A New Nowhere
A New Nowhere are a Newcastle alternative rock band whose music sits in a modern heavy-rock space, balancing weighty guitars with melodic hooks and…
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October 19, 2026
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Abbie Finn Trio
Abbie Finn Trio are a North East jazz ensemble led by drummer Abbie Finn, with Harry Keeble on tenor saxophone and Paul Grainger on…
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Abnorm
Abnorm are a three-piece heavy alternative rock band based in Newcastle upon Tyne, built around thick guitar riffs, forceful drums and a vocal style…
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Adam Henderson
Adam Henderson is a Newcastle-based singer-songwriter whose alt-indie sound pairs honest lyrics with a distinctly Northern edge. His writing sits between modern British indie…
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Aiko
Aiko are a Sunderland three-piece whose alternative rock sound combines vibrant guitars, fast-paced drumming and an emo-influenced emotional edge. The band bring experience from…
View profileAlex James
Alex James is a North East rock project fronted by singer and songwriter Alex James Kennedy, blending classic-rock influences with a modern alternative edge.…
View profileAlf Hill
Alf Hill is a Newcastle singer-songwriter building his own corner of the North East indie scene through original material and a busy live schedule.…
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Amateur Ornithologist
Amateur Ornithologist is the North East art-pop project led by songwriter Daniel Clifford, combining bright indie-pop melodies with orchestral colour, layered harmonies and a…
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American Wrestling
American Wrestling are a three-piece alternative-rock band from South Shields who describe their own sound as “loser-rock”. There is a dry sense of humour…
View profileAmy Thatcher & Francesca Knowles
Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles perform together as a Newcastle-connected duo built around accordion, drums, vocals and electronics. The pairing takes instruments often associated…
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Andy Champion
Andy Champion is a North East bassist, composer and improviser whose work stretches from contemporary jazz into free improvisation and experimental music. Whether playing…
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Annis Rallis
Annis Rallis is a British-Greek singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukuleleist originally from the North East. Her music brings together pop, country and Mediterranean touches, with…
View profileBe Quiet. Shout Loud!
Be Quiet. Shout Loud! are a Teesside five-piece who have spent years turning indie rock into something louder, brighter and more danceable. Formed in…
View profileBenny Graham
Benny Graham is one of the North East’s best-known folk singers, with a career rooted in the mining communities and folk clubs of County…
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Berry Hagman
Berry Hagman is a Sunderland-based folk musician whose songs bring traditional folk influences into direct, modern storytelling. His writing is closely tied to the…
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Boilermaker
Boilermaker are a Darlington punk band with a catalogue that has grown steadily alongside regular appearances on the North East live circuit. Their music…
View profileBoy Latex
Boy Latex are a Newcastle experimental art-punk and noise project whose releases move between noise pop, post-punk and more abrasive DIY textures. The music…
View profileBurnout
Burnout are an emerging North East act developing through the region’s grassroots live circuit. Their place on the New Horizons Festival line-up in Newcastle…
View profileCamel Island
Camel Island are an emerging North East act building their reputation through grassroots shows and regional showcase events. Their appearance on the New Horizons…
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Cane Rouge
Cane Rouge are a Newcastle alt-rock trio whose sound pulls together punk urgency, grunge weight and indie grit. Their live reputation has grown around…
View profileCarousel
Carousel are a Newcastle two-piece noise-rock band whose sound pulls together grunge, shoegaze and heavy alternative rock. The duo formed in late 2023 and…
View profileCastillo Nuevo Orquesta
Castillo Nuevo Orquesta are a North East-based live salsa project with a regular presence on Newcastle stages. Their music moves through Afro-Cuban styles, Latin…
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Catch the Sparrow
Catch the Sparrow is the folk project of singer-songwriter Suze Terwisscha van Scheltinga. Born and raised in the Netherlands, she later moved to the…
View profileCazimi
Cazimi are a North East post-punk trio whose music draws together alternative rock, art-rock and darker atmospheric influences. With roots across Sunderland and Newcastle,…
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