Live music Live Live music Live Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) Metro Radio Arena This 11,000+ capacity venue is in the top 10 busiest venues in the world, The Cluny hosting world-class music and comedy acts throughout the year. Recent acts include Alicia Keys, The Who, Bruno Mars, Kasabian and the Stereophonics. O2 Academy This iconic 2,000-capacity venue is If you enjoy going to gigs and discovering live bands, a regular stopover for big names such Newcastle will be music to your ears. as The Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, From international pop and rock acts performing Dizzee Rascal and local favourites Maxïmo Park. The building also boasts at the Arena and O Academy, to folk and classical 2 the more intimate 380-capacity Academy2 concerts at the gorgeous Sage Gateshead, our huge for local and emerging artists. range of venues caters for all tastes. The Boiler Shop Steamer is a vibrant, monthly event Ouseburn celebrating all that’s great about music, food, drink, The Ouseburn Valley, less than a mile and art. Festivals throughout! the year provide eclectic from the city centre, is the creative aural adventures, such as VAMOS!; SummerTyne heart of Newcastle. Set in picturesque Americana and the International Jazz Festival. surroundings, Ouseburn is home to And be sure to check out The Cluny, The Tyne and popular live music venues including The Cumberland Arms for smaller gigs. Perfect for The Cluny and Cumberland Arms, attracting up-and-coming local and catching new bands that aren’t quite ready to pack international bands. Past artists include out the Arena...yet! The Vaccines, Mumford & Sons, Editors and We Are Scientists. 22 23.