Alphabetti’s Christmas show is filled with hope, offers a powerful message to take home and serves up a shedload of banging tunes. Sam Wonfor talked to Read more
Music
Matt Goss swings onto Tyneside with Vegas show
Matt Goss has had a special place in Sam Wonfor’s heart – and a dedicated place on her wall – since she was 12. So yes, Read more
Christmas Shopping: Markets to get Christmas all wrapped up
Frosty cars and wooly hats have arrived. Let’s get those Christmas lists out, eh? Sam Wonfor is starting her shopping efforts with a bringing together of Read more
Review: Our City Our Truth at Sage Gateshead
Our City Our Truth, the latest production from City of Dreams, had two performances at the Barbour Room, Sage Gateshead. David Whetstone went along to the Read more
Back with the boys again: Jimmy Nail returns for Sunday for Sammy 20th anniversary show
It will be a case of Guten Tag, Pet when the Sunday for Sammy gang welcome Jimmy Nail back onto stage next year. One of the Read more
Review: Samling Academy Concert 2019
Young singers from across the region entertained at the Samling Academy Concert 2019 at Sage Gateshead. David Whetstone was there to see and listen. A concert Read more
Beccy Owen finds her Refuge
Six years since her last solo record, singer songwriter Beccy Owen is preparing to release Chaotica – an exploration of femininity and mental health – which Read more
Review: Kathryn Williams Anthology Tour at Sage Gateshead
Kathryn Williams used an intimate and gorgeous gig at Sage Gateshead to kick off a tour celebrating 20 years of making music. Michael Telfer loved it Read more
Interview: Kathryn Williams introduces her Anthology
Kathryn Williams is celebrating two decades of making music in fine and very generous fashion. Sam Wonfor hitches a ride and gets a flavour of life Read more
Lindisfarne lights up the end of summer tunnel
Since it introduced itself in 2015, The Lindisfarne Festival has become one of the first things Sam Wonfor inks into to her new diary. And 2019 Read more
Making Something Brilliant
If you have kids or ever find yourself being responsible for them having a smashing time, then you’re going to want to take five minutes and Read more
The Late Shows 2019 – Well worth staying up for!
It’s the annual late night culture crawl which persuades venues, attractions and galleries to keep their doors open long after closing time – and tempts thousands Read more