YOU know it’s Christmas-time when Jools and his 18-piece orchestra rock up. He first came to the city, as he pointed out, almost 30 years ago and clearly has a genuine affection for the place.Read
IT’S early for a panto, 10am, but the kids from Excelsior Academy in Scotswood were up for it, so were the other school parties in a boisterous audience and so, clearly, were the cast. Their enthusiasm proved infectious.Read
A TALENTED young North East dancer and choreographer is to have her work performed at London’s Royal Opera House after impressing a distinguished panel of judges.Read
WHEN Adam Hastings first visited Newcastle City Hall 10 years ago, he left with a huge grin and a burning desire to emulate the new-found heroes he had just witnessed on stage.Read
AS the year draws to a close, it’s time for Journal readers to reflect on the cultural highlights of 2011– the gigs, shows or events that knocked you sideways.Read
Just as traditional as Christmas panto is Northern Stage’s alternative offering. Last year they gave us The Wind in the Willows – Mark Benton in his pomp as Mr Toad – and the year before that Peter Pan.Read
FOOTBALL and religion joined forces last night in a star-studded concert at Durham Cathedral which is expected to raise £80,000 for two North East charities.Read
FOR many, Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu is the epitome of a heavy metal deity. Able to wield his guitar with heavenly precision, and commanding a procession of devoted followers wherever he goes, it’s little wonder he’s a poster boy for the 2011 Defenders Of The Faith tour.Read
THE theory that Shakespeare did not write the plays attributed to him inspired the recent Hollywood film, Anonymous, and it will be the subject of a public lecture in Newcastle today.Read
SCOTTISH artist Martin Boyce was declared winner of the Turner Prize last night live on Channel 4 - but perhaps the real winner was Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.Read
David Whetstone is our arts and entertainments editor and is also the editor of Culture magazine. He has worked at ncjMedia for more than 25 years and has won numerous awards for he work.
