Trans woman jasmine.4.t says the title of this, her debut album, is dedicated to the queer friendships that helped save her life when she came out. Queer people represent: “A fresh start, new days which are beautiful and cosmic.” Her album – which takes i…

Harry Griffin’s photographs provide a unique insight into the vibrant comedy circuit. See them at the NGCA and Pop Recs in Sunderland. This pic shows Aussie comic Becky Lucas living the high-life of a modern comedian. Glamorous it often isn’t. But from…

Bouncefest are having a huge New Year’s Eve knees-up at SR44 Club Warehouse in Newcastle on – yep – 31 December. Gonna be good. You don’t need to spend New Year’s Eve feeling maudlin about the year just gone (Trump) or wondering what horrors 2025 may brin…