Music & Nightlife
Newcastle's renowned nightlife sparkles again!
Music sounds better with you...
FROM BASS-HEAVY PARTY BLOWOUTS, TO FLAMBOYANT GATHERINGS AND LUXURIOUS VIP EXPERIENCES, IT’S NO WONDER NE1 RANKS SKY-HIGH FOR PARTY-LOVERS. CARL COX CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST 7 AUGUST Live music is finally back and there's DJ APPEARANCES AND EXCLUSIVE GIGS cracking show going off at Times KICKING OFF IN THE TOON THIS SUMMER... aSquare this August! It’s time to get SLEEPER + THE BLUETONES 6 AUGUST
What’s better than one legendary Britpop band headlining the O2 Academy? Two at once of course! 90’s heroes Sleeper, and The Bluetones have joined forces to bring us a huge show of unadulterated Britpop fury. Both acts will be performing their debut albums in full, as well as some of their greatest hits. So, get ready to sing your heart out and party like it’s 1995! C’mon! academymusicgroup.com
yourself dancing as world-renowned DJ, Carl Cox takes to the decks for an epic set of electrifying tunes. The legendary DJ and dance pioneer is whistling into the Toon for a huge party alongside some of the most talked about talents in house and techno. Adam Beyer of iconic Swedish techno label Drumcode adds even more weight to the line-up, with Anfisa Letyago, Anna Our and People Get Real all on opening duty. This is set to be one of the biggest parties in the city this year! yourfutureisdigital.co.uk
DRAGNET 7, 14, 21 AUGUST
One of Newcastle’s mostloved club nights at theCut is returning and tunes never sounded so good! Dragnet is back in business and ready to get you back into the Saturday night groove this summer. Hosted by resident DJs Alannah Lamb, Charlie Dancer and Kristian Atkinson, you can be sure that the big disco, funk and hip-hop hits will be pumping out all night - yes please! thecutnewcastle.co.uk
HOLD MY BEER 9 AUGUST
A new event born during lockdown, this weekly Monday indie night was an instant hit with students across the city when it first landed on the dancefloor. Now, it’s getting the chance to spread its wings and get people on dancing for the first time at Wonderbar in The Gate. Let resident DJ Chris Ranson soundtrack your night with banging rock ‘n’ roll anthems! wonderbar-newcastle.co.uk
US & THEM 7, 14, 21 AUGUST
There’s a new weekly event at Worldies and we’re buzzing about it! Us & Them invites some the best underground DJs in the city to spin their stuff alongside incredible local artists that are just breaking through. The brilliant I Heart Acid will be taking over the club on August 7th, bringing a celebration of iconic beats with the live stylings of local legends, Tokyo Acid Cru. On August 14th local hero Kris Emmett joins the enigmatic Vyvyan, one of the most talked about anonymous producers on the underground scene, to bring the party all night long. One of the most exciting names in techno, Lord Of The Isles will be joining Northumberland’s very own wild man Mark Algar for a huge party on August 21st. welovewhq.com
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WAITING IN THE WINGS 7 AUGUST
The West End is coming to Newcastle once again in the next installment of the critically acclaimed musical extravaganza Waiting In The Wings. A whole host of West End stars will be taking to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House stage to bring you a repertoire of classic musical numbers. So, whether you're looking to be swept up in the joy of Mamma Mia or sing for your life at the mercy of Sweeney Todd, there’s certain to be something to
quench your thirst for timeless musicals in this variety filled show! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
