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 Newcastle’s independent scene is thriving, and at the heart of this resurgence is Aelius Alternative.
After two years of rapid growth and community building, the Aelius Alternative Festival has officially announced its return to Newcastle city centre on Saturday, April 18th. This third edition follows a landmark year that saw over 300 attendees descend upon the city's grassroots venues, proving that the appetite for local, independent music has never been stronger. CONTINUE READING  Hard rock aficionados in the North East are in for a treat this month as the legendary Tyketto roll into Newcastle’s Digital on Sunday, 19th April. The show marks a key stop on the band's extensive 2026 UK tour, celebrating the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, Closer To The Sun.
CONTINUE READING  In the Park Newcastle is back for 2026 and it is already shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks of the summer. With Lewis Capaldi selling out, Paul Weller stepping in as Friday headliner and Lost Minds Festival taking over Saturday, Exhibition Park is set for five huge nights.
CONTINUE READING  The Brit-rock originals stop in Newcastle on 14th of February as part of their nationwide tour in support of their latest album Antidepressants, with every UK date already sold out.
CONTINUE READING  After twenty years together, The Lovely Eggs remain a rare thing , a band that can still surprise, still make you laugh, and still make an almighty racket.
FIND OUT MORE  Sunderland’s own alt-pop five-piece Swindled are set to headline Pop Recs on Saturday, October 25th, joined by Leazes and Bogus as special guests.
 Brace yourselves, Newcastle: the legendary shock-rockers W.A.S.P. are making their thunderous return to the UK stage, and they’re doing it in monumental fashion. On Friday, 26th September 2025 O2 City Hall will echo with the ferocious, instantly recognisable sound of one of heavy metal’s most provocative bands, as they bring their Album ONE Alive! tour to the toon, in a tribute to their groundbreaking 1984 debut album that helped to rewrite the rules of metal.
CONTINUE READING  This summer, Newcastle is about to get loud. On Friday 15th August 2025, The Dead Daisies will roll into NX Newcastle for what promises to be a night of blistering riffs, gritty blues, and no-nonsense rock and roll. Doors open at 7 pm, giving fans plenty of time to settle in before the chaos kicks off.
 Photo: Bekky Calver Sophie Ellis-Bextor is bringing her signature shimmer and sonic flair to Newcastle City Hall on Sunday 25th May, in what promises to be an evening of pure pop delight. Famed for her sultry vocals, disco-infused beats and stylish stage presence, Sophie has carved out a unique space in British music – and her upcoming performance is set to celebrate both her legacy and her exciting future.
CONTINUE READING  Brace yourselves, Newcastle: the legendary shock-rockers W.A.S.P. are making their thunderous return to the UK stage, and they’re doing it in monumental fashion. On Friday, 26th September 2025 O2 City Hall will echo with the ferocious, instantly recognisable sound of one of heavy metal’s most provocative bands, as they bring their Album ONE Alive! tour to the toon, in a tribute to their groundbreaking 1984 debut album that helped to rewrite the rules of metal.
CONTINUE READING  This summer has seen Cian Ducrot follow his UK and Ireland #1 album ‘Victory’ by embarking upon a tour consisting of huge outdoor shows including unforgettable nights in Cork and Dublin. The latter saw Hot Press summarise his appeal in the live arena as they stated, “It can be difficult for artists to avoid looking as if they're on a pedestal, up there on stage, and yet this is exactly what Cian Ducrot manages to do, emphasising his own vulnerability and humanity.” Now he shares his brand new single ‘Can’t Even Hate You’.
 Masters of metal KK's Priest, formed by ex-Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing and featuring vocals courtesy of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, are in the UK on the band's first European headlining tour.
With just four UK dates and a festival set on the bill, Newcastle, a city renowned for it's musical heritage, will play host to KK's Priest this Friday in what promises to be a night of pure metal goodness, with support provided by heavy metal outfit, Tailgunner. So if you are looking for something extra special to do this weekend, get yourself down to NX in Newcastle to join this band of Brothers On The Road, Raise Your Fists and let your headbanging Reap The Whirlwind on this very special night. Tickets available here.  Friday night in Newcastle is set to be a celebration of rock as legendary band Mr.Big roll in to town on the UK leg of their The Big Finish tour.
 Sheffield rock band Reverend and The Makers are hitting the road this autumn on their first full headline tour since February 2023. Since the success of 'Heavyweight Champion of the World' from their debut album in 2007, Frontman Jon McClure, or The Reverend as he is affectionately known, and the band have given us seven full length studio albums, with their seventh album, ‘Heatwave in The Cold North’, debuting at No. 6 in the Official Charts.
 Reverend & The Makers have announced details of a major UK tour in November 2024. The Sheffield five-piece, fronted by Jon McClure, will embark on a nationwide run of 15 shows, opening in Lincoln on November 8th and concluding at Manchester Academy on November 28th, with a London show at the Electric Ballroom on the 20th.
 TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM LOOM ON 28TH JUNE Pre-order/Pre-save HERE NEW SINGLE “EYES CLOSED” AVAILABLE NOW  Photo Credit: Eric Ray Davidson Entering a fearlessly bold era, Imagine Dragons will unveil their anxiously awaited sixth full-length album, LOOM, on 28th June 2024. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE.
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