James Witham Brings New Indie Rock to Zerox Newcastle

James Witham at Zerox Newcastle gives one of the North East’s emerging songwriters another Newcastle headline date on Saturday 10 October 2026. Doors open at 7pm for the 18+ show, with Joe Bartley and Adam Henderson joining the bill as special guests alongside Witham’s melodic indie rock at the compact Sandhill venue.

Witham comes from Teesside and has been building his name through a mix of sharp guitar writing, bigger synth textures and songs that lean into the messier side of growing up. His recent material has pushed that sound further without losing the directness that made his earlier releases work. That makes Zerox a good fit: close enough to catch the detail in the songs, but lively enough for the choruses to land properly.

James Witham at Zerox Newcastle brings a local voice back to the city

The Newcastle date arrives during a busy spell for Witham. His 2026 single George III turns nightlife and substance culture into something more reflective than celebratory, while still carrying the kind of hook that suits a live room. Across his wider catalogue, he moves between guitar-led indie, atmospheric production and a more cinematic approach to arrangement.

Witham’s Teesside roots run through his guitar-led songs, and his growing following across the North East will have another chance to catch him live at Zerox. The intimate Newcastle venue should bring the melodies, synth textures and darker lyrical moments of his newer material right to the front of the room.

Joe Bartley brings catchy guitar riffs and personal lyrics to the bill. The North East singer-songwriter has released songs including Now or Never and has played Newcastle stages such as Cluny 2, where he headlined with a full band. His melodic indie sound makes him one to catch before Witham takes the stage.

Adam Henderson adds his own Newcastle-rooted alt-indie sound, mixing honest lyrics with a Northern edge. Drawing on bands such as The Vaccines and Courteeners, he has developed his live set through hometown headline and support shows. The concert takes place at Zerox Newcastle on Saturday 10 October, with doors at 7pm. The event is 18+. Check the artist and ticketing channels before travelling in case details change.

For a Saturday night that keeps the focus on a rising North East songwriter rather than a huge production, this should be a strong room for Witham’s mix of melody, guitars and darker lyrical edges.

SoundBite gig listings: 2026-10-10.