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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present!

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.75

Strictly Smokin’ Big Band: Time After Time

This 18-piece big band will tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, ground-breaking and adventurous musicians in history.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£17-£19

Liqueur

A Tribute to The Cure.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:45
Price:
£12-£15adv

Jarrod Dickenson

Hailing from Waco, TX, now based in Nashville via Brooklyn, Dickenson spends most of his time on the road bringing his own particular brand of soulful Americana to a wide variety of music loving audiences around the globe.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Micky Glamz

Step back in time and relive the hits of the 70’s with Micky Glamz 70’s Time Machine. Songs by The Sweet, T.Rex, Bay City Rollers, Bowie, Slade, Alice Cooper, Queen, Mud, Shawaddywaddy and many more.

Venue:
Little Theatre, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Snuts

Scottish band The Snuts unabashedly carry a torch for early-2000s UK rock music.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32.70

Mouses / Lynskey / Animal Byproducts

Celebrate some queer punk energy!

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Hip Hop House Band

World-class live band with the biggest tracks from your favourite hip hop artists including Dre, Biggie, Tupac, Snoop, Eminem, Kendrick, and more..

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10.60adv

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The Polis

Scotland’s No.1 Police tribute act.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

A Stone's Throw Music Festival

Multi-venue music event featuring Lanterns on the Lane, The Horrors, Katy J Pearson, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Swim Deep, Deadletter, Brògeal Balancing Act, Ernie, Home Counties, Lizzie Esau, Pit Pony, Ben Harwood, Citrus and lots more.

Venue:
Various Venues across North Shields,
Date:
May 23rd 2025 - May 25th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£38.50-£99.

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Dean Stockdale Quartet

Dean Stockdale is a highly regarded jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in the North of England who is known for his sensitive, swinging style.

Venue:
Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£8

Apothecary EP Launch Show

An evening of rock/alternative music, performed by Apothecary and Shouting at Strangers.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£6-£7.50

Leo Middea

Barcelona-based singer-songwriter who blends Brazilian genres like bossa nova, samba, and Latin folklore with a modern twist.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
21:00
Price:
£15/conc £7.50/no questions £3

Buses

Newcastle Indie rockers.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5

The Baytones

North East based, six piece reggae and ska band playing sixties to eighties reggae and ska, alongside their own material. Plus DJ Teddie Fitzpatrick.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

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The Waterboys

Led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s, The Waterboys are known for songs include The Whole Of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman's Blues.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
From £51.52adv

Crash Test Dummies

A first visit to The Fire Station for Canada's mighty Crash Test Dummies - celebrating 30 years since the release of their 3x-Grammy nominated and platinum certified album 'God Shuffled His Feet'.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Marketplace

Rock n roll business associates from Hartlepool.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

1984: The Electro Pop Experience

An electrifying new electro pop show featuring massive synthesizer sounds, captivating visuals, and the amazingly versatile voice of Ed Blaney.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12adv

Northumberland Jazz Festival

Featuring Dean Stockdale Quartet, Mingus Sings, Sara Oschlag, Arnie Somogyi, Catriona Bourne, Joe Steels Group, Nikki Iles, Norma Winstone, Mike Walker and Steve Watts.

Venue:
Various Venues in Hexham,
Date:
May 24th 2025 - May 25th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
Individual events from Free to £30/festival passes available

Piano Greats - Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Bach, Chopin and Debussy

Enjoy music that’s like an old friend, like Bach’s Partita, an immediate torrent of melody right from the start, alongside new discoveries including William Grant Still’s beautiful, hazy, Summerland.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£22-£27

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads out on tour with her infectious disco pop featuring hits “Murder On The Dancefloor”, “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” and “Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me)”.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£42.05adv

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.25

Jon Gomm

Yorkshire based singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer, known for his once-seen-never-forgotten virtuoso guitar style. This involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays, producing a huge, multi-layered sound filled with bass, drums and near-orchestral depth and complexity from a single guitar.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50

Shotgun Jimmie

Singer-songwriter/one-person-band based in Manitoba, Canada.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Destination Bowie

12-piece live band of top session musicians blasting through five decades of Bowie's fabulous back catalogue.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
£21.20adv

Across the Universe

A celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.

Venue:
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 7RH
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

Combichrist

One of the most popular acts in the electro-industrial related "aggrotech" movement.

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£25

Wazygoose

Catch the city’s newest alt-rock outfit.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7

The Fizz

Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston – two names that are iconic in Eurovision history – once members of the Eurovision-winning group, Bucks Fizz, now known as The Fizz!

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £29

Bewitcher

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, heavy metal mongrels Bewitcher made their pact with Lucifer years ago, and have been walking the dark path ever since.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
May 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £32

Mike Peters, from The Alarm: Love Hope Strength

To coincide with the publication of his self-penned, multi-edition autobiography – also called Love Hope Strength – Mike is hitting the road. Expect acoustic hits, remarkable stories, and an intimate evening with one of rock’s great survivors.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
May 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26.50

Mama's Broke (Canada)

A powerful Country/folk duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
May 27th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Lucy Farrell and Catherine Maclellan

Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 27th 2025
Time:
20:30
Price:
£16.50

Shove

Rabid and raw hardcore punk all the way from Australia. Support tba.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Solem Quartet

In this concert the Solem Quartet combine their own arrangements of works by Nadia and Lili Boulanger with a Quartet commissioned from Edmund Finnis in 2022 and the well-known Dvorak American Quartet.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18/19-30 year olds £6/under 18s Free

bROTHERS iN bAND

The Very Best Of dIRE sTRAITS.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
May 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

Eric Martin

Best-known as the lead singer of rock quartet Mr. Big.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
May 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25.20adv

Cardinal Black

Launching new album Midnight at The Valencia with an exclusive stripped back Reflex outstore show.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20 including CD

Convulse

Finnish death metal band. Support tba.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

The Swell Season

The Swell Season, featuring Academy Award winners Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, is back on tour. Known for their breakout roles in the film Once and the Grammy-nominated hit “Falling Slowly,” the duo went on to release the acclaimed album Strict Joy and inspire the Tony-winning Broadway musical Once.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 29th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.10-£44.40

Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison story

A fantastic musical journey celebrating the rock n roll hall of fame and 6-time grammy award winning “Big O” and his many friends.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 29th 2025 - May 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34

Wickedly Hariana

The First Theatre production to celebrate the contemporary icon Ariana Grande, one of the most influential and loved artists of the generation!

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
May 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £24

Finn Forster

Hailing from the industrial town of Middlesbrough in the North East of England, Finn Forster is a pioneer of songs that come from places of real truth, deliver anthemic melodies and shine light on the trials and tribulations of his youth told through captivating vocals.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30.25

INXS UK

Step into the world of INXS as INXS UK flawlessly recreates the distinctive vocals of Michael Hutchence and the dynamic musicality that made INXS a global sensation!

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

Lael Neale

Lael Neale’s minimalist drone pop draws inspiration from the Transcendentalists, the high lonesome sound of primitive American gospel music & the alienation of modern life.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14.85

Kidpunk

Modern pop-punk powerhouse.

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

Sedgefield Rock n Blues Club: Susan Santos

A passionate, self-taught guitarist from Spain. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right. Support from Shannon Pearl (Acoustic Duo).

Venue:
Sedgefield Parish Hall, Front Street, Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 3AT
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£15

Leazes

An electrifying new force in the Newcastle music scene. Support from Tooth Gore, Camel Island & The Praetors.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£9

Things You May Not Know

An intimate night with premium songwriters based in Teesside, in celebration of Stockton’s new guitar shop featuring, Tom Blackwell, J.P. Riggall and Robyn Errico.

Venue:
The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£7adv

The Rosadocs

Sheffield based Anthemic Indie Rock 5-piece.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Nick Harper

Accomplished guitarist, songwriter and acoustic performer.

Venue:
The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH
Date:
May 30th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£19.75