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The Robert Cray Band

Considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, Cray’s soulful and creative guitar work has been a dominant force in blues for over forty years, widely recognized and acknowledged by peers and audiences alike.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jun 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£45-£56.30

Janice Burns & Jon Doran

Anglo-Scottish duo, Janice & Jon's songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.

Venue:
The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Date:
Jun 12th 2025
Time:
19:30 - 21:00
Price:
£15/£13.50 (early bird)

The F Word: Holly & The Reivers

Firmly rooted in the folk song tradition, the trio’s signature sound is comprised of their individual roots within Welsh song, political ballads and Scottish fiddle.

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

GA-20

Since 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Fresh Thursday // Lo Vu + Alice Kim

Formed from the vibrant scene offered by the city of Leeds, Lo Vu is the new project of guitarist and producer Ben Haskins. Alice Kim might be carving her path in the world of alternative-indie and RnB, but her sound is universal: intimate, relatable and unapologetically human.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Jun 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£15

R.AE.M

Rapid Aye Movement are a North East based band focused on reproducing the sound and energy of R.E.M.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Foxing

A band from St. Louis, Missouri. Their new album balances hopefulness and nihilism, the pastoral with the tumultuous, oscillating between visceral noise rock and intimate bedroom cassette experiments.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

As We Were – The History Of Oasis

Performed by the UK’s Official Number One Oasis tribute band, Oasish.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

Award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man In Black, alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and a genuine top of the league band.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.45

The Specials Ltd

The world’s most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

Betty Boo

Hip Hop pioneer and 90’s icon Betty Boo is a platinum-selling, Brit and Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter and rapper.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£26

Mississippi MacDonald & Band

Expect a great night of superb Blues and R&B.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

Jali Bakary Konteh + Dana Sipos

Jali Bakary is the latest torchbearer for his family’s kora legacy on the world stage. Acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos inhabited the far north before going nomad and her captivatingly nuanced songs are filled with a wild wind and a haunting surrealism.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Jun 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10-£14

Benjamin Grosvenor plays Shostakovich

It’s an edge-of-the-seat evening. From Grażyna Bacewicz’s Pensieri notturni (Night Thoughts) and Dmitri Shostakovich’s rule breaking Piano Concerto No. 1 to Tchaikovsky’s supercharged and sometimes frenzied Symphony No. 4.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£46

T.Rextasy

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

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29.50

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CODA: A tribute to Led Zeppelin

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26.75

Smote

Once a solo endeavor by Daniel Foggin, now expanded to a fuller ensemble blends traditional instrumentation — creaking strings, funeral drums, somber winds — with thunderous synth work and desolate guitar to craft drone and dirge.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

Dunes

Stoner rock/alt-rock band based in Newcastle.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Butler, Blake and Grant

Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three established and respected musicians. Norman, a centrifugal force in Teenage Fanclub, Bernard, renowned for his production and songwriting with myriad artists and James, best known as the songsmith of Love And Money.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£33.20

Thank You For The Music

The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50-£37.50

10CCLO

The world’s only tribute to both the legendary 10CC and ELO.

Venue:
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19

The Beat Boutique presents Symphonic Ibiza Live!

Symphonic Ibiza, curated by the dynamic DJ and Producer Andy Joyce, along with the accomplished composer and musical director Steve Etherington, bring you an unforgettable fusion of iconic Ibiza dance anthems, live vocals, a sensational DJ, and an exhilarating live Orchestra.

Venue:
The Middlesbrough Empire, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RT
Date:
Jun 14th 2025
Time:
17:00
Price:
From £20

James Bond Concert Spectacular

Formed in 2004 as the world’s first dedicated tribute to the music of 007, they have become known for their stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed in with superb musicianship and flair.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26-£34.50

Holly Johnson: Welcome To The Pleasuredome

Music legend Holly Johnson celebrates the 40th anniversary of Welcome To The Pleasuredome, the groundbreaking debut album from Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£41.35adv

The Bootleg Eagles

Every harmony, guitar lick & hook, are performed with the outstanding musicianship, accuracy & intimacy they deserve.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17-£20

Hannah Brine Quartet

Singer songwriter Hannah Brine brings the gorgeous songs from her forthcoming album Blue Sky Now to The Globe. Inspired by the Great American Songbook, with a voice & song writing style likened to Carole King, Norah Jones and Rumer, Hannah writes and performs lush ballads and lively jazz anthems, telling tales of growth and change, of life & loss, all destined to be modern classics.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv/£14otd/under 25s £7

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Step back in time with the UK’s favourite dance band as they bring the glamour and charm of the roaring 1920s and the elegant 1930s to life.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£26

Orchestra North East: Dvorak New World Symphony

A Central-European themed concert with a programme of Smetana, Wieniawski and Dvořák.

Venue:
Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Date:
Jun 15th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£18/£16/£ student/£1 under 18s

Lewis Watson Quartet

The group plays original compositions alongside selected works by Jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and George Adams.

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

JD McPherson

Rolling Stone has described his music as “timeless, forward-thinking rock & roll.”

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jun 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £23

Suspicions Confirmed

The ‘nearly-but-not-quite’ ones of Newcastle’s post-punk 1980’s scene. Support from Cazimi and Scottish Polis Inspectors.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Arrows in Action

Nashville pop-rock band.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Jun 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.80adv

American Four Tops Show

With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops.

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

Royal Northern Sinfonia

Playing Sándor Veress - Four Transylvanian Dances (15’), Edvard Grieg - Holberg Suite (21’), Nikos Skalkottas - Five Greek Dances (9‘) and Antonio Vivaldi -The Four Seasons (37’).

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jun 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £13 / Under 18s £6

Frankenstein (On a Budget)

One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) features one actor, some decidedly dodgy backdrops, lots of weather-based puns, plenty of cardboard props and more hats than you can throw a stick at.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jun 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £12

Raquel Rodriguez

A multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by continually pushing her creative boundaries.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Jun 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Bobby Bare Jr

One of the great storytellers, expect an evening of songs to tug and the heartstrings alongside laughs and scurrilous music industry gossip from someone who was nominated for a Grammy at the age of 8 and grew up to love, hate and make peace with Nashville and country music.

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

Fresh Thursday // Das Kinn + JAMJ

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

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

Endless Love: Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

The ultimate feel good night out celebrating the two legendary artists Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£30.85adv

Thank ABBA For The Music

An epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28

Jon Allen

Influenced by Free, The Faces, and the songwriting of Van Morrison and Elton John, Allen has a profound love for American music, though his sensibilities have crafted a distinctively British sound.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Limehouse Lizzy

Entering their third decade as a leading tribute act, Limehouse Lizzy continues to honour the legacy of Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£26.50

Time After Time - Strictly Smokin Big Band

A full 18-piece big band tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, groundbreaking and adventurous musicians in history.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£21.50

Uk Subs

This legendary punk band continues to represent the true spirit of punk rock.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£20

Moving Pictures

Rush tribute.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18adv

Lunchtime Jazz: David Grey's Flextet

As a member of soul-funk outfits Discography and Groovetrain, David, affectionately known as ‘Showtime’, is a familiar face at sold out venues across the region.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£8

Raz & Afla + Kema Kay

Raz Olsher & Afla Sackey's music represents a harmonious union of African influences with electronic music, full of soul, vibrant energy and captivating rhythms. Kema Kay brought up in the west-end of Newcastle. Kema came from a musical background with a passion for rap, singing, and songwriting which he developed in a local youth project where he spent most of his time as a teen.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10-£14

Dogsflesh

Dogsflesh’s forthcoming new album, March Of The Damned, continues to push musical boundaries, featuring their trademark fusion of thrash and punk influences, but also with a twist of melodic metal tracks.

Venue:
The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£9

Flint Fire and Pretendulum

Featuring former members of ‘The Jilted Generation’, ‘Flint Fire’ have been causing a ruckus & raising the roof of Keefs legacy across dancefloors & festivals in the UK. Formed by two musicians under the mentorship of Pendulum’s actual drummer, KJ Sawka. Pretendulum promises to put on a live show as close to the real band as physically possible.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Royal Northern Sinfonia and Maria Włoszczowska

Three centuries after they were composed, Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ sounds as fresh and tuneful as ever – the birdsong of Spring, the downpours of Summer, the celebrations of Autumn, and the icy shiver of Winter. Also on the set list are lively, dazzling dances by Sándor Veress, Edvard Grieg and Nikos Skalkottas.

Venue:
Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15-£25

Mitch Laddie Band

Soulful blues from acclaimed songwriter & guitarist.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10.60adv

Forever Delayed

The ultimate tribute band dedicated to capturing the essence of iconic Welsh rock group The Manic Street Preachers.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12adv

Hexham Rocks 2025

An unmissable night of music performed by three of the best tribute bands in the UK: Bon/DC, Twin Lizzy and Maiden England.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jun 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £21

The Dan Whitehouse & Maz ZT Experience

This transatlantic collaboration fuses multi-cultural traditions with shared beliefs in the importance of music for communication and well-being, as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the hammered dulcimer’ Max ZT and Black Country/Tokyo singer-songwriter/guitarist Dan Whitehouse’s blend their haunting virtuosic instrumental, soulful song and spoken-word – at once timeless and decidedly modern.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jun 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15