Rhythm Tonic brings Steve Hildreth and Alex Johnson to Freight Island

Rhythm Tonic returns to Freight Island Newcastle on Friday 2 October 2026, with Steve Hildreth and Alex Johnson taking over the music programme from 5pm.

The Friday series is part of Freight Island Newcastle’s regular weekend programme, bringing DJs and selectors into the Newgate Street venue for an evening that runs through until 1am. This edition puts Steve Hildreth and Alex Johnson on the bill, giving the night a clear local club focus rather than a one-off touring headline show.

Rhythm Tonic at Freight Island Newcastle

Freight Island lists the event for 5pm to 1am, with entry available through the venue’s own booking system. The format is designed around a long evening rather than a short live set, so anyone heading down can expect the music to form part of the wider Freight Island Friday atmosphere across the venue.

Steve Hildreth and Alex Johnson are both named directly on the official listing, and the event sits within Freight Island’s Rhythm Tonic series. The venue is based on Newgate Street in Newcastle city centre and combines music with its food and drink spaces, making these Friday sessions more of an extended social night than a conventional gig.

The venue notes that free tickets do not guarantee entry, with admission still subject to capacity. It also operates as a cashless venue, so card or contactless payment will be needed on site.

Rhythm Tonic with Steve Hildreth and Alex Johnson takes place at Freight Island Newcastle on Friday 2 October 2026 from 5pm until 1am.

Book through Freight Island Newcastle

Event details were checked against the official Freight Island Newcastle listing on 1 October 2026. Times and line-ups can change, so check with the venue before travelling.