Category: Entertainment

North East musician plays her way to international success – @SamanthaDurnan

A local singer and songwriter has announced her first UK-wide tour and plans to break into the American music industry, in the coming months.

Auditions for Sunset Boulevard staged at The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth

This month producers at The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth are inviting budding actors to audition for principle and chorus roles in an amateur production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world famous “Sunset Boulevard”.

50 shots of grey… – @TigerHornsby

PARTYGOERS keen to raise a glass to cinema’s hottest new release can enjoy 50 Shots of Grey at Tyneside’s top cocktail bar.

MIND READERS, MAGICIANS AND MORE FLYING IN

Thirteen mind-readers, magicians and award-winning entertainers from around the world are preparing to appear at a special event in the North East.

Waiting for talent to start their journey at Whitley Bay station

A converted waiting room at a North Tyneside Metro Station has been put to good use helping creative people to get on track for a career in music, performing arts or comedy.

Tell your favourite joke on a big-time NE stage…

“Did you hear the one about the Northumberland theatre who gave one lucky winner the chance of telling their favourite joke as part of a massive night of big-time comedy?”

Opportunities For Aspiring Musicians At The Town Hall

ASPIRING young musicians are being invited to take part in Middlesbrough Town Hall’s Classical Music Education Programme.

Teesside band to play at O2 Academy @AcesSinners @o2academynewc

A TEESSIDE band is practising hard after making it through to the finals of a renowned music competition.

UNCOVERED CONCERT AT NEW NORTH EAST VENUE…

A LEADING tribute act is hoping to set a North East venue on “fire” when they launch the first of a series of events.

A Bench with a View? – How creative writing is creating funds for a local hospice

Earlier this year, Northumberland Writer, Rachel Cochrane, released her online radio play Benchmark now available online for everyone to listen. Inspired by the ‘In Loving Memory’ plaques found on benches, it is the story of a young single mum and the ghost of a prim spinster who find that they have more in common than they realise. The radio play was recorded at Fuse Media Centre in Prudhoe with actors local to The Tyne Valley.

Give The Gift of Magic

Families across the North East can conjure up a last-minute stocking filler, thanks to one of the region’s best-loved events.

Grammy Award Winning DJ To Head To Hardwick Hall…

ONE of the music industry’s top DJs is heading to the North East this Christmas to give Boxing Day partygoers a night to remember.

FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL

THERE is a feast of festive entertainment for all the family this Christmas at Middlesbrough Town Hall.

Fine Food and a Warm Welcome In County Durham

A County Durham restaurant is serving up fine food and a warming winter welcome, with new seasonal menus launching next week.

Family Favourites Ignite Festive Spirit In Cramlington

FILM favourites from Ice Age and Frozen have kicked off a calendar of festive events as Cramlington hosted its annual Christmas Light Switch On event this weekend.

Seasonal Sparkle At Top Tourist Attraction

Cakes, crackers and a much loved man in red are helping to make the season sparkle at one of the North East’s leading tourist attractions.

MAGICAL EVENT SET TO RETURN

Organisers of one of the North East’s most magical events have conjured up an eclectic line-up to celebrate its twelfth year.

Christmas In Sunderland Is All Wrapped Up…

CHRISTMAS MAGIC won’t be conveyed by Santa in his sleigh in Sunderland this year – he’s decided to go by bus instead.

Stockton Sparkles Launch Night

STOCKTON’S annual Christmas lights switch on will launch a packed programme of winter events which will see the Town Centre sparkle more brightly than ever.

High Street Set To Sparkle As Countdown To Christmas Begins

The countdown to Christmas in Stockton has begun.

Next Generation ERP System – Get Niche, Get Volume, or Get Out!

Enabling organisational and business success is the key aim of E-Max Systems Ltd. This has resulted in the development and launch of their latest, configurable, customisable and extensible business IT system, Contour on the back of 15 years of experience in the provision of business software solutions to engineering, manufacturing and distribution companies in UK and beyond.

Solas Fae Comes To Middlesbrough Town Hall

THERE’S a treat in store for children and families with a production of Solas Fae at Middlesbrough Town Hall next week.

Jools Holland Is Returning To Middlesbrough in 2015

JOOLS Holland is returning to Middlesbrough in 2015.

Business & IP Centre Newcastle celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with series of free events

Regional businesses invited to ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs’, ‘Speed Mentoring’ and ‘IP for Businesses’ sessions, plus many more

Time is running out to register for – EXPO North East – in Newcastle

FREE Chocolate (..marketing seminar!) and easy FREE parking. The EXPO NE event, at the Newcastle Falcons ground, now running for the ninth time, is also held in conjunction with Manufex – showcasing North East manufacturing, and support industries. Event date – Wednesday 19th November 2014.

Crowds Flock To Stockton’s Riverside For Fireworks Spectacular

THOUSANDS of residents and visitors were delighted by Stockton Council’s annual spectacular fireworks display which took place last night in the Town Centre.

Mackenzie Thorpe To Hold Hometown Book signing

MACKENZIE Thorpe will be signing copies of his new book – which projects his life in pictures – at the Dorman Museum.

New Opera Coming To Middlesbrough Town Hall

A NEW opera comes to Middlesbrough Town Hall next month as part of a unique double bill.

Hotel Scores With New Sports Bar

A Hartlepool hotel is shooting for success by paying homage to the town’s football team.

Dancing On Ice At Darlington…

THE festive season looks set to get off to a fun – and freezing – start, as Darlington’s Christmas Wonderland Ice Rink returns for the third year running.

Dora’s Exploring Leads To Pictures By Top Artist

A DOG’S eventful night lost on the streets of Middlesbrough inspired two paintings by renowned hometown artist Mackenzie Thorpe.

Town’s Feast of Festive Fun In Christmas Build-Up

A FESTIVE feast of seasonal fun is in store for visitors to Middlesbrough town centre in the run-up to Christmas.

Best Christmas Yet Promised In Sunderland…

A MAGICAL programme which will see light projections, fireworks, street entertainment and a celebrity light-switch on, will ensure that this Christmas is the best one yet in Sunderland.

Road Closures For Fireworks Displays – 5th November 2014

THE annual Stockton Fireworks Display will take place on Wednesday 5 November 2014. As a result the following road closures and restrictions will be in operation in Stockton Town Centre:

Britpop Legends Cast to Perform Town Hall Gig

Britpop icons Cast will perform hits and new material when they appear at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Wednesday, December 10.

Sweet Baby James Play Troubadour’s Classics At Middlesbrough Town Hall

THERE is a treat in store for James Taylor fans when tribute duo Sweet Baby James perform a must-see retrospective at Middlesbrough Town Hall next month (November 7).