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“Too much of anything is bad, but too much “My only regret is that I did not drink of Champagne is just right!” more Champagne” (F. Scott Fitzgerald) (Marlene Dietrich)

Restaurant & Famous Kobe Wagyu Burger ...... £19.95 Starters Champagne Room Widely accepted as the most expensive & succulent meat in the world. The cattle are reared in Kobe, Marinated Olives ...... £3.95 Japan & massaged daily & fed on beer until they weigh With Garlic, Thyme and Rosemary A La Carte Menu threequarters of a tonne. Roast Carrot & Parsnip Soup ...... £5.95 This exceptional upbringing gives the meat its unique Parsnips Crisps richness, tenderness & unique cost. To sample this burger in Knightsbridge in London will set you back £65. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ...... £5.95 The Grill & Tzatziki Wagyu is also the only beef in the world scientifically Carrots & Cucumber Batons All of our beef is locally sourced from Northumbrian proven to reduce Cholesterol levels & first went on sale in farms who select only grass fed & naturally reared Harrods in 2003. The delicacy is a favourite of the stars Free Range Chicken Liver ...... £6.95 beef, traditionally dry-aged for 35 days with James Bond legend Pierce Brosnan & Tennis ace Marmalade & English Ale Pâté to give it the finest flavour. Red Onion Chutney with Ale Borris Becker regularly tucking into the Wagyu burger.

...... Sautéed Field Mushrooms on Toast ...... £6.95 Flat Iron Minute Steak £15.95 At Silk Room the Wagyu Burger is served in a specially Tarragon Cream Wild Rocket & Balsamic Salad made sun-dried tomato bun with fresh lollo rosso, curly Hand Cut Chunky Chips endive & rocket leaves, beef tomatoes, cucumber, Poached Hens Egg, Asparagus ...... £7.95 portobello mushroom and onion ring. & Prosciutto Salad 8oz Matured Sirloin Steak ...... £22.50 Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Served with hand-cut chips and home-made relish. Balsamic glace Hand Cut Chunky Chips

Highland Scottish Smoked Salmon ...... £8.50 ...... Crayfish, Lemon & Dill Compot 8oz Matured Sirloin Steak £24.95 Poached Hen’s Egg Wild Rocket, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Pan Sautéed King Prawns ...... £9.95 Hand Cut Chunky Chips Kangaroo Fillet Steak ...... £21.95 Wild Garlic Cream, Mixed Salad & Tomato Salsa Port & Caramelised Pears 8oz Dry-Aged Fillet Steak ...... £27.95 Terrine of Duck, Fig & Pistachio ...... £7.50 Garlic Butter, Kangaroo meat forms an important part of the traditional English Fruit Chutney Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Australian Aboriginal diet and is called Kere Aherre by the Hand Cut Chunky Chips natives of Central Australia. Hand Dived Sea Scallops ...... £10.95 Smoked Chorizo & Garden Pea Purée ...... Sautéed King Prawns ...... £4.95 The Kangaroo was first discovered by Europeans in 1770 Mushroom Sauce ...... £2.50 by Captain James Cook on the banks of the Endeavour Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce ...... £2.50 River when he was exploring Australia and still to this day Garlic, Cream & White Wine Sauce ...... £2.50 is the only large animal in the world to use hopping as a Poached Egg & Rocket ...... £2.95 means of locomotion. “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” Kangaroo is a red meat high in protein, low in fat and rich (Dom Perignon) at the moment he discovered champagne Mains in iron giving it a dark appearance similar to roast beef. It is best cooked medium rare. “I only drink Champagne when I’m happy, and Asparagus, Roasted Garlic ...... £13.95 when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’mCOVER & BroadSTORY Bean Risotto RESTAURANT WEEKAt Silk Room theBIGG Kangaroo fillet FOODIE is cut into medallions FRIDAYS WHAT'S BEHIND THE DOOR alone. When I have company, I consider it Parsnip Crisps and cooked with onions & pancetta then finished with a obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungryNE1's and Newcastle Restaurant Week is back - port, red currant The& butter final jus with caramelised Friday pears of and the month means one Team NE1 gets a behind-the-scenes tour of drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - Pan Seared Breast of Chicken ...... £14.95 served with hand cut chips. unless I’m thirsty.” Wild Garlic & Thyme (Madame Lily Bollinger) bringing mouthwateringSeasonal Vegetables, Red Cabbage, menus Mustard Seed to Jus the city for thing - Bigg Foodie Fridays! Head to the the Old Post Office Building - the beautifully

just £10 Steamedor £15 Fillet per of Seaperson. Bass ...... Book£18.95 up now! Local Whole LobsterBigg - Market1.2lbs ...... for £39.95lunchtime treats in the Toon. restored home of NBS. Mussels, Prawns, Squid & Pesto Gnocchi Garlic Butter Sauce Tomato & Basil Confit Subject to Fisherman’s catch Side Orders Goats Cheese & Caramelised ...... £13.95 Pot Caught whole local Lobster from clear, pure sea “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Red Onion Tart waters “My off only the coastregret of is Northumberland that I did not drinkand landed in Garden Salad ...... £3.50 of Champagne is just right!” Fruit Ale Chutney, Watercress Salad small in-shoremore Champagne” fishing boats. Lobsters are prized by chefs Hand-Cut Chunky Chips ...... £3.50 (F. Scott Fitzgerald) all over (Marlenethe world Dietrich) and Lobsters caught off the North Beer Battered Onion Rings ...... £3.50 Braised Shank of Lamb ...... £18.95 Eastern coast of England are arguably some of the best. Mixed Seasonal Vegetables ...... £3.50 Slow Cooked on the Bone Buttery Mashed Potato ...... £3.50 Chorizo Mash, Pea Purée, Red Wine & Rosemary Jus Lobster meat is low in fat and carbohydrates and is one Famous Kobe Wagyu Burger ...... £19.95 Rocket & Parmesan Salad ...... £3.50 Restaurant & of the healthiest and leanest proteins available. Lobster Roasted Monkfish ...... £19.95 is rich in Omega 3 and Vitamins A & B and is lower in Widely accepted as the most expensive & succulent Starters In aChampagne Prosciutto & Olive Tapenade Room calories than a skinless chicken breast. French Beans, Mushroom & Parsley Sauce meat in the world. The cattle are reared in Kobe, Japan & massaged daily & fed on beer until they weigh Marinated“I drink Champagne Olives ...... when I win…and I drink£3.95 The largest Lobster fishing area in the world is found off With Garlic, Thyme and Rosemary threequarters of a tonne. Champagne when I lose.” A La Carte Menu the eastern coast of North America and the largest Lobster ever caught is in Nova Scotia and weighed 20.1 Roast (Napoleon Carrot Bonaparte) & Parsnip Soup ...... £5.95 This exceptional upbringing gives the meat its unique kilos and measuring over a metre in length. Parsnips Crisps richness, tenderness & unique cost. To sample this burger “A single glass of champagne imparts a “Champagne makes you feel like it’s Sunday and better days are just around the corner.” in Knightsbridge in London will set you back £65. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ...... £5.95 Newcastle Quayside At Silk Room the whole Lobster is pot boiled and simply feeling of exhilaration. The nerves are braced, (Marlene Dietrich) The Grill served with a garlic butter sauce & hand-cut chips. &the Tzatziki imagination is agreeably stirred; the wits Wagyu is also the only beef in the world scientifically Carrotsbecome & Cucumber more nimble.” Batons 0191 260 3506 “ChampagneAll of our beef is is thelocally only sourced wine from that Northumbrian leaves a proven to reduce Cholesterol levels & first went on sale in (Winston Churchill) womanfarms feeling who select beautiful only grass after fed & drinking naturally reared it.” Harrods in 2003. The delicacy is a favourite of the stars Free Range Chicken Liver ...... £6.95 (Madamebeef, De traditionallyPompadour) dry-aged for 35 days with James Bond legend Pierce Brosnan & Tennis ace Marmalade & English Ale Pâté to give it the finest flavour. Red Onion Chutney with Ale 10%Borris discretionary Becker regularly service tucking charge into will thebe addedWagyu to burger. your bill. Although measures have been taken there silkroomrestaurant.comSilk Room Restaurant / Trinity Gardens Thank you for dining with us at Silk Room...... Sautéedmay Field still Mushrooms be traces of nuts on in Toast the dishes...... £6.95 Flat IronNewcastle Minute Steak upon Tyne / NE1 2HF£15.95 At Silk Room the Wagyu Burger is served in a specially Tarragon Cream Wild Rocket & Balsamic0191 Salad 260 3506 made sun-dried tomato bun with fresh lollo rosso, curly Hand Cut Chunky Chips endive & rocket leaves, beef tomatoes, cucumber, Poached Hens Egg, Asparagus ...... £7.95 portobello mushroom and onion ring. & Prosciutto Salad 8oz Matured Sirloin Steak ...... £22.50 Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Served with hand-cut chips and home-made relish. Balsamic glace Hand Cut Chunky Chips

Highland Scottish Smoked Salmon ...... £8.50 ...... Crayfish, Lemon & Dill Compot 8oz Matured Sirloin Steak £24.95 Poached Hen’s Egg Wild Rocket, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Pan Sautéed King Prawns ...... £9.95 Hand Cut Chunky Chips Kangaroo Fillet Steak ...... £21.95 Wild Garlic Cream, Mixed Salad & Tomato Salsa Port & Caramelised Pears 8oz Dry-Aged Fillet Steak ...... £27.95 Terrine of Duck, Fig & Pistachio ...... £7.50 Garlic Butter, Kangaroo meat forms an important part of the traditional English Fruit Chutney Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Australian Aboriginal diet and is called Kere Aherre by the Hand Cut Chunky Chips natives of Central Australia. Hand Dived Sea Scallops ...... £10.95 Smoked Chorizo & Garden Pea Purée ...... Sautéed King Prawns ...... £4.95 The Kangaroo was first discovered by Europeans in 1770 Mushroom Sauce ...... £2.50 by Captain James Cook on the banks of the Endeavour Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce ...... £2.50 River when he was exploring Australia and still to this day Garlic, Cream & White Wine Sauce ...... £2.50 is the only large animal in the world to use hopping as a Poached Egg & Rocket ...... £2.95 means of locomotion. “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” Kangaroo is a red meat high in protein, low in fat and rich (Dom Perignon) at the moment he discovered champagne Mains in iron giving it a dark appearance similar to roast beef. It is best cooked medium rare. “I only drink Champagne when I’m happy, and Asparagus, Roasted Garlic ...... £13.95 when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m & Broad Bean Risotto At Silk Room the Kangaroo fillet is cut into medallions alone. When I have company, I consider it Parsnip Crisps and cooked with onions & pancetta then finished with a obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and port, red currant & butter jus with caramelised pears and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - Pan Seared Breast of Chicken ...... £14.95 served with hand cut chips. unless I’m thirsty.” Wild Garlic & Thyme (Madame Lily Bollinger) Seasonal Vegetables, Red Cabbage, Mustard Seed Jus

Steamed Fillet of Sea Bass ...... £18.95 Local Whole Lobster - 1.2lbs ...... £39.95 Mussels, Prawns, Squid & Pesto Gnocchi Garlic Butter Sauce Tomato & Basil Confit Subject to Fisherman’s catch Side Orders Goats Cheese & Caramelised ...... £13.95 Pot Caught whole local Lobster from clear, pure sea Red Onion Tart waters off the coast of Northumberland and landed in Garden Salad ...... £3.50 Fruit Ale Chutney, Watercress Salad small in-shore fishing boats. Lobsters are prized by chefs Hand-Cut Chunky Chips ...... £3.50 all over the world and Lobsters caught off the North Beer Battered Onion Rings ...... £3.50 Braised Shank of Lamb ...... £18.95 Eastern coast of England are arguably some of the best. Mixed Seasonal Vegetables ...... £3.50 Slow Cooked on the Bone Buttery Mashed Potato ...... £3.50 Chorizo Mash, Pea Purée, Red Wine & Rosemary Jus Lobster meat is low in fat and carbohydrates and is one Rocket & Parmesan Salad ...... £3.50 of the healthiest and leanest proteins available. Lobster Roasted Monkfish ...... £19.95 is rich in Omega 3 and Vitamins A & B and is lower in In a Prosciutto & Olive Tapenade calories than a skinless chicken breast. French Beans, Mushroom & Parsley Sauce “I drink Champagne when I win…and I drink The largest Lobster fishing area in the world is found off Champagne when I lose.” the eastern coast of North America and the largest (Napoleon Bonaparte) Lobster ever caught is in Nova Scotia and weighed 20.1 kilos and measuring over a metre in length. “A single glass of champagne imparts a “Champagne makes you feel like it’s Sunday and better days are just around the corner.” At Silk Room the whole Lobster is pot boiled and simply feeling of exhilaration. The nerves are braced, (Marlene Dietrich) the imagination is agreeably stirred; the wits served with a garlic butter sauce & hand-cut chips. become more nimble.” “Champagne is the only wine that leaves a (Winston Churchill) woman feeling beautiful after drinking it.” (Madame De Pompadour) 10% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill. Although measures have been taken there Silk Room Restaurant / Trinity Gardens Thank you for dining with us at Silk Room. may still be traces of nuts in the dishes. Newcastle upon Tyne / NE1 2HF 0191 260 3506

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Come and visit us online sometime: getintonewcastle.co.uk EACH ISSUE WE WELCOME YOU ContentsFood & Drink 8 TO THE MAGAZINE WITH AN Family Fun 12 INTRODUCTION FROM A MEMBER OF THE NE1 TEAM, GIVING YOU Art & Culture 18 THEIR UNIQUE TAKE ON WHAT’S GOING ON. Music & Nightlife 20 Shopping 22 FRESH FROM THE PRESS I love summer in this city! There’s just @NewcastleNE1 8 so much going on! We’ve already brought an elite cycling race to the city centre, screened /GetIntoNewcastle sporting action from England’s amazing Cricket World Cup win, newcastlene1 Wimbledon and the Tour de France to hundreds of people and laid the first weekend of astro-turf, so you might 12 just be wondering what is next? Well (drum roll please), we’ve just launched kayaking tours from our Newcastle City Marina, and I If you wish to submit a listing for inclusion honestly think there is no better please email: [email protected] way to experience the Tyne. We’re For advertising call 0191 500 7865 or email: [email protected] continuing our Blackett Street Family

Get into Newcastle is published by Fun weekends, this time with even Remember Media Ltd more colourful seating and even more activation, and our Screen on the Green movie schedule is better than ever. NE1 Restaurant Week is making 18 its much-anticipated return on the 5th August, our Bigg Foodie Fridays continue to pop-up on the Bigg Market on the last Friday of every month and there’s a great selection Remember Media Ltd, e.volve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, Rainton Bridge South, DH4 5QY of food traders popping up on our remembermedia.co.uk Quayside Seaside – I’ll be eating my way through summer! Publisher Christopher March [email protected] There are also some great places Editorial Elysia Agnew, Matthew Thomas to sit, relax and take in our city [email protected], matthew@ in the sun! The Village Green on remembermedia.co.uk Design Remember Media Studio Northumberland Street will be back [email protected] in-situ, our Grey Street Gathering may Image credit: vecteezy.com just be the best spot to take in the Cover image credit: YO! Sushi beautiful architecture of Newcastle All contents copyright ©2019 and the much-loved Quayside Seaside RememberMedia Ltd. All rights reserved. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, is the perfect relaxation spot. no responsibility can be accepted for 20 So with events all around the city inaccuracies, howsoever caused. No liability can be accepted for illustrations, photographs, and (hopefully) some glorious artwork or advertising materials while in sunshine, I think this will be a transmission or with the publisher or their agents. All content marked 'profile feature' is summer to remember… paid for advertising. All information is correct at time of going to print, July 2019. CATHERINE CORRIGAN MARKETING & EVENTS EXECUTIVE

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NE1'S NEWCASTLE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT PARK FOR WEEK IS BACK! FREE AFTER Don't forget to dine out T 5PM AT: for just £10 or £15pp! 8 Northern Stage Eldon Garden Eldon Square getintonewcastle.co.uk WEEK Oxford Street Manors Et h Quayside Dean Street nort Grainger Town HAYMARKMETROumber Theatre Royal 7 m 5 Tyne Theatre LAND & Opera house 1 Blackett Street ST. greystreetDEAN S 3 Old Eldon Square TREET

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JOIN IN WITH NE1'S GEORDIE JACKPOT GEORDIEJACKPOT.CO.UK Make it a summer to remember with cash prizes, charity support and more! Play the Geordie Jackpot and help us continue to deliver exciting new initiatives in the city. Buy your tickets online for just £1!

1 BLACKETT STREET 1.6 BOILER SHOP Blackett Street Family Fun Weekends Throughout Great Northern Soul Food Ft. Don Letts 27 July summer Gather the gang and hang out on Blackett Street, where Check out this fantastic food and music event, featuring Don Letts the grass is back for the summer months! getintonewcastle.co.uk and plenty of local goodies. boilershop.net 1.2 BIGG MARKET 1.7 TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE Foodie Friday Street Food Market 26 July Bobby Robson Saved My Life 2 & 3 August The last Friday of the month means one thing this summer, NE1’s Bigg See a new show celebrating the legacy of one of football's - and Foodie Fridays. Check out some amazing local street food! ne1biggmarket.co.uk Newcastle’s - most well-loved personalities. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk 3 1. OLD ELDON SQUARE FAMILY FUN 1.8 NORTHERN STAGE NE1's Screen on the Green Spy School Until 26 July Throughout summer Get your free film Head to Northern Stage and sign your little ones up for Spy School! fix at Old Eldon Square. getintonewcastle.co.uk Time for a bit of problem solving fun. northernstage.co.uk - 1.4 CITY WIDE IN NE1 1.9 BALTIC SQUARE

Newcastle Improv Festival 27 July - 4 August Try On The Tyne 10 August Get involved in a city centre A festival bringing comedy, theatre, song, dance and film, with duathlon this summer as Try On The Tyne takes to the city! the art of improvisation at its core. thesuggestibles.co.uk tryonthetyne.com

1.5 THEATRE ROYAL 10 RIVERSIDE The Rocky Horror Show 5 - 10 August The Southmartins 3 August See the ultimate rock ’n’ roll musical live at Newcastle’s Theatre Check out The Southmartins - a top class tribute to The Beautiful Royal this summer! theatreroyal.co.uk South and The Housemartins. riversidencl.co.uk

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LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! Armed with marbles and megaphones, the International Ministry of Play descends on the Toon at the end of August with fun scientists testing just how playful the people of NE1 are! Alongside pop-up games and silly selfies, passers-by can show off their moves with impromptu dance routines and just be downright daft! After completing challenges and games, the Alphabetti Theatre has invited us all to continue the fun with ‘The Play Passport’. Containing information on secret games and activities dotted about NE1, players will follow instructions to take part in hidden WARDROBE OVERHAUL! hooplas and other garish games! Calling all fashion fanatics! John Lewis Eldon Square has launched alphabettitheatre.co.uk a brand new, personal styling hub that will transform your wardrobe and give you that cutting-edge look. Adding a whole new meaning to ‘personal shopper’, The Style Studio is a personal shopping experience MARKET SHAKER like no other! Placing womenswear at the heart of the experience, join There’s a brand new bar heading to the Toon that we can’t wait to check out! six personal stylists as they advise, fit and shape the latest collections Nestled neatly in NE1’s picturesque Cloth Market, the Market Shaker will be to suit you. Whether you're in need of that show-stopping party dress or the latest late-night bar gearing up to take NE1 by storm. Serving craft beers, that perfect pair of jeans, make sure you visit John Lewis this summer! cool cocktails and a party vibe you simply won't want to miss, make sure you johnlewis.com check out this new hip spot! Opening September. facebook.com/MarketShakerNewcastle NEWCASTLE MELA WORLD TRANSPLANT Newcastle Mela is back on the 25th GAMES 2019 and 26th August 2019 - bringing Marvel at inspiring athletes as the bundles of culture to NE1! This World Transplant Games head to year’s line-up brings in people from the North East this summer! With far and wide, celebrating Pakistani, a sporting programme that visits Bengali, Indian and other South world-class venues around the Asian cultures. Dance to new music, Toon, visitors can enjoy track and experience fine art and enjoy some of field athletics, cheer on swimmers the finest traditions from around the and kick every ball with football world. It’s a fab, free family event - matches galore. With an exciting make sure you’re a part of it! Plus, as and immersive social programme a taster for the Newcastle Mela, check scheduled for athletes, visitors out ‘Mela in the City’ on Blackett and local communities, the World BOUTIQUE BRIDAL BOUDOUIR Street on the 10th August, bringing Transplant Games is a sporting The beautiful Y.A.P Bridal, a multi-award winning boutique on St Mary's bhangra, magic and Spice FM to the event not to be missed this season! Place, has been lovingly passed over to Danni Hesketh. Together with heart of NE1! newcastlemela.co.uk worldtransplantgames.org a team of passionate expert bridal stylists, she’ll be continuing the studio’s legacy as one of the North East's best-loved and most successful bridal retailers. Y.A.P is a bridal haven filled with a sublime and BIG PLANS ON PILGRIM STREET! carefully-chosen collection of wedding dresses from some of the globe’s An all-new, exciting bar and restaurant concept is coming to the site most celebrated designers, including Savin London, Rosa Clara, Aire of what was once Paradiso, just off Pilgrim Street! Mike Hesketh (the Barcelona, Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Mori Lee. The bridal man behind Motoon and MishMash Events) has taken ownership studio opened its doors in 2010, inspired by founder Jo Stott’s late of the three-storey premises and with its wonderful outdoor space, parents, who signed off all their correspondence, from birthday cards to private function room, and plenty of fresh ideas, we can’t wait to see fridge post-its, with the acronym that stands for ‘You Are Precious’. Stop what he does with it! All we know so far is that there’ll be room for by their luxurious studio, swoon over their range of iconic gowns, sip eating, drinking and dancing, alongside crisp cocktails and a brunch some fizz and be ready for a totally unique and personal experience. menu to blow your socks off. yapbridal.co.uk More news as we get it…

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WEEK Mouthwatering 5TH - 11TH AUG THEmenus FINEST FOODIE EVENT IN THE NORTH 2019 EAST RETURNS TO THE TOON THIS AUGUST! WHAT: DINE AT NEWCASTLE’S FINEST RESTAURANTS FOR ONLY £10 OR £15PP WHERE: OVER 100 VENUES ACROSS NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE WHEN: 5 - 11 AUGUST 2019

NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant more than 100 of the city centre’s Week is back in the city for its best restaurants. It’s the perfect sunny summer special! opportunity to add a delicious January's Restaurant Week saw more diary date or two to your summer than 45,000 diners pass through calendars, as seasonal delights are the doors of our city's restaurants, brought to the table once again - make sure you're one of them this and for an unbelievable price! summer, making the most of the Visit getintonewcastle.co.uk to IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO mouthwatering deals our restaurants browse the menus, download your have to offer once again! vouchers, dive in and enjoy delicious ADD A DELICIOUS“ DIARY DATE OR TWO Think of it as your official invite to meals all week from Monday 5th - experience some of the city’s finest Sunday 11th August 2019. TO YOUR SUMMER CALENDARS, AS restaurants for just £10 or £15 NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week per person. It’s an exclusive dinner continues to deliver the goods - don’t SEASONAL DELIGHTS ARE BROUGHT invitation from us to you, giving forget to round-up the gang and TO THE TABLE ONCE AGAIN - AND FOR diners the chance to experience book in for a glorious gastronomical some of the tastiest menus at journey in the city this summer! AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE! 6 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk FOODIE HIGHLIGHTS

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• BANYAN to... • THE MAVEN THREE CHEERS FOR THE • CAFE ROYAL NE1 BUSINESSES AND INITIATIVES PUTTING • KALTUR DEAN STREET OUR CITY ON THE MAP! • YO! SUSHI (As seen on our cover!) FLAT CAPS COFFEE Longstanding Since arriving in NE1 back in 2010, Flat Caps Coffee on Carliol Square has been serving favourites specialty coffee, crafting homemade delicacies and providing stress-free zen for Tyne folk. Now include: their hard work has been rewarded! Included in Big 7 Travel’s Top 50 Coffee Shops in England, • 21 Flat Caps Coffee has been mentioned for their vegan-friendly, gluten-free menu and most • BABUCHO importantly, dog-friendly approach! Head down • BLACKFRIARS for a relaxing brew, indulge on delicious cake • DABBAWAL and enjoy! flatcapscoffee.com • MARCO PIERRE WHITE • MARCO POLO • MILLER AND CARTER

JALOU Cocktail hotspot Jalou has been included in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the UK! One of the more fiery and exotic cocktail destinations in NE1, Jalou is situated on Neville Street, just moments away from Central Station. Their ‘Who Run The World’ cocktail menu includes a Watermelon Martini, Bubblegum Zombie, Rhubarb Bramble and White Cosmo. Raise a glass and say congrats! jalou.co.uk

SUPPER ON SMOOTH! NORTHUMBRIA Team NE1, Smooth Radio North East and Luxe magazine UNIVERSITY have teamed up to invite foodies of the North East to try out Northumbria University has been recognised as some of our Restaurant Week favourites, for free! Listen out an academic centre of excellence for its research for our five fabulous prize draws during the breakfast show in cyber security! Noted as having first class every day from Monday 29th July - Friday 2 August 2019 research facilities, Northumbria University has for your chance to win a delicious dinner for two during been developing cutting-edge technology to help Restaurant Week the following week! Restaurants include The protect services such as telecommunications and Muddler, Banyan, Miller & Carter, The Maven and Marco Polo. the internet! smoothradio.com/northeast northumbria.ac.uk luxe-magazine.co.uk

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Prepare for another Bigg Foodie Friday! NE1’S BIGG FOODIE FRIDAY IS BACK AT THE BIGG MARKET ON 26TH JULY FRIDAY BRINGING A BRAND SPANKING NEW 26TH JULY LINE-UP OF SCRUMPTIOUS SENSATIONS!

NE1’s fantastic foodie market lively space with the best fresh food on is back at the Bigg Market this the Toon! July - bringing some of the We’re expecting July’s Bigg Foodie region’s finest street food to Friday to be bigger, busier and even the city’s streets! more delicious than last month’s event. The Bigg Market has a whole ‘lotta It’s the place everyone is talking about history - and to help spread the word - so make sure you don’t miss out, get about the site’s exciting new public yourself along for some foodie fun in realm, we’re inviting foodies to join us the sun in NE1! on their lunch break for Friday treats! ne1biggmarket.co.uk On the last Friday of July, food-lovers from all over the North East can revel in Bigg Foodie Friday treats - jam- THIS MONTH'S TRADERS INCLUDE: packed with local traders with delicious stalls stocked high with tasty treats for • CURRYROLLS • LANEWAY • REDHEAD'S MAC 'N' CHEESE all to enjoy. • GEORDIE BANGERS • KAFENEON • CHUCHO'S Whether you’re after a light bite • PAPA GANOUSH • MEAT:STACK • MARSH LOVES MALLOW on your lunch break or something more substantial to get the weekend • HIKE COFFEE • HADRIANS • KOGARASHI underway, this market promises a

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BOUNDLESS BALEARIC BRUNCH Praise the rays as you sip and indulge in brunchy favourites at The Alchemist this summer! Their all-new Boundless Balearic Brunch brings a sunshine soundtrack, cool cocktails and breakfast treats to the table. Foodies can enjoy three drinks and any brunch dish for just £25 every Saturday from 10am - 2pm. Party people can up their package and make it a bottomless brunch date for an additional £10. The brunch offering includes 'The Full Alchemist' as well as smashed avocado & poached eggs on sourdough toast, while vegans have the option of tofu scramble & avocado on sourdough toast. Sounds delicious, right? thealchemist.uk.com

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GREAT NORTHERN SOUL FOOD FT. DON LETTS 27 JULY Those with a love for soul, reggae, funk and street food should make a date at Boiler Shop this July as Great Northern Soul Food returns! The funky foodie event will see Don Letts take to the stage - bringing the party to life in his trademark style! From his days in Big Audio Dynamite, to directing music videos for Bob Marley and The Clash, he’s a must-see music icon! What’s more? Music and food- lovers can enjoy some of the North East’s finest food vendors under one roof as local soul and funk DJs lead you through a gorgeous evening in NE1! boilershop.net THREE CHEERS FOR… Hats off to Silk Room Restaurant & Champagne Bar for celebrating 15 years in business! The award-winning Silk Room Restaurant & Champagne Bar is a unique and exciting city eatery by the Quayside offering modern cuisine and friendly service in a stylish boutique environment. The Silk Room has been serving contemporary cuisine to the people of NE1 and beyond for fifteen years, and continues to remain a fine favourite in the city centre. Pop in for a glass of bubbly and enjoy a la carte classics at this Quayside gem this summer! silkroomrestaurant.com

PROFILE FEATURE DAT BAR RESTAURANT NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: THE GEORDIE WEEK OFFER! STOTTIE 2 Courses for £10* A brand new Blandford Street cafe has opened its doors, delivering proper To make a reservation Geordie grub to the people of NE1 and beyond! Go to The Geordie Stottie for please call: glorious Geordie goodies; with a menu packing in everything from hearty English 0191 447 0530 breakfasts and stotties aplenty, to Yorkie pudding wraps so you can get your Sunday lunch fix any day of the week! Make sure you try the saveloy dips, the Broon Ale banger sandwich and the mouthwatering roast beef stottie. Delicious! Foodies can take a seat and eat in the cafe, or pick a favourite and take goodies away with them. Haway the lads and lasses... facebook.com/The-Geordie- *T&Cs apply. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Stottie-816284335381650 Management reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time.

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More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk // 9 27.07.19 - 28.07.19 IT'S THE WEEKEND! See out July with another epic NE1 #Whataweekend weekender! Bold breakfast Dodgeball Start your day right with a show-stopping breakfast at The Dispensary! Tuck into some Oreo stuffed pancakes, devour dirty breakfast fries and showdown SATURDAY wash it all down with candyfloss hot chocolate. Yum! Remember the "5 D's of dodgeball" facebook.com/thedispensaryncl and settle in for an afternoon of live KFAST DE dodgeball action at Northumbria BREA LIGHTS M AT University! Part of the European A TH E Dodgeball Championship, watch on G DI FEEL- OOD F S as the best dodgeballers gather for an ILM P Delicious dinner E afternoon of high-octane action! N Head down to Babucho for a taste of their S A northumbriasport.com

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SCREEN ON THE GREEN 27 JULY - 12PM: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (SING-A-LONG) 3PM: GREASE (SING-A-LONG) Today’s free must-see screenings! 28 JULY - 12PM: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (12A) 3PM: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) 10 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk One of the last traditional family run Italian restaurants remaining in Newcastle city centre

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Serving the ﬁnest Himalayan salt dry-aged steaks, Wagyu and other great locally sourced meat, ﬁsh and vegetarian dishes. tomahawk-steakhouse.co.uk Family Fun

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Big screen, big moments! OUR BIG SCREEN IS BACK IN-SITU AT OLD ELDON SQUARE! DON’T MISS OUT ON A SUMMER OF FUN AS SCREEN ON THE GREEN RETURNS TO NE1!

This year, we’ve teamed up the chance to sign up to the intu with intu Eldon Square to Family Club, with exclusive offers, bring a superb schedule of events and giveaways throughout the 84 movies including some sunny season. fresh from the cinema, family From fantasy favourites like Fantastic favourites and classic films. Beasts and Star Wars, to musical With two free film screenings available extravaganzas including The Greatest every day throughout the school Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody and holidays from Monday 22nd July, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, you’ll be able to kick back on a there’s something for every film buff deckchair, pop open the popcorn and in NE1 to enjoy! enjoy some epic movie moments in Make your way over to our Screen Newcastle city centre. on the Green for fantastic flicks this Our friends at intu Eldon Square are summer! getintonewcastle.co.uk/ on board this summer to give families screen-on-the-green

BEST OF THE WEST END SUMMER CAMP (6-16) 5 - 10 AUGUST If you’re aged 6-16, you love to dance and you’re looking for fun-filled dates to fill your diary throughout the summer hols, then make sure you check out Dance City’s Best of the West End Summer Camp! Looking at the wonderful world of musical theatre, youngsters will explore dance routines, musical numbers and some key characters in the most popular musicals of all time. Don the ringmaster's hat for The Greatest Showman, show off your ‘supercalifragilistic’ dance moves and help create a little bit of Wicked magic with just a click of the heels. Guiding you through the West End musicals you all know and love, this summer camp guarantees good times from start to finish - and you’re sure to leave feeling full of new skills and theatre know-how! dancecity.co.uk

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Weekends27 & 28 JULY, 3 & 4 AUGUST AND 10 & 11 AUGUST Newcastle is alive with the sound of summer! NE1’s Blackett Street Weekends are back, with the area transformed into a family- friendly playground and a place to while away the hours in the heart of the Toon! Head down to the astro-turf, settle down on the beanbags and enjoy this city centre paradise in all its glory! Plus, on the 10th August, enjoy ‘Mela in the City’ on Blackett Street, bringing live performances from legendary international bhangra stars, dancing, magic and free family activities to the heart of NE1! getintonewcastle.co.uk

SPY SCHOOL FAMILY UKE 22 - 26 JULY 8 AUGUST Check in at Northern Stage this There’s never been a better time to summer for some top secret fun! learn how to play the ukulele! Budding School might be out for summer, but musicians should make their way over Spy School is well underway - inviting the Tyne to Sage Gateshead, where youngsters in for unforgettable expert music-makers will be hosting a problem-solving sessions. There’s family-friendly music-making session something strange going on in the in the Children’s Room. Pop along theatre and only the best spies can and you’ll learn how to strum and SILENT ADVENTURES get to the bottom of it! If you think sing-a-long at the same time, playing 10 AUGUST you can solve a mystery and catch the together as a group by the end of Now this is what we call a party... Join the Silent Adventures team in NE1 baddest of baddies, make sure you the masterclass. A must-attend for this summer as they take you on a sensational 60-minute silent disco sign up to Spy School this summer. music-lovers! journey! Strut your stuff, show off your pop star voices and get down to northernstage.co.uk sagegateshead.com the funky beat as you make your way through Newcastle. Pop on a pair of hi-tech headsets and your body will be filled with beats, theme tunes and your favourite hits from across the decades. Gather the whole family TRY ON THE TYNE and meet with your Silent Adventures leader before grooving down the We’ve got another spectacular sporting event for you to get your teeth streets, passing famous landmarks as you go! silentadventures.co.uk stuck into! Pop on your trainers and get involved in a sprint and standard duathlon on the flat and fast banks of the River Tyne, combined with a 5km and 10km run for all abilities. Try On The Tyne kicks off at Baltic Image: Michael Baister Square on the other side of the Tyne, finishing on the Newcastle Quayside after crossing the Millennium and Swing Bridge. This event is perfect for those of you beginning your triathlon journey, as well as die-hard runners, PB chasers and those looking for a bit of family fun in the sun this summer! All events are chip timed and all finishers will receive a t-shirt, medal and goodie bag. Run, cycle and work up a sweat as you enjoy stunning views of the city this summer! tryonthetyne.com

KAYAKING ON THE TYNE Head down to the Quayside for a kayaking adventure on the Tyne! Water sports experts, Cullercoats Bike and Kayak bring their award-winning water adventures to the Tyne for the summer! Launching from NE1’s Newcastle City Marina in the heart of the Quayside, thrill-seekers will experience the Toon’s seven iconic bridges in spectacular fashion. Lasting approximately an hour, visitors can snap breathtaking images and learn the history of the river. Running until 2nd September, make sure you book your spot now! cullercoatsbikekayak.co.uk

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A LOOK BACK AT... Newcastle

AS PARTCity OF THE HSBC UK NATIONAL CIRCUITSprint SERIES, NE1’S NEWCASTLE CITY SPRINT WHIZZED THROUGH THE CITY, BRINGING CROWDS TOGETHER FOR AN EVENING OF HIGH-OCTANE ACTION AS THE SUN SET OVER NEWCASTLE

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14 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk DID YOU KNOW? Kn wcastle THERE’S NO-ONE WITH THEIR EAR TO THE GROUND MORE THAN US AT NE1, AND WE LOVE TO SHARE OUR SECRETS WITH YOU… THE SECRET TOWER One of the city’s leading event destinations is set to expand upon previous success with a six-figure investment! Nestled in the heart of NE1 on Tower Street with amazing views of the Quayside, The Secret Tower has enjoyed incredible success since opening in 2016 and established itself amongst the Toon’s premium event venues. With demand for beautiful tailored weddings and corporate events so high, The Secret Tower is now set for another state of the art kitchen and further hospitality options. Go team! thesecrettower.co.uk

BehindIT’S A GORGEOUS BUILDING WE ALL the door... RECOGNISE, IN THE HEART OF THE CITY, BUT WHAT LIES BEHIND THE DOOR OF NEWCASTLE’S OLD POST OFFICE? WE FLUNG OPEN THE FRONT DOOR AND HAD A GOOD NOSEY INSIDE! Built in 1876, the Old Post Office coolest offices. The recent £5.8m on St Nicholas Street has seen the refurbishment has injected new life ebbs and flows of city life for almost into the building, and it now boasts 150 years. Sitting proudly opposite beautiful, contemporary interiors, Newcastle Cathedral, it is a wonder while still retaining many of its of 19th century architecture and is original features including steel Grade II listed. The name, of course, beams in the courtyard that were gives away the building’s original also used on the Tyne Bridge and purpose, it was once the hub of window frames which were once Newcastle City Centre, handling 81 put out during Suffragette protests. million letters, 1.9 million parcels As well as two open-plan offices, and over 4.8 million telegrams it also boasts a beautiful outdoor per year - and that was in 1899! garden terrace with glorious However, it now serves as HQ for greenery and views of St Nicholas NBS - a leading technology platform Cathedral, as well as exhibition for the construction industry, space, a lecture theatre and a used by organisations from small buzzy café that you can book out architecture and engineering firms, to for events! Local architects and So there you have the very largest global construction construction teams from JDDK and it, we’ve all walked companies. Surgo have been the brains behind past, gazed up at its Back in March 2016, the NBS team the project, which has picked up sky-high splendour and been taken in future weeks, and if you want to set out to transform their HQ and accolades including ‘Best Refurbished aback by its stunning design; but now know what’s behind a particular door, inside the vision has come to life, and Recycled Workplace’ at the you know what's inside! Watch out why not ask us to look into it? creating one of the North East’s British Council for Offices Awards. for more ‘Behind the Door’ features Tweet us @NewcastleNE1

More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk // 15 03.08.19 - 04.08.19 IT'S THE WEEKEND! Roll into August with an action- packed NE1 #Whataweekend weekender! Book swapping Share your favourite reads with Seven Stories’ Brilliant Bookswap! Taking Bottomless DAY place inside WordLab, what better way to share your love for reading by SATUR swapping your favourite novel with a perfect stranger? brunch sevenstories.org.uk Add some spice to your morning with a BOOKWORMS Latin American-themed bottomless brunch UNITE AM ! at Las Iguanas! Dive in to some cheese

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SCREEN ON THE GREEN 3 AUGUST - 12PM: MAMMA MIA! 3PM: MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Head to Old Eldon Square for today’s free must-see screenings! 4 AUGUST - 12PM: INCREDIBLES 2 3PM: CRAZY RICH ASIANS (12A) 16 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk Until 4 September 2019

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Newcastle Improv

FestivalARRIVING INTO NE1 THIS SUMMER, NEWCASTLE IMPROV FESTIVAL HEADS TO THE TOON FOR AN UNPARALLELED CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! 27 & 28 JULY for a musical masterclass with The Newcastle’s culture scene is glistening Suggestibles director Ian McLaughlin at the minute and it shows no sign of and incredible improv pianist Jenni dulling as Newcastle Improv Festival Winter. Discover the tips and tricks to arrives in the Toon. Providing eight creating songs from connecting with days of entertainment throughout inner emotions and enjoy a sense of PROVIDING EIGHT DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT the city, visitors are spoilt for choice playfulness and creativity in making as over 30 different artists perform improv music. Guaranteed to put a THROUGHOUT THE CITY, VISITORS ARE SPOILT FOR fascinating routines in some of NE1’s skip-in-your-step along the way! CHOICE AS 30+ ARTISTS“ PERFORM FASCINATING best-loved venues. Suitable for all levels of experience, Kicking proceedings off, visitors are don’t miss out on the first day of fun! ROUTINES IN SOME OF NE1’S BEST-LOVED VENUES invited to The Cumberland Arms thesuggestibles.co.uk 30 JULY - 4 AUGUST take part in music and dance classes, Head over to the Alphabetti Theatre perfect the art of filmmaking and even as legendary NE1 improv company take part in laughter yoga! Visitors The Suggestibles hijack proceedings can immerse themselves in unique for a week of joyous and improvised workshops and learn from the very best uniqueness! Ranging from brilliant in the business, ranging from brilliant local artists to national stars and local artists to national stars and troupes, visitors can immerse troupes. This promises to be one of the themselves in unique workshops city's hottest events this summer, make and learn from the very best in the sure to grab your tickets and get your business. With over 20 different events improv on! at Alphabetti, we’re all invited to alphabettitheatre.co.uk

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NEWCASTLE FRINGE FESTIVAL 26 - 28 JULY Attracting the finest talent in theatre, comedy, and music, the first ever Newcastle Fringe Festival arrives in NE1 for a weekend of supreme entertainment! Featuring more than 17 unique shows over three days, audiences are invited to head on down to Alphabetti Theatre for the inaugural Newcastle Fringe Festival this summer. Displaying a whole host of performances from cabaret to puppetry, there is something for everyone at this amazing festival. Get lost in Tom Machell’s ‘Ticker’ performance, a captivating story of love, guilt and grief as he becomes embroiled in crime and passion. Families are well catered for too! Make sure you catch ‘Microbodyssey’ by NE1 natives Tatwood Puppets... follow an unforgettable journey into the world of science and microbiology using puppetry and visual theatre! Not only is unbelievable entertainment on offer, but audiences are also invited to ‘Pay What You Feel’ giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy their favourites at a fair price. Talk about customer care! Prior booking is required to secure your seat for any performance, make sure to grab yours as they won’t last long! alphabettitheatre.co.uk SEYMOUR MACE MAKES IT UP AS HE GOES ALONG 11 AUGUST Get your giggle on this August as Seymour Mace heads to The Stand for an evening of impromptu humour! Best known for his role as Steve on BBC Three comedy programme ‘Ideal’, Seymour Mace has had audiences around the UK in hysterics for over 15 years! Arriving in NE1 fresh off the back of an Edinburgh Fringe appearance, make sure you don’t miss out on this seasoned funnyman! Tickets from £5. thestand.co.uk

CELESTE BARBER 6 AUGUST THE ROCKY Laugh the night away at the Tyne

>> Theatre & Opera House with social media comedy queen Celeste Barber! HORROR Hailed as the “Funniest Woman on Instagram”, her meteoric rise to fame came through parodying celebrity SHOW photographs with her unique take on 5 - 10 AUGUST celebrity lifestyle. In this exciting new live show, Celeste details the story Hitting NE1 as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, iconic musical The Rocky Horror behind some of her most infamous images and reveals all about her Show bursts on to the Theatre Royal stage for hair-raising theatre fun! relationships with the celebrities she previously mocked! This promises to Directed by Christopher Luscombe and based on Richard O’Brien’s legendary be an evening of laugh-out-loud tales and mishaps, make sure you grab rock ‘n’ roll musical, multi-platinum singer Duncan James stars as the iconic your ticket before its too late! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk Dr. Frank n Furter in an adventure you won't forget. Featuring iconic tracks such as Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and the irresistible Time Warp, join Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton (Janet) for an evening of nightmare CITY TOUR - BOBBY ROBSON proportions! Tickets from £22, secure yours now! theatreroyal.co.uk GRAINGER TOWN SAVED MY LIFE 7 AUGUST 2 & 3 AUGUST Discover the tales and secrets behind Settle in at the Tyne Theatre & Opera NE1’s historic Grainger Town with a House this August as NE1 celebrates City Tour like no other! the legacy of one of football’s most Starting from Grey’s Monument, successful and well-loved personalities. marvel at the breathtaking architecture Focussing on the stories of three that lines Grey Street, learn about different individuals, the show invites the history of the Grainger Market audiences to celebrate the legacy and snap a shot of the beautiful of Sir Bobby with a heartwarming, Theatre Royal! Hear about renowned uplifting and inspirational piece on architect Richard Grainger and his the Toon legend! Written by Tom Kelly, groundbreaking designs that shaped Bobby Robson Saved My Life promises the city we know and love today! to be one of the most entertaining Tickets start from £5, don’t miss out. events in town this summer. newcastlegateshead.com tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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Michael Gallagher 27 AUGUST Having announced details of an exclusive new single, Hartlepool singer-songwriter Michael Gallagher heads to ThinkTank for an evening of melodic indie-pop. After AFTER EXPERIMENTING WITH DIY HOME RECORDINGS, experimenting with DIY home recordings, Michael has since become a stalwart of the North East’s thriving music scene! Look out for fan favourites such as Pull Me MICHAEL HAS SINCE BECOME A STALWART OF THE Aside and Deborah. Tickets start from £6. NORTH EAST’S THRIVING“ MUSIC SCENE thinktankncl.co.uk

KARINE POLWART, JACK RUTTER, HANNAH READ + M G BOULTER (HUDSON RECORDS TAKEOVER) 27 JULY As part of Folk on the Tyne 2019, Hudson Records takes over Sage Two for an intimate afternoon of performances from Karine Polwart, Jack Rutter, Hannah Read and M G Boulter. Claiming two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Folk Album since their inception in 2016, founders Andy Bell and Neil McSweeney have developed a wide range of music from all corners of the UK and across the globe. Don't miss an afternoon of inspiring tunes on Tyneside! sagegateshead.com

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THE SOUTHMARTINS 3 AUGUST Shimmy on down to Riverside Newcastle for an evening of ‘90s sing-a- long with highly acclaimed tribute band, The Southmartins. Performing the greatest hits from sensations The Beautiful South and Housemartins, The Southmartins have built a fierce reputation as an incredible live band since forming in 2010. Get your baggy jeans on and groove to classic tracks such as Song For Whoever, Perfect 10 and Don’t Marry Her. Tickets start from £15 riversidencl.co.uk

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SWAMPCANDY 4 AUGUST A band that has a crowd pounding their fists one minute and sitting silently on the edge of their seats the next, Swampcandy is dirty and sweet, brash and thoughtful, simple and complex. This intruiging blues band takes one of America's oldest music forms and breathes new life into it. Don't miss out on the chance to see them perform live in NE1 this summer. They'll blow you away from start to finish! thecluny.com

JEN STEVENS AT THE BOTANIST 30 JULY & 13 AUGUST Experience an evening of tranquility with award-winning vocalist Jen Stevens at The Botanist. Having performed alongside the likes of Paul Weller, Jools Holland, and Pixie Lott, the NE1 native arrives at the city Michael Gallagher centre cocktail paradise with her stunning new album, 'Little One'. Gather your gang, sit back with a special botanical cocktail and lose yourself in an evening of velvety vocals in Newcastle. thebotanist.uk.com

DXP ’19 DRAG EXPLOSION 31 JULY Hold on to your wig and prepare to get sassy as the DXP’19 Drag Explosion rolls into NE1 this July! After another dramatic season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, join your favourite queens for an unadulterated evening of mayhem, music, and mischief. Household names such as Nina West and Detox join the star-studded Gwailo line-up, while season 11 finalist Brooke Lyne Hytes arrives at the party alongside crowd favourite Vanessa Vanjie. Stopping off at Newcastle's O2 Academy for one night only, gather the gang and head down for an evening of guaranteed giggles from start to finish! Tickets from £34.50. Don’t miss out folks! academymusicgroup.com

26 JULY To coincide with the launch of their highly-anticipated debut EP, local band, Gwailo arrive at Newcastle's O2 Academy for an evening of head-banging hard rock and impassioned choruses. Influenced by 70s and 80s rock, Gwailo promise an evening of soulful lyrics and an explosive live show! With tickets starting from £6, make sure you don't miss out on an evening of hair-raising rock in NE1! academymusicgroup.com

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SumCOOLm KIT FORe THEr SUMMER wardrobe MONTHS IN NE1

Get ready for a summer bursting with colour and sunshine with our pick of summer essentials from the stores in and around the Toon. Whether you’re opting for a vibrant statement piece or exploring a subtle hue, we've got the essentials you need to master summer in NE1...

JENNIFER MULTI STRIPE DRESS REVERE COLLAR PRINT SLIM FIT SHIRT £49.50, fatface.com £25, next.com

TORTOISESHELL PRINT STRAW HAT LEABRIDGE SLIP ON BLUE BUM BAG CATEYE SUNGLASSES £4, primark.com WOVEN LOAFER £5, primark.com £6, dorothyperkins.com £49, office.com

BLUE SLEEVELESS PLISSE PINK STRIPED TIE WAIST EARL WORKER SHORTS DARK YELLOW RUNNER HANKY HEM TOP SWIMSUIT £44.99, superdry.com SWIM SHORTS £18, missselfridge.com £24.99, newlook.com £14, riverisland.com

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22 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk Newcastle Farmers’ Market by Grey’s Monument, Newcastle

First Friday of every month from 9.00am – 2.30pm

Route is a casual dining experience, serving up flavourful yet unfussy seasonal British food, along with an inventive, inspiring wine list and a pleasing selection of libations

Early bird offer - 3 courses for £15 Mon-Fri 5pm-6.30pm (Closed Tues) Sat 12pm-2pm

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SCREEN ON THE GREEN 10 AUGUST - NEWCASTLE MELA CELEBRATIONS Head to Old Eldon Square for today’s free must-see screenings! 11 AUGUST - 12PM: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 3PM: ISLE OF DOGS 24 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk PROFILE FEATURE

SummerFROM THEATRE AND PLAY DATES, TOholidays HISTORICAL DAYS OUT, HERE’S SOME FAMILY FUN FOR ALL TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER…

FAMILY FUN AT ELDON LEISURE CENTRE Keep the kids entertained this summer with heaps of fun at Eldon Leisure Centre! Whether it’s a game of squash or badminton, a climbing wall challenge, a game of ten pin bowling or a a play date in the ball pit, there’s something for all ages! BETTER.ORG.UK/LEISURE-CENTRE/ NEWCASTLE

BEAMISH, THE LIVING MUSEUM OF THE NORTH Enjoy a Summer of Fun at Beamish Museum (ends 28th August). Solve crimes during SLEEPING BEAUTY: FAMILY PANTOMIME Mystery Mondays, get inventive during Tinkering Tuesdays, campaign for the vote during Once upon a time, a beautiful Princess was placed under a terrible curse by the most vile and Women’s Wednesdays, learn traditional skills wicked Fairy in all of Geordieland. Just one prick of her finger and Princess Beauty would fall into on Try It Thursdays and don’t forget to enjoy a cursed sleep for 100 years only to be woken by true love’s kiss. With the help of Queen Patsy 50s Fridays. The weekend brings Soldiering and the hapless court jester, Muddles, will the handsome Prince Philip of Fenham be able to Saturdays and Celebration Sundays. Pay break the spell? Find out in Sleeping Beauty, the pantomime of your dreams; starring the North once, return free for a year with the Beamish East’s ‘Queen of Mean’, Miss Rory as you’ve never seen her before! Unlimited Pass! DURHAM, DH9 0RG, GET YOUR TICKETS: 0191 230 5151 OR NORTHERNSTAGE.CO.UK TEL: 0191 370 4000, BEAMISH.ORG.UK

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ahead PIXIES 21 SEPTEMBER American punk icons The Pixies stop off for an exclusive date at the O2 Academy! Swinging by NE1 ahead of their brand new studio album, sing your heart out to classics such as Gigantic, Monkey Gone to Heaven and Bone Machine. Performing tracks from their entire back catalogue, audiences will be treated to an exciting and unpredictable evening as the Pixies make a welcome return to Tyneside. academymusicgroup.com

MATTHEW BOURNE’S ROMEO AND JULIET A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 9 - 12 OCTOBER 11 - 14 SEPTEMBER Calling all romantics! A world of passion, love, and heartbreak is heading Head down to the Northern Stage and enter a world of dreams and desire to the Theatre Royal this October! Bursting with vitality and youthfulness, in Shakespeare’s spellbinding comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This Matthew Bourne’s reimagined take on Shakespeare’s classic follows two lovers Watermill Theatre production, directed by Paul Hart, is packed full of love, as they risk everything to be together. Featuring some of the UK’s brightest loyalty and secrets - with a sprinkling of magic for good measure! Fusing dance talent, make sure you grab your ticket before its too late! musicianship and stunning stage presence with one of Shakespeare’s greatest theatreroyal.co.uk comedies, the ensemble cast their spell, performing the intoxicating sounds of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday live on stage. Stick it in your diaries and don’t miss out this September. northernstage.co.uk

PAUL SMITH: FOLLOWING IMPRACTICAL JOKERS “THE CRANJIS 6 - 7 SEPTEMBER MCBASKETBALL WORLD COMEDY TOUR” Following from his first national tour in 2018 which saw him rocket STARRING THE TENDERLOINS to one of the biggest selling names in the UK stand up scene in less 12 OCTOBER than a year, Paul Smith returns to NE1 with his national tour show - Our four favourite pranksters are back in NE1 and their show is an absolute 'Following'. Stopping off at the O2 City Hall in September, Paul’s affable must for your autumn diaries! Join James ‘Murr’ Murray, Brian ‘Q’ Quinn, Joe nature and dry wit have turned him into a crowd favourite. Recently Gatto and Sal Vulcano on their "The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour" crowned Liverpool’s New Comedian of the Year, Paul has attracted a - bringing jokes, pranks and plenty of banter to the Utilita Arena stage for one strong following due to his incredibly funny crowd interactions and night only! The foursome’s outrageous hidden-camera dares have caused quite hilarious sketches on modern living. academymusicgroup.com the stir over the years - and now they are some of the funniest folk on TV. Don’t miss out on the chance to see them live in Newcastle! utilitaarena.co.uk

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