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Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Come and see up and coming bands/artists from the North East at the Globe Newcastle on 21st May. Expect a night of Punk, Indie and Alternative music.

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

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The Tumbling Paddies

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include The Way I am, Pretty Girl and Closing Time.

14+

The 9075 - Live at Think Tank, Newcastle

Saturday 27th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Think Tank, NEWCASTLE Upon TYNE

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The 9075 - Live at Think Tank, Newcastle

Think Tank, NEWCASTLE Upon TYNE

The world's first and leading tribute to The 1975 return with a full live show. Big songs, proper production, no gimmicks.

14+

In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 9th July

Thursday 9th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 9th July

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times) - In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition Park

14+

In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Sunday 12th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult at all times), Challenge 21 in operation, valid photo ID required.

16+

Goo + Support TBC (Matinee performance)

Sunday 19th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Little Buildings Venue And Rehearsal Rooms , Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Goo + Support TBC (Matinee performance)

Little Buildings Venue And Rehearsal Rooms , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Goo is an indie rock band from Keighley, Yorkshire, making a welcome return to Newcastle on their first headline tour in support of their debut album.

The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Friday 28th August

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

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The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Keel Square for the Summer Series in the square in Sunderland.

18+

The Surfrajettes

Saturday 19th September

The "Party Across The Pond" Tour

30+

An Afternoon of Indie: NEWCASTLE (over 30s), 3pm-7pm

Saturday 19th September

3:00pm - 7:00pm

TheCUT, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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An Afternoon of Indie: NEWCASTLE (over 30s), 3pm-7pm

TheCUT, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Newcastle after three previous back to back sold out events

18+

Lungs - Performing The Music of Florence + The Machine

Friday 16th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Lungs - Performing The Music of Florence + The Machine

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Lungs - Performing the Music of Florence + The Machine bring the drama, power and raw emotion of Florence Welch's catalogue to life.

Definitely Oasis - Sunderland

Saturday 24th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Independent Sunderland

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Definitely Oasis - Sunderland

Independent Sunderland

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Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Thursday 29th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Durham Cathedral

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Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

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The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Friday 28th August

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

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The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Keel Square for the Summer Series in the square in Sunderland.

12+

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Thursday 29th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Durham Cathedral

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Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

14+

In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 9th July

Thursday 9th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 9th July

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times) - In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition Park

14+

The 9075 - Live at Think Tank, Newcastle

Saturday 27th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Think Tank, NEWCASTLE Upon TYNE

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The 9075 - Live at Think Tank, Newcastle

Think Tank, NEWCASTLE Upon TYNE

The world's first and leading tribute to The 1975 return with a full live show. Big songs, proper production, no gimmicks.

14+

In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Sunday 12th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult at all times), Challenge 21 in operation, valid photo ID required.

16+

The Bracknall - Newcastle

Thursday 26th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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The Bracknall - Newcastle

The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

18+

Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Come and see up and coming bands/artists from the North East at the Globe Newcastle on 21st May. Expect a night of Punk, Indie and Alternative music.

14+

The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis - Newcastle

Friday 27th November

6:30pm - 11:15pm

Newcastle University Students Union

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The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis - Newcastle

Newcastle University Students Union

The complete Stone Roses and Definitely Oasis return to Newcastle University Student Union for a night of Indie classiscs. Support from DJ SoulDfect!

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

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The Tumbling Paddies

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include The Way I am, Pretty Girl and Closing Time.

16+

Goo + Support TBC (Matinee performance)

Sunday 19th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Little Buildings Venue And Rehearsal Rooms , Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Goo + Support TBC (Matinee performance)

Little Buildings Venue And Rehearsal Rooms , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Goo is an indie rock band from Keighley, Yorkshire, making a welcome return to Newcastle on their first headline tour in support of their debut album.

18+

The Surfrajettes

Saturday 19th September

The "Party Across The Pond" Tour

18+

Lungs - Performing The Music of Florence + The Machine

Friday 16th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Lungs - Performing The Music of Florence + The Machine

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Lungs - Performing the Music of Florence + The Machine bring the drama, power and raw emotion of Florence Welch's catalogue to life.

Scintillating rock and roll nights await up in the Toon. Regular Tyneside hangouts include The Cluny, Bobiks, and Think Tank?, with these Newcastle indie hotspots just being the tip of the iceberg. Don’t believe us? Just take a peek at these indie events in Newcastle and see!