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Mekons

Sonic adventurers, punk rock fundamentalists, exuberant luddites, willing outcasts.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Jeffrey Lewis and the Voltage

The mind-spinning indie-rock/folk/art of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage developed when songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis began recording homemade cassettes in New York City in 1998.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
May 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Pup

Toronto punk band.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
May 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys

Berlin-based art-pop and tender noise ensemble who have captivated audiences across Europe with their atmospheric and intense performances.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13.62adv

The Marvin Gaye Songbook

Celebrate the Prince of Motown.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
May 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50-£36

Kate McDonnell

Kate’s blend of “rootsy blues and folksier Americana” weaves compellingly around her songs of love, loss and yearning that deliver their messages with a mesmerising combination of truth, intelligence and humour.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Lowkey

Hip hop artist and activist who has worked with Immortal Technique, Wretch 32, Akala, Dead Prez and The Outlawz.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Toucan

Ireland's funksoul star - 7-piece band with a cult following and timeless sound. With support from BBC Introducing's neo-soul & jazz enigma Rivkala.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14.84adv

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The Twangtown Paramours

Award-winning husband and wife Soulful Folk duo from Nashville.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 13th 2025
Time:
19:30 - 22:30
Price:
£15

The Australian Bee Gees

Experience the iconic music and energy of the Bee Gees brought back to life!

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.80-£50.70

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

The world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £35

Jerron Paxton

Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920's and making them wish they could stay there for good.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22

King Of Pop

This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist – Jennifer Batten.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28.50

An Evening with Franck Carducci and Mary Reynaud

An intimate evening with French superstars, Franck Carducci & Mary Reynaud who will be playing naked versions of their classic songs using only a piano and an acoustic guitar.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13.80

Industrial Coast presents Jean-Louis Huhta

Based in Malmo (born in Gothenburg), Jean-Louis has a rich musical history ranging from punk, grindcore, hip-hop, techno & experimental sound.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
50p-£10

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Day Sleeper

In the heart of Leith, among remnants of factories and mills, Day Sleeper can be found hewing pop gems from slabs of sonic abrasion. With special guests Hector Gannet.

Venue:
The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£13.70

Kuill

An emerging singer-songwriter known for his distinctive sound, which fuses soulful melodies with deeply personal lyrics.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
May 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10/conc £5/no questions £3

Steven Wilson

One of the UK’s most singular artists, Steven Wilson is a songwriter, producer & Grammy nominated spatial audio mixer who has made a gradual transition from cult status (as frontman of Porcupine Tree) to charting solo artist.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£44.20adv

The Overtones: Up Close and Personal

The Overtones are guaranteed to give you a night to remember, singing and dancing along to some of the most loved soul, disco and doo-wop classics, whilst sharing their most exclusive and intimate stories.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19.75

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway with maybe a Spaghetti Western thrown in.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
18:45
Price:
£30/under 18 £25.50

Josienne Clarke Sings Sandy Denny: Across the Evening Sky

Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom she has been compared – with a show that brings Denny’s music to a new generation.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22

Hometown Glory

A Tribute To Adele By Candlelight.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27

Across the Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke sings the songs of Sandy Denny

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19

Kieran Thorpe

French singer-songwriter and novelist, inspired by the likes of James Taylor, Leonard Cohen and noir, existential novelists Pascal Garnier and George Simenon.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Magic Queen

Queen tribute band.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30.50

Gig for Gaza

Featuring Bubamara, Chris Milner-Journeyman with special guests.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Fresh Thursday // New Ways of Moving in the Counterworlds + Brian d’Souza

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:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£15

Maryen Cairns & Charles Gorrie

Singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns pivots on a cajón between a guitar, piano & percussion, telling stories of smugglers, strong women and of hope for the future. Charles Gorrie is a Glasgow based Poet, Singer/Songwriter & Martial Arts Guru with an interest in personal alchemy whether from west or east.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8

Dan Sealey

Dan started his career with folk rock band Ocean Colour Scene and toured the world, played headline slots at major festivals for over a decade and co-founded the band Merrymouth with Simon Fowler.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
From £11

The Story of Skiffle

Hop Skiffle and Jump showcase how this simple, acoustic music formed the bedrock of what was to come – the pop explosion of the 60s.

Venue:
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
Date:
May 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Steve Ignorant Band

Performing Crass.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£19

Ravel’s Mother Goose

Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa is at the helm for this evening’s concert. He’s joined by fabulous French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard and of course his trusty crew, Royal Northern Sinfonia. They take you on a voyage of discovery through the works of one of France’s greatest composers, Maurice Ravel.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£46

The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

Whether you’re a die-hard Northern Soul enthusiast or a newcomer to the scene, the Northern Soul Classics Orchestra is here to make your heart sing, your feet tap along, and your soul soar.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50

Luke Combs Experience

Tribute to Luke Combs.

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£20

Massive Wagons

UK rock powerhouse, formed in 2009 through sheer small town boredom and an appetite for loud and live music.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25.30adv

Lonnie Donegan – The Stories

Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie’s songs plus stories about their legendary father, ‘The King of Skiffle’ – Lonnie Donegan.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Chic Out

9-piece tribute band playing the songbook of Nile Rodgers & Chic.

Venue:
Newgate Social, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

China Shop Bull

Festival stalwarts who blend hip-hop, rave, drum and bass, punk, ska, dub and jungle genres to create their own unique and original sound, supported by an energy-infused live show.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£6-£8adv

The Upbeat Beatles

Paying homage to the greatest band in history.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28

Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys

Award-winning singer and songwriter with an innate talent of writing beautiful, engaging songs, born from the intuitive craft of earthy storytelling and delivered with an emotive knock out vocal performance at their core.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Discography

The ultimate 11-piece high energy funk soul disco all-star band playing all the funkiest disco classics.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£21.20adv

Red Eye Pariah

Antrim Based Indie Alt-rock 4 piece.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£9

Still House Plants w/ Jordan Playfair

Still House Plants create music that restlessly shifts lanes. Moving in and out of focus, drawing on sampling and slowcore, SHP stutter into repetitions and let you in with them. Jordan Playfair is a guitarist, lyricist, and composer whose work blends elements of folk, metal, and blues.

Venue:
Star & Shadow Cinema, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12 notaflof

Riverside Ragas: Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers

The leading exponents of more than 700 years of this mystical Sufi devotional singing tradition, Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers will bring their mesmerising performance to Riverside Ragas.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20

Time Is Out Of Joint

An immersive musical experience produced by North East based musician and composer, John O’Hare with live music performed by a.b.a.d.e. An audio-visual exploration in time and British culture, focused on our nature to return to the past whilst dreaming of the future.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£6adv/£7otd

Ain’t It Fun

Paramore Tribute.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

The Petty Heartbreakers

Get ready to experience the electrifying essence of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as The Petty Heartbreakers pay homage to the legendary rock icon.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Noise Pollution + Volta + Initium

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5adv/£7otd

Animal Tracks

An extra special evening of live music from the foremost Animals tribute band.

Venue:
The Tyneside Irish Centre, 43-49 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5.50

Brodsky Quartet

Renowned for their performances of complete quartet cycles by composers such as Schubert, Beethoven, and Bartók, the Brodsky Quartet is particularly associated with Shostakovich’s works.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 16th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£24

Sanctum Sanctorium: The Darkside of the 80s

Performing as a full live band – Expect to hear: The Cult // Bauhaus // Killing Joke // Sisters Of Mercy // The Mission // Siouxsie & The Banshees // The Cure & More…

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

Porkpie

Scotland’s 9 piece Ska Behemoth , a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and Breadth of the British isles.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
May 17th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£23.50+bf

The Southmartins Acoustic

Expect hits from both the Beautiful South and the Housemartins with classic songs such as Happy Hour, Perfect 10, You Keep it all In, Rotterdam, Me and the Farmer, Song for Whoever and so many more classic pop hits.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
May 17th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£19.50 inc. booking fee

The Lost Words: Spell Songs

A rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs, the musical evolution of the iconic Lost Words and Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning artist Jackie Morris, featuring the multifaceted talents and collaborative genius of Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.20