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Andrew Cushin releases new single “Goodbye” and announces fifth headline show at 02 City Hall Newcastle.

Andrew Cushin releases new single “Goodbye”

The Gate in Newcastle which stands round about where the Mayfair Centre used to be.
And that was the place where Queen first appeared live in the North East in August 1973.

50 years since Bohemian Rhapsody: Here's when Queen rocked the NE

Jade Thirlwall performs on stage at the Brit Awards.

Jade at O2 City Hall Newcastle: Times, tickets, travel and more

Beverley Knight attends the Roksanda show during London Fashion Week September 2025. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Beverley Knight announces huge UK tour: everything you need to know

Mick Jagge and The Rolling Stones in concert at St James' Park in June 1982. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Rolling Stones' iconic St. James' Park gig

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort reveals its revamped Miniland London, showcasing iconic buildings from the London skyline including new addition, The Cheese Grater.

Watch as city skyline gets recreated out of LEGO bricks

Wearside residents are being invited to “Come Outside” at the next Expo Sunderland event.

Ad Feature Expo Sunderland 'come outside' project set to hit Wearside

Whispering’ Bob Harris and Danny Baker hit the road for UK tour

Music broadcasting legends 'Whispering' Bob Harris and Danny Baker team up for U...

Jools Holland

Dates and venues for Jools Holland's 2021 tour

10cc reschedule autumn tour and original tickets are still valid

Pedestrians and cyclists may get extra space on the streets during lockdown - bu...

Were you a big Whitney Houston fan? (Photo: Getty Images)

A holographic Whitney Houston tour is coming to the UK - here’s how to get ticke...

Mark McMullan during sound check for Joseph at Sunderland Empire with youngsters from Northern Star Theatre Arts

Architect who designed Vaux buildings returns to play Joseph after BGT success

Do you think free school meals should be available to all? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Should free school meals be available to every child? One council is pushing for...

Newcastle City Hall, which will be known from today as the O2 City Hall after being acquired by the Academy Music Group.

Newcastle City Hall gets a new name after being taken over by Academy Music Gro...

Alvin Stardust poster.

Hair-raising adventures of a South Tyneside musician.
South Tyneside-born musician Howard Baker has performed all over the world during a long and successful career.
Peter French

Sir Cliff will return to the North East next year. Picture: PA.

Cliff Richard to visit North East on 60th anniversary tour

Gary Barlow performing during the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack at Emirates Old Trafford. Picture by Dave Hogan

Take That star Gary Barlow to perform in Sunderland

Elton John will be playing in Newcastle for the 20th time.

Elton John announces North-East arena date

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