post-rock band from Salt Lake City, UT. Their debut album is a study in maximalism— written and recorded as one continuous loop, the record plunges listeners into a complex journey of heavy, beautiful math.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12.50

Aperture / Acid Radio / Paradismal

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7

AJ & Ant

Prepare for a wild night of skiffle and lots of fun as AJ & Ant take a break from their string of festivals and hit the Toon!

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6.13

Beano Global Takeover

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6adv

Swiss Portrait

Swiss Portrait's DIY Dream Pop foundations were built by Scottish born multi – instrumentalist Michael Kay Terence. He is joined live by friends: James (Bass), Rohan (Drums) and Paul (Guitar). With their distinctive dreamy, jangle-pop sound, Swiss Portrait promise to continue making waves.

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Aug 18th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£13.05adv

Split the ticket + Park View + Camel Island

Split the Ticket are gearing up for their biggest gig ever with special guests Park View and support from Camel Island, showcasing the incredible growing indie scene in the region.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Aug 19th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7.50

Live music in the hall

Find local musical duos Carol & Bryan and Julie & William in the hall, bringing the historic space to life with a live performance. Expect music from 1400 to 1750: medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, by composers from England and western Europe. Plus some tunes with a local flavour, such as The Lambton Worm.

Venue:

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, District 4, Washington, NE38 7LE

Date:

Aug 19th 2024

Time:

11:00 - 14:00

Price:

Normal admission charges apply

The Drifters

Legendary group performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘Under the Boardwalk’ and many more!

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Aug 20th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £30

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20-£30

Totally Tina

The award-winning Tina Turner spectacular.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£31

Willy "Tea" Taylor

Willy stands shoulder to shoulder in the ranks of today’s great Alt-Country musicians. Support from Miserable Les.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

A Live Tribute to George Michael featuring Steve Mitchell

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15-£20

Mozart Estate

Band formerly known as Go-Kart Mozart, formed by Lawrence, previously of Felt and Denim.

Venue:

The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

20:00

Price:

£24.20adv

Merlin Roxby

Resident jazz pianist Merlin Roxby will be taking his place at the keys and treating guests to a jazzy, saloon style performance. Playing vintage piano versions of well known songs, Merlin will provide the perfect backdrop to anyone enjoying a drink in our establishment this evening.

Venue:

Prohibition Cabaret Bar, 25 Pink Lane, Newcastle, NE1 5DW

Date:

Aug 22nd 2024

Time:

20:00

Price:

Free, jar on the bar for donations

Tiny Dancer - The Music of Elton John

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

18:30

Price:

£32.50

The Total Stone Roses

Venue:

Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Paul Edis Trio

Paul Edis is one of the leading creative musicians in the UK today. As a performer, composer and educator, he has built a reputation for consistently delivering new and original ideas, seeking to innovate within his work whilst always paying respect to both the Jazz and Classical music traditions.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

13:00

Price:

£8

The Obsessed

Doom godfathers originally formed in 1976.

Venue:

Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22

The Manchester Anthems

The Anthems recreate Manchester classics just like you remember them. Support from Acoustic Weller.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

T.Rox

An authentic, live 4 piece band who pay tribute to the Glam Rock era.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

Beth Nielsen Chapman

A welcome return for much beloved American songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £23

KK’s Priest

A hard rock supergroup founded by ex-Judas Priest six-stringer K.K. Downing.

Venue:

NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£29.50+bf

Jay Glass Dubs

Dimitris Papadatos is a composer, musician and sound artist based in Athens, Greece. His project, Jay Glass Dubs, is an exercise of style focusing on a counter-factual historical approach of dub music, stripped down to its basic drum/bass/vox/effects form. With special guests Sissi Rada & Katya Shirshkova.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

Tina Turner by Candlelight

An evening of ‘The Best’ Tina Turner hits performed by Dixie Daye and her incredible live band.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024 - Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25-£35

Eva Fox & The Jazz Guys

Live jazz standards, popular songs and showtunes from the Great American Songbook brought to you by local musicians Eva Fox & The Jazz Guys.

Venue:

Prohibition Cabaret Bar, 25 Pink Lane, Newcastle, NE1 5DW

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free, jar on the bar for donations

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell

Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae as UB40 ft Ali Campbell takes the stage. Joining them will be renowned DJ and reggae aficionado David Rodigan, UK Dancehall sensation M Dot R, and the ultimate Bob Marley tribute act, The Marley Experience.

Venue:

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle, NE1 4LR

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

16:00 - 23:00

Price:

£49.75adv

Guns N Yorkshire Roses

Venue:

The Unionist Club, Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5QP

Date:

Aug 23rd 2024

Time:

21:00

Price:

£5.50adv

Don't Stop Queen Now

All of the hits of Queen, honouring the legacy and music of the nation's favourite band.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

18:30

Price:

£24.10adv

The Total Stone Roses

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Stillmarillion

Celebrating the best of Fish era Marillion.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Last Waltz performed by Wldflwrs

WLDFLWRS are a 5 piece Americana inspired outfit from Warwickshire. Influenced by the sounds of the 70’s West Coast along with bands and artists such as Neil Young, Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams and the Band.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

Josiah + Nine Moons

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13

Craig Redpath

Craig returns with his best body of work to date in his brand new ‘Orange Sun EP’.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

Milburn

Iconic indie rock band known for their gritty, poetic lyrics and their unique sound, these shows are bound to be unforgettable!

Venue:

Riverside, 1 The Close, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3RQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£33.60

Drenched

Celebrating the release of the debut EP, "Grey", by North East rockers Drenched, with an absolutely stacked line up of North East talent! Expect big riffs and lots of melody, this one really is unmissable!

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Rivkala

One of the regions very best jazz performers. Fresh from recording the music video for her latest work, Chess, and launching a monthly jazz jam session here at Prohibition, Rivkala will bring you an intimate, heart-warming, soulful showcase of her vocal talents, backed by some super hot musicians.

Venue:

Prohibition Cabaret Bar, 25 Pink Lane, Newcastle, NE1 5DW

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

20:00

Price:

Free, jar on the bar for donations

Noughty 90's Festival

Featuring B*Witched, Darren Styles, East 17, Gareth Gates, Basshunter, N-Trance, Phats & Smalls, Love Inc ft Simone Denny, Kroud Karaoke, Ultrabeat, Flip n Fill, 90's Explosion, Kelly Llorenna, Dan Harding, Jay Stone, Andy Whitby, Hixxy, Klubfiller, Hannah Taylor, Assault, Lee T, Anth Hopper, Rossi Hodgson, MC Finchy and MC Tazo.

Venue:

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle, NE1 4LR

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

12:00 - 22:00

Price:

£38.75adv

End Credits + Maeve & The Trains + High Tide + Article 64

Venue:

NE Volume Music Bar, 21d Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3DR

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

18:00

Price:

£5adv/£7otd

Pointy Features

Durham based Pointy Features' distinctive guitar sound has already accumulated over 100 million streams. Drawing from influences such as Pink Floyd, The Doors and Khruangbin, the band masterfully weaves together elements of rock and psychedelic blues to create a modern twist on a sound that has stood the test of time.

Venue:

Caps Off Brewery, Century Court, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6WA

Date:

Aug 24th 2024

Time:

20:00

Price:

Free

The Graft

The hardest grafting band in rock n roll!

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Aug 25th 2024

Time:

22:00

Price:

£6adv/£7otd

Abbey and Rory

Vibrant improvisation, impressive musicianship, dynamic stage-work: Abbey and Rory bring energy to the stage like no other duo.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Aug 25th 2024

Time:

15:00

Price:

£5adv/£7otd

John Pope & John Garner

Having played together now for many years, powerful Tyneside bassist John Pope and mercurial virtuoso violinist John Garner have developed a unique improvisational language, channeled through the lens of their contemporary experience in myriad musical traditions.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Aug 25th 2024

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10 advance, £12 door, £7 for 25 & under

Chris Coull Quintet

From his beginnings in Manchester, Chris was previously based in Qatar for 15 years as director of Doha Jazz. For the last decade Chris has based himself in Brighton where his playful be-bop style has been in evidence in the clubs and festivals around the area.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 25th 2024

Time:

15:00

Price:

From £10