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The Drifters

The longest running singing group in pop history.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Apr 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18-£35

Primal Scream

Scottish rock band Primal Scream head out on tour for their 12th studio album Come Ahead.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Apr 19th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£46.60advo2 cit

The Bridge

Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concerts into a vehicle that connects, incorporates and juxtaposes their different generations; and the spiritual journey that drives their thrilling yet soothing performances.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18/£16

The Bowie Experience

The best Bowie tribute band in the UK.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18-£20

Fleeting Rumours

The North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

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

An Intimate Evening With Paul Young

Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away. Now, he’s looking back during these intimate shows, that combine conversation and acoustic versions of songs.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Apr 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

Fleetwood Bac

The UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Apr 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

The Magic Of The Beatles

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

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Symphonic Ibiza

Symphonic Ibiza fuses dance anthems with a DJ, vocalist & a live Orchestra. Launched at Ibiza super club Eden in 2018, the show has gone onto Ibiza Rocks Hotel & the famous Sunset Strip.

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

‘100% Soul..!’ with the Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir

All the classic Motown & Soul anthems everyone knows & loves, performed live.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Apr 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15-£18

Scam Fender

Tribute to Sam Fender. Support from The 1976 (Tribute to The 1975) and Sub-Arctic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys Tribute).

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Apr 20th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.15adv

C.A.L.I.E

Glasgow based jazz-fusion group.

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

The Razorblades

High energy surf punk that ranges from the Californian twang of Dick Dales to the surf punk of the Turbo ACs to modern rockabilly à la Brian Setzer.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

William John Titus Bishop

Influenced by artists such as Laura Marling, Anna von Hausswolff and Siv Jakobsen, William pitches his sound as bridging the gap between Bib Dylan and The Japanese House, capturing a melancholy vibe alongside his strong vocals.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Ten Tonne Dozer / TBK / Speeder

Ten Tonne Dozer from Shetland, Heavy Groove Metal Progressive Hard Rock. TBK from Carlisle, Progressive Hard Rock. Speeder From Newcastle, Hard Rock outfit.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Apr 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7

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Joan As Police Woman

Sophisticated and highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman returns to Europe performing key songs from throughout her career alongside new music from her forthcoming album.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£31.50-£33.80

Transglobal Underground

What is Transglobal Underground? Well, over 25 years it’s been DJ/musical collective, one of the founders of global fusion, a working band famous for it’s scorching live shows, a techno soundsystem, a folk festival rabble rouser, a pop group, a club night, a Middle Eastern hit production team and lots more.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Just Friends

A supersonic music collective from the Bay Area, best known for seamlessly blending the raw intensity of punk rock with the infectious energy of a homecoming pep rally. Fronted by the dynamic vocal duo of Sam Kless and Brond Goyos León, the band has earned a reputation for putting on the most spectacular live shows in today’s rock scene.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

PlayStation: The Concert

A troupe of virtuous soloists will bring the music to life in a way that you have not experienced before. The concert will feature fan-favourite games including God of War,The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon and others.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £59.25

Mary Coughlan

Mary is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced, standing alongside some of the world’s most iconic jazz singers. She’s unique in blending whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes with the laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£33.80

The Upbeat Beatles

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28

Freddie Halkon

After leaping onto the scene as a fresh-faced 19-year-old back in May, Freddie Halkon is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Fuelled by an infectious mix of classic indie and pop songwriting, his debut run of tour dates sold out in under an hour.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

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Dave Arcari

Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via seven internationally-acclaimed solo album releases

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Newton Faulkner

Singer-songwriter with a laid-back, acoustic sound.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £35.95

Black Spiders

Since 2008 Black Spiders have continued to make a loud and compelling case for heavy guitar music, from the sin city streets, revelling in the glories of the genre, its sacred lore, with a top-shelf collection of riffs, a sly dash of humour, plus an iconic logo that sits alongside the best.

Venue:
Newgate Social, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Date:
Apr 24th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Wrong Jovi

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Brahms’ Third Symphony

Christian Reif conducts this evening’s performance alongside house orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia and pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£46

Heath Quartet

Tonight's programme begins with the first quartet from Haydn’s op. 50 set and Britten’s early 3 Divertimenti before concluding with Dvořák’s tenth string quartet, also known as his ‘Slavonic’ quartet

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
Adults £20/students £8/children Free

Anti Nowhere League

An infamous group of hardcore punk rock anarchists, Anti Nowhere League have been living the punk lifestyle for over two decades.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

Steeleye Span

Together for fifty five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£35

Northern Live

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floor, Northern Live presents an 11-piece band with four lead vocalists to perform over brilliant hits.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.55adv

Dr Meaker

Their high octane, award winning live show is considered to be the World’s best live drum & bass act, combining amazing soul vocalists, a fiery brass section, heavy rhythm section with earth shattering bass synths and samples.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Empyre

Sonically, Empyre perform intense, atmospheric rock, with a dark and introspective edge to their writing. They have been described as the love-child of Pink Floyd and Soundgarden.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Paul Skerritt Big Band

Paul Skerritt is back. And he’s assembled his very own shiny new 17 piece Big Band. Once again they’ll bring you music from the keepers of The Great American Songbook and beyond.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.30

Nu Castle

Best of Nu Metal 2 unique sets, 2 consecutive nights.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Wasted Youth

English post-punk band from London, initially active between 1979 and 1982.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20adv

Sarabeth Tucek

American singer-songwriter, touring on the heels of her critically acclaimed double-album Joan Of All.

Venue:
Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AP
Date:
Apr 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50

Go Your Own Way

Fleetwood Mac Tribute.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£33.10adv

The Fleetwod Mac Songbook

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 26th 2025 - Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£39.40-£50.60

Neil Cowley Trio

Neil Cowley Trio burst onto the scene in 2006 with an exciting sound fizzing with energy. Muscular anthems, galloping grooves and tender moments brought them front and centre of a new jazz movement paving the way for 6 highly acclaimed albums over 10 years.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£22.50

Ska Face

10 piece Ska band playing all the best classic Ska and 2-Tone from artists like The Specials, The Skatalites. The Selecter, Toots ‘n’ The Maytals, The Beat, Bad Manners, Madness, and many more.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
20:30
Price:
£14.30adv

Defying Gravity – West End Women

A celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage! Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band, this is a must-see for anyone who loves musical theatre.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Martin Stephenson

One of Britain’s best-loved musicians. As a talented solo artist and with his band The Daintees he’s produced over 40 albums.

Venue:
Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AP
Date:
Apr 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50

The Kilkennys in Concert

A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe.

Venue:
The Maltings, Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1AJ
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£26

JustKing Jones

Acclaimed saxophonist and producer JustKing Jones is set to take the stage for his GENESIS Tour in April 2025, bringing his groundbreaking fusion of jazz, gospel, and Afro-futuristic rhythms to audiences across the UK and Europe.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17.50

Toots & The Maytals

Leba Hibbert, daughter of the legendary Toots, is now fronting the band, keeping the spirit of reggae alive!

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33adv

Kelsy Karter & The Heroines

A four-piece Australian/British rock & roll band whose debut album Missing Person was critically acclaimed and a thrilling introduction to a truly singular musical mind.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14

Sari Schorr

One of the world's best contemporary blues rock singers. Her mesmerizing live shows erupt like a volcano with staggeringly strong vocals set against hard-driving blues rock.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28.37adv

Henry Miller Memorial Concert - Leia Zhu and Jonathan Ware

Programme: Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78; J.S. Bach (arr. Fox-Lefriche): Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 arranged for solo violin; Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Ysaÿe: Captice d'après L'Etude en Forme de Valse, Op. 52, No. 6 de C. Saint Saëns.

Venue:
King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
Free, booking required

Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis Quartet

Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis began playing together 20 years ago, when they had both relocated to West London to study. Their latest recording features original music inspired by the many places they’ve called home over the years.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Apr 27th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv/£14otd/under 25s £7

Matilda Mann

From the lyrics pencilled in her diary to playing demos on the kitchen speaker, Matilda's up coming debut album “Roxwell” is a living, breathing portrayal of the bittersweet transition to adulthood.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Apr 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £15.25

Chuck Ragan

With his emotional and gravel-coated bellow, vocalist/guitarist Chuck Ragan made a name for himself as one-fourth of the much-loved Gainesville post-hardcore outfit Hot Water Music.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Apr 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25