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Lene Lovich

Detroit-born legendary post-punk pop singer Lene Lovich hit the top of the UK charts with her single “Lucky Number” in 1979, and was crowned the “Queen of Quirk”, influencing a generation of pop and alternative acts, from Nina Hagen to Boy George, and from Madonna to Dresden Dolls.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Copy Crawl

Catch some of the best tributes around to The Killers, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, Inspiral Carpets and loads more…

Venue:
Various Venues in Stockton,
Date:
May 5th 2025
Time:
12:00
Price:
£20adv

Decapitated

Plus special guests Cryptopsy, Warbringer and Carnation.

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
May 6th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£25

Scowl

Scowl have been lauded for its reality-driven, aggressive blend of hardcore-punk. Support from Modern Colour.

Venue:
Head of Steam, 2 Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5EN
Date:
May 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

Student Performances

Including Amy Plummer (flute), Alex Walters (piano accordion), Penny Speed (piano), Amelie Dedee (voice).

Venue:
King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Date:
May 6th 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
Free

The Gleaves

A husband and wife, alternative country / folk duo.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£11.55

Astrid Williamson

Shetland born singer-songwriter Astrid Williamson returns with her tenth studio album, Shetland Suite, a collection of traditional songs and instrumentals reimagined for the 21st century.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14/£12.50

Yourythmics

From Annie’s early career as one half of the Eurythmics alongside Dave Stewart and into her solo career, complete with moving visual backdrop-the scene is set for an explosive 80’s night!

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26

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Bryan Adams

Legendary Canadian singer/songwriter with a reputation for being one the most exciting live musicians in the world.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £47.75

The Pogues

Back with their first headline tour in 13 years to celebrate 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash, a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics and infectious melodies.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£52.85adv

Dawn Brothers

Steadfast and proudly unembellished, Dawn Brothers has long been a band to depend on. Seeing the Rotterdam foursome live means pinning one’s eyes on straight craftsmanship – an unfaltering amalgam of folk rock, blues and soul.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Curtis Stigers

For the past 30 years singer, songwriter, saxophonist and guitarist Curtis Stigers has been making records that confound those who try to categorise his music.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£47.80-£51.20

Songs of the North East

Join international opera stars Graeme Danby and Valerie Reid in a glorious celebration of North East music with songs and ballads dating from the 1800s to the present day.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £18.50

Jumpin Hot Club presents David Ramirez

The Austin Texas based acclaimed singer-songwriter with the deep and reverberant baritone voice.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Sarah McQuaid

Sarah’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and drum to create a truly immersive experience.

Venue:
The Hearth Arts Centre, Main Road, Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0NT
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30 - 21:30
Price:
£12/£8

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Death Valley Girls

For the better part of a decade, LA’s scrappy rock n’ roll mystics Death Valley Girls have used their music as a means of tapping into a communal cosmic energy.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Andy Bell

Erasure’s Andy Bell will be performing with a live band featuring his main Ten Crowns collaborator, the Grammy-winning US producer Dave Audé. Support from Hifi Sean & David McAlmont.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£45-£54

The F Word: Chris Cleverley

Chris Cleverley delivers boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ that sits on the cutting edge of acoustic music.

Venue:
Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

An Evening with Danny McNamara

An intimate and unique Q&A session with lead singer of Embrace.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£20

Fresh Thursday // Hachiku + Alex Etchart & Vientos

An unique regular event that showcases new music alongside a home-cooked meal.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£15

Kainos Ensemble

Come and discover Kainos, the North East’s brand new contemporary classical ensemble in their premier concert. This first programme includes North East composer John Caskin’s “Winter Reels”, “Wooge Boogie” by newly appointed Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen and “Glitch” by Newcastle born Anna Appelby.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
May 8th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10

The Rocket Man

A Tribute to Elton John.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.75

Rossini’s Stabat Mater

It’s high energy from the start with Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 29 and then Rossini’s Stabat Mater.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£46

Chris Wood

An uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables.

Venue:
Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£22

Pete Wylie & The Mighty Wah!

Pete Wylie is back with the Mighty WAH! for the ‘Songs Of Strength & Heartbreak’ tour 2025! A brand-new show, and the best WAH! there’s ever been.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£23

China Crisis

80s band celebrating the ruby anniversary of their watershed classic and fan-favourite 1985 release, Flaunt the Imperfection.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£33.80

Simon and Garfunkel: Through the years

The most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50-£41.50

Bon Jovi Forever

The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28

Ross Harding Band

Acclaimed Blues Rock Musician from Johannesburg, South Africa, currently based in the UK. As a songwriter and performing artist, he personifies rich, powerful vocal abilities with mesmerizing guitar skills, gaining international industry recognition for his commanding blend of blues and rock music, reminiscent of the classic rock, grunge & blues artists of the past.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Fastlove

The world’s favourite George Michael celebration.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30

Popestars

UK,s no.1 Ghost Tribute Band.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Nu-Castle

The Ultimate Tribute to 90's / 00's Nu Metal.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8.80adv

Country Special: Austin Stamburgh + Ags Connolly

Austin Stambaugh is a modern pioneer of folk storytelling. Ags Connolly is a traditional country artist from Oxfordshire.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Wandering Oak presents Acid Mothers Temple

Over the last 25 years no group has been more prolific or dedicated to pushing psychedelic rock to its limits than Japan's Acid Mothers Temple.

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Songs of the North East

International opera stars Graeme Danby and Valerie Reid celebrate the music of North East England with songs including Blow the Wind Southerly, Sailing to Philadelphia and The Keel Row.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20-£22

A Country Night in Nashville

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
From £28

The Cadillac Kings

Firm Favourites on the Blues, R&B, Rock & Roll & Swing dance scenes, The Cadillac Kings feature five of the UK’s top roots musicians.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Dirty Freud + Lou Barnell

Dirty Freud's music contains elements of live electronics wrapped in Jazz melodies. It is simply Dirty Cinematic Electronica. Lou Barnell is an award-winning vocalist, sound and performance artist.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£12

The Manfreds

One of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960’s era.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28

Good Sad Happy Bad w/ Fine and Last Path

Good Sad Happy Bad's whimsical kraut punk and art rock experiments, brimming with mantras and cycles and nervous lullabies. Fine is a singer-songwriter and producer from Denmark and Newcastle's Last Path play really good slowcore.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Slime City

Fast, existentialist nerd rock for 'people who like both sighing and fighting'. Support from Cazimi + Johnny D & The Space Cadets.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Fidget and the Twitchers

Emerging from Bristols musical swamp The Twitchers', infectious horn lines and bubbling rhythm drive their punked-up ska sound.

Venue:
Star & Shadow Cinema, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB
Date:
May 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£7.50-£15

Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £36.25

The Australian Bee Gees Show

A Tribute to the Bee Gees.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £32.70

Ultimate Whitesnake

North East based tribute band who aim to recreate the sight, sounds and raw energy of a real Whitesnake show.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Waterboys

Led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s, The Waterboys are known for best known for their song The Whole Of The Moon.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£50.60

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Join one of the most iconic rock groups of all time Creedence Clearwater Revival as they head out on their ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ 55th anniversary tour.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.55adv

Robben Ford

One of the world's premier guitarists, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

This Winter Machine

Formed in 2016 in Yorkshire, England and taking influences from everything from 80s Rush and Marillion and adding in elements of modern bands like Porcupine Tree and Riverside, making something that sounds completely their own. Support from Stuckfish.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

John Hackett Band

John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
14:00
Price:
£17.50

Chris Wood

An uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables.

Venue:
Warkworth Memorial Hall, Castle Street, Warkworth, Northumberland
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£19.80adv

Stockton Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival 2025

Featuring Sugaray Rayford, Connolly Hayes, Backbone Blues Band, Ben Poole and Amba Tremain.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
14:00 - 22:00
Price:
£35 inc. booking fee

Indian Spring Colours

Now in its fourth year, join GemArts and Musicon at Durham University for Indian Spring Colours, to celebrate the season with a series of concerts showcasing the best of Hindustani classical music. Embracing the spirit of new life, playfulness, and the appreciation of beauty that characterises spring in Indian arts immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of classical ragas, perfectly capturing the essence of the season.

Venue:
Durham University, Department of Music, Palace Green, DH1 3RL
Date:
May 10th 2025 - May 11th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£10 (adult), £5 (student), £1 (under 16)

Bradley Simpson

The lead singer and guitarist of The Vamps.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
May 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25.30adv