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Review: Adele at O2 Academy, Newcastle Sep 17 2011

SHE describes herself as “some random girl from Tottenham”.Read

Review: Dolly Parton at Metro Arena Newcastle Sep 12 2011

‘I’M just dynamite in a small package’ the diminutive figure in the middle of the stage informed a packed Arena.Read

Mr Big make up their differences and return to Newcastle Sep 10 2011

They made their name on the back of a chart-busting acoustic ballad before one of the ugliest splits in the history of rock. Now Mr Big want to be with you – and each other – again. SIMON RUSHWORTH reports.Read

Review: Toots and the Maytals, O2 Academy Sep 03 2011

ARE you ready for the pressure to drop? asks the nice guitarist on stage. And on saunters Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, humming some of the most famous hums in reggae and he’s off. And on saunters Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, humming some of the most famous hums in reggae and he’s off. Read

Beach Boy Brian Wilson rides waves of acclaim Aug 31 2011

Two great songwriters, one matchless band and a fantastic night in store. David Whetstone talks to Brian Wilson ahead of his Gershwin gig at The Sage GatesheadRead

A happy day for Toots at academy Aug 31 2011

WITH the advent of that irie rodent Rastamouse, there is hope yet that the next generation will grow up to become reggae-lovers.Read

Triptik Records boss Tim Shaw turns the tables Aug 30 2011

Since arriving in Newcastle five years ago, Tim Shaw has been a major player in the North East’s music scene. Following his appointment as manager of the hip Triptik Records, he’s eager to present the region’s talent to the rest of the UK. Kate Chadwick caught up with himRead

More music than ever at Hexham Abbey Festival Aug 29 2011

FESTIVALS come and festivals go – unless they are the Hexham Abbey Festival which came and stayed. The 59th is coming up next month and the trustees already have an eye on next year’s diamond jubilee.Read

DJs to vie for Movida Corona prize Aug 25 2011

THERE are lots of budding DJs out there and the chances are only a handful will hit the big time.Read

Tyneside Cinema hosting string quartet concert Aug 25 2011

TYNESIDE Cinema in Newcastle proves it has yet another string to its bow as it hosts a fundraising performance of classical music.Read

Sing Live North East in call for new members Aug 25 2011

TALENTED singers keen for their share of the spotlight are now being offered their chance – thanks to the Sing Live platform.Read

Beadnell pub's Crastonbury music fest to pull in crowds Aug 24 2011

From break-dancing Cubans to a magician planning a perfect escape, an action-packed weekend festival is being planned in Beadnell, as Claire-Louise Hazel reportsRead

Review: Low Anthem at Gateshead Old Town Hall Aug 18 2011

THE Low Anthem’s latest album, Smart Flesh, was recorded in a vast abandoned pasta sauce factory in Rhode Island and is a remarkable sounding record, the likes of which we’re not used to these days.Read

Preview: 10cc and Status Quo, Alnwick Castle Aug 16 2011

Status Quo and 10cc might look like a double-barrelled blast from the past. But as 10cc’s Graham Gouldman tells DAVID WHETSTONE, the music is as good and the appetite as sharp as everRead

Preview: Boss Sounds festival Aug 15 2011

IT’S a few years since Prince Buster conquered the Boss Sounds festival stage and declared he was the man who’d invented ska music.Read

Opera star Graeme Danby to sing at Newcastle Falcons match Aug 09 2011

WORLD-RENOWNED opera star Graeme Danby will be back on home turf in October, supporting a charity match in true Geordie style.Read

Cultures of the world celebrated at Billingham Folklore Festival Aug 08 2011

BILLINGHAM is a meeting place of world cultures this week with a celebration of dance and music bringing a blast of colour to the town.Read

Youngsters bring Latino flair to The Sage Gateshead Aug 06 2011

THE National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain is bringing the vibe of Latin-America to the region tonight.Read

Review: Vintage Trouble at Cluny, Newcastle Aug 04 2011

WHEN the tour bus dwarfs the venue you know something special is in the air. Read

Jewels promised for Corbridge Chamber Music Festival Aug 03 2011

CORBIDGE Chamber Music Festival opens on Friday with a three-day programme promising “unexpected jewels” and a candle-lit highlight in St Andrew’s Church in the market town.Read

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