Author: Lewis Bassindale
Rating: ★★★★★ The BBC Proms returned to the Sage in July for a pop-sinfonic hybrid concert with Self esteem performing her most well known hits in an entirely different arrangement in what felt like a gospel service for her self founded almost religious like movement of empowerment. We review both her set and the support […]
Eurovision 2023 is less than two weeks away now, So we at Spark decided to ask North East Eurovision expert James Rowe for his thoughts on the 2023 edition. SP: Who do you think will win Eurovision this year? JR: So I think the big favourite this year is Sweden. They’re going to be represented […]
North East-born Indie-Jazz-Soul singer Robyn McLeod and her Leeds-based band Rushbonds have released a stellar debut single entitled Close But No Cigar. The song is a high-energy track with a massive punching rhythm and an addictive earworm melody. The song’s lyrics of revenge erupt from frontwoman Robyn McLeod with confidence and power, creating an […]
The North East music scene is at its biggest and best for quite a number of years. Here are some of the best acts you should be supporting and seeing in 2023 1. India Arkin Newcastle-based artist India Arkin is the person who inspired this list after we met her busking in 2020 with her […]
CIEL brought their fresh indie rock sound and tour to Newcastle with high expectations, and they didn’t disappoint. The evening was a complete gear shift compared to the night before with India Arkin and her support bill. The night was high-tempo and full of headbangers. We review the gig below. After arriving, I waited outside […]
India Arkin’s headline show at Bobiks on Friday night was one of the most memorable local gigs for me in a long time. The line up was full of the North East’s best and it sure delivered. From the neo-soul sound of Frankie Jobling to a brief detour down the indie rock road topped off […]
As always, there’s so much live music for you to enjoy across the North East this weekend. If you’re wondering what to do, here are two gigs at one venue that can offer you a complete set of back-to-back night outs for under £30. Friday 21st October – India Arkin & guests @ Bobiks, NE2 […]
Japanese GP: Why has the title fight finale arrived so early? F1 returns to Japan for the first time since 2019 this weekend with Max Verstappen almost certain to win the title. Winning 11 out of the 17 races ran this season has all but given Max the chance to win the title in Suzuka […]
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