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Newcastle awarded Mercury Prize hosting gig for the second year running
The prestigious award ceremony went down a storm when it stepped out of London for the first time in 2025. And it seems like the Geordies made quite the…
10 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Curated Culture 17.02.26
Our weekly round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
23 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
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From the vaults: When The Tube helped Tina turn things around
In a series of recollections, Sam Wonfor shares her rather special back catalogue of memories of and personal connection to the iconic 1980s music show…
Feb 14
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Sam Wonfor
Culture Digest 13.02.26
A round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention over the past week or so...
Feb 14
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Sam Wonfor
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Berwick in for UK Town of Culture and seeks public's help
£3m funding up for grabs
Feb 17
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David Whetstone
Spreading a little happiness at the Hatton Gallery
Cheerful art from young and old
Feb 17
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David Whetstone
Cultured. On Sunday 15.02.26
Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural pointers
Feb 15
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Sam Wonfor
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Boxing Clever: Fallout Season 2
Every week, Michael Telfer – aka Mike TV – recommends a box set to crack open. This week’s choice is a post-apocalyptic series that is so much fun you…
Feb 14
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Michael Telfer
Taking the mic: Kelly Rickard steps into Sunday for Sammy’s spotlight
After years as a backing vocalist, the singer-turned-stand-up prepares to take on the role of host as the Geordie Command Performance marks its 25th…
Feb 14
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Sam Wonfor
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My life through a lens: Maria Maza
We've been asking North East photographers to open up their archives and select a double handful of images which encapsulate life as they've captured it
Feb 13
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Sam Wonfor
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Review: Mamma Mia! at the Theatre Royal
With the touring production of Mamma Mia! Coming to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal for an extended run this month, we sent our super trouper Michael Telfer…
Feb 13
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Michael Telfer
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Review: Matilda the Musical at Sunderland Empire
Only something special could prise me from beneath a heated blanket this week - and sharing this show’s magic with my favourite seven-year-old more than…
Feb 13
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Sam Wonfor
A fun Northumberland Open draws a crowd to Woodhorn
Region's creativity on show
Feb 13
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David Whetstone
Billy's back!
A new UK tour of Billy Elliot the Musical is starting just up the road from where it's set
Feb 13
Newly acquired Lowry sketch to star in new exhibition
An artistic Berwick love affair
Feb 13
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David Whetstone
REVIEW: Mary Shelley, People's Theatre, Newcastle
The girl behind Frankenstein
Feb 13
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David Whetstone
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Grant helps Durham Stick Makers preserve ancient craft
Help for group which sticks together to preserve ancient heritage skills. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 12
Still packing a punch after 20 years
As Maxïmo Park prepare to bring A Certain Trigger back to Newcastle City Hall, Paul Smith reflects on naivety, stamina, Teesside identity and why…
Feb 12
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Sam Wonfor
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