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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
John Milton Peacock: The Man Behind Coast Fest
What started as a pint-fuelled idea in a North Shields boozer has exploded into one of the North East’s biggest grassroots music events. Meet John “Peasy” Peacock — the bucket-hatted whirlwind behind Coast Fest. From wrangling headliners to dodging cease-and-desist letters from Coachella, Peasy’s turned organised chaos into an art form. We catch up with the man who’s putting North Shields firmly on the music map — one unforgettable weekend at a time.
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...
The Chase – Nina Valkhoff’s wall mural for Elevation
Discover Nina Valkhoff’s mural, The Chase, located on Norfolk Street. Created for the Elevation Mural Festival, it captures an underwater chase between two gannets and a cormorant, reflecting the dynamic marine life where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. Part of our complete guide to the Elevation Wall Murals. Meet the artists and explore the stories behind this creative town-wide project.
