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, bringing Witham’s melodic indie rock into 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.

That local connection matters here too. Witham’s Teesside roots put this firmly in SoundBite’s North East artist coverage rather than simply another touring date passing through Newcastle. He has already been developing an audience across the region, and a Zerox headline slot offers another chance to see how those songs are growing on stage.

The show takes place at Zerox Newcastle on Saturday 10 October, with doors at 7pm. The event is 18+. Anyone planning to travel should check the artist and ticketing channels before heading out in case timings or entry information 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.