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FFO: Seaglass – EP2

North East England based post-punk quartet Seaglass try and sum up the sounds of their debut EP

Tue 8 Sep 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Stop Write Hear presents Festival of Words

On Saturday 12th September, Darlington Library hosts Stop Write Hear’s Festival of Words, packing puppets, poetry, dialogue crafts, award‑winning authors and an open‑mic into one vibrant day.

Mon 7 Sep 2026 | VIEW

News: Twisterella 2026 – Final Line-Up

MIDDLESBROUGH’S MULTI-VENUE MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA REVEALS FULL LINE UP FOR 2026

Mon 7 Sep 2026 | VIEW

FFO: Tommy Arch – Lovehearts/The Cold Side Of The Bed

The Whitley Bay singer-songwriter tries to summarise the sounds on his new double A-side using three other tracks

Fri 4 Sep 2026 | VIEW

Interview: Polyfillas

We caught up with the Sunderland’s rock ‘n’ roll quartet as they release their debut album, an assortment of punk originals

Fri 4 Sep 2026 | VIEW

MUSIC: New Ruins Festival

A new festival brings alternative sounds to the Lubber Fiend

Fri 4 Sep 2026 | VIEW

My Inspiration: Michael T Ogilvie – Shut Me Up

Newcastle-based singer, songwriter and producer Michael T Ogilvie tells us about the inspiration behind his new queer dance-pop track, Shut Me Up

Thu 3 Sep 2026 | VIEW

Focus: Eleanor Merretti

We find out all we can about the North East-based writer/playwright as on the back of the release of their poetry collection, Drowning in Honey, and ahead of their debut play, SPADEFOOT (due in Autumn 2026).

Thu 3 Sep 2026 | VIEW

INTERVIEW: Powtes

Lee Fisher went to the pub with Gus Beamish and Peter Bourne from Powtes for a long chat about sound games, collaboration and the political possibilities of the Fens re-flooding

Thu 3 Sep 2026 | VIEW

News: The Water of Tyne: Reimagined @ The Glasshouse

The Glasshouse unveils new permanent visitor experience with free audio installation by BISHI

Wed 2 Sep 2026 | VIEW