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Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s Live show returns

Gareth Gates will perform at the London Parade 2027 on New Year's Day

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Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

André Rieu 2027 UK tickets from £66 as Christmas gift idea

The Sand Dancer pub on the South Shields coast.

Entertainers welcome to try out at popular South Tyneside pub

The project is open worldwide with no restrictions on nationality or age

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The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £23.99 in Amazon deal

Hear'Say shot to fame on Popstars in 2001, when this photo was taken. From left to right, they are Noel Sullivan, Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass, Kym Marsh and Danny Foster. Here's what they have all been up to in the last 25 years.

What have Hear'Say done since the band split? Where to see them now

Top acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Relive your 20s at Celebrity Weekenders from less than £55 a night

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

The AI-accelerator aims to give artists the support that a startup accelerator gives founders

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CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

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Music and podcast fans are taking advantage of a four-month trial of Amazon Music

Amazon Music is offering four months free but the deal ends soon

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Still paying for music? Amazon is offering four months free

Victory Youth Group's Mega Help event filled Finsbury Park's Rainbow Theatre with live music, testimony and support for young people

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The Longship has a Coldplay tribute act lined up.

'Coldplay' are coming in October

Ruby Kelly will be launching Music Jam at South Shields Market this weekend.

South Shields Market starts 'Music Jam' this weekend
The market is open between 9am and 3pm.
Tony Gillan

TYNEBOUND BLACK METAL AND BEER FESTIVAL 2026

Inside UK's newest extreme metal festival in a working brewery

Beatles jam sessions to take place in South Marine Park's bandstand

The Vigilant Inn, South Shields

Busy South Shields pub hosts buskers night

Justin Currie, left, and Iain Harvie of Del Amitri.

Del Amitri stars tell their rock n' roll tales

The Sand Dancer pub has musical entertainment over the Great North Run weekend.

Sea front pub's 'Great North Run Eve' gig

Saturday, September 26 sees the launch of Market Jam with musician Ruby Kelly.

Musicians to 'turn up, tune up and join in'

Tickets still available for iconic rock n' roll show

The Longship in Hebburn.

Weekend of live music and Premier League football

The Great North Feast in the Park returned to South Shields for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (May 23 to May 25).

Great North Feast returns to the South Shields seafront

The Lord Nelson has a great line up of live music for the coming bank holiday weekend.

Feast of live music at South Tyneside pub

Lifeboat The Musical is heading to Cleadon

Musical about the country's first ever lifeboat to set sail
The musical is inspired by the first purpose-built lifeboat in 1789.
Katy Wheeler

Westoe Grange Care Home staff with members of the public who visited the home for its fundraising event on Saturday, August 22.

Care home welcomes in the public for a special fundraising event

Crowds have descended on Jarrow's West Park for the Party in the Park on Sunday, August 23.

11 wonderful photos as people enjoy the Party in the Park in Jarrow

The Friends of Readhead Park have held their annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday, August 22.

Volunteers welcome the return of their annual Picnic in the Park

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

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West Park, in Jarrow, is set to host the ‘Party in the Park’ on Sunday, August 23.

‘Party in the Park’ set to bring live music to Jarrow

The Sutton Hall, on Prince Edward Road, in South Shields.

Community event to set raise vital funds for Armed Forces veterans

The popular Readhead Park Picnic in the Park is set to return on Saturday, August 22.

South Shields park’s popular community day is back for 2026

The Ocean Road Mela is set to return for 2026.

Everything you need to know as the Ocean Road Mela returns for 2026

The stage on weekend two of the 2026 Bents Park concerts.

Around 23,000 people visit the 2026 Sunday Concerts in South Shields

Vocal and performance coach Amy Duggan with, l-r: students Anya Ketchin, 11, Darcey Stott, eight, Pearl Self, six, helper Poppy Harvey, 16, Emilia Blakey-Smith, nine, Avaya Myhill, six, Matilda Keillor, 10, and Charlotte Shone, nine.

London-trained singer launches South Tyneside singing class for kids

A previous Christmas event at Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle unveils magical new theme for Christmas 2026

Four decades of iconic music hits set to come to a South Shields venue

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Childrens entertainment returns to South Shields' Amphitheatre this summer.

Coastline summer childrens activity sessions to get underway

Gazette editor Richard Ord and his other half Natasha shelter at the ABC gig in Bents Park.

Great music and a free shower - what more do you want for a fiver?

South Shields saw temperatures soar over the bank holiday weekend.

Great North Feast set to return for the second time in 2026

The best photos as fans brave the rain for weekend two of live music at Bents Park.

15 photos as crowds beat the weather to enjoy ABC and Chesney Hawkes

The Word, in South Shields.

South Tyneside families invited to enjoy music themed arts and crafts

Chesney Hawkes performs at Bents Park in South Shields

Fans brave the rain as Chesney Hawkes and ABC perform at Bents Park

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

South Tyneside band The Rivergate at Abbey Road Studios

South Tyneside band record first ever single at Abbey Road studios

Mrs Hinch has previously shared that she uses the soundcore Q30 by Anker Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones to listen to music and podcasts while tackling household chores.

Mrs Hinch-backed soundcore Q30 headphones now £54.99 on Amazon

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Newly-passed teen found 'unconscious' behind the wheel in Shields

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Jack, a Year 8 pupil at Jarrow School, has created artwork for a digital postcard to help boost Jarrow's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid.

Pupil’s postcard showcased in a national Town of Culture gallery

Nuromantica are set to play alongside ABC and Chesney Hawkes in South Shields' Bents Park on Sunday, July 26.

Local band welcomes the chance to play alongside ABC in Bents park

Ben Richardson, a Year 9 pupil at Boldon School, is set to take part in the final stage of a national music competition.

Teen to record with The Libertine’s Gary Powell after competition win

A team from the Charlie and Carter Foundation taking part in a walk of Hadrian's Wall during another fundraiser event.

Family support charity preparing for busy summer schedule

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