Press Hub

Telling our region’s story

Our experienced PR & Communications team work closely with journalists, influencers and media to take Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region’s story to the world.

With varied knowledge across the visitor economy, inward investment and capital investment landscape, our team is on-hand to support.

For all media enquiries please email press@ngi.org.uk

Media visits

The North East of England is a great place, but don’t just take our word for it. Our team is well-connected in the region and regularly works with national and international press, travel writers, and influencers to link them to the best experiences and the right people.

We can support you with:

• Targeted and bespoke itineraries
• Accommodation booking
• Blue Badge guided tours

Filming permissions

Packed with iconic sites from the Angel of the North to the Tyne Bridge, NewcastleGateshead and the wider region is a popular place to film everything from vox pops to travel features.

Contact press@ngi.org.uk if you are looking to film in the North East of England.

Filming friendly charter and permissions

All seven local authority partners in the North East England have signed a Filming Friendly Charter. It is a commitment to working in partnership with regional screen development agency North East Screen to make the North East a filming friendly region.

This has ensured there is there’s a single point of contact at each North East local authority and combined authority to coordinate each department impacted by filming, to make it easier to use of council property, and to work with North East Screen on publicity, helping to put a spot light on our region.

There are lots of ways businesses can benefit from screen tourism and this charter will help build on our growing reputation as a location for film and TV productions.

To gain permission to film you will need to contact relevant council press office.

Please contact press@ngi.org.uk if you need further information.

Partner and industry news

We work closely with industry, our partners and local authorities to promote everything that makes our region so special. From investment news, new openings and attractions we want to hear from you. If you have any relevant news or announcements please email partnernews@ngi.org.uk.