Earlier this year, the North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, pledged support for the region’s creative industries including a new £2.2m Small Venues Fund. Fancy a slice? Small venues (such as Independent in Sunderland – pictured) are the absolute lifeblood…

‘Windows of Displacement’ is a highly physical and fiercely moving dance solo that is coming to ARC in Stockton in early September. What does it mean to cross a border, and what do we carry with us when we do? These urgent questions sit at the heart of…

Dig out your most spectacular trews and get ready for a Northern and Modern Soul All-Dayer at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. Spanning two vibrant spaces from 1pm to 1am, this “do not miss” event promises an unforgettable musical journey across the decade…