Gateshead project in the running for prestigious National Lottery Award
Sage Gateshead is appealing for votes after reaching the finals of the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards – the search for the UK’s favourite ever National Lottery-funded projects. More than 565,000 National Lottery grants have been awarded since 1994, the equivalent of around 200 life-changing projects in every UK...
Electriyin’ News! Grease The Musical arrives at Sunderland this month!
One week only: 30 July – 3 August 2019 The world’s best-loved musical is back with PETER ANDRE as TEEN ANGEL! So reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving! With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One...
Gerry Cinnamon at Utilita Arena
Gerry Cinnamon’s music crosses generations in a way that only a handful of wordsmiths can – relatable, relevant and a true story teller. Unsigned and unmatched in his ability to operate outside of the mainstream Gerry has become a cult hero and force to be reckoned with. His upcoming...
Strictly come dancing – the professionals 2020 UK tour
Following the incredible success of Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 2019 UK Tour, dance fans will be delighted to hear that next year some of their favourite Pros will again don their dancing shoes and return to the road in a sparkling brand new 34-date UK tour reaching...
Liam Gallagher announces huge UK arena tour
Liam Gallagher has announced details of a major UK tour. The 11-date schedule includes a huge Newcastle show at Utilita Arena, as well as what’s sure to be a rapturously received homecoming set at Manchester Arena. Huge demand for tickets has been a hallmark of Liam’s solo career. His...
The art of summer time catering
Corporate events are in the frame at the North East’s leading art gallery, which has unveiled two special summer packages for businesses. Newcastle’s The Laing Art Gallery is home to an internationally important collection of British oil paintings, watercolours, ceramics, silver and glassware. And, along with exhibitions, curator talks...
University incubator helps create tomorrow’s entrepreneurs
Northumbria University, Newcastle, is developing a purpose-built incubator hub to support its flourishing community of student and graduate start-ups – and is urging business partners to offer mentoring and financial backing. Innovation Northumbria: Incubator will open in October as a pre-accelerator for aspiring entrepreneurs. Located next to the University’s...
‘Bigg Ideas’ on show at new exhibition
One of Newcastle city centre’s most iconic locations is the inspiration behind a new exhibition of work by Northumbria University students, launching next week. The Bigg Market dates back to the Middle Ages and is currently undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration project, with support from the National Lottery Heritage...
Tipsy tea with a twist in Newcastle
A Newcastle pastry chef is pairing up with North East gin distillers to launch a new concept –tipsy afternoon tea with a twist. Cal Byerley, head pastry chef at Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle is set to prepare a special afternoon tea with sweet treats that perfectly complement the botanicals...
County Durham Apprentice Takes Home National Award
A County Durham apprentice has taken the top spot at a prestigious international awards ceremony. Rebecca Elliott from Binchester was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2019 AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Training Provider awards. She joined The Auckland Project, as a Business Administration Apprentice in 2016, aged...