Gig Review

Having burst onto the scene more than 20 years ago, Monday’s sold out gig on Tyneside proved James have lost none of their popularity. Supported by Echo and the Bunnymen, James were given a rapturous welcome to the stage by a crowd made up of many of the band’s original followers and a whole new [...]

Chris Helme headlines a charity gig, helping it reach it’s £100,000 milestone. The second night of a two-day music event, Music V Cancer Weekender, topped all expectations as the fund-raising gigs, organised by MvC founder, Tony Larkin and team helped the charity reach a £100,000 total. The final night of the event held at the Grand Hotel, [...]

MEAT Loaf took to the stage in Newcastle last night for what is very possibly the last time ever. The singer was at the Metro Radio Arena with his farewell tour more than three decades after the release of his classic album, Bat Out Of Hell. I’ve adored the singer, whose real name is Marvin [...]

Emeli Sandé showcased her version of events at Newcastle City Hall on Saturday, the second night of two dates at the historic venue. Before the Sunderland-born star took to the stage it was a real treat to see support come from London singer-songwriter, Sam Smith, who set the tone for the night with his stunning [...]

I won’t beat around the bush, I was looking forward to Olly Murs’ concert at the Metro Radio Arena just as much as any teenage girl there. Ever since the cheeky Essex chap appeared on the X Factor his quirky dance moves and pop songs have gained him an impressive fan base. The arena was [...]

Cheryl Cole stole the show again as the gorgeous Girls Aloud five piece kicked off their tour in Newcastle last night – but it wasn’t her vocals that took the audience by surprise. The pint-sized pop princess was sporting her latest piece of body art in the form of two enormous roses and she made sure her [...]

Jake Bugg was back in the region on Tuesday to play his second sold out show at the Newcastle O2 Academy, as part of his first headline UK tour. Nominated for Best British Breakthrough Act at this year’s Brit Awards, the 18 year-old from in Nottingham, who has been compared to Bob Dylan looked at [...]

THE best new band to emerge from Britain in years continue their ascent with this blistering gig. Kicking off with Blow It Up, and launching straight into Wreckin’ Bar and Tiger Blood, the band had the audience up for it right from the off. The frenetic hour-long set flew by with the pace kept up [...]

To say I felt privileged to be at Jake Bugg’s intimate gig in Newcastle’s 02 Academy 2 is an under statement. The small venue was packed with fans eager to see the 18 year-old lad from Clifton, in Nottingham, perform tracks from his self-titled chart topping debut album. Cheers roared as he coolly took to [...]

CELEBRATING 25 years in the biz The Proclaimers have become one of the best nights out you can guarantee and are now edging to national treasure status. Why singing twins Craig and Charlie were not invited to perform live at any of the music events connected to the Olympic Games in london this summer is [...]