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Aaron Duff of Hector Gannet on home, heritage and North Shields
Exclusive interview | Aaron Duff of Hector Gannet on North Shields 800, his grandad’s fishing past, local music roots & why Shields will always be home.
Salt Market Social’s Crossing the Tyne showcase delivers young talent with tons of potential
North Shields’ next generation of music stars may already be stepping into the spotlight. At Salt Market Social’s intimate Loading Bay gig, Steve Willis’ youth showcases are proving that teenage talent is anything but amateur. From soulful soloist Sam Iduorobo to the swaggering, original sounds of headliners The Paradimes, four young acts delivered performances brimming with confidence, personality and serious promise. Not just “good for their age,” these are musicians finding their voice — and their audience. If history has taught us anything, it’s that today’s showcase could be tomorrow’s headline act.
James Linkleter – the tragic tale of the humble inventor who changed the maritime world
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...
Are you Affiliated?
North Shields is buzzing once again as DJ and producer Man Power (Geoff Kirkwood) follows up his triumphant collaboration with Scottish powerhouse Ewan McVicar by unveiling his next big venture: a brand-new club space inside King Street’s Phoenix House. His rallying cry — “Are you Affiliated?” — has already been met with overwhelming enthusiasm, signalling the arrival of a fresh hub for the region’s grassroots music community.
THE LOW LIGHTS TAVERN – A TALE OF PIES AND POP STARS
Saturday night in the Low Lights Tavern and the place is jumping with revellers of all ages enjoying a cracking night out in...
Sam Fender’s Official Number 1 and the North Shields walk that shaped him
Sam Fender has landed another Official Number 1, putting North Shields back in the national spotlight. Explore the hometown landmarks, lyrics and local venues that shaped his rise from Tyneside teen to chart-topping artist.
I Love North Shields Vintage Market | Handpicked. Reimagined.
This spring, I Love North Shields launches a celebration of everyday heritage, local stories and creative reuse. Handpicked vintage, antiques and objects with a past sit alongside music, making and style that shaped ordinary life. Slow down, browse with curiosity, and rediscover things made to last: workwear, vinyl, books, ceramics and one-off finds chosen for their character and story. A relaxed, nostalgic day rooted in the past, reimagined for now, with music, making, and local creativity throughout.
Jed Grimes: A lifetime of music and a new chapter at Seven Stars
A figure deeply embedded in the tapestry of the North East folk music scene, Jed Grimes possesses a narrative as rich and varied as...
Interview exclusive: Simon Donald – him off the Viz
Dive into our exclusive interview with Simon Donald, the irreverent force behind Viz and infamous characters like Sid the Sexist. From launching a 12-page cult comic in a Newcastle bedroom to selling a million copies an issue, Simon reflects on family, fame and life beyond Viz. With tales of rock stars, stand-up and North Shields roots, this is the story of the man far beyond ‘Him off the Viz.’
