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Blue Pearl

Led by drummer and composer John Hirst, Blue Pearl are a quartet dedicated to reimagining the music of the seminal jazz pianist Bud Powell.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Aug 31st 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd/£7 for 25 and under

Simon Kempston

There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognisable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from the disparate genres of classical, celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Sorry Darling

Drawn from disparate corners of the NYC music scene, the quartet came together in 2022 over a shared love of earworm melodies, big guitars, and writing the kind of songs that you want to sing in the shower at the top of your lungs. Support from Baker Island and Amateur Ornithologist.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 31st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8

Whole Hog

Venue:
Cottage Tavern, North Road, Cleadon Village, South Shields, SR6 7PL
Date:
Aug 31st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
Free

The Illegal Eagles

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28.75

Lowkey

Hip hop artist and activist who has worked with Immortal Technique, Wretch 32, Akala, Dead Prez and The Outlawz.

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

Chase Petra

The band's “quarter-life-crisis pop” elevates deep introspection to navigate the messiness and confusion that comes with modern life. Support from Soot Sprite.

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

Water Damage

Heads down, overdriven droning rock - I guess you could call it psych-rock? But it's more primal than that, more Stooges and Velvet Underground vibes but pushed to excess. Support from Smote.

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

Good Looks

Kindhearted and cathartic rock songs about the persistence required to make it through hard times.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 3rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Tina Turner tribute.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22-£40.70

The Burning Hell

The ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Blue Rose Code

Containing within their music, the tenderness of John Martyn, the Caledonian Soul of Van Morrison, and the powerful roots mastery of Nathaniel Rateliff, Blue Rose Code channels the spirit of these masters with a sound that is bold, authentic, and undeniably their own.

Venue:
Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£22

Sabine McCalla (USA)

Combining elements of gospel, folk, soul, blues, and Americana, Sabine spins stories of heartbreak and hope through intimate arrangements and honest inflections.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Go Your Own Way

Fleetwood Mac tribute.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

Live Thursdays: Classics with Carmen

Classically trained singer Carmen Silk, a phenomenal local vocalist, will be treating you to an evening of Classics With Carmen. Delivering an intimate mix of jazz, swing, blues and showtunes, Carmen will take inspiration from artists such as Liza Minelli, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and much more.

Venue:
Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£5

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Bob Log III

Fat Possum recording artist and one man band crown prince of punk blues from Tuscon, Arizona.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Lunchtime Classical Recital | Laura Oldfield & Len Young

Laura Oldfield (mezzo- soprano) and Len Young (piano) perform Samuel Barber‘s Hermit Songs and others.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
13:10
Price:
Free

The Coal Porters

An exciting and dynamic “alt-bluegrass” combo.

Venue:
Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AP
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50

Wild Thorn

Performing songs from their most recent release Fallout, some brand new songs and also a host of 80s rock classics from the likes of Def Leppard, Poison, Guns N Roses, Billy Idol and many more! Supporting from local Teesside rockers Mr Bigfoot and local north east band Perfect Chicken!

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8adv

Chris Stapleton UK – Tribute

Multiple British Country Award winner Darren Hodson (The Southern Companion) brings you a breathtaking, heartfelt tribute in the truest sense of the word to the man himself.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Melissa Carper Trio (USA)

Crooner/singer-song crafter/upright bassist who creates a uniquely timeless American sound that feels like a warm hug to the soul.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Hue & Cry

Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1983 and the duo made a huge impact in the late 80’s with the albums ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ and ‘Remote’ as well as massive hit singles such as ‘Labour of Love.’

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£28

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This Is Grunge

Get ready to relive the magic, back to the heart of the 90s grunge movement.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Sleep Broken

The UK's Ultimate Tribute to Sleep Token.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
21:00
Price:
£11.55adv

The Bootleg Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

J P Worsfold

A writer of emotional contemplative contemporary folk songs that speak of connection, joy and belonging. Support from Dean Parker and Marina Josephina.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10/£5

Waheela / Sinecures / Shan / Callan

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8

noyou, Celadore & Wool

Three band bill of Sunderland’s finest. noyou, Celadore & Wool come together for an end of Summer celebration of emerging music in Wearside.

Venue:
The Ship Isis, Hylton Road, Hylton, Sunderland
Date:
Sep 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Luke Combs UK

A Tribute To Luke Combes.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£31.60

Hey Pixies

The UK’s most GIGANTIC tribute to The Pixies.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

T.Rextasy

The world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.50

Stuckfish

An evening of melodic prog rock.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15.40adv

Ten

British melodic hard rock band which was formed in 1995.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Smoove & Turrell

Known for their raw, feel-good energy and knockout live shows, Smoove & Turrell are set to serve up a mix of retro soul, funk, and fresh beats.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10

Jake Xerxes Fussell

Singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. He has a knack for creatively drawing from traditional music and archival field recordings – incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £20.50

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The Too Bad Jims

The band play a gritty high-octane mix of North Mississippi Hill Country blues and boogie.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£11

Sedgefield Rock & Blues Club: Alice Armstrong

Alice performs a powerful, unique blend of modern Blues, Funk, Soul and Rock n’ Roll across the UK and mainland Europe. Support from Phil Caffrey, George Lamb & Pat McMahon.

Venue:
Sedgefield Parish Hall, Front Street, Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 3AT
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£17.50

Q&A Sides with Stuart Murdoch (Belle and Sebastian)

Stuart Murdoch is a Scottish musician, composer, writer, and filmmaker and the lead singer and songwriter for the iconic Glasgow-based band Belle and Sebastian. This acoustic in conversation show with Chris Hawkins (6 music) celebrates the arrival of the paperback edition of Stuart's novel Nobody’s Empire

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
From £25

Hayden Pedigo

If you were at the gig he played last year you will remember his entrancing set and unique take on fingerpicking style guitar. Support tba.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

A Night of A Cappella

A fundraiser concert by Tyneside A Cappella and Compass Acapella choir of songs from the 1960s onwards. Funds raised will go towards the great community work of Shieldfield Art Works who are seeking the good of the city through creative practice.

Venue:
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill Gardens, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 1HB
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:30 - 21:30
Price:
£10

Last Train Home Festival

Music and comedy festival featuring Du Blonde, MARKETPLACE, TV Death, DEAR TASH, DUPLA, Nadedja, LAWN CHAIR, Lovely Assistant, The Early Purple, Loren Heat, Robyn Errico, Perfect Chicken, CHAT, Staithe, Pearly Gates, Eternal Rin, Dinky Bossetti, and many more TBA.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, The Forum Music Centre and Hullabaloo Theatre, Darlington
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£25+bf/£30otd

Priapism Album Launch

With support from Arachnarok and Culloden.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

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Indigo

Newcastle-based alt-rock band channeling the gritty, emotional pulse of the 2000s alt scene. Support from Fractures, Burnout & Wednesday Flowers.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£8

Young Rebel Set

Stockton-born indie rockers.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£15

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live!

The UK's most authentic Northern Soul act!

Venue:
The Middlesbrough Empire, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RT
Date:
Sep 6th 2025
Time:
15:00 - 21:00
Price:
£15

Ben Thompson As Elvis

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28

Sweet & Sour

The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
17:00
Price:
£29.90adv

Blues in the Bar Featuring The Too Bad Jims

A gritty high-octane mix of North Mississippi Hill Country blues and boogie.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£10adv

FM

Formed in the 80's by the Overland brothers FM have become one of the UK's seminal Rock Bands.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50+bf

Agriculture

Band with a shared vision to portray the sublimity of the human experience through the vehicle of heavy music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Ben Shankland Trio

Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland’s trio is swiftly gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Sep 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv/£14otd/£7 for 25 and under

An Evening WIth Alex Hart (duo)

An intimate evening with this incredible UK musician described by Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Sep 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £36