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The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Join Irelands No.1 Folk n Roll band Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for “The Ultimate Irish Hooley” direct from the Emerald Isle performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Aug 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Join Irelands No.1 Folk n Roll band Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for “The Ultimate Irish Hooley” direct from the Emerald Isle performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Aug 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31.95

Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra

An evening of relaxing jazz music.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Aug 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£13.50

Ramona’s Tea Party

Think Green Day’s punch, Toy Dolls’ playfulness, boygenius’ depth, and Blondie’s charisma, all wrapped up in bright hairdye, boundless energy, and an electrifying live show.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Ste Johnson With Full Band

With influences of classic and modern indie/pop, Ste's own style has previously been described as a blend of David Gray through to Oasis with a clear nod to the 90’s indie scene.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

The Good, The Bad & The Chumsy

This amazing bluegrass, folk, country & everything else in between playing trio bring their banjos & guitars back for a 3rd visit to DH9!!!

Venue:
The White Room Music Cafe, 15 Station Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JL
Date:
Aug 8th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£12

The Undertones

Legendary punk-pop tunesmiths who emerged from Derry, Northern Ireland in 1974.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Aug 9th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£31.50

The Yummy Fur / Wimpy Milkshake / Roxy Girls

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Aug 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£13.50

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Decrepit Youths

This night is going to be an exciting night, with each band bringing a slightly different vibe, Decrepit Youths bring a high energy alt rock performance, Noise Pollution bring a heavy grunge vibe similar to Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, and Wretch bring a lively and intimate alt rock performance to any venue they play at.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

David Lance Callahan

Former singer with C86 kingpins The Wolfhounds and 90s sample-crazed ‘post-rock’ innovators Moonshake.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Aug 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Young Music Collective takeover

Featuring Yuilly, Toby Smith, OPPOSITE LCR, 90BRO and Feminist Propaganda.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Aug 10th 2025
Time:
13:00 - 17:00
Price:
£8

Paul Skerritt Big Band - The Big American Songbook

Expect Sinatra, Darin, Buble, Cullum, Bennett et al, all delivered in their unique style that seamlessly combines musicality with Paul’s innate sense of humour and sharp wit.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Aug 10th 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
£21.20adv

Chali 2na

With his unmistakable baritone voice and 6-and-a-half-foot charm, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and charismatic personalities.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£23.50

Battlesnake

Rising Titans of Australian metal and hardrock. They have rapidly ascended from the depths of the underground, captivating audiences worldwide with a sound that fuses elements of Queen, King Gizzard, and Judas Priest.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Aug 12th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£18-£29.50

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Alan Sparhawk

Best-known for his thirty years as frontman of the legendary band Low.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

Chris Murray

Acoustic ska legend or modern ska icon, whichever is cooler.

Venue:
Trillians Rock Bar, Princess Square, Newcastle, NE1 8ER
Date:
Aug 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
Free

Mammoth Grinder

Formed in 2006 in Austin, Texas, Mammoth Grinder has carved a unique niche in the metal scene with their raw, punk-infused take on death metal. Support from Thrak and Necrotized.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Aug 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

TaylorMania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Aug 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29.50

Absolute Reggae

This show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, John Holt, Ken Boothe and UB40 to name a few.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Aug 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£28

Mathew V & Ben Dunnill: Live at the Piano

This cabaret style show features comedic and engaging banter, big vocals, Great American Songbook standards, world class piano, and even the artist’s ability to write a song or improv an audience member’s favourite song on the spot.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26

Mammoth Grinder

Formed in 2006 in Austin, Texas, Mammoth Grinder has carved a unique niche in the metal scene with their raw, punk-infused take on death metal. Support tba.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Aug 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

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Sungazer

Modern progressive jazz fusion band.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Aug 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25

The Courettes

The explosive Wall of Sound-group have conquered audiences all over the world.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Prolapse

Formed in Leicester in the early 1990s, Prolapse earned a cult following for their chaotic live sets, and tense and repetitious songs. They feature duelling vocalists Mick Derrick and Linda Steelyard, who play out an intense soap opera over a ferocious triple guitar assault and pummelling rhythm section.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

The Dead Daisies

A powerhouse hard rock band celebrated for their soulful, blues-infused sound and dazzling performances. Support from Scarlet Rebels + Dan Byrne.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Aug 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£34+bf

Robin McAuley

One of the most respected and sought-after singers in rock and roll. Most people know him from the McAuley-Schenker Group where he recorded three studio records with guitarist Michael Schenker.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Get Heavy Festival 2025

Featuring Recall The Remains, Dog Tired, Misery Channel, Inflictions, Culturist, Kraken Waker, Souls of Jack Ketch, Loviatar plus more tba.

Venue:
Downcast Studios, 69 Park Lane, Gateshead, NE8 3JQ
Date:
Aug 16th 2025 - Aug 17th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
Weekend ticket £24/day tickets £15

Thanks for the Memories

Full live band playing all your favourite Emo Classics! Support from Ruled By Raptors & The Fever Kings.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Aug 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14

Ferocious Dog (full electric show)

Following the stripped-back intimacy of the Spring Acoustic Tour, this one marks a return to Ferocious Dog’s signature high-energy blend of Celtic-folk and punk rock.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Aug 16th 2025
Time:
17:00
Price:
From £33

Tommy Arch

Tommy is a true road-dog, having honed his craft through years of performing across the UK, both as a celebrated member of fiery folk-rockers Holy Moly & The Crackers and in his own right.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Origami Angel

One of the most exciting and volcanic bands in the American punk and emo communities.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Meth.

Experimental metal from Chicago. Support from Host Body.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Aug 19th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23

Strange Phenomena

The ultimate tribute to the visionary music of Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Aug 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10adv

King Creosote

Kenny Anderson’s DIY pop alter-ego.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Aug 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30adv

Paulie Boy Blues and Back From The Dead

Bringing their electrifying style of Psychedelic Blues Rock to stages all across the UK. Support from Buses and Black Friday.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Errol Linton & Band

Errol Linton carries the legacy of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson into the twenty first century, moving the genre forward by combining 50s Chicago blues with gentle Jamaican reggae rhythms.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Sex Bomb

Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Aug 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.45

Ghost Signals + The Cides

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Aug 22nd 2025
Time:
20:15
Price:
£9.90adv

Strong Enough

The ultimate tribute concert to Cher.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Aug 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.45

Tenacious G

This is just a tribute! But they are the best tribute to Tenacious D.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Aug 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10adv

Bridget St John

One of the leading lights of the British folk scene of the late '60s and early '70s.

Venue:
High Forest Community Centre, Sinderhope, Nr Allendale, Northumberland, NE47 9AD
Date:
Aug 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22

TV Death

Their synthesis of post-punk, psychedelic and garage rock subgenres feels organic and avoids pastiche, resulting in a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly unique.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Stillmarillion

The premier tribute to Fish Era Marillion.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Sunday Jazz: Chris Coull Quartet

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Aug 24th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

Chris Coull Quartet

Trumpeter Chris Coull visits The Globe as part of his 2025 ‘Tour of the North’ bringing his take on the great lineage of post-bop Bluenote artists, with influences from Clifford Brown to Freddie Hubbard.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Aug 24th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv/£14otd/£7 for 25 and under

Dean & Britta

Members of the band Luna who have released four full-length albums as a duo. They also compose music for film, including the Squid & the Whale (2005) and Mistress America (2015) for Noah Baumbach.

Venue:
The Holy GrAle, 57 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4 PR
Date:
Aug 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50adv

TaylorMania – Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Aug 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26.50

Desperados

The definitive Eagles tribute band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

This Is The Kit

The musical project of Kate Stables and whoever joins her. You thought you didn’t like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Listen as Kate rips forward with her hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare, unaffected beauty.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Aug 27th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£27.50adv

Dutch Mustard

Netherlands-born, London-based Dutch Mustard blends dream-pop and ’90s alt-rock with shoegaze influences.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£11.50

Teenage Fanclub

Renowned Glasgow five-piece.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Aug 28th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£32

Mercury Rev

Since forming in 1989 in Buffalo, New York, Mercury Rev has made a career of boldly exploring the fringes of artistic perception, channeling colors and sounds and visions that always seem just beyond our mortal reach.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Aug 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32