Love Really Hurts Without You

A Tribute To The Legend That Is Billy Ocean.

Venue:

The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £28

Mu Quintet

Mu Quintet are a Leeds-based instrumental jazz outfit drawing inspiration from movements within the musical avant-garde. With a sound characterised by rich compositions, explosive improvisation and intricate melodies.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd/under 25s £7

James Jay Lewis

James performed in The La's, played bass for the band Cast, and is currently the lead guitarist in The Zutons.

Venue:

The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£17

Mark Williams Trio

Known for their distinctive compositions and the use of effects and loops, the Mark Williams Trio creates a unique modern sound that sets them apart from the traditional guitar-led jazz trio.

Venue:

Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Feb 23rd 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

From £10

Back in the Day

This brand-new show takes you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant sounds of the 80s, 90s and 00s, all brought to life by exceptional vocalists and a sensational live band.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Feb 24th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18-£31

Luke Sital-Singh

Prolific UK singer-songwriter and producer whose new album, Fool’s Spring, is a sparkling, self-produced collection of 11 songs that run the gamut from “sad ABBA” to yacht rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 24th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£17.50

State Champs

Vibrant pop-punk.

Venue:

NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW

Date:

Feb 25th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.50+bf

Dave Hause

Since releasing his debut album, Resolutions, in 2011, the Philadelphia-born songwriter has poured his whole heart, soul and life into his music.

Venue:

Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ

Date:

Feb 25th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.50adv

Adwaith

Hailing from the Welsh town of Carmarthen, Adwaithgrew up surrounded by a rich tradition of Welsh-language indie-rock, and a tight-knit scene of experimental, artistically-minded bands that frequented their beloved local venue The Parrot.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12.50

Mattiel

A songwriter and musician with three critically-acclaimed albums on ATO Records in the US and Heavenly in the UK.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20

Fat Dog

One of the UK's most exciting new bands, conjuring frenzied live shows not seen for years. Their debut album 'WOOF. ' is a mind-bending blend of electro-punk, rock'n'roll snarling, techno soundscapes, industrial-pop & rave euphoria.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 26th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£19.80adv

Dustin O'Halloran

American pianist and composer known as both a solo artist and a member of A Winged Victory for the Sullen. His latest album, 1 0 0 1 (2024), marks a shift from solo piano to more expansive compositions recorded at RRO Studios in Reykjavík. Plus Margaret Hermant.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 26th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£29.30

The Greatest Star

Featuring Kearra Bethany as Barbra Streisand.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £27

Money For Nothing: Tribute to Dire Straits

Tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£31.45

Oslo Twins

Bristol-formed group, named by DIY as ‘boundary-pushing’.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

Live and Local

Feat. Risco, Haddonwood and Specky Cult.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£4

Lunchtime Concert - Amanda Babington and David Smith

Multi-instrumentalists Amanda Babington and David Smith join forces to explore music from 17th and 18th century France and Germany, including works for musette - a rare and delicate bagpipe favoured by Louis XIV of France.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

13:15

Price:

Free

Fresh Thursday // Lovely Assistant + Yeavering Bells

Fresh Thursday is a regular event that showcases new music alongside a home-cooked meal. Lovely Assistant explore College Rock, New Lounge and New Wave. Yeavering Bells are a 4-piece indie rock band Inspired by equal parts alt-country, fuzzy pop and hushed folk.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£9-£12

Jamie McCredie

One of the UK’s finest solo & session guitar players.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 27th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd/under 25s £7

Ultimate RnB

A full 7 piece live band perform hit songs from the most memorable artists of this genre: En Vogue, Lauryn Hill, Sisqo, Next, TLC, Boyz II Men – the list of favourites continue throughout this 90 minute show.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£18.90

Magic Queen

Queen tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28

Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

The Illegal Eagles

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£36.50

The Beat ft. Ranking Junior

The Beat were undoubtedly one of the most original bands the UK has produced. Their unique mix of ska, reggae, punk, disco and afrobeat styles stood them apart from their 2 Tone and other contempories. Support from DJ Nick Newcombe (Stone Valley).

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£25

Max Cooper 3D AV Live

Max Cooper is bringing his 3D AV Live tour to The Glasshouse, in support of his new album ‘On Being’. Known for blending electronic music with stunning visuals and immersive experiences, this show promises to be a journey like no other.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28.10

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Luis Verde Quartet

Saxophonist and composer Luis Verde fuses potent Jazz improvisation with bold, playful and surprising composition. Now based in the UK, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive Contemporary Jazz musicians to have emerged from his generation in Spain.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

13:00

Price:

£8

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals, are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£24.50

Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert

Starring Natalie Black. The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live in concert.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27.50

The Rills

Indie band from Lincoln.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10-£12

Money for Nothing

Tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

DirtBox Disco

Alternative punk rock band.

Venue:

The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£14.30adv

Biohazard + Life of Agony

Two metal titans share the stage on a monumental international co-headlining tour.

Venue:

NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£30+bf

Lowes

An alternative electronic trio comprising of vocalist Evie, and producer/multi-instrumentalists Jamie & Luke. Converging in Lancaster, the band have been fusing together their unique electro-organic blend to deliver a number of euphoric releases and high-profile dance collaborations since 2018.

Venue:

Three Tanners Bank, Three Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1JH

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£14.30adv

Definitely Oasis

Regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike across the globe as the best Oasis tribute band there is!

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Volta + The Mud Mats + Hell Dawg

Heavy Metal Mania. A Headline set from Volta with Support from Mud Mats and Hell Dawg.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£5adv/£7otd

Knats

Geordie lads Knats are finally releasing their long awaited debut album under Gearbox Records (Butcher Brown, Binker & Moses) and to celebrate they're putting on a night that is not to be missed.

Venue:

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

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10adv

Ultimate RnB – Live In Concert

A high quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever made. Ultimate RnB are a full 7 piece live band featuring session musicians and vocalists that have played with some stone cold legends.

Venue:

Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£19.60adv

Reetwood Mac

The North Easts premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute band.

Venue:

The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£8

Miss Winehouse & Me

A tribute night celebrating the iconic sound, style, and soul of Amy Winehouse.

Venue:

Salt Market Social, 1 Liddell St, North Shields, NE30 1HE

Date:

Feb 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8-£12

Boyzlife - Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Boyband supergroup performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £33

Darren Kiely

Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan.

Venue:

Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£21.45adv

Jive Talkin’

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

The James Brown Story

Relive the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18-£32

The Clone Roses

With support from Definitely Mightbe, The James Experience & Happy Mondaze.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£27.65adv

The Smiths Ltd.

The No.1 tribute to The Smiths.

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£14

Sean Taylor

Sean is an international touring troubadour. His songs are best described as roots; influenced by blues, Americana, jazz, spoken word and folk music. As well as a prolific songwriter he is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Shanghai Treason

Those cheeky Yorkshire Flatcap Banjo Punks ‘Shanghai Treason’ will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It’s politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that’s perfect for big tops and festival fields!

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£14

The John Martyn Project

Six stellar musicians celebrate the music of the late singer songwriter in a sensitive, poignant manner.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£24.80adv/£28.10otd

Zackri

A dynamic 16-year-old talent making waves in the UK music scene.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

17:00

Price:

£10.80adv

Joshua Burnside

An experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12

A Man And His Music

The Ultimate Tribute To Frank Sinatra.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £27

Tired of Fighting, Ruled By Raptors, Stay For Tomorrow & Voted Most Likely

Tired of Fighting head up an incredible bill of local talent and Scottish pop rock outfit Stay for Tomorrow.

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£9

Dead Air

Alt-rock newcomers Dead Air bring their anthemic, re-energised strand of Alt-Rock to Newcastle for an evening of chaos.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10-£15

Adrenaline: An Afternoon with Hayley McKay & Lyndon Longhorne

Hayley will be showcasing her new upcoming single, Adrenaline, along with a set of songs with her band. Hayley will be joined by Paralympian, quadriplegic amputee, Lyndon Longhorne who has inspired her new single and will be doing a Q&A.

Venue:

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

Date:

Mar 1st 2025

Time:

14:30

Price:

£12