I have been a resident of North Shields for 26 years and previous to this I lived in London for 14 years where i went to Horticultural College and lived for a time in a monastery and a travellers camp and also in houses like normal people. I am semi retired and I currently work a couple of days in a pet food shop. I have been taking photos off and on since the 70's. I have been concentrating on music photography in recent years but my involvement with ILNS means that I now shoot a wider variety of subjects. I am married and love walking my dog, going to music events and watching football.
A haunting new release from North Shields’ own Necronoise. “Casket Crawler” blends cinematic synths and horror-inspired beats in a Darkwave collaboration with Dead by Dawn.
Social Youth Cult, Newcastle’s rising post-punk band, release their debut album “Lighthouse” — a dark, driving mix of Joy Division, Bauhaus, and Killing Joke influences. Catch them at Whitby Goth Weekend and The Lubber Fiend this autumn.
Dayne Henderson is an underground fashion designer from North Shields, creating avant-garde latex couture. From Lady Gaga’s world tour to fetish club catwalks, Henderson’s work blends industrial aesthetics with deep personal storytelling.
Thanks to John Peacock, I had the massive pleasure of visiting Red to see Ben Ottewell, Healy and Luke Porter.
With a theatre and recording studio, Red is a recently opened multi-purpose...
Discover local artist Mark One87’s mural, The Spirit of Shields, at North Shields Football Club. Created for the Elevation Festival, it celebrates the town’s fishing heritage. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative project.
Discover KMG’s mural, Oceanus, located on the 55° Fisheries building at the bottom of Tanners Bank. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it reimagines the ancient Titan god of rivers, linking Roman mythology with local heritage along the banks of the Tyne. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.
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