Pretty Vacant: The Story of New Wave and Punk

An edgy journey through punk history. For the first time all the hits, attitude and fashion are brought to the stage by this incredibly talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers that will take you on a rollercoaster ride you will never forget.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£30.30

András Droppa

Come see the PAINTED LADIES TOUR! Following the release of his debut album, Andras Droppa brings his unique brand of Hard Rock-Blues to 49 venues across the UK and Ireland as part of his debut tour.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8

The Bug Club

A tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty.

Venue:

Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£16

Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra

The fantastic Pocket Jazz Orchestra led by Jeremy McMurray are back with an evening of relaxing jazz music. The band comprises some of the North East’s top musicians, playing various jazz standards, Latin and foot-tapping swing music with a repertoire incorporating a mixture of lyrical melodies and rich harmonies from the great American songbook to the full passion and fire associated with the bebop idiom.

Venue:

Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£13.50

Hidden Mothers / Nylon / Shower of Teeth / Done In

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

An Evening of Radiohead

A full live band, with vocalists, accompanied by the nationally renowned Mike Nowland String Quartet, will transport you on an epic journey through the bestselling band's back catalogue.

Venue:

Durham Cathedral, Chapter Office, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3EH

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18-£32/under 25s from £13.68

Renegade Brass Band

Hailing from the northern English city of Sheffield, Renegade Brass Band combine 8 horns, 2 percussionists, a scratch DJ and live MC, to form a raw brass mixture of Jazz, Hip-Hop and Funk in their unstoppable, high-energy live shows.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Lunchtime Concert - Birkett & Fisk

Bringing together their shared knowledge and love of early jazz styles, Emma Fisk and James Birkett present an entertaining, virtuosic, and informative programme of music associated with, and inspired by, Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang, the first great violin-guitar partnership of jazz.

Venue:

King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

13:15

Price:

Free

Fresh Thursday // Sera Kalo + Thomas Dixon

Sera Kalo is a musical synthesis of poetry, free improvisation and ethereal groove. Thomas Dixon is a Newcastle based Saxophonist, DJ/Producer and bandleader.

Venue:

Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8adv/£11 with food

TQ Live presents: Orange Claw Hammer + Peony

Orange Claw Hammer plays Beefheart. Avant rock jazz-blues from the classic albums of the legendary Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

The Rabbitts + Steff Mundi

Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as “ethereal and understated” on BBC Radio 6 Music. Support from Steff Mundi.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

National Youth Folk Ensemble with guests The Melrose Quartet & Folkestra

The National Youth Folk Ensemble brings together talented young folk musicians from across England. Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet present powerful settings of traditional material alongside some of the best modern songwriting and composition coming out of the folk world. Folkestra is a vibrant group of young folk musicians from the North East, playing original music and new arrangements.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £12

Byker Grave Presents: Old Horn Tooth w/ Orme and Teleost

Three of the finest in doom and drone from around the country are coming to Newcastle.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8adv

Mary In The Junkyard

One of the brightest new creative forces in the UK, a young group who blur the lines between leftfield experimentation and moments of melodic storytelling that evoke a vivid sense of place.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Jasper Hodges

17-year-old acoustic musician from Kent, who has captivated audiences with his soulful melodies and authentic songwriting.

Venue:

Cafe Etch, 5 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5ET

Date:

Feb 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

Strictly Smokin' Big Band feat. Emma Rawicz

Michael Lamb’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band returns to The Glasshouse with multi-award winning saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz. The program will feature Emma on many of her own compositions alongside the SSBB and Alice Grace.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£20.40

Calling Planet Earth

Relive the best years of your life – to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan, and many more.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32.50

Calling Planet Earth

Relive the best years of your life – to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan, and many more.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32.50

BBC Philharmonic Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition

A concert dedicated to the genius of Maurice Ravel, with three of his most popular original compositions and his arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£21-£49

Set It Off

Blasting a vast spectrum of sonic influences, Set It Off have commanded the attention of AP Magazine and Sirius XM's Octane.

Venue:

Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£24.75adv

Lunchtime Jazz: JAZZMAIN

One of Scotland’s enduring jazz outfits.

Venue:

The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

13:00

Price:

£8

The Reytons

The Rotherham four-piece are back with a vengeance to take their adrenaline-fuelled, energy-laden live show on the road.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£46.90adv

Brigid Mae Power

Brigid’s forthcoming album, Songs for You, set for release at the end of December, showcases a minimalist yet deeply evocative sound. With her ethereal vocals and atmospheric arrangements, Brigid breathes new life into these timeless songs, creating a powerful homage filled with nostalgia and personal reflection.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

Black Ice: AC/DC

The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£11adv

One Night in Dublin

The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show! Middi and his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including Galway Girl, Tell me ma, The Irish rover, Dirty old town, Whiskey in the jar, The Wild Rover, Black velvet band and many many more.

Venue:

Phoenix Theatre, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£24.50

Michael Messer and Chaz Jankel

Virtuoso slide guitarist & songwriter Michael Messer (favourite of Johnny Cash) and multi-instrumentalist songwriter Chaz Jankel (Ian Dury & The Blockheads).

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Tumbling Paddies

From humble beginnings, The Tumbling Paddies have steadily grown to become one of Ireland’s most sought after entertainers. As you descend through their songs you will be enthralled in their love of songwriting creating a gorgeous blend of original songs to warm the hearts of both young and old.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22.40adv

Circa Waves

Known for their nervy, melodic indie rock, Britain’s Circa Waves first gained buzz in the 2010s with hooky singles like “Get Away” and “Stuck in My Teeth.”

Venue:

NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£27.50+bf

SQUID

A Brighton quintet who play with scraps of jazz, krautrock, dub, post-punk, funk and industrial.

Venue:

Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£24.75adv

Caskets

Venue:

Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB

Date:

Feb 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£19.80adv

Alanis UK

A totally live 5 piece band recreating the 90’s sound and attitude of Alanis Morissette.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

Ultimate Coldplay

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £23

Walk Like A Man

The ultimate multi-award winning tribute show to The Four Seasons and the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys.

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£24.50-£30

Mississippi MacDonald

MacDonald is an English Soul-Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist. His blues are authentic, heartfelt, and reflect a lifetime of learning from the greats.

Venue:

Claypath Delicatessen, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12/£10

Once upon a time

A night of surprise and delight including Ligeti’s Chamber Concerto where the composer conjures up an incredible range of sounds from the ensemble; ghostly, fragile, piercing and unsettling.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£20

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble

Performing Fleetwood Mac's iconic 'Rumours' album in its entirety, plus loads of other well-known Fleetwood Mac classics.

Venue:

The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

20:15

Price:

£20-£23

Ben Walker

20 year old scottish singer/songwriter.

Venue:

Head of Steam, 2 Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5EN

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12

Chuck Prophet

Since his neo-psychedelic Green On Red days, Chuck Prophet has been turning out country, folk, blues, and Brill Building classicism.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Diana & Lionel: Endless Love The Show

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

Venue:

Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27

Uriah Heep

Experience the legendary Uriah Heep live at The Glasshouse as part of their Magician’s Farewell tour, celebrating 55 years of rock history. Known for their electrifying performances and iconic hits, Uriah Heep helped shape British heavy metal and progressive rock.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

18:15

Price:

£44

Tom Waits for No Man

Vocalist and composer Lindsay Hannon has chosen and re-arranged a selection of songs from the legendary Tom Waits decades spanning back catalogue.

Venue:

Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£16.50adv

Typically Tina

An amazingly accurate tribute to The Queen of Rock & Roll.

Venue:

Phoenix Theatre, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

One Night of Elvis - Lee 'Memphis' King

Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist.

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £27.50

Nashville At Heart

All Your Favourite Modern Country Hits In One Sensational Live Show!

Venue:

Riverside, 1 The Close, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3RQ

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£25

Parastatic

Three friends from the North East of England with a love for Krautrock, shoegaze and post-rock music.

Venue:

The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7

Palma Louca

Ethereal-Shoegaze quintet Palma Louca are known for both their meticulous approach to songwriting and the ambitious soundscapes they envisage. Support from Club Paradise & Daniel Maple.

Venue:

The Ship Isis, Hylton Road, Hylton, Sunderland

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8

Paul Rose Solo Acoustic

Born in Newcastle in July 1966, Paul is without doubt one of the most unique and talented guitarists in the world today. Fundamentally a rock guitarist, his extraordinary playing style touches on blues, country, jazz and folk, blended together into a style that is entirely his own.

Venue:

Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AP

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£16.50

Black Foxxes

A potent creative force, carving out a signature spot on the emotive rock ‘n’ roll map backed by strong, growing support from fans and media alike.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12.32adv

Chantel McGregor

Award-winning blues-rock guitarist.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16

Wrest

Stewart Douglas and Stephen Whipp from Edinburgh’s wrest come to Hartlepool with an intimate acoustic duo show.

Venue:

The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ

Date:

Feb 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16.50+bf

Blues in the Bar featuring Mississippi Macdonald

MacDonald’s blues are authentic, heartfelt, and reflect a lifetime of learning from the greats.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£10adv

Piano Greats - Steven Osborne plays Schumann, Debussy and Schubert

A wistful programme including Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood and a selection from Debussy’s Children Corner. Nostalgic, mesmerising and instantly likeable.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£22-£27

The Magic of Motown

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £25

First Time Flyers

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

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15