South Shields gig to celebrate the life and music of Jon Strong
The life and music of Jon Strong is set to be honoured in South Shields.
South Shields is set to pay tribute to an accomplished English folk-rock singer who built a loyal following in the North East.
The Jon Strong Memorial Concert will be held at Ignition at The Venue, on Stanhope Street, on Sunday, May 31, at 3pm.
Throughout his career, Jon gained widespread recognition both as a solo performer and as the frontman of The Jon Strong Band.
His popular hits include ‘Bad News on the Mountain, ‘Diamond Shine’ and ‘Killing Fields of Love’.
Jon’s bandmates, collaborators and friends will gather to honour the life and music of the talented musician, who sadly passed away in December 2025.
Tickets cost £10 and are available at: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/tyne-wear/ignition-at-the-venue/the-jon-strong-memorial-concert/2026-05-31/15:00/t-dkknrxl.
Alternatively, they can be purchased on the door on the date of the gig.
To honour Jon’s love for animals, all proceeds from the memorial concert are set to be donated to the Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.