Spark Entertainment
So you agree? You can’t believe it’s been 22 years since the iconic movie Mean Girls was released. Neither can Spark. The beloved film-turned-musical (eight years ago now) is making Sunderland Empire its home until April 11. The musical follows Cady Heron (Emily Lane) as she transitions from her life in Africa to surviving high […]
Students at the University of Sunderland say a lack of green spaces is contributing to their anxiety and burnout, raising questions about how environments can shape mental health. Between lectures, students spill out onto grey pathways surrounded by towering concrete buildings as they search for a place to pause. Outdoor spaces are limited and are […]
60 percent of students at the University of Sunderland come from abroad and the university needs it to survive. How does it do it and why do so many come here? Many traditional universities gain finances through research, but with Sunderland predominantly being a teaching university, they need the money generated by international students. When […]
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) […]
