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Review: Davey Arthur and Friends, Tyneside Irish Centre Sep 17 2012

FOR many years Davey Arthur has been an adopted member of the Fureys, Ireland's first family of folk.Read

True original is back but minus a few favourites Sep 17 2012

Dexys, Sage GatesheadRead

Field Music from Sunderland up for Mercury Music Prize - VIDEO Sep 13 2012

SUNDERLAND band Field Music are up for the Mercury Music Prize, Wearside-born presenter Lauren Laverne revealed last night.Read

Preview: Murad Ali at The Sage Gateshead Sep 12 2012

A VISITING musician from India will be introducing Gateshead audiences to the “instrument of 100 colours” in a special concert drawn from a tradition spanning six generations.Read

Preview: The Sixties Gold Tour at Darlington Civic Theatre Sep 11 2012

THE 60s get swinging again this weekend as Gerry and the Pacemakers head north for a night of nostalgia, joining home-grown favourites The Animals and friends in a double performance – the first of two local dates.Read

Sliver of silver screen brought to mind by indie-style brass band Sep 08 2012

They’ve spent the past year polishing their brassy sound behind closed doors, but Dennis are now ready for a live audience. Sam Wonfor reports.Read

Review: Patti Smith at Newcastle 02 Academy Sep 06 2012

NOW if I was manager of Rasa, the Indian restaurant on Newcastle Quayside, I’d strike while the iron is hot.Read

Interview: X Factor winner Joe McElderry + VIDEO Sep 06 2012

YOU’RE never sure what to expect next from Joe McElderry. You might be able to lay money on regular flashes of that mega-watt grin and be guaranteed a cheery disposition and polite answers in interviews.Read

Review: Africa Express at Middlesbrough Town Hall Sep 05 2012

THE first Africa Express tour was a trip through Mali, the latest Africa Express tour is a six-night journey through Britain by train.Read

Voices and attitude propel Little Mix to new success Sep 03 2012

THEY won the votes of a telly-watching nation, the hearts of anyone with a teenage daughter and made X Factor history when they became the first band to win the star-making talent search last year.Read

Dave Stewart talks about his Wearside memories Aug 29 2012

BEFORE he postponed his UK tour, Dave Stewart talked to David Whetstone about his Wearside memories.Read

Youth choirs joining forces at The Sage Gateshead Aug 29 2012

TWO youth choirs are joining forces for a special concert at The Sage Gateshead on Saturday.Read

John Lydon set to headline Split Festival in Sunderland Aug 28 2012

JOHN Lydon, who as Johnny Rotten led the punk music revolution of the 1970s, is to headline next month's Split Festival in Sunderland.Read

Special music evenings to be held in Whitley Bay and South Shields Aug 27 2012

EXTRACTS from the top 10 productions topping the bill in opera houses and concert halls across the world are to be performed at special music evenings in Whitley Bay and South Shields.Read

Emily Portman speaks about her new album Hatchling Aug 27 2012

LONG before she fell pregnant with her first child, Emily Portman had carried within her the idea of Hatchling. It became the title of her second album, which by pure chance was released a few weeks after she hatched her own baby daughter, Lily.Read

Preview: Futureheads at Durham Cathedral Aug 25 2012

THERE can’t be too many places more lovely for listening to live music than the hallowed confines of Durham Cathedral.Read

Tour dates: Example to play Metro Radio Arena Aug 21 2012

WITH new single Say Nothing due out, rapper Example has, in fact, lots to shout about with the announcement of a new tour which stops off in Newcastle next February.Read

Joe McElderry: Live stream of gig and Q&A session Aug 17 2012

FROM 4pm today, MUZU.TV will be live streaming an Exclusive Gig and Q&A session with the soulful Joe McElderry. Joe will be performing his latest single ‘Here’s What I Believe’ plus a cover version of a recent Top 40 Hit which will be chosen by his fans.Read