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Salty Dog

The wonderful multi talented trio return with their stunning arrangements of classic Americana, blues, folk & old jazz standards.

Venue:
The White Room Music Cafe, 15 Station Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JL
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£8

Tom Hickox

Singer, songwriter and composer specialising in the art of storytelling through music. Renowned for his celebrated storytelling and rich baritone, Hickox promises a cinematic sweep of a show, brimming with drama and poignancy.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Billy Nomates

Bristol-based singer-songwriter and producer, a defiant and dynamic voice in music famed for her raw lyricism and DIY ethos.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24

Andrew Johnson

Teesside based sound maker of The Southmartins, Cherry Head, Cherry Heart and more.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£tbc

Classical Café: Gayatri Ajay (veena) & Janakan Sri Rangan (mridangam)

Experience an enchanting afternoon of Carnatic classical music from South India as Gayatri Ajay graces the stage with her mastery of the Veena.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
14:00
Price:
£6

Bilk

Essex-born trio ripping up the rulebook with a riotous fusion of rock and roll, punk, indie, and gritty UK rap.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Oct 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Macka B and the Roots Ragga Band

Legendary UK reggae artist Macka B brings his trademark blend of conscious lyrics, heavyweight riddims, and infectious energy.

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

Deacon Blue

Loved and revered Scottish band.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Oct 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £48.25

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CMAT

International pop star. Writer of songs. Fearer of bugs, Girlboss of the Very Sexy CMAT Band. Once twice, three times a loser at 2024’s BRITs, Mercury Music Prize and Ivors. Soon to release a new album, EURO-COUNTRY, which will rectify these errors.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Oct 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30+bf

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Oct 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.25-£30.25

The Three Degrees

The longest-running female vocal group in history.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Oct 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32

Malcolm Middleton

The member of Arab Strap regularly credited with "most things musical".

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Oct 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£22

Imagine - Lennon

Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Oct 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £23

Maximum Rhythm And Blues With The Manfreds

The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, will once again bring their highly acclaimed Maximum Rhythm and Blues show.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£41.60-£44.40

Amongst Liars

South UK modern energetic rock.

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

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Pit Pony

With a rawness that owes influence to the North East coast they call home, Pit Pony are a caustic five-piece from Tyneside.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

Dr. Feelgood

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Wendy James

English singer-songwriter notable for her work with band Transvision Vamp.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

Edwyn Collins

Singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer best known for his tenure fronting the Scottish pop revivalists Orange Juice as well as his international solo hit "A Girl Like You".

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£41.25adv

Low Island

Tucked away in their Oxford studio, UK-band Low Island have been carefully honing a unique combination of stirring electronics, explosive indie and infectious pop across 2 albums and a host of EPs.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14

Something About George

The musical biopic tribute to George Harrison.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30

Songs of Sunderland

Join local folk singer and song collector Eileen Richardson in an exploration of Sunderland’s rich history and heritage through the medium of song. The talk will be accompanied by some little-known songs from the past, encompassing keelmen, courtship and confectionery.

Venue:
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
Date:
Oct 8th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£4

The Wedding Present

David Gedge’s The Wedding Present celebrate their 40th anniversary on our stage. Expect tracks across their record-breaking repertoire, right from ‘George Best’.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30.80adv

Sleeper

90s indie band fronted by the iconic Louise Wener.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30+bf

Simon & Oscar: The songs of Ocean Colour Scene

Get up close and personal with Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£36.60

First Time Flyers

A band made up of 4 lead vocalists & multi-instrumentalists, they have an undeniable ear for feel-good melodies, wrapped in the warmth of 4-part harmony.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

The Legend of Barry White: Let The Music Play

Direct from the USA, a critically- acclaimed revue featuring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.95

The Kooks

British indie icons.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £42.75

Lulu

Join Grammy-nominated singer and pop icon Lulu for an intimate evening of songs and stories, celebrating the release of her long-awaited memoir, If Only You Knew.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £52.10

Sam Brookes

Sam's pure voice, evocative lyrics and soaring melodies have cemented him as a respected figure in the alt-folk scene as an artist & collaborator.

Venue:
Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£18.70adv

Hibushibire

Japanese whose sound is based on hard psychedelic rock and progressive rock from the late 60s and early 70s.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13.75adv

Peter Perret

Singer-songwriter, rhythm guitarist and record producer, best known as the frontman of The Only Ones.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£26

Suthering

Powerful songwriting with traditional folk influences, Suthering offer an authentic and engaging performance of self-penned songs for our times.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15/£7.50/no questions £3

Sam Lee

Sam’s critically acclaimed fourth album ‘songdreaming’ recounts songs of old, come new, tapping into the source of ancient folk narratives connecting us to the natural world.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.50

Kelly Moran

Classically trained composer and musician based in New York. While she has composed for many instruments and performed in several avant-rock groups and experimental ensembles, she has received the most attention for her solo albums that combine experimental piano arrangements with ambient electronics.

Venue:
Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
Date:
Oct 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.50+bf

Sarah Johsone

Debuting as a solo artist, rising North East artist Sarah Johnsone’s trajectory saw her partner with a full band, and enter anthemic, alt. rock territory, with her vocals still loaded with provocation. Support from Spilt Milk and Steff Mundi.

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

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Busted Vs McFly

Two of the most loved and successful British bands.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Oct 10th 2025 - Oct 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
From £54.25

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love: The Meatloaf Story

With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£41.95

The Dualers

South London’s much-loved Ska and Reggae band.

Venue:
The Middlesbrough Empire, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RT
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30.80

The Skids

Scottish punk band,

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25

Mama Afrika

Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Hackensaw Boys

Roots music shapeshifters Hackensaw Boys have been making audiences holler and dance since way back in 1999.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Idlewild

Steadfast scene stalwarts, Idlewild, cover punk to poetry across their extensive catalogue.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27.50adv

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The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush - Moments of Pleasure

Venue:
Saltburn Community Theatre, Albion Terrace, Saltburn by The Sea, TS12 1JW
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

The Fargo Railroad Company

Beautifully melodic, good time rock n' roll.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11

Lauren Spencer Smith

UK born and Canadian raised singer and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith returns with her second full-length offering The Art of Being a Mess, a collection of soulful sky-high pop anthems that you can sing along to at the top of your lungs.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£41.40adv

The Real People

Pioneers of the 90’s Brit pop movement.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£19.50

DeWolff

Young Hammond/guitar/drums three-piece from The Netherlands making an explosive mix of electrified southern bluesrock with a dash of soul and psychedelica.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22

The Divine Comedy

After more than three decades of making music, The Divine Comedy continues to walk the line between highbrow and playful — mixing the cerebral with the cheeky to create songs full of wit, charm and originality.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £32.40

Wine Lips

Psych garage punk rock.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19.15adv

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A Vision of Elvis

The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Cosmic Crooner

Enigmatic European artist paying homage to the golden age of bossa nova, the allure of classic cinema and progressive soul music from the late 60s and 70s.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12+bf

Hot Club Du Nord

Emma Fisk's Hot Club Du Nord bring to life the classic repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club de France, conjuring up the swinging Gypsy Jazz of 1930s Paris.

Venue:
The Hullabaloo, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£16

Riverside Ragas: Ghazal Lounge

This is no ordinary concert—it’s an experience. The band is set to reimagine and celebrate classic Ghazals & Geet, blending tradition with their own distinctive sound.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 10th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11.30-£22.50