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Now that AI is leaking rapidly into the digital entertainment sector, we dive in to answer the question on every gamer’s mind. Will AI revolutionise the gaming and content creation industry, or cause it to ultimately be overrun by desaturated ‘slop’? AI has always been a device used in games since back in the early […]
For decades, Sunderland has been known for its industrial heritage – shipbuilding, coal mining and a fierce loyalty to its football club. But in recent years, a new identity has steadily taken shape. Since being officially recognised as a “Music City”, Sunderland has begun to reposition itself as a hub of creativity, collaboration and emerging […]
From Santizap to rising creators such as JC Pentagon, the wrestling content space has grown exponentially over the last decade. However, the most popular wrestling conversations tend to relate and revolve around alternate ‘what if’ scenarios. The nigh on endless possibilities of such a question leads to so many branches of discussion, from past, to […]
Seaham Town Council have awarded £2,000 to TFT MMA as a good will gesture, recognising the work and contribution to the community. TFT MMA are a well-known gym in the North East area, providing some of the best talent that the area has produced in the last ten years. Run by UK MMA veteran Andrew […]
Sunderland won music city status in January 2025. Since then, BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend has been announced to take place in Herrington Park in May. Many outside of the city would not expect Sunderland to be a music city status due to its industrial past. Sunderland’s music industry has grown of the past two […]
Planning to stick on a paddy cap and your best green attire this St Patrick’s Day but don’t know where to head? Here are the Sunderland pubs with the best deals and events this year. When is St Patrick’s Day 2026? St Patrick’s Day 2026 is on Tuesday, March 17. Barge and Barrel, SR1 1QB […]
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is heading to Sunderland this May, located at Herrington Country Park spanning over three days from Friday 22 to Sunday 24. Previously, we gave our predictions but now the official line-up and tickets are out! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunderland’s BIDs (@sunderlandexperience) […]
Actor Nathan Fillion, along with the rest of the cast, has been teasing a reunion of Firefly. While many have speculated how the beloved show will return, Fillion confirmed the return of beloved series Firefly on March 15. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Once We Were Spacemen (@oncewewerespacemen) […]
The West End and Broadway hit, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to hypnotise audiences at the Sunderland Empire from June 5 to June 27, 2026. Based on the renowned 2001 Baz Luhrmann film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge dusted off its sequins to become a stage musical in 2016, directed by […]
Matilda The Musical is set to hit the Empire stage for the second time from 11 – 28 February as it celebrates 15 years on the stage. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s beloved stage version of Roald Dahl’s children’s book, Matilda The Musical, with music and lyrics written by the brilliant Tim Minchin, will be returning […]