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The Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival is an annual event held in Newcastle, which celebrates the best in craft ciders and real ales. The festival has been running for 45 years and has become a popular fixture in the local calendar, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond. The festival takes place over several […]
The Active Sunderland BIG 3k Run is an annual event held in Sunderland, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to get active and enjoy the outdoors. The event is organized by Sunderland City Council and attracts participants from across the region, as well as from further afield. The run takes place in the […]
The National Glass Centre in Sunderland is currently hosting an exhibition titled Confluence, which showcases the work of glass artists from around the world. The exhibition is a celebration of the diverse and innovative approaches to glass-making and features a range of pieces that demonstrate the versatility and beauty of this unique medium. The exhibition […]
The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle is currently hosting an exhibition Visions of Ancient Egypt, which showcases the rich and varied artistic traditions of one of the world’s oldest civilisations. The exhibition features over 100 objects, including sculptures, paintings, and artefacts, all of which provide a glimpse into the daily lives, beliefs, and practices of […]
Theatre Space North East, a local theatre company in Sunderland, has created a new play titled The Food Bank Generation. It is part of a wider project aimed at raising awareness of the growing problem of food poverty in the region and encouraging people to take action. The Food Bank Generation is an interactive play […]
An award-winning North East production company is set to perform their latest musical in mid-April at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle. West End Operatic Society (WEOS) Musical Productions are a multi award winning musical theatre group based in Newcastle, and are known for performing many musical classics, such as My Fair Lady […]
The small seaside town is set to go under regeneration of its town centre as early as this summer. North Tyneside Council is expected to draw up a master plan for the town centre, with plans subject to consultations with the public. According to council documents, the plans put forward intend to upgrade the town […]
A poetry night for professional and amateur writers has celebrated its first anniversary with its biggest event to date.
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 […]
University of Sunderland students and volunteers join hands in an attempt to open our eyes towards major issues in our community. Spark Sunderland reporter Andreea-Mihaela Nastase investigates. When Catalin Popsor joined volunteers for a litter pick in a Sunderland Park, little did he know his life would change forever. Catalin is a 28-year-old Community and […]
