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LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL 2017 WE’RE LISTENING! The Libertines At Times Square Hardwick Live ISSUE #25 Hartlepool Waterfront Festival Leeds Festival AUG 2017 FOLLOW We speak to Velvoir as they play Chantel McGregor NE VOLUME ON SOCIAL NE Volume Live at ARC at The Cluny MEDIA Artist Spotlight: JustSo Mousetival

PICK UP OUR FREE NORTH EAST MUSIC/CULTURE MAGAZINE! LET’S GET EVEN LOUDER NORTH EAST VOLUME!!!!! NEWS! FEATURES! WELCOME! Thank you so much for picking up PG.5 Gig Preview: PG.21 Billingham International Folklore The Libertines at Times Square, Festival Of World Dance - NE Volume magazine - the magazine Newcastle! Peacock Lake! produced by local music and culture fans, for local music and culture fans. So we’re Mousetival! PG.6 Festival Preview: PG.22 right in the middle of festival season! You Howzat Music Festival, Saltburn! PG.24 Leeds Festival 2017! may have already been to Glastonbury this year, or a local festival such as PG.7 Gig Preview: PG.25 Hardwick Live 2017! Willowman or Sunniside Live, but you’ll Plaza at The House Of Blah Blah, be glad to know there are even more Middesbrough! PG.28 Lindisfarne Festival 2017! taking place in the region this month. Anyhow, moving on, in this month’s PG.10 Gig Preview: INTERVIEWS! edition we chat to Chantel McGregor at The Cluny, as they prepare to play Hardwick Live; Newcastle! PG.33 The Fratellis! we provide you with our honest opinion of Carl Barat and the Jackals at KU Bar, PG.11 Gig Preview: PG.34 Roddy Woomble! Hivemind at The Independent, Stockton; we keep you up-to-date with Sunderland! PG.35 Velvoir! what’s happening in the region this month including: The Libertines at Times Square PG.38 Ocean Colour Scene! in Newcastle, Mousetival at the Georgian Theatre in Stockton and Plaza at The PG.40 Rojor! CULTURE CORNER! House of Blah Blah in Middlesbrough; in our culture section we provide you with PG.14 Comedy: Laura Lezz + Ben Crompton GIG REVIEWS! details of Hartlepool Waterfront Festival, and so much more. at ARC, Stockton Corbridge Festival 2017! PG.44 Just to remind you, if you’ll be running an PG.15 Cultural Event: PG.45 The Festival Of Wonderful Stuff! event or bringing any new material out in Hartlepool Waterfront Festival! August/September/October then please PG.46 Blink-182 At Metro Radio Arena, email our team at [email protected] PG.16 Event: Newcastle! and we’ll do all we possibly can to include Dr. Loosenecks’ Alternative a review/news piece in our September Nightmare Collective ALBUM/EP/SINGLE REVIEWS! edition which will be released on at Loveshack, Durham! Friday 1st September. PG.50 Stonebeach, Baker Island, Oh, and we’re putting a huge gig on at Meghann Clancy, Ben Bateman, ARC, Stockton this September – see the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT! Jon Reece, The Radio Set! back cover for details. JustSo! PG.20 PG.56 - AUGUST GIG LISTINGS! Lee Allcock Editor - NE Volume Magazine

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Promote your gigs, band and your local Written by Shannon Crammond business to more than 16,000 music and culture fans in the North East! On Friday 4th August, the Alphabetti Theatre will be holding a fundraiser This magazine, with a readership of 16,000+, is a fantastic CONTACT in hope of raising money that will tool for local gig and event promoters, bands and North East businesses to market themselves to local audiences. go towards renovating their brand NE Volume is a North East magazine delivered FREE to new venue on St. James Boulevard. a range of communities in the North East - covering The original theatre was opened by Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar, Ali Pritchard with the aim of helping Newcastle, Sunderland, and many more. Our next issue GIG PREVIEW: to create, produce and program new will be out on Friday 1st September so get in touch now EDITOR: LEE ALLCOCK work from emerging artists across the to get involved! LISTINGS: EMILY HOOK performing arts and comedy scenes that could be enjoyed by all audiences. THE In early 2013, Ali decided to open We produce adverts in eighth, quarter, CREATIVE: TOM BROWN half, full page and double page spreads. - his own venue. On a small budget, If you would like a full NE Volume he transformed a derelict room advertising pack sent out, please contact Contact information LIBERTINES above The Dog & Parrot pub into [email protected] or call us on Email: [email protected] | Phone: 01642 237348 Newcastle’s first multi-purpose fringe 01642 237348. www.nevolume.co.uk/contact + SUPPORT performance space. Ali ran this space for 18 months - creating over 3,000 Our trained journalists can write your copy while our AT TIMES SQUARE, professional designers can help to put your adverts opportunities for emerging artists together. So whatever your requirements are, we are NEWCASTLE and receiving two grants for the arts here to help! Magazine designed by Tom Brown Graphic Design. from Arts Council to aid their For quotes on Design and Consultancy services contact Tom Brown at: Written by Chloe Waterhouse work. Whilst looking for a new venue, [email protected] | www.tbgraphics.co.uk Ali also put on four sold-out events Notorious indie-rockers, The Libertines ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’, their debut at Live Theatre’s studio at The Stand are set to storm Newcastle’s Times Square ‘Up The Bracket’ and come-back album comedy club. on Thursday 3rd August, lending support ‘Anthems For The Doomed Youth’. Joining As quoted by Gigglebeats, they noted: NE Volume is a proud supporter of from Maximo Park, BlackWaters and The them at Times Square is local band Maximo “On all levels, Alphabetti is a very Pale White, for what will be a monumental Park. Following the release of protest welcome addition to Newcastle’s LET'S GET SOCIAL! gig. This is part of the ‘Live from Times album ‘Risk To Exist’ back in April this year, culture scene, and it deserves our Square’ festival season which will certainly they commenced a triumphant UK tour support and applause.” pleasing fans after the cancellation of in May, surpassing 11 venues across the As part of the fundraiser, Northumberland’s ‘Festival on the Wall’ country. Frontman, Paul Smith reflects upon Northumbrian band, Dansi, will be back in March - an event The Libertines their recent album, explaining that: “some performing as well as some surprise were initially headlining. are simple messages of solidarity and guests. The band have performed The Libertines crashed onto the music others are fuelled by anger at the elitist, at various BBC stages and Live scene back in 2002, bringing with them an established order of British society”. Having Radio sessions, have had countless intoxicating potion of sex, drugs and the formed way back in 2000, Maximo Park headline festival slots and have toured legacy of iconic frontmen have an accumulation of hits, from Mercury extensively. They released their latest and Carl Barat. They rose in prominence Prize nominated debut album ‘A Certain EP on Wednesday 19th April. The with their self-titled second album in 2004, Trigger’ to political offering ‘The National EP was designed to be played live, produced by Clash guitarist Mick Jones Health’. Other support acts include therefore it is anticipated to be a huge ‘MvC Live Sessions and Signed Memorabilia Auctions fund and boasting the voyeuristic indie-rock Guildford punk-rock bunch BlackWaters, hit with the audience at the fundraiser. FOLLOW US TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE NORTH EAST state of the art cancer equipment/initiatives into the NHS of ‘Can’t Stand Me Now’, ‘Narcissist’ and and on-the-rise Newcastle talent The The show will begin at 7:30pm with and vital awareness campaigns’ MUSIC AND CULTURE SCENES! WWW.NEVOLUME.CO.UK ‘Music When The Lights Go Out’. Their Pale White. Tickets, priced at £49.50, are the bar opening at 6:00pm. Published monthly by NE Volume. Printed by JAK HQ Limited (www.jakinc.uk) Times Square stint will surely include available from seetickets.com. www.musicvcancer.com Tickets are priced at £10.00 and are Unit 4 Station Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3DY. [email protected] these hits alongside Inbetweeners anthem For more information please contact [email protected] @musicvcancer | /musicvcancer available from alphabettitheatre.co.uk.

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FESTIVAL PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: HOWZAT PLAZA MUSIC FESTIVAL, + PINK TIDE SALTBURN + SONDER MINDS AT THE HOUSE OF BLAH BLAH, Three Clubs, which include Saltburn’s Rotary, Blues and Cricket Clubs, MIDDLESBROUGH have joined forces to present the town’s first Howzat Music Festival. Written by Nathan Douthwaite The festival has been set up as a charity event with funds going to The Hartlepool math rockers, Plaza are Great North Air Ambulance Service heading back to Middlesbrough this which relies on charitable donations month to play an intimate show for to carry out their vital work across their loyal fans. the North East, North Yorkshire and Last time they donned one of Cumbria. Saltburn’s Rotary Club is Middlesbrough’s venues it was at the providing vital support, with a target Westgarth Social Club - tickets sold of £2000+ for the Great North Air GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: out and memories of the night are still Ambulance.Taking place on Sunday 3rd talked about today. September, Saltburn Blues Club has Now, Plaza will be taking to The brought together seven superb acts House of Blah Blah and the show is to perform throughout the afternoon already promising to be another night and evening. Headlining is the hugely THE COLIN 999 to remember. The four-piece have entertaining band, The Jar Family whose had a lot of positive reception since blues-infused industrial folk and rock + SUPPORT appearing on the scene just a little music has earned them 75+ festival AT WESTGARTH SOCIAL while ago. Their singles ‘Totem’, ‘Blood appearances and a major fan-base. HOLT BAND Orange’ and ‘Youth’ saw Plaza take off The promoters have also secured CLUB, MIDDLESBROUGH onto a UK tour and slowly become fabulous Belfast blues and soul queen, AT SAGE, GATESHEAD a popular name in not only the local Kaz Hawkins and her band for this North East music scene, but also Written by Chloe Waterhouse Rock Garden legends 999 and event. Kaz recently won the prestigious Manchester’s The Drones - two of the unsigned music scene across the 2017 European Blues Challenge - a Immerse yourself in the versatile rhythms punk rock’s original first wave of bands country. Notable gigs include the band UK first. There’s soulful funk from of The Colin Holt Band as they play at - celebrate 40 years since they both performing at local inner-city festivals Groovetrain, stripped-back alternative landmark venue The Sage, Gateshead on played Middlesbrough Rock Garden in including Twisterella and Stockton blues and soul from Hot Tin Roof, and Saturday 2nd September. Once again, the August 1977 (just a few days after the Calling as well as at the highly-regarded dynamic blues/Americana from The band will be joined by Snake Davis whose The Colin Holt Band will perform Sex Pistols played the legendary venue) Live at Leeds. Emma Wilson Band. Big Red and The expertise in smooth, sensual harmonies material derived from both the band’s as they gear up for a night of high- member, Guy Days along with Lurkers’ The band released their debut EP Grinners and the extremely talented will surely electrify their audience. Colin and Snake Davis’ compositions; with energy punk action at the Westgarth guitarist, Arturo who himself has been in entitled ‘Wernotplaza’ earlier this year guitarist/singer, Reece Hillis, complete - an esteemed stable on the local music Davis having worked with an impressive Social Club on Saturday 26th August the band for over 20 years. The Drones and it received a lot of hype; with the the line-up. Saltburn Cricket Club will scene - is originally from Morley, West repertoire of artists including Beyoncé, (Bank Holiday weekend).999, led by were a short-lived outfit who briefly EP capturing Plaza’s live performance be the setting for the course of the Yorkshire but he’s become part of the Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Calvin former Kilburn & The High Roads appeared, releasing a couple of notable on a lovely four track. day with its spacious indoor nets hall fabric of the North East; as his band Harris. He is instantly recognisable for guitarist Keith Lucas( AKA Nick Cash), singles in ‘Temptations of a White Collar Plaza are a band who are showing no set to ensure the festival is a success, teamed up with Snake Davis in 2010, his soulful passionate sound, as heard on originally formed in December 1976 Worker’ and ‘Bone Idol’. whilst they signs of slowing down - they’re here to whatever the weather. But please note: proceeding to play sell-out concerts Lisa Stansfield’s ‘Change’, ‘Someday’, M and recorded several notable 7” singles also recorded one collectable album stay, and we want them to stay too. the artificial turf flooring means stiletto in the region. Colin has received many Peoples’ hits, Paul Hardcastle’s albums including ‘Nasty Nasty’, ‘Emergency’ and in ‘Further Temptations’. The very best Support for the night comes from heels may not be worn. Refreshments accolades for his -writing and makes and Take That’s ‘Million Love Songs’. Davis ‘Homocide’ - which was the band’s sole of the Teesside punk scene provide Middlesbrough’s own Pink Tide – an and food will be available throughout regular festival and radio appearances. also performed the theme music for the top 40 hit, though several others like support including The Filth, Johnny indie fusion band formerly known as the event, including BBQ food, hot Their most recent offering, ‘Chasing iconic 1980s television show ‘Jimmy’s’ - a ‘Found Out Too Late’ and the spaghetti Seven, The Amazing Space Frogs and The Season- and Sonder Minds – an alt/ drinks and, of course, beer! Tickets Ghosts’ boasts an eclectic blend of fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring western-tinged ‘Obsessed’ both made No Way. Advance tickets are priced at lo-fi band from Darlington. are priced at £20.00 in advance or genres, with a predominant jazz drive, the lives of staff and patients at St James’s the lower reaches. On their 1980 £11.00 from Seetickets, the Westgarth The event takes place on Friday 4th £25.00 on the door. Advance tickets are and hints of folk and acoustic rock University Hospital in Leeds. So head on album, ‘The Biggest Prize in Sport’ they (behind the bar), Sticky Fingers Rock August at The House of Blah Blah, available from yorkshireticketshop.com, in-between. Coined by online site down to The Sage for what is set to be mention the Rock Garden in the song Music/Cafe Bar or by contacting Middlesbrough. Whistlestop Wines Saltburn, Saltburn ‘Folkwords’ as ‘eminently listenable’ and a memorable night of rhythmic diversity ‘English Wipeout’ - showing tribute to 07769 258035. Doors open at 5:00pm Tickets, priced at £6.60 in advance, Cricket Club and by calling the team on ‘supremely soothing’, such tracks are and soul! their previous gigs at the venue. The and the gig runs until 11:30pm. are available at seetickets.com or by 07960935263. For further information not be missed, as they will dominate this Tickets are priced at £16.50 and are band have always maintained a cult For further information about the gig heading to the venue. head to howzatmusicfestival.co.uk. upcoming concert in style. available from sagegateshead.com. following. They also feature original please head to bigfigurepromotions.co.uk.

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Friday 15th September Friday 13th October FLING Sløtface + Pink Tide & Nancy + Velvoir & Bruto

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GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: CHANTEL FUTURE MCGREGOR HORIZONS AT THE CLUNY, + SUPPORT AT THE NEWCASTLE STUDIO, HARTLEPOOL

Written by Tyler Moore Written by Nathan Douthwaite Photography by Howard Rankin

As part of her extensive 2017 UK tour Hartlepool-based hardcore indie of her most recent album ‘Lose Control’, rock band, Future Horizons will be prodigy and vocalist Chantel playing the illustrious The Studio McGregor is set to bring her unique in their hometown this month as blend of blues and rock to The Cluny on part of their August 2017 tour. The Saturday 2nd September. band, who are going from strength- Despite being told by a major label that GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: to-strength, have made their mark she had ‘a great voice, but girls don’t on UK music due to their diversity play guitar like this’, Chantel didn’t give and unique blend of sounds. They’ve up her aspiration and enrolled at Leeds HIVEMIND risen in popularity over the last year EDGE OF and are making more and more of College of Music where she became the first student in the college’s history to + SUPPORT a name for themselves as time goes achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC. She on – especially as they add new tracks then proceeded to further education and OBSIDIAN AT INDEPENDENT, to their live set. Future Horizons mix graduated with a First Class Honours various elements together to amazing degree in popular music. + SUPPORT SUNDERLAND effect; blending technical guitar riffs In 2015, after years of touring and many and spacious melodies, the band are Written by Paul Kemp festival appearances, the incredibly AT 02 ACADEMY 2, fast becoming well-known across Photography by Colin Sutcliffe talented musician burst back onto the the UK, and not just locally, for their music scene and released her second NEWCASTLE infectious music. Their recent single, album, ‘Lose Control’ on her independent Written by Shannon Crammond Sunderland-based promoters, Wearside ‘Brittle Versita’ gained a lot of positive boutique label, Tis .The highly- Presents will be putting the mantra reception and captured the sound anticipated album follows her 2011 debut Explosive band, Edge of East featuring aspects of alternative rock, “Dropping Music Bombs” to good use of their live performance perfectly – album, ‘Like No Other’ and features ten Obsidian will be headlining the 02 Academy post-hardcore and grunge. Further support with their upcoming night of eclectic pushing the band into the public eye. new songs showcasing her transition 2, Newcastle this month and it’s set to be a acts include Cherry Leather and Incantus. live acts ranging from grime to folk. Five featured on Radio 1 and BBC Introducing. The four-piece’s Hartlepool gig will from conventional blues to a more rip-roaring show. Cherry Leather - a heavy rock band from acts will take to the stage at Sunderland’s Keeping with the rap theme, Sunderland see the band play a range of tracks, explosive and bold rock sound. Formerly known as Eden Rejects, Edge the heart of Newcastle - produce their own Independent to bring their own brand rap crew La Familia will also be hitting the including some unreleased and some Strongly influenced by her interest in the of Obsidian will immerse the crowd music, but they also perform a number of of live entertainment under one roof for mic with their homegrown North East already released. But either way, the dark side of Southern Gothic literature, with a fresh line-up; with a slightly new heavy rock covers to further entertain the one night. For those who like to dance, sound. band play music you can immediately media and artwork, McGregor was sound resembling the likes of The Pretty crowd.They’re sure to bring an energising Indigo Vertebrae’s Rob Liam Lowery Headlining the event will be Hivemind - a fall in love with. Future Horizons are determined ‘to create an album that Reckless. Along with their support, they’re set to the venue and give an adrenaline- will be performing a set that should be female-fronted hard rock band that cites part of the small group of bands who reflected the imagery and themes of that undoubtedly set to turn a few heads and fuelled performance. just as good, if not better, than his Indigo artists such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, are emerging from Hartlepool right genre’ and was inspired by TV shows True rise even further as one of the new stars on And, although Incantus, a four-piece band Vertebrae material. He’ll be followed by Muse and Nirvana as their influences. now, including the likes of Plaza and Detective and True Blood as well as the the North East’s rock circuit. from Newcastle, are fairly new to the music the rock styling of Sunderland three-piece, Their sound is seductive, yet passionate. the Jar Family, to name but a few – and literary works of Tennessee Williams and Having played with support act Silence scene, having a show at the 02 is certain to Capital Red who will be sharing tunes Their aesthetic is classic rock mixed with it’s great to see that they’re receiving Carson Mullers. Fiction before, Edge of Obsidian knows draw in a crowd to witness their mixture of from their upcoming EP, ‘Established 2015’, their own out of the box characters. the recognition they deserve. Support The album sees Chantel present her that the band will deliver a performance alternative metal, rock and funk sounds. This making these guys the definition of fresh To quote their Facebook page’s ‘About’ for the night comes via Mongeese – guitar playing and songwriting in a that the audience won’t forget. With gig is sure to give them an experience I’m talent. Representing the North East grime section: “Prepare to surrender your Newcastle’s proggy/post hardcore fantastic fusion of rock crescendos and Thomas Kitchen, lead guitarist from Edge of sure they, and the audience, will not forget. scene at the Independent are Absorb Live minds!” tricksters- and Gufra - a local band riffs that will leave her devout blues rock Obsidian, noting that Silence Fiction: “always Edge of Obsidian, and support, play the 02 - a County Durham native with a passion So head to Independent, Sunderland who have been performing live fan-base in awe, while leading them into a put on a show full of energy and bring in Academy 2 on Friday 18th August. for poignant music and a real knack for on Saturday 12th August to witness an rigorously for a little while now. new, unexplored music territory. a great crowd.” This six-piece alternative Tickets, priced at £8.00 in advance, are delivering angry and raw grime music eclectic night of live music. The event takes place on Friday 11th Tickets, priced at £12.00 in advance, are rock band from Sunderland aim to bring available directly from the bands or online at to the scene. Absorb Live have been Tickets are £4.00 in advance from August. Tickets, priced at £5.50 in available at thecluny.com. a new and original sound to the North ticketmaster.co.uk. making waves in the North East music seetickets.com (and before 8:00pm), and advance, are available from scene quite literally as his music has been are £6.00 on the door. seetickets.com.

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VINYL FANS: HURD RECORD CLUB Written by Lee Allcock

For fans of vinyl and new music, there’s a pretty great record club to join which now lets you vote for which artist you’d like them to press to vinyl. Hurd is a vinyl and craft drinks monthly subscription club whereby members are graced with a discovery box each month - inside awaits an exclusively pressed colour GIG PREVIEW: 7” of an emerging artist, four delicious craft beers or ciders from independent producers, their in-house magazine, and PHASE extra one-off merchandise. Now, the record club have announced they’re + TWIST HELIX becoming the UK’s first democratic club, where their members can vote + THE PASTURES AT THE for who they want on wax. Hurd is inviting emerging artists to submit their CLUNY 2, NEWCASTLE tracks online for consideration. Each month, a shortlist of five artists will be Written by Lee Allcock curated in collaboration with new music Promotion and management’s new outlets, and those finalists will be put kids on the block, OniX Music to the public vote. The artist with the have been making waves in the most nominations is then pressed to North East creative community as limited edition vinyl to share with the of late. With a solid background in you’ve seen any of these bands at the members of the record club. Founder, touring, management, booking, and O2 Academy, Cluny, Riverside or even Gabby Barrett says: “Our record club broadcasting,the company are looking more intimate settings like Tynemouth’s is a community, and so we want our to develop and take strong local talent Surf Café or Ouseburn’s Little Buildings, members to have a say on who we press out of the region, while bringing UK you know all of this to be true. to vinyl. We’re all about discovering and and international talent to the North Cluny 2 have also added a new light sharing new music and this is also a East. OniX are finally going public; with array, desk and projection system, so great way for us to give those awesome their first full show taking place at get yourselves down early for the full smaller artists a chance for discovery.” The Cluny 2 on Friday 1st September. experience. Our thriving new music The first collaboration for the Consisting of three headliner-worthy community can only benefit from the democratic record club is with The bands, it’s an example of the quality we presence of such people who are Unsigned Guide, with the first five can expect from future OniX Music dedicated to supporting original artists artists going to the public vote between bills. Phase, an established European and the venues which serve a dynamic, Monday 7th and Sunday 13th August. prog post-punk band with two albums constantly evolving scene. You can find Ever since their first edition with the under their belt, have a dedicated global OniX Music on Facebook, Twitter (@ raucous Trudy and The Romance on wax following. Indie synth pop trio Twist OniXMusicUK), on the web (OniX- in November 2016, Hurd have shared Helix are climbing the charts in North Music.com) or send your demo to an impressive array of new music with America, Europe and the UK with their [email protected]. their members. To join the club, to vote, new single ‘Little Buildings’, and The Tickets for this one are priced at £5.00 and to be in with a chance of getting Pastures are four local lads who’ve built in advance from seetickets.com, or are your album pressed to vinyl, head to a loyal following in the North East with £7.50 OTD. wearehurd.co.uk. their infectious folk/ska punk sound. If

12 NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER THEATRE: CULTURAL YERMA AT ARC, STOCKTON EVENT: Written by Meghan Ewart HARTLEPOOL Photography by Johan Persson WATERFRONT FESTIVAL A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire There’s a cultural revolution happening to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical in Hartlepool, with the Festival of production of Lorca’s achingly powerful Illustration, the Hartlepool Art Gallery, masterpiece, Yerma.Yerma tells the story opinion on fatherhood. Duck’. Billie Piper (who plays Yerma) has the National Museum of the Royal of a woman driven to a horrific crime Australian film and theatre director, received excellent reviews from critics, Navy and the Museum of Hartlepool due to a childless life. Living in rural Spain, Simon Stone has been hailed by critics for with The Independent describing her all drawing in the culture vultures. The family favourites. Through the day, the at Lumiere, among many others. she lives in a time where motherhood transforming this timeless classic based in performance as ‘powerful’ alongside town has big ambitions, which can be main stage will host dance and musical It’s from 7:00pm that the real fun starts, is expected. However, when she finds rural Spain to up-to-date in contemporary Brendan Cowell who plays ‘John’ seen in their ambitious regeneration acts from across the region before being with an outdoor cinema taking pride of herself incapable of motherhood, Yerma is . Yerma’s husband. The Sunday Express plans, parts of which are focussed played out by a mystery singer. They’ve place as they screen Speilberg classic, forced to take what others in her society Stone founded the independent theatre described Piper’s performance as on The Waterfront, formerly known also feasted their way across the Tees Jaws - the film that was chosen by the would deem as drastic measures. Spoiler group, The Hayloft Project, in 2007 and has ‘reprising her multi-award winning role’. as Jackson’s Landing. At the heart of Valley food scene to put together a Street people of Hartlepool. Be ready to turn alert: The ending has left many critics won various awards for his works with the Piper previously performed in this role this development is a commitment to Food market with some hidden surprises, your eyes to the water after 9:00pm speculating as to whether Yerma kills her company since. Stone directed and crafted in 2016 at the Young Vic theatre which, high-quality outdoor arts and culture, including a Yorkshire fire engine that’s to witness the wonder of La Baleine husband due to his money obsessed ways his own version of Seneca’s ‘Thyestes’ with due to high demand, will continue for which is why they’ve announced details been converted into a craft ale bar. - a mechanical whale that is moving and lack of desire to father children. The The Hayloft Project winning the Green a short run in the summer. Yerma will of the Waterfront Festival.From Organisers have also released details into home in Hartlepool Marina, in an deed happens at a hermitage site iconic Room Awards for Best Production, Best be performed at ARC, Stockton on Noon on Saturday 2nd September, of the equally spectacular Art Garden, installation on a scale the North East with the religious references to fertility. Adaptation and Best Ensemble. Stone Thursday 31st August with prices ranging the Waterfront Festival kicks off with with local living legend Bobzilla spraying has never seen! For further information The play remains enigmatic as to whether also won the Helpmann award for Best between £12.00-£14.00. a day-long programme of arts, music up a storm and Stuart Langley driving his about this free event please head to her husband would have changed his Play after writing and directing ‘The Wild and entertainment, as well as some ‘Wheels of Industry’ into town, last seen destinationhartlepool.com.

COMEDY: ART: LAURA LEXX THE BIG SUMMER + BEN CROMPTON EXHIBITION AT ARC, STOCKTON AT STOKESLEY TOWN HALL Written by Meghan Ewart The drawing and painting group known Edinburgh Fringe Festival performer, as the Cleveland Art Society has often, Laura Lexx and Game of Thrones star, throughout its history, had musical Ben Crompton will bring their laughter- accompaniment to its exhibitions in filled sets to Stockton this month. includes achieving a Paramount Student joined mid-set by comedian and actor, galleries and museums. Its plan for this Amused Moose Comedy Award finalist, Comedy Award, a Chortle Student Comedy Ben Crompton. Most notably, Crompton month is to invite folk duo Margaret Lexx has previously performed at Award and also reaching the Funny Women has starred as ‘Eddison Tollett’ in five and Tony Maughan to add their magic Competition Finals in 2016/17. Lexx also seasons of Game of Thrones. Both Lexx numerous high-profile events including to the opening evening of the art local references, the combination of the young art community by late member, co-hosted ‘The Jason Manford Show’ on and Crompton have achieved memorable Latitude, Larmer Tree Festival, Bestival group’s ‘Big Summer Exhibition’ at two art forms should be fitting. A topic Harry who had been part of the Absolute Radio and has even showcased roles in their acting careers, with and Kendal Calling. She is also a troupe Stokesley Town Hall. The Maughans of conversation will inevitably be shared fixtures and fittings of the group for her talent supporting Russell Kane. She’s Crompton starring as ‘Colin’ in ‘Ideal’ member of the prestigious Comedians were friends and fans of the legend memories of Vin during the evening to the decades.The brand new exhibition, also had articles produced with Glamour with Johnny Vegas and BBC TV series Cinema Club. Lexx made the headlines Vin Garbutt who sadly passed away in backdrop of paintings and prints; some curated by Cleveland Art Society, and Standard Issues magazines respectively. ‘Man Stroke Woman’. He has also starred in 2016 after a memorable battle with June. Vin was one of the most popular of the artwork might even be Teesside opens at 7:00pm on Friday 11th August. Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016 played in films including ‘All or Nothing’ in 2002. a judgemental male heckler. Performing singers on the British folk music circuit. industrial inspired – right up the local folk The exhibition is open from 10:00am- host to Laura Lexx’s acclaimed set ARC, Stockton will play host to both at Krater Comedy Night at Komedia Dubbed the Teesside troubadour, Vin scene’s street.Joint winning students from 4:00pm most days, except Sundays, up ‘Tyrannosauruss Lexx’ but the comedienne Laura Lexx and Ben Crompton on Friday Comedy Club, Lexx was mid-set when a found inspiration for his songs from his CCAD will also be awarded their prize until Friday 25th August. has also produced two stage plays, including 25th August. Tickets, priced between man in the crowd shouted: “I thought it Irish mother’s family, as well as from the for being this year’s most outstanding For further information about the one which debuted at Edinburgh Fringe £10.00-£12.00, can be purchased at would be a man” to which Lexx replied: industrial landscape of his home town first year art students. The Art Society Cleveland Art Society please head to Festival 2011, and she’s even found time to arconline.co.uk. “Welcome to 2016, mate” to the delight and stories of its townspeople. And has operated the Harry Lorraine Award Facebook.com/Cleveland-art-society. produce her first novel. Laura Lexx will be of the crowd. Her decorated career with much of the art on display holding for many years and is a legacy left to the

14 15 NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER EVENT: THEATRE: DR. LOOSENECKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ALTERNATIVE AT THEATRE ROYAL, NIGHTMARE COLLECTIVE NEWCASTLE AT LOVESHACK, DURHAM Written by Chloe Waterhouse Written by Thomas Anderson Ahead of its West End Premiere, Mel Photography by Keith Talbot Photography Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein’ is set to play exclusively at the Theatre Royal For one night only an exclusive event is performing at this year’s . Box - a dark/progressive ska band from in Newcastle, running Saturday 26th coming to the North East and it’s an event Expect the unexpected from start to finish, Washington, Tyne and Wear. The whimsical August – Saturday 9th September. he eventually succeeds in bringing his and subsequently landing roles in you really should get excited about. and prepared to be amazed, with the talented seven-piece outfit will provide nothing As a re-imagining of Mary Shelley’s creation to life - but all is not as it seems. ‘The Phantom of The Opera’ and On Friday 8th September, Loveshack - duo for the evening Phoenix and Killpop short of pure entertainment; using an seminal masterpiece, ‘Young Chaos ensues as the monster escapes ‘Coriolanus’ alongside Tom Hiddleston. one of Durham’s top nightclubs - will be Suicide who recently returned from their eclectic mix of diverse styles and theatrical Frankenstein’ is based upon the 1974 from Transylvania Manor, and a night of Sultry lab assistant Inga is to be taken over by Dr. Loosenecks’ Alternative performances of fire and pyro entertainment entertainment all mixed together to form film of the same name - following hilarity is unleashed upon the audience. played by Summer Strallen, whose Nightmare Collective. The event will at this year’s Download Festival. Also bringing an out-of-this-world horror concoction a plot which satirises Hollywood Brooks will be collaborating with breakthrough came when playing Maria be a fascinating evening like no other; a touch of class and befuddlement to the like no other. The venue hosting the event horror films from the 1930s. Victor Broadway director and choreographer in ‘The Sound Of Music’ at the London with organisers bringing a wide range evening and spiralling out of control is aerial is one of Durham’s busiest nightclubs, Frankenstein’s Grandson inherits Susan Stroman, whose five-time Tony Palladium back in 2008. Co-stars of extraordinary acts to the North East performer Miss Rosy Bloomers alongside Loveshack. Located in the heart of the family estate after his passing award-winning status will surely be a include Geordie comedian Ross Noble including, but not limited to, aerial, fire, street performer Hap Hazzardly, and good the city, on the Watergate Complex, it as he strives to follow in the family recipe for success, having choreographed as hunchbacked assistant Igor, Dianne stilt and pyro performers, magicians and meets evil magicians Ryan Phelps, the British has an impressive 600-person capacity. business. Frederick Frankenstein is an shows such as ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘Crazy For Pilkington as Elizabeth, and ‘Birds Of A live music. One of the acts attending the Hustle, and Ross William. This cavalcade of Tickets, priced at £8.00, are available from esteemed New York brain surgeon You’ and the musical adaptation of ‘Big’. Feather’ actress Lesley Joseph as Frau evening is World Walker - a stilt walking, entertainment will be performing to the Loveshack and The Angel in Durham or and wishes to create a monster that Taking the lead of Frederick is Hadley Blucher. robotic alien unit from the North East who soundtrack of North East eerie progressive online at seetickets.com. Doors open at will rival his Grandfather’s. With the Fraser, having made his West End Tickets, priced from £19.50, are recently returned from their weekend of ska merchants Spooky Jefferson’s Ideal Lunch 6:00pm. help of his seductive lab assistant Inga, debut as Marius in ‘Les Misérables’ available now at theatreroyal.co.uk.

EVENT: COMEDY: MARK RADCLIFFE AT PAUL. F TAYLOR THE SAGE, GATESHEAD + DANNY SUTCLIFFE Written by Paul Kemp + DANNY DEEGAN Mark Radcliffe - the multi Sony Award AT ONE77, HARTLEPOOL winning broadcaster and musician - is hosting his live event ‘Mark Radcliffe: Written by Paul Kemp Should You be Interested’ at the Sage, Gateshead on Tuesday 5th September Comedian and writer, Paul. F Taylor and it promises to be an interesting will be bringing his unique brand look into the life and exploits of a self- of whimsical comedy to One77 in appointed friend to the stars. Hartlepool on Sunday 6th August. been known to blow up at any given most prestigious season for comedy Radcliffe has enjoyed a long and themed outfit Galleon Blast. While it’s not Daily Show’. I would recommend this Taylor is a veteran in the industry notice. With his brand of comedy, it’s very in Britain. successful career in radio, television confirmed that Mark will be performing event to anyone who is reading who having gained a number of awards likely he could be rubbing shoulders with The event is set to be great for all and even a few stints as a musician with his bands, I wouldn’t be surprised wants to start a career in media or is from all across the UK – ranging from the comedy elite on the BBC or Channel those who love a night of laughs and himself. His most successful stint if he whips out his guitar at some point interested in the inner workings of the Edinburgh Fringe to Leicester Comedy 4; so take your chance to see him in a quirky fun. at being a musician was in the during the show. industry. By attending the event you will Festival. If you see his face and think small, intimate venue whilst you still can. Paul Taylor and friends will showcase commercially successful parody With the majority of his career taking learn a lot from a man who has been to yourself: “This guy looks familiar,” Taylor will be joined by the award-winning their comedy talents at One77 in band, Shirehorses but he can even place over the airwaves, Mark Radcliffe is there and done that whilst having a it may very well be down to his work Danny Sutcliffe. Danny has his own show Hartlepool on Sunday 6th August. claim a brief membership in the band best known for his work with the BBC couple of laughs along the way. in TV commercials for products on Tameside Radio called Wednesday Tickets, priced at £6.00 in advance Skrewdriver (before they became the and his show ‘Mark and Lard’ with fellow Mark Radcliffe will be at the Sage, ranging from smartphones to the BBC Biscuits which is broadcast weekly. (including booking fee) are available most notorious white power band in DJ, Mar Riley. Their eclectic playlists and Gateshead on Thursday 5th September. sports app. He also has a great online The event will also be hosted by Danny from hilaritybites.co.uk where you the world). These days, Mark enjoys ambitious feature ideas won them an Tickets, priced at £18.00, are available presence as he loves to interact with Deegan. Deegan is a seasoned comedian can also find out more about comedy the folky sounds of his band The afternoon slot on Radio 1 and even got from sagegateshead.com. his fans via posting various skits and with plenty of experience, having played promoters, Hilarity Bites and their Family Mahone and his charming pirate them a few Sony awards for ‘The Best videos. Comedians like Taylor have gigs at the likes of Edinburgh Fringe - the upcoming North East events.

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BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL OF WORLD DANCE - ‘PEACOCK LAKE’ Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance, ‘Swan Lake’ as a basis, but focusing on the peacock and its in partnership with Balbir Singh Dance Company, will cultural significance rather than the swan, a contemporary present the world premiere of their ice skating, dance piece has been created that weaves together the rich ARTIST SPOTLIGHT and music spectacular, ‘Peacock Lake’ at Billingham Forum dance and musical heritage of two very diverse countries. Ice Arena on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August. A This completely original and fascinating presentation allows “We wanted to write an modern take on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet ‘Swan Lake’, the audience to enjoy a classic tale, but with a twist. Balbir JUSTSO the show draws on the narrative and musical legacy of that Singh, Artistic Director of BSDC, said: “As an artist, growth album of hit after hit” great work - creating a contemporary piece that reflects happens by working outside of one’s comfort zone and Written by Martin Sharman finished, I made a decision to go into music voice is lovely: smooth, clear and tuneful. the diverse musical and choreographic traditions of East by forming new collaborations with artists and disciplines. full-time, and Olivia and I played a lot of At such a tender age she’s clearly got a and West. Performed on ice to live music and featuring Having never worked on ice before, this production presents There’s a new beat combo in town and pubs, clubs and weddings. We naturally bright future ahead of her. The faux-soul international stars of ice skating along with a global cast of a creative challenge like no other, to make sense of and bring their name is JustSo. The duo formed started to write our own stuff, and that’s of ‘Outrun The Sun’ is a jolly slice of pop dancers, ‘Peacock Lake’ is a glittering show that will dazzle together dance from different cultures, ice skating, music and when ex-Longsands and current long how JustSo was born. Funnily enough, Olivia with a soaring chorus; ‘Stay’ is a big ballad and entertain audiences of all ages.The performances bring storytelling to create a holistic theatre experience for all the hair, David Stanyer met singer and pianist, actually supported the Longsands at the with some pitch-perfect harmonies; and to a close the Billingham International Folklore Festival family. Nothing like this has been done before in the world.” Olivia Morley at an open mic night in Cluny a few years back when she must ‘When They Got Me’ is a country-tinged and its exhilarating week-long programme of international Peacock Lake combines professional dancers from Balbir the rock ‘n’ roll hub of Dudley in North have been only 14 or 15. She remembers number - you could probably line-dance dance. It was following last year’s Festival that the idea to Singh Dance Company, trained in contemporary and Kathak Tyneside. Despite a disparity in age me saying good luck to her - that was to it if you were that way inclined. create a production combining dance and ice skating was dance (north Indian classical dance), leading professional (21 v 37) which could scupper many a where we first actually met!” Talk turned There’s a full twelve tracks on the album born. Balbir Singh Dance Company (BSDC) had been ice skaters, 60 skaters from Billingham Ice Skating Club, prospective band on musical differences to sitting down to writing songs: “We both - something of a rarity for an unsigned commissioned to open the Festival with a performance around 30 dancers from regional dance schools, as well as alone, Olivia and Stan (as he’s known had some songs from our back catalogues band these days - so there’s plenty to get of ‘Synchronised’ - a water-based dance, synchronised traditional and contemporary dance companies from Taiwan, swimming and live music extravaganza which performed to to friends and journalists) hit it off and which we pulled apart and rewrote them your teeth into. Chile, Tahiti, Philippines and Colombia. Jane Tarr, Director a sell out audience in the Billingham Forum swimming pool. North, Arts Council England, said: “We’re delighted to promptly formed JustSo; starting off as a for JustSo. On the piano it’s natural to So often music journalists are in search Olga Maloney, Artistic Director of Billingham International be supporting this exciting collaboration between Balbir duo before expanding the band into its write a lot of ballads, so a song like ‘Move of the newest, edgiest material, which Folklore Festival, said: “The idea to create a production Singh and Billingham Festival. Last year, there was a sell-out current form by adding Gareth Dixon Out Of The Way’ we rewrote completely JustSo are patently not. However, combining dance and ice skating came after our successful performance at Billingham Forum pool of Balbir’s piece on bass and Paul Reed on drums. The as a rock song, bringing the best of both that’s no bad thing. In an increasingly collaboration with Balbir Singh Dance Company during ‘Synchronised’, which was commissioned as part of the newly-expanded band have recorded a worlds. So I act in a producer role to a lot tuneless world, JustSo bring classic pop Billingham International Festival of World Dance in 2016, London 2012 cultural programme and has toured across the full 12-track album which they will be of Olivia’s songs, adding middle eights and songwriting, suitable for all ages - your presenting ‘Synchronised’, a pool-based spectacular to a sell- country. ‘Peacock Lake’ will premiere in Billingham in August, launching on Friday 22nd September at such, but it’s still her song. And then they granny would love them. On the strength out audience.The international nature of our festival allows so we hope people will take the opportunity to see it first, The Exchange in North Shields. Martin come to life when they’re played by the of the number of people bobbing along for the integration of world music and dance performances here. I’m definitely booking early!” Sharman caught up with Stan in advance full band.” So what do JustSo sound like? to their performance at Corbridge into the production, making it a truly unique multicultural Peacock Lake premieres at Billingham Forum Ice Arena at of the album launch to talk songwriting Bands with both male and female vocals Festival, they’ve got a lot of local support, event and creating an unforgettable experience for both 7:30pm on Saturday 19th August with a second performance and serendipity. are an obvious comparison - think The and one would expect their album launch our audience and all the participants.”With choreographer at 4:00pm on Sunday 20th August. Tickets cost £10.00 for “It’s down to Olivia and I coming from Beautiful South without the acerbic wit, or to be a popular affair. Balbir Singh’s Punjab heritage and expertise in creating high- adults and £6.00 for children under 16 years. Family tickets different generations - I’m into old-school even Fleetwood Mac shorn of the marital JustSO will launch their album at The profile performances combining dance and sport, it was a for two adults and two children are also available and cost indie and Motown; Olivia is into a lot of disharmony. The guitar dominates the Exchange in North Shields on Friday natural progression for the two artistic directors to start £20.00. Tickets can be purchased from the Billingham Forum contemporary pop, but also 70s stuff like piano at times, at least on record, which is 22nd September. comparing folk traditions to find common ground on which Leisure Centre, telephone (01642) 551381, online at Queen. We wanted to write an album of a bit of a shame - more emphasis on Elton Tickets, priced at £10.00, are available to base their ideas. One theme to emerge in both Russian www.billinghamfestival.co.uk/store, or through the Festival hit after hit, as our debut album was, in John-style piano leads would be a rare and from ticketsource.co.uk. and Indian folklore was the reverence of the peacock with box office, telephone (01642) 553220. itself, a greatest hits. When the Longsands wonderful thing. However, Olivia Morley’s its many spiritual and religious references. Taking the ballet

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Mouses said: “we literally love everything about them and Written by Tyler Moore they do so much for the DIY scene - it’s an honour to Artwork by Tommings have them play.” After wanting to bring post-pop/fuzz-folk “After the success of our album launch last year, we just Leeds band, Pepe Sylvia to Teesside for what seems like an kind of thought ‘this is what we want every hometown eternity, Mouses seized the opportunity and noted: “we’ve show to be like!’ So we started planning a big Teesside known pretty much all the members for a while now and summer show. It just got bigger and bigger and we ended we’re all really good friends.” The 5 best friends that make up with Mousetival!” up Pepe Sylvia will deliver their new project and music to Mousetival, which will take place at the Georgian Theatre what is certain to be an excitable audience. in Stockton this month, is organised by Steven Bardgett Casual Threats are also performing. The band will deliver and Nathan Duff - otherwise known as the lo-fi garage their original sound of pummeling drums and raw vocal band, Mouses. Their mini festival presents a fantastic line- melodies. Their music, which is heavily influenced by Death up of artists on a night they say: “will From Above and , definitely be the biggest show we’ve is mostly punk yet includes pop sensibility, put on yet”. giving it the perfect balance. The duo originally gained a “THIS WILL DEFINITELY Despite being a fairly new band and reputation through their surrealist moving to Brighton in September 2016, lyrics, playful melodies and catchy BE THE BIGGEST SHOW self-described heavy pop band Sick Joy riffs; creating a frantic punk sound. WE’VE PUT ON YET” will be performing at the mini festival. The They’ve received airplay on BBC trio, originally from Newcastle, released Radio 1, BBC Introducing and their first album ‘Stars’ in April and display have appeared at multiple festivals nationwide and elements of Nirvana and Pixies. After playing Teesside a internationally. few months ago, Mouses were left in awe with Steven The impressive line-up features Newcastle-based quartet describing them as: “probably the best grunge band I’ve Eat Fast who played alongside Mouses last year at Reading ever seen.” Moon Rover take a different approach to the and Leeds. Despite forming in 2016, they’ve already been typical grunge genre and instead display a refreshing new dubbed as one of the most vital new garage bands on sound of space rock/psychedelia which Mouses deem: the scene; with their frantic fuzz of grungy and “phenomenal”. With atmospheric tones and lyrics featuring twisted vocals seeing their latest EP, ‘Immortal Kombat’ on their self-titled album, the band admits to being be featured on 6Music and Radio 1. Alongside them is influenced by not only music but film too, with Stanley musician, and long time friend, James Leonard Hewitson Kubrick being just as influential as Tame Impala. - an indie pop solo artist who, influenced by the likes of With such an amazing line-up of local rock, punk and pop Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks and The Walkmen, fuses artists, plus a special surprise on the night, the evening is relaxed guitar tones with intelligent, satirical lyrics to definitely not to be missed. produce wholly unique music. Mousetival takes place on Saturday 12th August. Advance The line-up also includes Durham four-piece, Pale Kids tickets are priced at £6.00 and are available from who blend classic 70’s punk, garage rock and bedroom teesmusicalliance.org.uk. However, tickets can also be pop to create edge and rhythm. Speaking about Pale Kids, purchased on the door for £8.00.

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LEEDS FESTIVAL 2017 HARDWICK LIVE 2017

Written by Jake Brown the weekend in unforgettable style. Written by Jake Brown a 40-year long career - expect big hits like ‘Ever Fallen in As well as three amazing headliners, this years’ line-up as Love’ and ‘What Do I Get’. If your taste favours more of the The summer is fast approaching and with that comes ever also includes a whole host of musical talent from across One of the biggest music festivals in the North East is soon funk variety, fear not, as legends Soul II Soul also appears on festival season. One festival that has captured that summer the UK and the globe; with one particular highlight being to be returning as Hardwick Live gets geared up to bring the main stage. There are many more music acts for you to excitement is Leeds fest. Since its emergence in 1999 as a Liam Gallagher as he embarks on a new journey as a solo you another star-studded line-up come 18th/19th August. sink your teeth into as well, with upcoming Sheffield band spin-off to the long running Reading Festival, Leeds has been artist. Liam, along with his savage wit, will arrive in Yorkshire Taking a break in 2016, replaced by Down to the Woods, The Sherlocks also featuring as well as popular North East a favourite amongst teenagers either just leaving secondary with a set-list that includes fan favourites from his Oasis days Hardwick Live makes its comeback from 2015 where act, Cattle & Cane. school, or sixth form. such as ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ and ‘Live Forever’, but also songs headliners included big names like Razorlight and James. The One of the highlights of the weekend is sure to be The No stranger to the big names in music, Leeds has played from his upcoming debut ‘As You Were’, including the fiery crowds were rocking well into the night, and the organisers Bootleg Beatles - a world-renowned Beatles that host to some of the world’s biggest music acts; with the single, ‘Wall of Glass’. Joining Liam on the Friday afternoon is have clearly not let high expectations scare them as they have shared the stage with the likes of Oasis at their historic likes of Oasis, Foo Fighters, Metallica and Arctic Monkeys Giggs. Widely seen as one of the originators of the massively return this year. Knebworth shows. The Bootleg Beatles play all the biggest having all made the trip down to Bramham Park to grace popular Grime scene, he’s seen his career go into overdrive Kicking off the weekend, and heading to Hardwick Hall hits of the fab four in a show that offers fun for everyone. As the Leeds fest main stage. in recent years due to multiple collaborations with global Hotel in Sedgefield on Friday 18th August, are world- well as a great host of bands, there’s a brilliant selection of With such lofty expectations, the superstar, Drake. renowned ska band, Madness. DJ sets on offer - you can watch legends festival organisers have pulled no The Saturday afternoon will be just as Well-known for their on-stage like Danny Rampling, classed as a pivotal punches with this years’ headliners. “LEEDS FESTIVAL IS packed with stars as indie favourites, Two antics, and with hits like ‘Baggy “IT GIVES LOCAL TALENT part of the early UK rave scene. Also, fresh Headlining the Friday night is Door Cinema club entertain the punters Trousers’ and ‘House of Fun’, A CHANCE TO SHINE, BUT from a Celebrity Big Brother appearance, electronic rock band Muse - with ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS as well as American experimental rapper, they’re certain to have festival- is renowned club DJ Brandon Block who an arsenal of songs packed to the IN THE CALENDAR FOR Danny Brown who brings his distinctive goers skanking from start to ALSO BRINGS IN THE BIG will also be featuring in the Yorkshire brim with hits, this is going to be a delivery style to the Yorkshire countryside finish. Support for the evening countryside. If music isn’t all you’re headline set for the history books. MUSIC FANS FROM (along with many more acts).The Sunday comes from Smoove & Turrell – a NAMES” interested in then there is a good selection Following a massive act like Muse is afternoon will offer much of the same Northern electronica group that of comedians for you to choose from, such no easy task, but the Saturday night ACROSS THE NORTH EAST star quality as excitement builds towards creates a style of music they describe as ‘Northern Funk’. as Otiz Canellioni and Phil Walker. is in safe hands with Leicester’s indie ’s closing set on the night. Festival- The duo’s contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical Hardwick Live has quickly established itself as not only a rockers Kasabian who are taking a AND YORKSHIRE” goers can also expect to see big names genres including funk, Northern soul, hip hop and jazz. The favourite of people from the North East, but also people headline slot for the second time like South London rapper, Loyle Carner big names will also return to main stage for the Saturday in from across the UK. Speaking to a few festival-goers who after their massive gig at the 2012 festival. Fresh off the and American Trap flag bearers, Migos. the form of 90s Britpop stars, Ocean Colour Scene who attended Hardwick Live in 2015, they told me that the back of their recently released number one album ‘For As well as a whole host of acts from across the world music, will be bringing huge hits like ‘The Day We Caught the Train’ reason they love the event so much is because: “it gives local Crying Out Loud’ - and no doubt still buzzing from their there’s also the opportunity to catch big names from the and ‘The Riverboat Song’. As well as Ocean Colour Scene, talent a chance to shine, but also brings in the big names”. 2014 Glastonbury headline slot - the Midlands rockers will world of comedy as renowned comedians such as Bill Bailey, London troubadour, Pete Doherty will be performing. The One of the biggest pulls for Hardwick Live is the diversity bring the party to the Yorkshire crowd. As is the usual with Simon Amstell and Joe Lycett offer some comic relief along Libertines and frontman will be performing it offers. Unlike some festivals that only cater to one genre, festival line-ups, the biggest is always saved till last. And in the weekend. Leeds Festival is one of the highlights in the acoustically in what promises to be a casual, laidback set Hardwick Live offers something for people of all interests the world of music they don’t come much bigger than the calendar for music fans from across the North East and from one the best of his generation. and ages; there are funfair rides and children’s areas for final headliner. Last headlining in 2013, global rap superstar Yorkshire and it looks certain to be an incredible weekend in The big names don’t end there, as the main stage will younger customers and pop-up restaurants and bars for the Eminem is returning to Bramham Park for what will no Bramham Park again this year. also play host to many other well-known acts. New York adults. Hardwick Live really is unique and not something to doubt be an explosive performance. Boasting an incredible Leeds Festival takes place at Bramham Park between Friday rockers Fun Lovin’ Criminals will bring their hip-hop laced be missed this festival season. 172 million albums and singles sold worldwide as well as 25th and Sunday 27th August. For further information about rhythmic rock to the North East. Joining them on the main To see the full line-up, and to purchase tickets for the Friday 15 Grammy awards, the Detroit wordsmith is sure to close Leeds Festival please head to leedsfestival.com. stage will be punk pioneers, Buzzcocks who are celebrating or Saturday or both days, head to hardwicklive.co.uk.

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GUESTS BOOKED SO FAR INCLUDE JON BODEN • MARTIN CARTHY • ELIZA CARTHY TIM ERIKSEN • LEVERET • THE FURROW COLLECTIVE JOLIE HOLLAND & SAMANTHA PARTON (BE GOOD TANYAS) JOHN KIRKPATRICK • THE WILSONS • JIM MORAY LADY MAISERY • ALISTAIR ANDERSON • GRACE PETRIE JACKIE OATES & MEGAN HENWOOD • HANNAH JAMES CATH & PHIL TYLER • GAVIN DAVENPORT & TOM KITCHING THE JIM CAUSLEY TRIO • SALLY BARKER • DAMIEN BARBER BISCUITHEAD & THE BISCUIT BADGERS • HEATHER WOOD TAFFY THOMAS • JIM & LYNETTE ELDON • JACK RUTTER WILL POUND & EDDY JAY • ROSIE HOOD • GRANNY’S ATTIC NELL NI CHROININ • MOLLY EVANS MORE ARTISTS STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED! TICKETS AND ENQUIRIES 01429 299330 HARTLEPOOLFOLKFESTIVAL HARTLEPOOL_FF

WWW.HARTLEPOOLFOLKFEST.CO.UK NE VOLUME MAIN FEATURE // LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL NE VOLUME MAIN FEATURE // LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL ORGANISERS HAVE PULLED TOGETHER A GREAT LINE-UP OF OVER 100 BANDS PLAYING ACROSS 7 DIFFERENT STAGES Written by Paul Broadhead The best festivals are never just about the This is just a pick of the many highlights that headliners though, and a whole host of both will be on show, but you can also expect Since its humble inception in 2015, national and local acts lay in store for the great sets from the likes of Newcastle’s Lindisfarne Festival has grown into one of lucky festival-goers. It’s not just bands either, all-girl alternative rock band Scream Of the North East’s – and indeed the UK’s - as Huey Morgan, best known for fronting Sirens, Essex’s folk poet Beans On Toast, premier music festivals; with a setting to die Fun Lovin’ Criminals, will be spinning a DJ the always entertaining Hotpots, for and a line-up that gets better with each set and all you’ll need is your Scooby Snacks London rappers Too Many T’s, Celtic folk act passing year. The 2016 festival, featuring such to join the party; whilst the legendary The Langan Band, London’s stunning Bryde, acts as Reef and British Sea Power, made Norman Jay MBE will be bringing his Afro- the riotous live act that is Backyard Rhythm such an impact that it was nominated for American and disco funk beats to provide a Orchestra and, well, there’s just too many Best Small Festival, the Grass Roots Award real world music vibe to the occasion. to mention. and most importantly of all, Best Toilets! One of the North East’s best acts, And that’s not all. Because, although far Whilst a lot of smaller festivals have Smoove&Turrell will undoubtedly be more intimate than the likes of Glastonbury perished in the difficult financial climate, a festival highlight; their soulful social with a 3,500 capacity, the festival prides itself Lindisfarne has gone from strength-to- commentary is perfect for the difficult times on being an event for all cultures so you strength and the organisers have pulled the country is experiencing whilst providing can expect live comedy, yoga & meditation together a great line-up of over 100 bands enough infectious dance grooves to be able classes, holistic therapies, spoken word playing across 7 different stages. to forget about all the strife at the same performances, all forms of arts, culture and time! With four albums of pure Northern entertainment, creative workshops and of You might worry that a music festival means Soul under their belt, you can be sure that course, a wide variety of quality food and mud, rain and wearing the same clothes all this will be one set not to miss this summer. drink with quirky food carts, stalls and vans weekend, but Friday night headliners The providing high-quality local and organic View have “had the same jeans on four days Another up-and-coming local act are produce as well as all the ciders and beers now” for over a decade and you can be sure Newcastle’s Talk Like Tigers - utterly you can imagine! that the Scottish indie rockers will be just unmistakeable and as much a visual treat as on fire as they’ve ever been when they as musical. The twin sisters have already Set in the beautiful surroundings of Beal get the real party started in style within the released some infectious singles like Farm, Northumberland and overlooking the spectacular Northumberland Coast setting. ‘Animalistic’ and ‘Tropical’ and will also be glorious Holy Island, the 2017 Lindisfarne The Scots will be top of the bill on the playing NE Volume Magazine Live at ARC, Festival will run from Thursday 31st August Saturday night too, with Glasgow’s The Stockton on September 9th. to Sunday 3rd September and there’s a Fratellis whipping up a frenzy with their variety of accommodation types to suit brand of garage rock and the song that Always a great live act, Beth Macari is half all - from standard camping to Glamping for you just can’t help singing along to, ‘Chelsea Jessica Rabbit, half Aretha Franklin yet her those who require a little more luxury! And Dagger’ - another tune that recently powerful soulful vocals are incomparable. did we mention the clean toilets? celebrated its 10th birthday but sounds And after appearing on Sky One’s music just as fresh today as it did upon its initial and comedy TV show, ‘Bring The Noise’, For further information about Lindisfarne release. Just like The View, the band have you can expect a fabulous set that will be Festival, including ticket details, please head consistently produced great music in the last sure to feature hit singles, ‘Heartstrings’ and to lindisfarnefestival.com now. decade and you can be sure that both will ‘Voodoo’ as well as her take on some classic be providing hit-laden sets. covers. Top row: Matt Reed, Lauren Pattison, Huey Morgan. 2nd row: The Pale White, The Showhawk Duo. 3rd row: Norman Jay, The View. Bottom row: Beans On Toast, Jojo Sutherland, Kai Humphries

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BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” loudest crowd out there" Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Legendary R&B singer-,RODDY Billy Ocean heads to theWOOMBLE Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite THE FRATELLIS Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, caught“It’s up with a him.varied album with some veryand touring.quiet and introspective songs “We’ve never been bothered with what anybody else thinks” You’re bringing your ‘Herealongside You Are - the Best some of Tour’ surrealto You’veand just fun released moments” your debut album, so what kind of reception Lindisfarne Festival will play host to have such success? move from us. It was pretty cheeky of us IdlewildGateshead. frontman, As your and most lifelong recent singer- album ‘Heretalented You Are’ man. focuses It’s meant has to itbe received fun, so far? September. You toured pretty relentlessly Scottish-born rock band The Fratellis Having a song like that you want your going to the home of a big and songwriter,both on the Roddy songs Woomble that have returnsinfluenced you irreverentand the songs and weird - aReally bit like great. the Theresong. has withbeen Idlewild, so much so positive how does feedback touring and as it’s this month. The band have won a Brit music to be heard by as many people as seeing if we could get away with it. withthat havenew albumbecome ‘The your Deluder’ greatest in hits what canBerlin we expectis a wonderful city,great full toof heargreat which songsa solo are artist personal differ favourites. from being I’m part really of a Award for Best Breakthrough Act (2007), possible. Ten years later, it’s still pretty cool. September.from the show? Damian Robinson caught up graffiti, culture, cafes, barshappy and that museums. people Ihave band? understood where I’m coming from with performed at Glastonbury, headlined 2017 is already proving to be a busy year withI always Roddy play on as themany release of the of hits ‘Jupiter’ live as I can.love When the you way are it looks. Theit, withflights the are themes also of heartbreakIt’s not that and different acceptance really andas I maturity.play with NME’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Tour, 2007 and How important is it to feature this song in for the band. You’ve just headlined The tolucky speak enough about to the have new had single quite and a few hits youvery must cheap accept from Glasgow. a five-piece band solo, as with Idlewild, T in the Park three years after forming. the band’s set-list? And what’s it like to see Vicars Picnic Music Festival and you’ll histhat upcoming the fans wantshow toat Thehear Sage them Two, and I like playing them. I will The tour sees you stoppingand they’re at many all differentmy close UK friends. cities...are For your fans’ reactions when you play it live? be headlining Lindisfarne Festival. How Gatesheadalso be doing on aMonday few songs 4th offSeptember. the ‘Here You Are’Your album, new album, but as ‘The Deluder’there any will places you haven’tme, it’s been very before? important to work with The band took a three-year break in 2009 It’s still mind blowing. Even when we’re important are these shows to the band? the album reached No. 4 in the charts, the fansbe releasedknow them on Fridayas 1stI’m September. really looking forwarddifferent to playing people at Theas it Clunykeeps having the songs heard to embark on individual solo careers. having a really good show we always keep The fact we get to do these things and Thewell inspirationas the older for ones. your recent track, Can we take the sound soof many‘Jupiter’ great as athings aboutand ideas that venue!fresh, exciting, Newcastle and is relevant. a beautiful I However, in 2016, The Fratellis cemented it towards the end. It’s good to know that spending the summer touring up and ‘Jupiter’ originates from an unusual place. reflection of how the albumcity. I playedwill sound? a Sofar Soundsalways there have last a good year timewhich travelling was incredible. and their return with a UK-wide tour we still have that song to play and we’re down doing gigs and getting heard is not a ForYou ourseem readers to really who enjoy haven’t being heard on stagethe and Notperforming really. I thinklive. it’s a varied album with playing music. celebrating 10 years since their first solo always buzzing to play it. bad life. We’ll be doing lots of festivals on story,Is playing do youlive mindyour tellingfavourite it again part please?of being a musician?some very quiet and introspectiveDo you think songs you’ll try do any touristy things whilst on the tour? album ‘Costello Music’ in 2006. Meghan the road now throughout the summer. WellI really it startedenjoy playing it with live. my Whenson, who I am is on the stagealongside hearing some the surreal Welland fun we moments.had a good lookWhat around can weon expectour last from tour theso this Sage time Ewart caught up with bassist Barry Fratelli What’s been the band’s most notable eightcrowd and sing loves along stars to theand songsplanets. it’s We a great feeling.I guess When it’s a I goodgive reflectionwe will of have me toas visita someshow different and the attractions. tour? We visited to speak about the band’s successes, achievement to date? What can fans expect from the fifth album enjoyout to making the audience up songs and together. they give With back my it makesperson. a fantastic Queensferry in EdinburghA fine last selectiontime we playedof good, which interesting was Lindisfarne Festival, and their plans for the We’ve been playing for 11 or 12 years now with Tony Hoffer producing once more? bandnight wewhere developed we can it all into forget a fun, about surreal our troubles and for a beautiful. We haven’t actuallysongs playedbeen to well the by Angel a great of the band North, having so future. and never got a chance to look back until The album is in the very early stages at the tunecouple that of questionshours have the fun. significance I like to make it a partyReading vibe. your blog, you’vewill talked have toabout take a trip funup theretogether. this time around! the middle of our career. A lot of things moment, but so far it’s possibly one of the of secrets, astrology, and predictions the album being introspective and The band has been going strong for 12 were good, such as opening for The Police strongest we’ve ever done (and I know butYou stilltend keeping to bring the your songs tours childlike to the North Eastpotentially of England the sound ofYour a midlife music crisis. career has Finally,had some what’s pretty inspiring amazing you moments at the so far, years now. What’s the secret to your Reunion Tour in 2007 and performing with everyone says that). tunefulness.quite a lot. What do you enjoy the most aboutOn the further ‘up north’ reflection butof its what content, would how you saymoment? is your favourite moment to date? success? Pete Townshend. At the time you think crowd? are you interpreting theMy album favourite at the moment Theis getting Dictionary playlisted of Symbolson BBC Radioand Miles 1 just We’ve never been bothered with what it’s normal, but when you think back it’s Lindisfarne Festival will run from Thursday TheIt’s just video a great for ‘Jupiter’ crowd. isI mustvery original.say, the North moment?East crowd must because I felt so happyDavis. that lots of people like me were going to anybody else thinks like critics etc. A lot of amazing. 31st August – Sunday 3rd September, Whatbe the was loudest the creativecrowd outthought there. behind I suppose it’s for othersbe to listening decide to my music! It was an amazing feeling. people place importance on that, whereas with The Fratellis performing on Saturday the video and the reason for shooting it really. As soon as an album is finished Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble will play The we don’t. We’ve never pretended we were Three years after forming you produced 2nd September. The line-up also includes inFinally, Berlin? what does future bringand for released you and I’ve can largely Finally, moved is ontothere anythingSage you Two, want Gateshead to say to the on peopleMonday coming 4th anything else other than rock ‘n’ roll. We and released your own second album, the likes of The View, Beans on Toast, The Itwe was look just forward the director to some (Oscar new Sansom) material in 2017?something else and onlyto revisit see you? songs September. Tickets, priced from £16.40, took a little break in the middle but we’ve ‘Here We Stand’. How important was it, as Turbans, The Lancashire Hotpots, The Pale andI have I wandering a full year aroundof touring Berlin the for world, a few but I amby playingmaking them time live. It’s You’redefinitely in for full a funof night!are There available will befrom sing-songs sagegateshead.com. and some returned. a band, to get your independence? White and many more across seven stages. days.to write We newwere songs making for two an videosalbum to- the be releasedangst in and 2018. doubt, but mostswearing, of my butalbums you’ll haveRoddy’s a great new time! album, ‘The Deluder’ is out It was important at the time as we wanted other for the next single. We found this are. on Friday 1st September and can be pre- ‘Chelsea Dagger’ was certified gold last to do that. The second album wasn’t as Ticket prices range from £55.00 - locationTickets, pricedin Fredrichstein between and£24.19 filmed - £48.38, it in are available from Tickets, priced at £7.70ordered (including now booking from roddywoomble.com.fee), are available year in the British Phonographic Industry. popular as the first one and we couldn’t £99.00 and can be purchased from asagegateshead.com. few hours, with Oscar then spending You’ll be touring from Augustfrom thecluny.com. and As a band, did you ever expect this song to top it. People might say that was a wrong lindisfarnefestival.com. weeks editing it together. He’s a very coming to The Sage, Gateshead early

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TANX VELVOIR BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL “As a recently formed band, we’re “We have two new songs which are currently "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” experimenting with our visual style and ready to go” loudest crowd out there" performance” As part of our second anniversary celebrations we’ll be Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Legendary R&B singer-songwriter,WARM Billy Ocean heads to the DIGITSNewcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Hartlepool-based indie rockers, Tanx have had a great July releasing hosting NE Volume Magazine Live this coming September at ARC, Stockton with 7 bands all preparing to make their way Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, not just one, but two, indie bangers and grabbing the attention of caught up with him. and touring. the national press. Damian Robinson caught up with band member onto the stage in Stockton. Nathan Douthwaite caught up “This record is our attempt to make music from our experience of Callum to talk about Tanx’s success in July and the immediate future. with Newcastle’s self-proclaimed ‘gender defectors’, Velvoir to discuss how they feel about playing such an iconic stage. You’rethis bringing present your ‘Here You that Are - the teeters Best of Tour’ between to You’ve celebration just released your and debut album, devastation” so what kind of reception Newcastle/ManchesterGateshead. As your most duo, Warmrecent Digits album ‘Herethe You vocal Are’ tracks focuses live - sometimeshas it received we’ll have so far? shaped and thrilled by unimaginably exciting Your new track ‘Days With You’ is pretty much the perfect, up-beat, both on the songs that have influenced you and the songs Really great. There has been so much positive feedback and it’s summer track; endorsing reckless behaviour and enjoying yourself. What made you want to play NE Volume live? are set to release their new album, ‘Wireless guest vocalists but we’ve also used our live leaps in technology, and yet that world Lee Allcock asked us to play a few months back and it was World’that have so becomeShannon Crammondyour greatest caught hits what canvideo we projectionsexpect to bringgreat the vocalsto hear to whichlife. songswill onlyare personallast for a fewfavourites. moments I’m as really we fail Where did the idea for the track come from? from the show? happy that people have understood where I’m coming from with I was about to go for the bus, strumming on my acoustic, and the great to be asked. It’s an eclectic line-up and it’s flattering to up with the duo to talk about their latest to find a way to act collectively on rising be sharing the stage with those big names. releaseI always and play their as manyupcoming of the gigs. hits live as I can.What’s When youryou arefavourite songit, withfrom thethe themesalbum of heartbreaktemperatures, and the acceptance failures of democracyand maturity. and melody popped into my head. I wrote the lyrics on my phone in the lucky enough to have had quite a few hits you must accept bus stop while I was waiting. and why? the unstoppable hunger for exploitation What do you make of ARC as a venue? Firstly,that the congratulations fans want to on hear your them new andalbum I like playing‘Fracking them. Blackpool’ I will is theThe centrepiece, tour sees really. you stoppingof the atground many under different our UK feet. cities...are This record also be doing a few songs off the ‘Here You Are’ album, but as there any places you haven’t been before? ‘Days With You’ has an interesting sound - reminiscent of early, riff- We haven’t played ARC before but we’ve seen some amazing which is set to be released on Friday 4th As the ideas for this album were starting to is our attempt to make music from our shows there between us. It’s definitely one to tick off the August.the album What reached can we No.expect 4 in after the thecharts, the fansform, know there them were asreports I’m of earthquakesreally looking forwardexperience to playing of thisat The present Cluny that having teeters heard heavy The Strokes and The Libertines with honest lyrics. How did well as the older ones. so many great things about that venue! Newcastle is a beautiful you arrive at the sound? North East bucket list. release? Will there be a tour? in Blackpool due to exploratory fracking between celebration and devastation. Thanks! We’re gigging through the summer (near to Andrews’s homecity. town). I played We started a Sofar Sounds there last year which was incredible. The sound has come from having a large range of mixed influences You seem to really enjoy being on stage and performing live. and an obsession of guitar tones has really driven the sound. Are you working on any new music at the moment? and autumn as we’re hoping to give lots of to hear the hydraulics and explosions of To those who are yet to hear your music, This is currently our priority. We’ve taken a few months off peopleIs playing the live chance your to favourite hear these part new of songs. being a musician?fracking, and the seismic activityDo you that think follows, you’ll tryhow do anywould touristy you describe things whilst your style? on the tour? I really enjoy playing live. When I am on the stage hearing the Well we had a good look around on our last tour so this time You’re playing the perfect one-two with new single, ‘Screw Loose’ our normal relentless gigging schedule to focus on writing in the distorted electronic depths of the Well, our label is “krautophonic blizzard- new material. Docrowd you singthink along this album to the differs songs from it’s youra great feeling.song Whenwe were I give working onwe at willthe havetime, toand visit somewave” different - essentially, attractions. it’s electronic We visited music following up ‘Days With You’. What can we expect from ‘Screw out to the audience and they give back it makes a fantastic Queensferry in Edinburgh last time we played which was Loose’? past releases? And if so, how? here it is. played loud with playfulness and energy, full Will you be playing any new music at the gig? Ournight early where releases we can were all allforget based about on our troubles and for a beautiful. We haven’t actuallyof noise been and repetitionto the Angel but of also the melody, North, joy so ‘Screw Loose’ is reflecting the many people I know, including myself, couple of hours have fun. I like to make it a party vibe. will have to take a trip up there this time around! who have a screw loose. It’s inspired by the people around me and We have two new songs which are currently ready to go. improvisations and basically, since then, What were your main influences behind and rhythm. A common reaction to our live Will there be more by September? Who knows. we’ve worked hard at editing ourselves; the album? shows is amazement that two people can the town I live in; it’s humorous but also has a darker meaning. It’s a You tend to bring your tours to the North East of England Your music career has had some pretty amazing moments so far, lot more serious and builds up to an intense outro. so this set is much more crisp and tight The sound has evolved with elements make so much noise. Who are you looking forward to seeing at the one-day thanquite our a lot. previous What releasesdo you butenjoy hopefully the most aboutof lotsthe of ‘up bands north’ over timebut really what - some would you say is your favourite moment to date? crowd? My favourite moment is getting playlisted on BBC Radio 1 just You’ll be out considerably in the North East in the next few festival? maintains the free-wheeling and playful feel favourites are Neu!, Kraftwerk, Giorgio What would you like to see happen in the We’re excited to see the looks of sheer bewilderment on the ofIt’s our just work a great so far. crowd. The other I must big say, change the isNorth Moroder,East crowd My mustBloody Valentinebecause and I Boardsfelt so happyfuture? that lots Would of people you like like to me play were alongside going any to months playing shows. Where can we see you? And how would you be the loudest crowd out there. be listening to my music! It was an amazing feeling. describe a Tanx show? faces of The Lake Poets’ fans when they see us. that we’ve worked with guest vocalists on Of Canada. And probably on this album particular band, for example? As a recently formed band, we’re experimenting with our visual four songs, where up till now all our music there is more prominence to funk and Hopefully this record will reach a few Velvoir take to ARC, Stockton on September 9th alongside hasFinally, been what instrumental. does the immediate future bringcosmic for you disco and influences. can Finally, is there anythingpeople you want who tohaven’t say to heard the peopleus before. coming style and performance. We enjoy connecting with the audience and we look forward to some new material in 2017? to see you? most of all playing the songs as energetically and meaningfully as Frankie & The Hearstrings, The Lake Poets, Boy Jumps Ship, The fact that people seem to enjoy us, Glass Caves, Abel Raise the Cain and Talk Like Tigers. YouI have have a fulla number year of of touring festival slotsthe world,lined up, but I amIs there making any timetheme withinYou’re the album? in for If aso, fun night!particularly There will live, be just sing-songs gives us andenough some fuel in we can. You can see us play in Newcastle this month at Think Tank? to write new songs for an album to be released in 2018. swearing, but you’ll have a great time! Underground (4th) and The Cluny (13th). so can fans expect to hear the new material why that theme? the tank to keep playing. Tickets, priced at £14.00 in advance, are available from to be played? ‘Wireless World’ is loosely themed around arconline.co.uk, Pop Recs in Sunderland, or by calling ARC Yes.Tickets, We’re priced planning between on playing £24.19 as much - £48.38, of area availablepresent-day from that teetersTickets, between priced at £7.70Their (including album bookinglaunch show fee), isare set available to take place To find out more about Tanx, including where to hear their material sagegateshead.com. from thecluny.com. and where to see them live, head to facebook.com/bandtanx. Box Office on 01642 525199. the new record as possible. It’s exciting and progress and collapse. Our experience on Friday 1st September. Tickets, priced at fun thinking creatively about how to do of the world and our states of mind are £11.00, are available from thecluny.com.

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BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” THE PALE WHITE loudest crowd out there" Multi-instrumentalist,s Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Legendary R&B singer-songwriter, Billy Ocean headsDMA’ to the Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, “It’s great to see artists of that calibre being booked to play caught up with him. “The second album willand touring. be out in 2018” in the North East - it’s how it should be!” AustralianYou’re bringing garage your pop ‘Here band You DMA’s Are -head the BestWe’ll of Tour’ be playing to some newYou’ve songs, just releasedfor yourdebut debut album? album, Or so will what it continuekind of reception in a Three-piece Newcastle band, The Pale to really drink in the atmosphere so it was to recording it just yet. toGateshead. Riverside, As Newcastle your most this recent month album so ‘Heresure. You IAre’ don’t focuses think we’ll hasplay it thereceived cover so far? similar vein to the sound you have so White, started their year on a high note pretty tough pacing ourselves to make sure Nathanboth on Douthwaitethe songs that caught have up influenced with you though;and the we songs don’t play ‘Believe’Really great. live Thereyou has carefullybeen so muchcrafted? positive feedback and it’s with the release of their debut single, we made it to the Introducing Stage on As Lindisfarne Festival approaches, what can frontmanthat have Tommybecome O’Dell your greatest to chat hitsabout what cansee. we expect great to hear which songsSome are of personal the tunes favourites. will be similarI’m really and ‘Reaction’. Now they’re set for an energetic Sunday! It felt like it all happened so quickly, fans expect from your live set? thefrom city, the new show? music, and what to expect happy that people haveothers understood will be where a little I’m different. coming We’refrom with month as they take to the stage in but we were amazed at the turn-out and We’ll be hitting Lindisfarne with a lot fromI always their play sold-out as many North of the East hits date.live as I can.The When Newcastle you are show isit, sold-out. with the Howthemes of heartbreakrecording inand our acceptance own studio, and so maturity. it will Newcastle’s Times Square before playing the response from people watching the set of energy. We’re headlining the BBC lucky enough to have had quite a few hits youdoes must it feelaccept knowing you’re extremely still have our own sound. We didn’t Lindisfarne Festival where they’ll be sharing live online. Introducing stage so we’ll get to play a Thisthat theis your fans second want to time hear in them Newcastle and I like playingpopular them. in the I will North EastThe oftour England? sees you stoppingwant atto manygo to different a fancy studio,UK cities...are that’s the stage with some huge bands. Kyrie little bit longer than normal, so we’ll get thisalso year.be doing What a dofew you songs think off of the the ‘Here city You Are’It feels album, good but to asknow you’rethere anytraveling places you haven’tnot us, been and before?we don’t want to lose that Dawson caught up with The Pale White You’re playing a huge gig in Newcastle’s to air some new songs, hopefully. Festival andthe albumwhat’s reacheddrawn you No. back? 4 in the charts, the fans24 hoursknow onthem a plane as andI’m people really lookingwill be forwardcharm. to playing at The Cluny having heard in the weeks after their first Glastonbury Times Square this month. It must seem audiences are a bit of a challenge because Wewell loveas the Newcastle; older ones. some of the guys at your show. When weso used many to great travel things about that venue! Newcastle is a beautiful performance to find out how they’re surreal to be playing alongside the likes of more often than not you’re playing to in the band lived here for a bit so they to the UK when we firstcity. startedI played outa Sofar SoundsIs there there anything last year influencing which was yourincredible. new feeling, how they’re preparing, and what the The Libertines and Maximo Park on your people who have never heard you, so you likeYou comingseem to back. really We enjoy always being sell on tickets stage and itperforming wasn’t like live. that so, yeah, it’s a great music right now? remainder of 2017 has in store for them. home soil? have to work extra hard to convert people. quicklyIs playing up live there your so, favourite yeah, that’s part an of being a musician?feeling and one we’re reallyDo you embracing think you’ll tryI’ve do personallyany touristy been things listening whilst onto thea lot tour? of We think that the Times Square shows attractionI really enjoy as well.playing live. When I am on the stageat the hearing moment. the Well we had a good lookFrank around Ocean. on I’veour alsolast tour been so smashing this time Your debut single, ‘Reaction’ made waves have been amazing for Newcastle. And it’s Finally, 2017 is shaping up to be a huge year crowd sing along to the songs it’s a great feeling. When I give we will have to visit somethe differentJack Ladder attractions. album, ‘Playmates’We visited and throughout the North East earlier this year. great to see artists of that calibre being for you guys. Are you excited for what’s to Newcastleout to the audiencecrowds are and known they give for backbeing it makesIs there a fantastic a possibility of Queensferryyou playing in Edinburghthere’s last atime new we Australian played which duo calledwas gl. I How do you feel about the ‘reaction’ you booked to play in the North East - it’s how come? welcoming.night where Do we youcan feelall forget that when about our troublesother and towns for anda cities beautiful.in the North We haven’t actuallydon’t knowbeen toif they’rethe Angel directly of the influencing North, so received? (sorry!) it should be! We grew up listening to The It’s been an amazing year so far. We’re really you’recouple inof the hours city have and fun.also Ion like stage? to make it a partyEast in vibe. the near future?will have to take a trip me,up therebut that’s this time what around! I’ve been listening We were absolutely chuffed with the Libertines and their impact on British music enjoying ourselves and can’t wait to share Definitely. They love their music here, I’m not sure. I don’t really look at our to. response to ‘Reaction’ when we released is unquestionable, so it’s an honour to share some more new music with everyone. We andYou we’retend toalways bring welcomed your tours really to the well. North Eastschedule of England but I’m certainYour there music will career be at has had some pretty amazing moments so far, it back in January. It was the first song we a stage with them, especially in our home go on tour with The Amazons in October Itquite doesn’t a lot. matter What dowhat you night enjoy of thethe most aboutsome the point. ‘up north’ We love thebut crowds what would here, you sayIs isthere your anything favourite you moment want toto date?say to the played together as the three of us and we town. We’ve opened for Maximo Park and we should have some shows of our weekcrowd? it is, they always go nuts and we so we’d love to come backMy favourite again and moment fansis getting coming playlisted to your on sold-out BBC Radio show? 1 just felt that spark from it fairly instantly. We’ve before and they’re a great band as well. own to announce before the end of the loveIt’s just them a great for it. crowd. I must say, the North again.East crowd must because I felt so happyThank that lots you of sopeople much like for me the were support. going We to had that song tucked away for quite some year as well. Stay tuned! be the loudest crowd out there. be listening to my music!all loveIt was you an guysamazing and feeling. we’re going to put time so it felt incredibly satisfying to set it Do you have any plans to release an album What can the audience expect from Looking ahead, can we expect new on a cracking show for you all. free. in the near future? The Pale White will take to the stage in yourFinally, show? what does the immediate future bringmusic for you from and you can this year?Finally, is there anything you want to say to the people coming We’ll release an album eventually, most Newcastle’s Times Square on Thursday We’llwe look play forward most of to our some songs, new with material a set- in 2017?Yes, definitely. There’ll tobe seenew you? music To keep up-to-date with DMA’s live You recently played the BBC Introducing definitely. We want to spend a bit longer August 3rd 2017 and tickets are available listI have lasting a full a yearlittle ofbit touring over an the hour. world, It will but I amcoming making out time before the You’reend of in the for year a fun night!shows, There both will beacross sing-songs the UK and and some world- Stage at Glastonbury. How did it feel to play touring and building a fan-base around the from seetickets.com. Beal Farm will play beto writea loud new rock songs ‘n’ roll for show an album with someto be releasedand thein 2018. second album willswearing, be out but in you’ll havewide, a great head time! to dmasmusic.com now. on such sacred ground? UK before the album comes out. We’re host to Lindsfarne Festival from 31st August acoustic ones thrown in the middle too. 2018 - which we hope our fans will be Their debut album, ‘Hills End’ is also It’s always been a massive ambition to play already writing and developing ideas and - 3rd September 2017. Get your tickets Tickets, priced between £24.19 - £48.38, aregetting available excited from about. Tickets, priced at £7.70available (including to bookingpurchase fee), on are Amazon available and at Glastonbury, so it was a pretty emotional themes for it and want to see what other from lindsfarnefestival.com. Willsagegateshead.com. there be any new or special songs from thecluny.com. iTunes and can be streamed on Spotify. day all around. We went for the full weekend sounds we can achieve before we commit played? Like your cover of ‘Believe’? Will your new music vary from your

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ANTHONY RUBERY “Gigging is an important part of a musician’s craft, so I try to gig as much as possible” East-London based artist, Anthony Rubery I try and mix all my influences in where for about 15 weeks in total now, which is is set to release some new material in the possible. pretty cool. near future and will also be heading to Tynemouth this month. Lee Allcock caught You mentioned gigging. Do you gig a lot? Brilliant! So let’s get on to talking about up with Anthony to find out a little more I try to. Gigging is an important part of a the new material you mentioned earlier. about what gig-goers from the region can musician’s craft, so I try to gig as much as You said that you’re taking a slight break, expect. possible. But at the moment I’m taking my why’s that? feet slightly off the gigging pedal to work Well, I wrote the songs on the EP about a For those of our readers who don’t know on some new stuff. year or two before I actually released the you Anthony, how old are you? And where EP and a lot of what I’m listening to and are you from? We’ll chat about the new material in a bit, being influenced by now has changed to I’m 19 and I’m from a little town called but I first want to talk about your debut EP. what it was when I wrote the EP. Barkingside in East London. Tell us a bit about it… Writing also got frustrating because I was Yeah, sure. It’s called ‘Rough Sketch’ and trying to write songs in a similar vein as to And you’re currently at university studying it came out at the start of March. It’s got the EP, but I wanted to write to a different music? 5 songs on it and it’s available on iTunes, sound. So I’m taking a bit of time out to Yeah. I’m going into my second year on Spotify, and most media outlets right now. find the balance and get some recording a Pop Music course at Anglia Ruskin in done. Cambridge. And is there a story or anything behind the name? So when can we expect this new material? How long have you been writing music for? Well, I had the idea of having a rough Soon. I can’t give away too much as of yet, I started writing lyrics when I was really drawing of myself as the cover art, so I purely because I don’t know myself. I’ll get young, like 10 or 11. But I didn’t properly thought ‘Rough Sketch’ was a pretty fitting back to gigging some of the new stuff in get into the music world till about three name. And I’m still trying to find my own the next few months, but as for releasing it, years ago when I was about 16 - that’s sound, so the songs are only a rough I have no idea yet. Soon. when I properly started writing songs and sketch of the sound you can expect from gigging. me in the future. To keep up-to-date with Anthony Rubery, including his touring schedule How would you describe your music? And would you say it’s gone down well? and upcoming releases, please head to Well, I’m influenced by all sorts of artists Yeah, I’d say so. I’ve had a pretty positive Facebook.com/anthonyruberymusic where and genres. I’m a big fan of hip-hop and reaction from people I’ve spoken to about you can also contact Anthony to purchase grime, but then I also love folk and also it. The lead single, ‘Intoxicated’ has been tickets to his Tynemouth date on Monday rock. number 1 in the Cambridge unsigned chart 21st August.

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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE ROJOR “It’ll be an evening of surprises” “It’s the art of the songwriter to try and express everyday human experiences” Britpop legends, Ocean Colour Scene are I can have my first beer of the day. I don’t see us when they were young, and now Middlesbrough-based singer-songwriter, and a ballad tempo, but I enjoy messing match at The Riverside, I walked under set to Headline Hardwick Live this month play under the influence anymore - I spent they bring along their kids. It’s great to Rojor has built up a strong reputation as with musical structures and theory. ‘Only the art installation and was just blown so Kyrie Dawson caught up with frontman around 25 years doing that and in the last see the generations. There are quite a few an innovative creator of strong music. His Luv Can Hurt’ still manages to carry a away with how powerful it was - it’s Simon to talk ‘’, what to couple of years I’ve realised that it’s much youngsters, as in really young kids, who recent release, the 80s sounding electro- melancholy vibe even with its up-tempo a stunning structure. For the video I expect from their set, and what the future better to go on stage sober, then I can come to the concerts so that’s great to see. pop track ‘Only Luv Can Hurt’, has been electronic dance energy – I guess the wanted something which was visually holds for the band. savour that beer at the end! widely praised for its composition and character of my voice is a distinctive part exciting. I also wanted a sci-fi vibe, which Which gigs have stuck in your memory strong melodies. Damian Robinson caught of that. It’s the art of the songwriter to try complemented the electronic sound. I’m You’re playing the Saturday night headline You’re taking to the stage alongside some from throughout the years? up with Rojor to find more about the new and express everyday human experiences proud to showcase the North East, and to slot at Hardwick Live this month, so what great bands at Hardwick Live, ranging from Oh blimey, dozens! Knebworth was quite single and his future plans. and show them in a clearer light. come from Teesside, so Temenos was the can festival revellers expect from your set? Gabrielle to Pete Doherty. Is there anyone strange when we supported Oasis there in obvious choice. To be honest I’m not sure what set we’re in particular you’re excited to see? front of a crowd of 125,000. Then there’s Your new track, ‘Only Luv Can Hurt’ ‘Only Luv Can Hurt’ comes pretty soon doing yet! So you can expect as much I Blimey, Gabrielle! We used to know her the first time we played the Albert Hall - focuses on an unusual message for pop after your last album, ‘Fatally Beautiful’. Do Finally, what aims do you have for the can. At times we are doing the ‘Moseley about 25 years ago. And we go back with that was pretty nice, seeing your names music - loving someone who loves you tend to be constantly creating new remainder of 2017? And can we expect to Shoals’ performance, but I’m not 100% sure Madness as well. Every time we see Suggs in lights on The Albert Hall! In 1997 we someone else. Was there a particular tracks? Or was this part of the tracks see you on the live circuit soon? if that’s what we’re doing - I really should he says ‘I made you, I made you y’know!’ He played at Glastonbury before the famous inspiration for the track? recorded for the album? The last few years have been fantastic know that! It’ll be an evening of surprises used to do a TV show back in the days of Radiohead gig - and that’s one that people Not really, but I do like the philosophical This track was actually written and with all the national radio airplay and, to all round! cable TV, which was like an early version of will talk about forever - but I’m not sure idea. ‘I love you and you love me’ can be recorded after the release of ‘Fatally be honest, the recording side of things independent television broadcasts, and we how much we saw of it really as that was pretty ordinary, but ‘I love you and you Beautiful’ but it’s certainly from the same has been my driver in recent times. But I 2016 marked the 20th anniversary of went on his show. He’s always been really back in the days when we played under the love someone else’ - that’s an interesting pool of ideas. My producer, Tony Waite and do absolutely intend to get back on the ‘Moseley Shoals’. After selling over one good to us since then so that will be nice to influence. subject matter for any writer. The world is I have a really intuitive working relationship live stage. Putting together a top live band million copies in 1996, how does it feel to meet up with them. awash with love songs (and there’s nothing and we’ve been in a very productive is next on my agenda. I’m aware that any play such iconic tracks today? The rest of 2017 looks pretty busy for wrong with that), but I think looking at love recording groove recently. As a writer, I opportunity that comes my way arrives It’s nice. I mean, I don’t think at the time we Will you be sticking around to party Ocean Colour Scene as you tour Australia from a darker perspective always makes always have around five or six songs I’m because of the love and generosity of my realised how important that album was, Northern style after the show? and New Zealand again. Do you have any for a thought-provoking song. working on at any particular time and this fans and supporters. I hope your readers because quite frankly we were so busy that I think we’ll probably be staying over that plans for after the tour? was one of the first demos I brought into will give my music some time and you’re all hindsight has given us a completely different night, so yeah, we will probably have a beer I don’t know to be quite honest. I need to The sound of the track reminded me the studio during those initial post ‘Fatally invited along for the ride - it’ll be humbling perspective. We have so many people say and go back to the hotel, and hopefully the be writing an album and I really need to very much of St Etienne with its upbeat Beautiful’ sessions. and fabulous to see everyone at the live ‘Oh you know, that was the soundtrack of bar’s open! focus on that. That’s the plan, anyway! electronic sounds and pulsating beats. shows. my youth’. Was it a conscious decision to soundtrack The video is shot on location in Teesside After such a long, successful musical career, Ocean Colour Scene will headline emotive content with upbeat sounds? Or at Temenos. What was the reason behind To find out more about Rojor, including What is your favourite part about does it feel great to see new, younger fans Hardwick Live in Sedgefield on Saturday was it a pleasant surprise? using Temenos? where to find the ‘Only Luv Can Hurt’ performing live? in the crowd? 19th August.Tickets are available from I quite like juxtaposition. Often a sad song I’m a massive Middlesbrough fan and single and future tour dates, head to I quite like the last song because that means We see people who used to come and hardwicklive.co.uk/tickets. is matched with a minor chord theme one afternoon, while heading to a rojor.com.

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COMA VIOLET THE SLEEVES “We’ll have to up our game that extra level” “We’re all English born and bred and our music and lyrics mostly Having just released the video for their What inspired you to create ‘Dance Sinner Where do you find the most inspiration for reflect those formative years” debut single ‘Dance Sinner Dance’, Dance’? your songs? Newcastle fuzz pop band Coma Violet We just wanted to create something It’s just that hunger to create music. I think British born, Hong Kong-based band have been various line-up changes over stuff in there too, to mix it up. are set to play at the O2 Academy 2, upbeat and danceable compared to a lot inspiration needs to come from yourself, The Sleeves are preparing for their UK the years. It also means that we all need Newcastle on Saturday 5th August. Shannon of the more riff-based stuff we do. Lyrically, and then you can take other inspiration tour, which takes in a number of dates full time jobs to pay the bills. On the You’ll be returning back to UK Crammond caught up with the band to it’s about control freaks who manipulate from what’s going on in your life in regards in the North East, so Damian Robinson plus side, new band members have kept shores playing dates in Darlington, find out what we can expect from their live people just to make themselves feel better. to lyrics. caught up with frontman Keith our songwriting dynamic and fresh and Northumberland and Middlesbrough. performance. Goodman to find out what gig-goers the gaps between albums allow plenty Are you excited to be coming home What can we expect from the set at the 02? How long have you been playing for? And can expect. of time for quality control. and playing the new material? And, as an You must be excited about playing one of You can expect a lot of energy, passion and how has your music changed since the international band, how does a North Newcastle’s largest and most established a few new tunes maybe. We’ll be showcasing start? You’ve been described as ‘part punk, And to make it more international, the East of England crowd differ from venues, the 02 Academy? a large dose of fuzz pop, riffs, melodies and We started in November 2016 so I don’t part classic rock, part throwback 80s new album ‘Deliverance’ was recorded crowds elsewhere in the world? Yeah, we can’t wait! It’s always a great feeling hooks. think our sound has evolved much since indie and proper rock ‘n’roll’,which is in Cambodia. What prompted you to Well we’re always excited to go out playing at the Academy. We have a great then, which was down to the line-up quite an endorsement. How would you record in Cambodia? on the road but we’re really looking line-up of support bands, so it’s going to be What’s been your favourite gig you’ve changes really. It’s been stop start up until describe your sound? Mainly Hong Kong rents. Cambodian forward to this tour, which begins and a class night all round. ILSER, Escape The played so far? the last couple of months, but we’re starting Well that’s already pretty detailed. It studio time is inexpensive by ends in the North East, where we’ve Empire and Kings&Queens are all superb We haven’t played too many gigs yet, but we to find a sound and a style of music which also reflects our collective influences, comparison, but recording in Cambodia never played before. bands, so we’ll have to up our game that recently played Verve Bar in Leeds which is our own. so I’m happy with that description. Mix also meant that we were able to step Our first night (of 8) will be at extra level. was pretty cool. There’s a really good vibe in up The Kinks, the Sex Pistols, PIL, Stone away from our daily lives for a week and Coquetfest on the Northumberland Yorkshire for alternative rock at the minute. As a band, what’s been the biggest challenge Roses, Kasabian and The Faces and focus 100% on the album, which is a far coast (Friday 18th August) and then You’ve recently released a music video for It was a proper old school little venue, and you’ve faced so far? you’ll be close. more effective way to record… give or we finish the trip in Middlesbrough ‘Dance Sinner Dance’. It looks like a lot of more importantly people were turning out I think that as we were all in established take the occasional bottle of whiskey. (Whirling Dervish at TSOne on fun to make...and can we expect any more to see new bands. local bands beforehand, having to totally The band have an interesting story as Thursday 24th August) and The music videos soon? start over is always one of those things you’re all British but based out of Hong How would you describe ‘Deliverance’? Quakerhouse in Darlington (Friday 25th It was a lot of fun, but was a lot of hard What/who influenced you to become where you think, ‘will it be worth it?’ Or ‘will Kong. How has living in Hong Kong And how’s the reaction been so far? August). My mum’s side of the family work too. It was stupidly hot night, and we Coma Violet? people like it?’ So yeah, I’d say the challenge influenced your sound and creative By comparison to our debut album live in Darlington, so the last night shot the video in just a few hours. We’ll be Coma Violet was started from frustration of starting over is the biggest challenge output? ‘Arcade Rock’ (2011), which was an will be something of a Prodigal Son’s releasing more videos, and hopefully a new and anger after the demise of previous we’ve faced. Yeah, the band was formed in Hong anthology of songwriting by early return…for her if no-one else. one will be dropping November/December projects, I guess. Instead of taking some time Kong (in 2007) and has always been bandmembers, ‘Deliverance’ is a more time for our next single. Blank Slate Art out, I just wrote a batch of new tunes, and Coma Violet play the O2 Academy 2, based in the city. But we’re all English cohesive body of workas it was all To find out more about The Sleeves, Creative are cool to work with, so it just naturally they needed a medium so I got Newcastle on Saturday 5th August. Tickets, born and bred and our music and lyrics written and recorded by the current including their full list of UK tour dates, flowed nicely. We did, however, need to use the band together quite quickly. We’ve had priced at £8.00, are available by contacting mostly reflect those formative years. line-up. We generally aim for rocking please head to thesleeves.hk. wallpaper scrapers to peel our jeans off several line-up changes since then and we’re the band directly at Facebook.com/ Hong Kong’s relatively expensive cost of guitars and a shoe-shuffling rhythm afterwards. looking forward to the future. comavioletband. living makes it a transient city so there section, but there’s some light and dark

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Degrees Of Pitch (modesty precludes me the Dragonfly were the impeccable his previous albums and he even added a they created a party atmosphere; with from saying how brilliant it was), swiftly Baghdaddies, whose melting pot The Wonder Stuff cover of ‘Unbearable’ the crowd singing harmonies and dancing followed by JustSo, who deliver a concise of klezmer, reggae, ska and punk is CORBRIDGE THE FESTIVAL which was simply superb. Those who have along to the music from start to finish. set of jolly pop. irresistible - the whole tent was behind seen Dan perform before will know he The final day started with something a By this time the main stage is properly them from the off, skanking like there’s plays a song called ‘David Gray’ - not to be bit different - Thorpe Thewles Ladies Pop packed, just in time for the incredible no tomorrow, forming impromptu confused with Craig David, as a member Choir, who sang a wide range of songs FESTIVAL 2017 beatboxing madness of Bloxed Beat who congas which circle the tent. That’s how OF WONDERFUL of the audience requested. But, not to and encouraged the crowd to join in. played a big, mashed-up set of snippets you deliver a headline set. disappoint the festival-goer, Dan performed The next two acts were Liz Marshall and of crowd-pleasing tunes, performed using Cast took their time to get to their Corbridge a Craig David impression during the song. Misti Heslop - two female solo singers nothing more than the human vocal headlining slot at the main stage, but STUFF Hilarious. who both had their own style. Stand out chords. The chap that does the basslines they then churned out some of their 08/07/2017 Saturday afternoon opened up with parts of their sets included Misti’s cover is a total hero. 20-year-old hits before ill-advisedly Segedunum Rust and then took a turn for of ‘People are Strange’ and the final song Back on the Dragonfly stage was local dedicating ‘Fine Time’ to some flavour- at The Vane Arms, Written by Martin Sharman the worse when the next act didn’t turn up. in Liz’s set which turned into a massive acoustic guitar virtuoso Haythem of-last-month politician, spicing it Photography by Carliol Photography Luckily Andrew Johnson had said he was sing-along. Mohamed, who never fails to amaze with up with some utterly inappropriate Thorpe Thewles going to try squeeze in a themed set over Up next, and often described as a council his dexterous fingerwork and amusing F-bombs. If the measure of a festival is how the weekend, so now was the time for it. estate Bob Dylan, Danny Devon came on banter. Today, he’d astutely decided to Nobody is in the mood to take political 08/07/2017 much the sun decides to shine, then Andrew didn’t mention what the theme stage looking like he’d travelled from the create some rather danceable music using propaganda from a man whose poodle Corbridge is up there with the best. Written and photographed by was during the set, and kept the audience set of Peaky Blinders. Playing his indie/ only his guitar and a complicated-looking hairdo was last in fashion in 17th The cloudless sky was beautiful baby guessing. And, by the end of the set, myself, country folk style of music with songs computer-based looping system, so late century France: the band are roundly Adam Parkin blue - the perfect compliment to the and the audience, weren’t entirely sure about the local area, there was a moment afternoon found the tent jumping around booed and somehow the spell is broken. thousands of punters who pitched their what the theme was, but I think that’s what in his set when he was talking about when to actual house music created on just a The crowd thins, and for many, the The Festival of Wonderful Stuff (now in camping chairs and rugs and soaked up Andrew was hoping for. he used to have to lend people’s guitars guitar. Very impressive. festival is over. its third year) returned to The Vane Arms, a brilliant, friendly atmosphere, all set to After Louis Martin’s stunning performance, and, during the following song, his guitar In between bands there was plenty Apart from that, it was a wonderful day. Thorpe Thewles for three fantastic days of a superb soundtrack. and an outstanding set of covers performed broke, so had to lend a guitar off another for kids of all ages to do. A particular There’s nothing better than being in a food, music and beer. Apart from the lucky few that managed by 13 year old Olivia Kate Smith, which act that was performing. Ironic. favourite is the Djembe tent with about field of like-minded folk who, apart from Friday night opened with Teesside pop to get full weekend tickets - their silenced the audience, next up were The penultimate act of the festival was fifteen instruments scattered about the the occasional casualty of the deadly duo Cherry Head, Cherry Heart featuring tents pitched the night before in time Crossover featuring Dave Brittle and James Gray Robson & The Lovely Burn, grass. After a trying day lounging about on combination of sun and Jakehead, go Andy Johnson and Naomi Lowe. Playing to catch the freestyling brilliance of Marie Marx who performed a selection of playing their alt-Americana style of a field it’s a great release to be able to hit about their hedonism with style and a combination of songs from their two Kay Greyson and the funk ‘n’ soul originals with a unique sound of harmonies music. Their mix of percussion, guitars, something hard and repeatedly. There’s discretion. albums and their new single ‘Summer extravaganza that is Craig Charles - for and guitar. These two really have a great and vocals took the audience also crafts, fairground rides, and a brilliant That it’s in the middle of the sleepy Wine’, the set was full of energy. And most people the festival kicked off at bond on stage - smiling at each other on a tour through a mix of original songs, circus tent with real fire and everything. village of Corbridge is all the more their new single, and the self-proclaimed lunchtime on Saturday. throughout - and the atmosphere on stage with a few covers thrown into the mix. As the baking sun finally descended remarkable. Its genius lies in the ability Christmas song ‘Road to Rome’, certainly Corbridge runs two main stages: the brightened the mood of the crowd. The final act of the festival was The behind the main stage, From The Jam to offer something for everyone, of all got the crowd singing along. Next up was Dragonfly for local acts and of course Then Teesside artist, Samantha Durnan was Covers Club. Although the inside of the proved that, unless you’re stood right ages, and to provide a safe environment singer-songwriter, Ian Smith performing the main stage around which the festival accompanied by Steph Hooton and the pub was a lot quieter than the previous next to the stage, they’re indistinguishable where kids can run around and adults a variety of songs on his guitar from is set - bars, food stalls and the usual audience was in complete awe from the two nights, it didn’t stop the audience from the real thing. can have one too many beers. a number of genres and decades that festival traders lining up around the beginning of their set to the very end. The enjoying themselves. Russell Hastings does a great Weller Long may Corbridge Festival reign. pleased the crowd. perimeter of the field, with the kids’ atmosphere was great, with people eating, The Festival of Wonderful Stuff 2017 had impersonation, and of course you And not rain. It’s a fantastic festival and It was then time for Vane Arms regular, sideshows at the very end of the field. drinking and having a great evening. Finally, a fantastic community feel, combined with can’t fault a run through a good few one that myself, and so many locals, The Wonder Stuff guitarist, Dan Donnelly This writer’s festival kicked off by it was the turn of The O’Blimeys. Playing a great selection of food, drink and music. of The Jam’s greatest hits. Headlining make sure they go to every year. to ‘shout at the crowd’ for 40 minutes. playing the Dragonfly stage with Ten The set was full of original music from their usual, vaguely Irish-themed songs, It was just magical.

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rails screaming the chorus as the crowd derived from one of the artists who was screamed right back at him. For a young sick of many songs sounding so similar CARL BARAT band, they were tight and had a whole heap KT TUNSTALL to others, and decided to try and change of charisma. Up next was Lock - a fantastic, that. KT Tunstall’s performance featured female indie-pop unit from London. Their songs ranging from four of her five studio sound was a unique and dark twist on the + Support AND THE albums, and a cover of Seven Nation Army indie-pop genre which, to me, sets them on the kazoo! Her last performance was about from the generic indie-pop outfits out at South Tyneside Festival in Gateshead’s Sage last November, but there at the moment. A neon light with the for many spectators, this was the first JACKALS band’s name in capital letters beams in the 09/07/2017 time they’d seen her perform live. Despite middle of the stage as they whisk the room the short performance time available, her + Lock + BlackWaters through a beautiful set-list. What strikes me Written and photographed by set was split up with anecdotes about the most about them is the profound ‘newness’ Beth McConnell songs she would perform next. She spoke at KU Bar, Stockton of their sound. It’s so fresh and an interesting of her tour injuries and respect for the change of pace for hardcore gig-goers. There KT Tunstall greeted a crowd of presence of emergency services 07/07/2017 was a suspenseful wait leading up to the thousands today at one of South at live events, as she recently discovered highly-anticipated headliners and you could Tyneside’s Sunday concerts, as part of that she was allergic to mosquito bites Written by Thomas Anderson feel an electrifying energy rise in the room as their South Tyneside Festival. She was when performing at an open-air event. Photography by Sam Edge Carl Barat and The Jackals finally took to the supported by Charlotte Yanni and Big Her set had fans old and new on their stage. The crowd got rowdier and rowdier Red & The Grinners.Charlotte Yanni is feet for the whole performance; singing It was a special night for Stockton as The as we were took through a dark and heavy a French performer who expressed her along to older songs like ‘Suddenly I See’ Libertines frontman, Carl Barat and his set, including new song ‘Sister’, Libertines’ love for Tunstall both on stage and on and ‘Black Horse and the Cherry Tree’, band, The Jackals paid a visit to KU Bar. tracks such as ‘Death on the Stairs’ (which her social media channels. She spoke whilst enjoying recent tracks from her The room was packed. And the sheer hype was decided to KU Bar owner, Jimmy Beck), of how Tunstall’s 2004 Jools Holland newest album ‘KIN’ such as ‘Hard Girls.’ of the crowd was building up from the and songs from Carl’s Dirty Pretty Things performance had inspired her to write Over the summer months, Bent’s Park second I walked into the venue. Energetic days such as ‘Gin and Milk’. It goes without and perform her own music. She in South Shields hosts several free gigs, punk rock four-piece, BlackWaters, from saying that this was a huge contender for ‘Gig delighted crowds with her own music with events this year including the likes Guildford, took to the stage first. Their of The Year’. You could just see by the way and a French rendition of ‘La Vie En of Jedward, Louisa Johnson, Sister Sledge set was ruthlessly intense and brimming the crowd moved to the music that we’d Rose’ by Edith Piaf. Big Red & The and Jamie Lee Harrison. If this year’s with attitude. A highlight, for me, was track just witnessed something quite special. With Grinners are a North East based band events are anything to go by, I’m definitely ‘Fuck Yeah’ - an angry, in-your-face anthem multiple encores, it was a shame it had to who perform covers of popular songs looking forward to next year’s South in which the frontman stood up on the come to an end. with a Western twist. The concept was Tyneside Festival.

the crowd are sent into raptures and cinematic so to hear them team up with the band are clearly having a whale of the Royal Northern Sinfonia here tonight BLINK-182 a time. The set is stacked full of songs as part of their label Bella Union’s 20th from ‘California’ and they sit alongside anniversary is both a fitting and wondrous the older numbers pretty seamlessly. experience. at Metro Radio Arena, It’s strange to see Skiba shed his serious + Hazel Wilde Jonathan Donahue looks like a kid in a demeanour and just have some fun sweetshop; joking about his desire to Newcastle playing 2-minute pop-punk bangers. at The Sage, Gateshead conduct the orchestra that plays behind Given the scattergun nature of a lot him, as the band dip in and out of their 09/07/2017 of Blink 182 songs, they are really tight 12/07/2017 own and others songbooks. tonight, due almost entirely to their Opening with ‘Central Park East’ from powerhouse drummer, the iconic Travis Written by Paul Broadhead their recent ‘The Light In You’ record, the Written by Jake Carr Smith Barker. The skinny tattoo-covered band and orchestra are as one - rarely figure pounds away on his kit all night, Lanterns On The Lake’s Hazel Wilde is letting up until Donahue ‘interviews’ guest Although the announcement made in with his style of drumming quite unlike no stranger to the Sage - or indeed the guitarist Simon Raymonde, formerly of 2015 about Matt Skiba taking over from anybody else. But he really is something Royal Northern Sinfonia, having played Cocteau Twins. Tom Delonge as co-vocalist and guitarist to watch. And when people rank him as with them in this very venue last year - His dad wrote Dusty Springfield’s ‘I Wish of Blink-182 didn’t go down well with one of the best in the world at his craft but tonight sees her taking to the stage I’d Never Loved You’ and they perform some fans, it’s pretty safe to say that he really does belong there. for a set without her bandmates for the it tonight with label mate Holly Macve, the band are in a better place now than Closing with an encore of ‘All The very first time. whose incredible vocals send shivers they were, both creatively and in the live Small Things’ and ‘Dammit’, it’s pretty And what an accomplished, mesmerising down the spine. Formerly a member of environment. Last year’s album, ‘California’ disappointing to see that the band have set it is. Switching between piano and an Flaming Lips, Donahue was a return to form; with Skiba offering only played for 75 minutes. guitar, Wilde delivers achingly beautiful teases with a version of ‘There You Are’ a different taste on the tongue-in- Padding the night out with subpar folk songs about love and nature; her and another cover is Disney’s own ‘When cheek pop-punk which made Blink the support bands (which is definitely the set a mix of new material and Lanterns’ You Wish Upon A Star’, because Mercury megastars they are today. case tonight) is not acceptable. With the classics like ‘Ships In The Rain’ and the Rev are living out a fairytale. And whilst Tonight, the three-piece stopped off ever-rising ticket prices in this day and heartache of ‘Green & Gold’. LOTL may there’s no ‘Goddess On A Highway’, at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena as age, doesn’t an audience deserve two be on a break right now, but we can the majestic ‘Holes’ and the ultimate part of their UK tour in support of the hours at least for a big arena show? only hope to see more of Hazel in the orchestral cinematic anthem, ‘The Dark previously mentioned album. Bands of this nature need to allow their near future. Is Rising’ more than make up for it on an Opening with a barrage of hits, and a fans to really get their monies worth, so In terms of Mercury Rev, their sound epic night. one-two of ‘Feeling This’ and ‘Rock Show’, I feel a little let down. has always been widescreen and

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Written by Jake Carr Smith Written by Damian Robinson EP Review Single Review Written by Paul Kemp Written by Joseph James Written by Joseph James Written by Damian Robinson Hartlepool-based three-piece, ‘Pretentious’ art-rock has, for the Artwork by Elizabeth Frasier North East musician, Jon Reece is set I honestly don’t know what I Stonebeach have just released their most part, been shunned by both the Newcastle’s Ben Bateman deserves to release his brand new single ‘You expected when I woke up this debut single, ‘Waste Away’ which offers mainstream indie press and indie artists ‘Chapter One: Lost’, released by considerable praise for his new single and I’ and I managed to get a sneak morning, turned on my computer and a glimpse into what this band may have over the years in favour of heavily North East singer-songwriter ‘Don’t Breathe a Word’ and the peek before the general public. played The Radio Set’s unambiguously to offer in the future. With the band’s formulaic sounds and attitudes. It’s a Meghann Clancy, is an evening release bravery he uses when aiming for, and Reece is known for his anthemic titled EP , ‘EP #1’, but it wasn’t even oldest member being a mere twenty- scenario which, perhaps, has led to some if I’ve ever heard one. It’s the kind of reaching, a level of honesty rarely songs that speak honestly, and often close to what jump-started me out of two years of age, the end product is bands trading creativity in return for reserved recording saved for a seat in seen in pop music. harshly, about society at that time; my slumber. somewhat deceiving and could quite credibility. Flicking through history, it may your comfiest chair with a scotch on Similar in sound to early Tracy you can always be sure that you’ll Throughout the first chorus of ‘Can’t easily be the workings of a mature band only be Blur (with their ‘Blur’ album) the rocks and a bloody great novel on Chapman, Bateman manages to make not only get a something to tap Give You Up’, I thought: “this could do twice their age. The influences of this who were able to experiment with a moonless night. his richly textured, emotionally- your feet and sing along to, but with being a bit louder to distinguish band are clearly taken from singer- the indie sound and retain their indie ‘Life Jacket’ is a miracle; I admit I was charged, vocals dominate a track you’ll get something that will make it from the verse”, and low and songwriters of yesteryears, with a touch membership. Taking up the challenge cynical going into it after it had been which is supported only by a solo you think too. behold, the next chorus was much of nineties Brit pop about them: think of experimentation, Newcastle garage/ described as ‘jazzy’, but to say I was electric guitar; it’s an interesting A songwriter since the age of 12, louder with a new fantastic synth line Dylan meets Oasis and you might be in noise-pop band Baker Island return pleasantly surprised would be an blend which supports the integrity Reece is no stranger to the process to accompany it. the right place to describe Stonebeach’s with their new album ‘Restless Legs’; understatement. There’s something of the song and which wraps around and it’s rather evident as it beams The 80’s vibe of the EP continues sound. Vocalist, Sean Rees has an almost seemingly an attempt to wrap indie song about a beautiful woman’s voice highly-poetic, longing, lyrics about the professionalism from start to finish. with ‘You Broke My Heart When drunken-sounding slurred vocal which structures in loud guitar fuzz, inject a singing over an organ, and a double pain of longing for someone who you In terms of sound and content matter, You Kissed Her’, which, even with its sets well onto the mellow music and is sense of humour, and then return them bass, that makes me want to curl up know could change your life, if only where the soundscape of the song is somewhat juvenile lyrics, could pass a clear standout aspect of this particular to the indie crowd to lap up. Opener, and re-evaluate my life. The lyrics don’t they realised it (“those pastel colours classic and traditional, the spirit of the for an early album track by the Cure. track. The delivery is interesting. And ‘Demolishing the 4th Wall’ kicks the help; “this you cannot know until it is that frame your eyes, seem to hold song shines through and takes centre What I take into account listening to the vocal content, which is somewhat album off with a vault of guitar feedback too late,” Meghann warns you in her on to mine for too long”). stage, giving the whole piece the record, particularly on this song bleak in its theme, is sang with enough reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine; spine-chilling falsetto. ‘Don’t Breathe a Word’ is heartfelt a very sincere message: Pride. and the closer, is how strong the emotion which, in turn, provides a it’s an incredibly ballsy (if not to say What’s so refreshing about this and honest in a way which, I would The track tells a story about people guitar playing is. clever juxtaposition against the sound impactful) way to start an album and release is that even though some suspect, many people could relate to all across the world who have had to Unfortunately, I do take issue with of his voice. If I were to find criticism shows serious musicianship. Standout songs aren’t as well written and clever and take comfort from, and which live their lives in secrecy. the vocal performances. in this track it’s that it’s somewhat track, ‘Write Home’ manages to blend as others, the depth of the production many will admire for its ability to use And where there are parts of the Throughout the chorus of the pedestrian, at times - the two and a bit a ‘wooh hoo’ Edwyn Collins-style pop more than makes up for it. ‘Hunt My minimalism to create such a large world that still see homosexuality penultimate track, I can’t help but minutes never really ruffle any feathers chorus with the spikiness of the Cribs, Heart’ becomes increasingly dense impact. Emotional lyrics, stand out as a crime, we have still come a long feel like it would have benefited from and sits around the same areas for the and ‘Minus Knees’ takes a Sonic Youth the further the listener dares to go, vocals, and sharp guitar playing make way in the name of equality and having stronger vocals, because it just entirety of the track. It would be good soundscape and wraps it around what with interesting, clicking percussion this a difficult track to describe, but acceptance. seems to fall a little flat. to hear this band push themselves and could have been a standard indie track; and beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggios it’s one which should definitely be The song has a hopeful tone, but But honestly, I can’t think of many experiment with something else to this is what the Wedding Present might delicately appearing gradually. The enjoyed. It’ll be interesting to see there are also aspects of melancholy other moments on the EP where make their tracks truly stand out. have sounded like if they’d been given pacing is perfect. I didn’t even notice what’s next for Bateman; if he can and drama. It’s emotionally-fuelled. the vocals cause this. It could have Nevertheless, this is a decent glimpse more guitars and distortion pedals. We on the first listen but EP opener ‘In bring together another six or seven And I can see this song being well benefited from being double tracked. into what the band are capable of. And, must give credit also for the humour Time’ is actually in 5/4 time, and rarely songs of a similar high-quality, we may accepted in the local LGBT scene, Other than that, ‘EP #1’ Is a strong paired with a strong production job inside the album; perhaps none more so does a song pull that kind of move off well be talking about him being the especially around pride season. debut that I’d wholeheartedly which compliments the stripped-back than on my favourite song title, ‘Sorry so smoothly that it slips by me. next Tracy Chapman. Who’s talking ‘You and I’ will be released on recommend for those who love a bit nature of the track, they’ve done well to About Your Parents, Batman’. If the tunes I’d like to see Miss Clancy experiment about a revolution now!? Thursday 31st August. To find out of 80’s new wave music. lay down a statement of intent, moving don’t melt the indie crowd, the humour with sound and space and time even You can now listen to the track on more about the release, including For further information about the forward. Listen to ‘Waste Away’ now on will. ‘Restless Legs’ will be released more in the future, but overall it’s a YouTube. For further information where you can get your hands on EP, including where to pick it up, YouTube. The single is taken from the on Friday 25th August. For further fantastic EP. To listen to the three- about Ben, including tour dates and a copy, please follow Jon on Twitter please contact the band directly at bands’ upcoming concept EP, ‘The Life information please head to Facebook. track EP, please head to soundcloud. further releases, head to facebook. (@j_ReeceOfficial). Facebook.com/theradioset. and Death of a Decionaire’. com/bakerislandband. com/meghannclancy. com/benbatemanmusic.

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• Jump the Gun. Friday 11th August Saturday 12th August Sunday 13th August The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. AUGUST 2017 GIG LISTINGS • Plugged Out: Annabel Pattinson. • The Antics. • Megan Dhalai + Liv & G + Jas T • Chronic Change + Tanx O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. + Amy Ridley. Tuesday 1st August • DMA’s. Chaplins, Sunderland. + Brent & The Brads + Logoz. £5.05 Adv. £5.05 Adv. • Steve Harris – British Lion. Riverside, Newcastle. • Tribute to Meatloaf. The Cluny, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. • Live In The Lane Presents: • Soul Rebels. Riverside, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. • Queenesque. O’Gradys, Redcar. Free. • Open Mic Night. Ashleigh Lowes. Saltburn House. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. • Maiden UK. The Wolsey, Sunderland. Free. Wednesday 2nd August Vicolo, Newcastle. Free. • Hive Mind + Absorb Live • Total Stone Roses. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. • Plugged Out: The Missing Cats. • Blistered Molly. + La Familia + Capital Red • Lionize. The Forum Music Centre, The Ship Isis, Sunderland. Free. Sunday 6th August Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. + Rob Liam Lowery. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Darlington. £12.00 Adv, £14.00 OTD. • Soapbox Sessions: Scalesia. • Darlington R’n’B Club Presents: Independent, Sunderland. £11.25 Adv. • Choka + Toni Sidgwick • The Smokin’ Spitfires. Hole in the Wall, Darlington. Free. The Blue Bishops. £4.00 Adv/£6.00 OTD. • The Resignators. + Chris Pryke. The Cluny, Newcastle. £6.50 Adv. • Boneshackers. The Forum Music Centre, • The Summer Bunch Bowl Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. • SIRF. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Darlington. £12.00. Featuring: Avalanche Party • Acoustic Night. • The Force. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Ghost//Signals Single Release. + Coquin Migale + A Festival, Tuesday 15th August Wilder’s, Newcastle. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • Steven Daggett (Lindisfarne). Think Tank? Underground, A Parade + Penguin + Dose • Open Mic. • Rock Monster. The Looking Glass, Stockton. • Paul Draper (Mansun) Newcastle. + Jester + More. The Forum Music Centre, The Cross Keys, Washington. Free. • UK Rock Legends. Signing. Reflex, Newcastle. Free. • Future Horizons + Mongeese Riverside, Newcastle. £5.00. Darlington. Free. • Tom Jackson. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. + Gufra. • Richard Gardner. Wednesday 16th August • Summer of Love: Mike Heron The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. • Soapbox Sessions: Eve Conway. The Studio, Hartlepool. £5.50 Adv. Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. + Ed Askew + Trembling Bells. • Tribute to Pink. Hole in the Wall, Darlington. Free. • Acoustic Night. • The Mutts. • Stocky Pearls. Sage Two, Gateshead. O’Gradys, Redcar. Free. • The Mitch Laddie Band Wilder’s, Newcastle. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Live In The Lane Presents: + Broken Levee. • IDestroy + Local. Thursday 3rd August • Trevor Sewell. • Sound Cartel. Savannah Betts. The Cluny, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • Whirling Dervish Presents: Vicolo, Newcastle. Free. • Open Mic Night. • LimehouseLizzy. • 1977. • Stephen Miller. Black Ocean + Circus Villains. • Laura Kellbrick. The Wolsey, Sunderland. Free. The Forum Music Centre, Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. Free. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. Head of Steam, Norton. Free. Darlington. £12.00. Monday 7th August • Sauvage + Grey Tapes • We Are Not Devo + The B Hives. • Shoe Cake Comedy. • Live Buskers. Saturday 5th August + Kay Greyson. The Cluny, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Millions of Dead Cops Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. The Cluny, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. • Mousetival Featuring: Mouses • The Libertines + Maximo Park • Coma Violet + ILSER + Creature + In Evil Hour. • Human X + Lost On Me. + Eat Fast + James Leonard Thursday 17th August + BlackWaters + The Pale White. + Escape the Empire. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. Hewiston + Casual Threats Times Square, Newcastle. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £8.00 Adv/£10.00 OTD. • Whirling Dervish Presents: • Twist Helix. + Moon Rover + Sick Joy £49.50 Adv. £5.05 Adv. Lavender + Pink Tide. Wednesday 9th August The Green Room, Stockton. + Pale Kids + Pepe Sylvia. • Jake Taylor. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. Friday 4th August £4.00 Adv. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. Free. • Acoustic Night. • Gasto Promotions Presents: • Rock Monster. £6.00 Adv. • The Force. • Dog in a Box. Wilder’s, Newcastle. Free. UK Rock Legends. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. • The Delta Bay Band. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. The Vulcan, Winlaton. Free. • Live Buskers. The Forum Music Centre, Free. Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. • Damo Suzuki’s Network • Hangar Music Festival. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. Darlington. £10.00. • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying • Hivemind + Absorb + Indigo + DJ Dong Shipton. Blyth Riverside Industrial Estate. • Future Horizons. • Tantrum + Incantus. Carpets. + Vertebrae + Capital Red. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £13.75 Adv. • The Lovely Burn + James Gray Think Tank?, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Independent, Sunderland. • Alive & Kicking. + Chloe Chadwick + Smooth Thursday 10th August £6.00 Adv. • Ballbreakers. Friday 18th August Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. Sailing. • Troubleshooters. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. • Tanx. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Lambchop. • 18th-19th. Newcastle Earthfest. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. • New Romantics. Think Tank? Underground, • Sundance Play Hendrix. Riverside, Newcastle. £24.75 Adv. Wildflower Creative Kitchen and • The Kill. O’Gradys, Redcar. Newcastle. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. • Whirling Dervish Presents: Event Space, Newcastle. O’Gradys, Redcar. Free. • Paul Had A Shark + Courtyards • Sneek Peak Fundraiser for • Buffalo 4. Twisted Dolls + Mr Treacle. • Madness Live. • TOXIC. + Beautiful Ruins. Alphabetti Theatre, The Spring Gardens, North Shields. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. Voodoo Café, Darlington. Newcastle. Free. • The Folk Sessions. £45.00 Adv. • Seasons Hollow + Hive Mind. £4.00 OTD. • Plaza. • Small Wonder. Empty Shop, Durham. Free. • Four Colour Ghosts + A Day in Musiclounge, Stockton. • Chris Pryke EP Launch. House of Blah Blah, Middlesbrough. Bubbles, Ashington. Free. • Planet Smashers + Faintest Idea. Helsinki + Nephilim. • Jonny Pollard. The Forum Music Centre, £6.60 Adv. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Riverside Lounge, Stockton. Free. £8.00 Adv/£10.00 OTD. Head of Steam, Norton. Free. Darlington. £8.00 Adv, £10.00 OTD.

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Riverside, Newcastle. £28.25 Adv. O’Gradys, Redcar. • Music for the Many. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Vicolo, Newcastle. Free. • Buck & Evans. • Loaded44 + Hazard. Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle. £8.00 Adv. • Jammin Reggae + Latin Soul. • Kimera. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £7.00 Adv. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. • The Rise. Saturday 26th August • Buskers. • Open Mic Night. Free. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Down By the Jetty Promotions The Wolsey, Sunderland. Free. • Strangers in the Night. • Casinos Duo. + THE LAKE POETS + BOY JUMPS SHIP • Ozzy Ozzspawn. Presents: 999 + The Filth • Blue Flys. + GLASS CAVES + VELVOIR Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. + No Way + Johnny Seven The Voyager, South Shields. Free. + ABEL RAISE THE CAIN + TALK LIKE TIGERS • Big Sister. • Jamie Graham. + The Space Frogs. • Eli + Sean Hainey + Sam Gibson. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. O’Gradys, Redcar. Free. Friday 25th August NE VOLUME MAGAZINE LIVE 2017 Westgarth Social Club, Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. • Zen. • Rose Parade. AT ARC, STOCKTON • 25-27th. Leeds Festival. Middlesbrough. £11.00 Adv/ The Voyager, South Shields. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Monday 28th August th Bramham Park, Leeds. £15.00 OTD. SATURDAY 9 SEPT 2017 • East Coast Main Line. • The Hybrids. • Rayne. • The Wonder Stuff. • Langhorne Slim. TICKETS £14.00 • 4.00PM START Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £13.75 Adv. OFFICIAL AFTERSHOW PARTY AT KU BAR - • Chris Don. • Saltburn Calling. FREE ENTRY WITH EVERY GIG TICKET BOUGHT £5.05 Adv. £20.00 Adv. • XYLouris White. Head of Steam, Norton. Free. Saltburn House. • Sam Shields. • Seek Magic. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. • Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Sunday 20th August The Vulcan, Winlaton. Free. Ernest, Newcastle. Free. Band + Dave Arcari. Tuesday 29th August • The Sleeves. • Valley Dogs. The Cluny, Newcastle. £13.75 Adv. • Holy Fuck. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. Saltburn House. Free. • Mac DeMarco + Alex Cameron. • Rhubarb Red. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £12.10 Adv. • Ten Millenia. • Blue Diamond. O2 Academy, Newcastle. O’Gradys, Redcar. Free. • Soapbox Sessions: Alternative Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. £21.00 Adv. • Mellor + Nephilim + Sarah Connolly. Perspective. WANT TO • Live In The Lane Presents: • OK Computer. • The Districts. Musiclounge, Stockton. Hole in the Wall, Darlington. Free. The Flyting. The Cluny, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. The Cluny, Newcastle. £14.00 Adv. • Hellbastard + Panzerbastard. Saturday 19th August Vicolo, Newcastle. Free. • Burn Down the Disco. • Black Water Chemistry + King ADVERTISE IN Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. £5.00. • Ozzy Ozzspawn. Musiclounge, Stockton. of the Wild Hunt’s. • Steve Cradock • Jen Normedale. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. • Easy Tiger. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. (Ocean Colour Scene) DJ Set. The Voyager, South Shields. • Sleeve Sisters. The Runhead, Ryton. Free. KU Bar, Stockton. • Open Mic Night. Wednesday 30th August The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • Hot Sex for Boys + Heist 2-11. • Coastline Festival. The Wolsey, Sunderland. Free. • Ultimate Bowie. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. • Suffocation. The Stables. Cross Butts, Whitby. Monday 21st August The Forum Music Centre, • Andrew Trainor. Riverside, Newcastle. £18.15 Adv. • Hardwick Live. GET YOUR GIG OR Darlington. £12.00. Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. • Silver Singing Special: Carol King. Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield. • The Skatalites. BUSINESS OUT THERE • Easy Tiger. • Ruby and the Mystery Cats. The Barbour Room, Sage, Gateshead. • Billingham Folklore Festival. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £22.00 Adv. The Normanby, Middlesbrough. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. • Acoustic Night. FROM AS LITTLE AS • Funk Soul Social. • Anthony Rubery. Free. • Born Villains. Wilder’s, Newcastle. Free. Georgian Theatre. Stockton. Surf Café, Tynemouth. • The Delta Bay Band. Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. £10.00 Adv. Thursday 31st August Wednesday 23rd August The Spring Gardens, North Shields. • King for A Day. £65.00! • Northern Soul. Free. The Prospect, Penshaw. Free. • 31st-3rd. Lindisfarne Festival. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Acoustic Night. • Kitchy Retro. • Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires. • Stillmarillian. Wilder’s, Newcastle. Free. Sunday 27th August The Cluny, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. The Cluny, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. The Cluny, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. • Live Buskers. CONTACT LEE AT • Oasis Jam. • October Ends – ‘A New Path’ • RedSpektor + Trendkill UK. • Paul Reed. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. The Cleveland, Redcar. Free. Weekend Tour. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. [email protected] Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. Free. • Bullets and Octane. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £7.15 Adv. • Day Time Television. Trillians Rockbar, Newcastle. Free. Musiclounge, Stockton.

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