LISTINGS

THE BEST OF THE REST… EVEN MORE ALTERNATIVE MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY, ART AND FILM TAKING PLACE THROUGHOUT THE NORTH EAST THIS MONTH

Saturday 1st July

ELECTRIC SIX

The Detroit legends play two gigs in the region, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs // Pop Recs Ltd., Sunderland (1st) / KU, Stockton (2nd)

ELEVATOR FESTIVAL: SCRATCH NIGHT

An evening of work in development by Live Associate artists and writers who have engaged with Live Theatre’s Talent Development programme including This Flag by Kemi-Bo Jacobs, I Dream Of Theresa May by Vivek Nityananda, Brain Training by Henry Lawrence and Shards by Pauline Trotry // Live Theatre, Newcastle

FEATURED // Eppie Brilliant

The musical comedian brings their new show to Stockton, taking audiences on an odyssey through popular music – no genre or band are safe from their hilarious attack! Expect expert singalongs, audience requests and laughter aplenty // ARC, Stockton

HILARITY BITES COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Nick Doody, John Scott and Hayley Ellis // The Forum Music Centre, Darlington

GINGER WILDHEART

A solo outing for the Wildhearts frontman // The Cluny, Newcastle

L DEVINE

Pop songwriter // The Grove, Newcastle

LOST VOICE GUY COMEDY SHOWCASE

The talented comedian welcomes some of his funny friends to the stage, featuring performances from Brennan Reece, Zoe and Simon Lomas // Northern Stage, Newcastle

SUNDAY 2ND JULY

WREST

Scottish emotive indie pop // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

MONDAY 3RD JULY

CAN’T SWIM

Post-hardcore rockers, plus support from Microwave // The Cluny, Newcastle

TUESDAY 4TH JULY

TOWN HALL TAKEOVER

Featuring a host of local young artists including Undivine Telephoneline, Wingz of the Monkey, Honeywater, Kebab Spiders, Harry McVay, Ellcavell and DJ Fitz // Middlesbrough Town Hall

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY

BELLE & SEBASTIAN

The rescheduled show from the Scottish indie pop band // O2 City Hall, Newcastle

MOTHERHOOD

New Brunswick’s Motherhood create contemporary and charm filled rock // Bobiks, Newcastle

THURSDAY 6TH JULY

ALEXX MUNRO

The Scottish punk musician joins forces with Northumberland joycore band Kkett and Gaydar for a queer-safe fundraiser show // Little Buildings, Newcastle

GHOSTS OF METROLAND

Reece Connolly’s weird and wacky adventure based in the long-gone Metrocentre theme park, part of Elevator Festival. Runs until Saturday 8th // Live Theatre, Newcastle

JAMES LEONARD HEWITSON

Full band performance from the thoughtprovoking slacker pop lyricist, support from Kevin Heartbreak // The Engine Room, North Shields

LADYBIRD

Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut follows Lady Bird’s (Saoirse Ronan) coming-of-age journey as she navigates life post high school graduation // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

NEW PAGANS

Catchy indie rock band, with support from Sarah Johnsone // Bobiks, Newcastle

ROB HERON & THE TEA PAD ORCHESTRA

Remarkable blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll – bring your dancing shoes! // The Witham, Barnard Castle

FRIDAY 7TH JULY

CONFETTI

An unashamedly queer one-man rom-com from Will Jackson, celebrating the gay best friend // Gala Theatre, Durham

DIY CEILIDH

This monthly ceilidh event is ‘pay as you feel’ and uses gender neutral dance calling. The band is open to all to join and musicians and dancers are volunteers. Expect guest folk performers and traditional ceilidh games // The Lubber Fiend, Newcastle

KIERAN BOWE

The Gateshead-born artist’s songs are revealing and heartfelt. Support comes from Bear Park and Cane Rouge // Bobiks, Newcastle

OPEN NIGHT STORYROUND

Storytelling from A Bit Crack // The Chillingham Arms, Newcastle

THE ENEMY

Indie rock band. Plus support from local favourites We Tibetans and Finn Forster // Middlesbrough Empire

SATURDAY 8TH JULY

JASON COOK’S COMEDY CLUB

Huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises // The Customs House, South Shields

THE BREATHING METHOD

Heavy riffing alt. rock band from Scotland, with local support courtesy of Ruled by Raptors // Head of Steam, Newcastle

THREADS

The notorious post-apocalyptic cult telly classic, a horrific account of nuclear-war from the perspective of two families from Sheffield, an unforgettable lesson in true horror // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

WARM DIGITS

The motorik space-disco duo perform a rare live show, featuring support from Brad Field and Faye MacCalman // The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle

WINGZ OF THE MONKEY

Teesside alt. rockers, plus Serial Chiller and Borderline // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

Sunday 9th July

EXIST IMMORTAL

London-based metal band. Plus support from Anima Tempo and Collapse of Colour // Independent, Sunderland

LIVE BURIAL

The final performance from the Newcastlebased death metal band, plus support from Coffin Mulch and Eye Teeth // The Cluny, Newcastle

SPACES UNFOLDING

The trio investigate percussion, violin and flute compositions, supported by Alex Ward and Dominic Lash // The Globe, Newcastle

Monday 10th July

THE DARTS

American all-girl garage rock noise makers, supported by TV Death // The Engine Room, North Shields

Thursday 13th July

FEATURED // The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show

Celebrating Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Dark Side of the Moon, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, experience the music and stunning visuals in Life’s planetarium in this unique show which combines footage of the solar system soundtracked by the album // Life Science Centre, Newcastle

Friday 14th July

CALLUM PITT

Indie folk artist whose sound infuses orchestral, chamber pop sensibilities with an alt. rock edge. Support from Elizabeth Liddle // The Ship Isis, Sunderland

EAT LIGHTS BECOME LIGHTS

Alt. rock band present an evening of dance, trance and motorik grooves // The Engine Room, North Shields

ELLEROSE THE UNICORN

An emotive talent, whose songs tackle big themes of mental health with grace and versatility // The Cluny 2, Newcastle

REVEREND & THE MAKERS

A special acoustic show from Jon McClure and Ed Cosens // KU, Stockton

THE PASSING SAGES

Expect memorable melodies, funky rhythms and rich harmonies from this six-piece pop outfit from Fife. Support from The Larches, Ryan Petitjean and Isabel Maria // NE

Volume Music Bar, Stockton

THE REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND

Front porch blues band // The Cluny, Newcastle

THE TALK OF THE TOWN PRESENTS CYCLE

The Tour de France inspires the third Talk of the Town summer show. Elaine Cusack, Steve Drayton and Rob Walton perform at an evening dedicated to their favourite mode of transport.There’ll be poems, prose, memoir, songs and daft films, and their special guest star is BMX Bandit Steve Urwin // Cycle Hub, Newcastle

SATURDAY 15TH JULY

CAR BOOT ART FAIR

Bringing together artists and makers from the North East and beyond // BALTIC, Gateshead

NINE BANKS

A celebration of pop and alt. punk, with Sunderland band Nine Banks, four-piece alt. punk rockers Last Case Scenario and newcomers Failed To Ignite // The Forum Music Centre, Darlington

PRIDE DOUBLE FEATURE: LA CAGE AU FOLLES & THE BIRDCAGE

Drag movie double; the original French classic to begin and the Hollywood remake afterwards with some extra treats sandwiched in between! // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

STEVE IGNORANT’S SLICE OF LIFE

Punk legend, support from Carol Hodge // The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle

SUNDAY 16TH JULY

LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN

The 2022 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Winner’s alt. folk sound is highly acclaimed // Bobiks, Newcastle

WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY

A KIND OF KIDNAPPING + Q&A

This locally shot, deliciously dark comedy thriller follows the kidnapping of a sleazy politician by a struggling young couple. Followed by Q&A with director and writer Dan Clark and lead actress Kelly Wenham // Tyneside Cinema, NewcastleDAY 20TH JULY

PARACETAMØL

Powerful noise punk project from Arnhem. Support from Nervous Twitch and Continental Quilts // The Cluny 2, Newcastle

FEATURED //

The K’s One of the UK’s biggest underground success stories, The K’s perform an intimate show at KU fresh from a sold out tour // KU, Stockton

THE SUGGESTIBLES IMPROV COMEDY JOYRIDE

An edge of your seat comedy joyride from Newcastle’s hot-fast hilarians // The Stand, Newcastle

UTAMA

A visually jaw dropping film following an elderly Qechua couple in the Bolivian highlands, forced to make a difficult decision when an uncommonly long drought threatens their way of life // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

FRIDAY 21ST JULY

HILARITY BITES COMEDY CLUB

Featuring stand-up comedy performances from Karen Bayley, David Eagle, Dominic Hatton-Woods and MC Lee Kyle // Bishop Auckland Town Hall

HOLLY REES

The indie rock act premiere their brand new video and single, Careless // Bobiks, Newcastle

POWERPLANT

Hardcore punk, plus support from Gonzo Dog // The Cluny, Newcastle

THE DICKIES

American punk rockers // Newcastle University Students’ Union

SATURDAY 22ND JULY

CRYSTALLINE

Welsh rock quintet, with support from Slowmove // Little Buildings, Newcastle

SCOTT BENNETT

The Customs House comedy favourite brings his new show to the stage (also at The Witham, Barnard Castle on Wednesday 26th) // The Customs House, South Shields

MONDAY 24TH JULY

RAUL KOHLI: FULL INGLISH

In this brand new hour of stand-up, Raul considers what it means to be British // The Stand, NewcastleTUESDAY 25TH JULY

FELT NOWT’S FEELING SKETCHY

Alternative comedy with sketches and characters, hosted by Seymour Mace // The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle

JOHN HEGLEY’S THE EARLY WORD

An exclusive preview of comedian John Hegley’s new show // Live Theatre, Newcastle

THURSDAY 27TH JULY

NEW AGE VINYL

A rescheduled show featuring alt. pop band New Age Vinyl plus support from Mascara’s Lies // The Forum Music Centre, Darlington

FRIDAY 28TH JULY

CATCH 22 COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Roger Monkhouse, Jack Gleadow, Frances Keyton and MC Matt Reed // ARC, Stockton

SATURDAY 29TH JULY

HOT POTATO COMEDY CLUB

Featuring up and coming comedy talent alongside local stars // Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre

LABYRINTHINE OCEANS

Experimental alt. rockers, with support from Guilty Pleasure, Burn the Valley and India Arkin // The Cluny, Newcastle

NADEDJA

Pop textures, catchy hooks and a sublime voice // Bobiks, Newcastle

PARK VIEW

Newcastle indie rock band, supported by Sheds and The Revolution One // The Globe, Newcastle

VICE KILLER

Alt. indie four-piece from Durham, supported by Citrus & Circus // Zerox, Newcastle

SUNDAY 30TH JULY

CUBAN FILM SELECTION

A day of Cuban cinema exploring society post triumph of the revolution, for the 70th Moncada anniversary // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

MONDAY 31ST JULY

BILLY NOMATES

Rescheduled date for the alt. indie artist // Boiler Shop, Newcastle