Music

From rising local bands to legendary venues, explore the heartbeat of North Shields’ music scene. Discover interviews, reviews, and stories from the people and places making noise on the coast.

The Hightowns: North Shields welcomes a new golden age of narrative pop

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Bringing back the golden age of narrative pop, North Shields’ The Hightowns revive the rich harmonies and storytelling of legends like The Everly Brothers and Paul Heaton. Their debut album, Stories in the Walls, blends wistful lyrics, soaring harmonies, and vibrant instrumentation, capturing small-town life with humor and heart. Since forming in 2023, they’ve quickly gained attention, culminating in a sell-out album launch at The Klurb, a growing hub for local music and fresh talent.

A Cut Above: Short Back And Shields

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A cultural buzz is building in North Shields, and rising with it is young band Short Back And Shields. Still in school but already making waves, this four-piece — including twin brothers Cody and Caden — are impressing local crowds with their energetic covers and growing confidence. Born from chance gigs and last-minute line-up changes, their story reflects talent, drive, and sheer passion for music. Keep an eye on them — they’re only just beginning, but the spark is undeniable.

Man Power: Reigniting the ’90s and noughties with irresistible fresh beats

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Man Power and are you affiliated

In the North East, DJ and producer Man Power is quietly leading a cultural renaissance. Rooted in North Shields, his influence extends far beyond the decks — transforming forgotten spaces, curating unforgettable nights, and building a vibrant community through sound. Blending house, techno, and cosmic disco, his sets create more than just energy — they forge connection. With a global reach and a local heart, Man Power is proving that something truly special is happening, right where you might least expect it.

Gig Review: Liam Fender

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On Easter Saturday night, while the streets of North Shields were unusually quiet, Tyne Bank Brewery was buzzing. Liam Fender returned with his full band for a sold-out show that pulsed with energy and emotion. With a voice reminiscent of Scott Walker and a setlist blending Americana, country, rock, and pop, Liam delivered a powerful performance. Backed by a stellar group of musicians, he proved why his music—and his live presence—deserves wider recognition. The best, it seems, may still be to come.

Rediscovering The Shields Garland – the 1850s songbook of Shields

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The Shields Garland chapbook

When a North Shields resident stumbled upon a forgotten relic from the past, it sparked an unexpected journey through history, music, and community when she discovered The Shields Garland. What began as a quiet moment of curiosity soon grew into a heartfelt project, bringing together voices—old and new—in a celebration of place and memory. Rooted in the streets of North Shields, this story is a reminder that sometimes the past has a way of singing back to us, if we’re willing to listen.

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Dorothy Brownlee holds the silver medal given to her grandfather after the brave rescue of the Rohilla ship by Tynemouth RNLI

Remembering how one Shields family were at the heart of a...

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Photographs on a family wall sparked Dorothy Brownlee’s lifelong memory of one of the RNLI’s greatest missions – when Tynemouth’s lifeboat battled a raging storm to rescue 50 people from the wrecked hospital ship Rohilla in 1914. As the RNLI marks its bicentenary, Dorothy now shares the remarkable story of her grandfather and great-uncle’s courage, bringing a dramatic chapter of local and national history back into the light.
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