Arts & Culture

Discover North Shields’ creative side — from music, art, and photography to festivals, fashion, and performance. The Arts & Culture section of I Love North Shields celebrates the stories, people, and spaces shaping our town’s cultural heartbeat.

Introducing Jess Riley to the ILNS Photography Collective

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Jess first began exploring photography more seriously in 2021 after taking courses to improve her ability to capture everyday moments with her family. Since then, photography has grown into a creative outlet shaped by observation, atmosphere and a deep appreciation for the world around her.

The Architect of A Stone’s Throw Festival: An Interview with Ant Thompson

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Ant Thompson captured by David Hall @nostalgia_kid

A Stone’s Throw Festival is more than just a date on the music calendar; for many, it's the undisputed highlight of the North East's cultural year. The quality of the event and the sheer joy it delivers are so reliable that I, like many others, make a point of securing an 'early bird' ticket the instant they drop - often months ahead of the official line-up announcement. This pre-emptive commitment speaks volumes about the festival's inherent quality and the profound trust the audience places in its visionary founder.

POETRY: Pen Bal Crag

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by Rachel Hammersley Huge skies cast darkness over this brave headland,The sandstone crags ravaged by wind and waves.Atop the cliff sit ruins, wrecks and graves;Below,...

Live Music Line-Up Announced for North Shields Vintage Market

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Live Music to Soundtrack the Day at North Shields Vintage Market At the I Love North Shields Vintage Market | Handpicked. Reimagined., music will run...

POETRY: By the Low Lights

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by John HartleyNothing much happensSometimes. Your hush says it all.We huddle together;Heels kicking holes in the wall.It smells like the riverHas washed up the...

Black Rain: Sunderland’s dark post-punk trio building serious momentum

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There is something happening in the North East’s alternative music scene, and Black Rain are right in the middle of it. Emerging from Sunderland with...

Press Release | I Love North Shields Launches New Vintage Market Celebrating Community, Creativity and Reuse

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Press Release | I Love North Shields Launches New Vintage Market Celebrating Community, Creativity and Reuse. A new community-led vintage market is set to take place in North Shields this April, bringing together local traders, creatives and residents for a day centred around sustainability, style and shared stories. I Love North Shields Vintage Market: Handpicked. Reimagined. will take place on Sunday 26 April 2026 at Salt Market Social, running from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Founded by the community platform I Love North Shields, the event has been carefully curated to showcase around 50 independent vintage traders and creatives, alongside live music, photography, and a full day of activity designed to bring people together. The market celebrates the growing movement towards reuse and conscious consumption, while also shining a light on North Shields’ evolving creative scene and independent businesses. Alongside vintage stalls, visitors can take part in interactive experiences throughout the day. Highlights include a Dress Up Corner, where people can try on vintage pieces from the 1930s to the 1960s, explore personal style, and capture their own photos — adding a playful and immersive element to the event.

North Shields Pop-Punk Band Burnout Release Debut Single “Dead to Me”

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Fast-rising North Shields pop-punk band Burnout are set to release their debut single “Dead to Me” this April, marking the next step for a...

James Linkleter – the tragic tale of the humble inventor who changed the maritime world

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Adapted from the memoirs of Alan Linkleter and research by James Linkleter James Linkleter came from an enterprising family whose deep connection to the sea...

Match Report: SUWFC v NUWFC

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Mark Stutt reviews the latest match between SUWFC v NUWFC - 14/3/26 Barclays Women’s Super League 2   SUWFC 1 v NUWFC 1 (HT  1 - 1)  Venue: Bramall Lane, Sheffield  Att: Not disclosed  PoTM: Kelly*  Another...

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