Luke Jackson is a Singer-Songwriter from Canterbury. In recent years he has been developing a reputation for himself on the Folk & Roots circuit and has been nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 'Horizon Award' His debut album More Than Boys, produced by Martyn Joseph, was released in 2012 followed by Fumes and Faith in 2014. November 2016 saw the release of his third full studio album, 'Tall Tales and Rumours' to universal critical acclaim and his live album Solo:Duo:Trio was voted 2018 Album of the Year by Laurel Canyon and in 2020 his last studio release Journals was voted 2019 Album of the Year by Fatea Magazine. Luke tours relentlessly all over the country, on mainland Europe and has also made inroads in North America. After COVID 19 halted all proceedings, Luke kept himself busy with online live shows and a very well received 7 track EP of songs written in lockdown called Of The Time'. As things opened up again he started 2022 with a prestigious opening slot on the Fairport Convention winter tour.

Join your host, Ash Bestos (they/them, Winner of Yshee Black's Big Bstard Competition) on a drag tribute show to the longest running animated sitcom of all time, joined by some of Newcastle's rising drag stars. After 36 years on air, 35 seasons, and a whopping 781 episodes, it's finally time for Newcastle to welcome the unauthorised, unofficial drag tribute show to The Simpsons!

Two of the North Easts most formidable hardcore forces unite. Distorted Events UK and HappeDaze are joining forces for a relentless journey through the sounds that defined a generation and the beats that are shaping the future.

A double-bill of two cutting-edge bands each performing their own take on jazz.

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians. This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood. Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.

Notnorth brings the drama back into music, letting expression eclipse perfection. Frontman David Alan Thornton engages with the universal themes of love, sex and mental health through personal imagery and one-of-a-kind melodies. Bassist Andrew O'Connor and drummer Chris Lovejoy officially joined the project in 2025. Notnorth is a little vampire rock, a little grunge punk, a little glam... it's certainly a little dirty. And isn't it healthy to get a little dirty sometimes? The bands 2023 cover of ABBAs Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! gained traction in 2025 when a clip of a live performance went viral on TikTok. New fans likened the vibes to that of Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tool, and Jethro Tull. The band likes to say they're what happened when Frank-n-furter fronted Queens of the Stone Age.

YESSS!!! It's true! Your favourite band are back in town with our next headliner and the Globe in Newcastle! We are very excited to see your beautiful faces. Come buy a pint and a T-shirt. Supports TBC. HITB

Nirvanher (Female Fronted Nirvana Tribute) + Hell is in Chains (Female Fronted Alice in Chains Tribute)

Seriously Uplifting returns for another unforgettable night of pure uplifting trance.