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Rock Festival Choir at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

Alnwick Rock Festival Choir to hold Advent concert

The Maltings Berwick Cinderella cast.

All set for another festive extravaganza at The Maltings

Some of the cast members for the Blithe Spirit play.

Fresh performance of play by St George’s Community Players was a success

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

The Adelphi Quartet. Picture by Roland Unger.

Morpeth Music Society concert by the Adelphi Quartet at church

Rick Astley performed at BBC Radio 2 In The Park (pictured) and Glastonbury in 2023. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

80s pop legend to headline music festival in Tynemouth

Slalom D from Sunderland will headline the gig. (Photo by Angela Carrington)

Punk gig to raise funds for Radio Northumberland

Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past soar over the town on a moonlit Christmas Eve. Image by Dave Rheaume.

Famous festive story in a dance format for families to enjoy at various venues

Picture from Damp Knight Comedy's 'Dexter’s Labradoratory' show earlier this year.

Plenty of laughs promised in Damp Knight Comedy's Christmas show

The Bridge Singers.

Community choir staging a Christmas concert for charity

Makoto Kurio (Willy Loman) and Sophie McLaren (The Woman).

Review: Duchess's Community High School's Death of a Salesman
Duchess’s Community High School students showcased their talent in a production of the American classic Death of a Salesman.

Louis Roberts as Charles Dickens.

Theatre company taking adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' to various communities

Peter is performing on Saturday in Seaton Sluice. (Photo by Michael Bailey)

Skiffle legend's son to perform in Northumberland

Cast members for the Blithe Spirit play.

Fresh performance of Blithe Spirit by St George’s Community Players

Multi-instrumental trio Spindlestone will perform together for the first time since the Covid-19 restrictions at Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum on November 22.

A 50th anniversary reunion concert for Spindlestone at Morpeth venue

The students have been rehearsing ready to take the big stage at Alnwick Playhouse.

New DCHS production brings an American classic to The Playhouse

Stars of A Musical Christmas at Alnwick Playhouse.

A Musical Christmas is coming to the Playhouse

Werca's Folk and Voice Male.

Three upcoming concerts at the Warkworth War Memorial

Disney On Ice Dream Big timeless classic characters Goofy, Minnie and Donald

Disney on Ice's latest foray into fantastic family-friendly fantasy

Just Sing at The Alnwick Garden. Picture: Eddie Conway

Vocal group reaping the rewards of singing just for the joy of it

Mary Ann Rogers holding a watercolour she painted exclusively for Tynedale Hospice at Home to raffle earlier this year.

Mary Ann Rogers lunch and art demo for good cause

Frankland Quartet. Picture by Rebecca O'Donnell.

Quartet next up for Morpeth Music Society

Euan McIver as Twinkle Pinkleton, left, and Chloe Millar as Cinderella and Cameron Ivor as Prince Reginald.

It will soon be panto season in Berwick - oh yes, it will!

Jo Evans, left, and a picture from a St George’s Community Players rehearsal for ‘Blithe Spirit’.

Jo steps forward to take on the role of producer for Players' performances

There will be two performances of Ginger by the multi-award-winning theatre company Tortoise in a Nutshell. Picture by Mihaela Bodlovic.

A treat of a show coming to Berwick

Steven Osborne.

Internationally renowned pianist at Alnwick Playhouse

Your invitation awaits… Better book your tickets for the Maltings pantomime!

Ad Feature Plan your panto trip in Berwick, here’s all you need to know

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans
Prince's 13th studio album reissue is proving far from unlucky for fans of the late great iconic artist.

A section of the poster for the stand up comedy show.

Big Laugh Boutique bringing stand up comedy show to town

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers will be performing at The Maltings tomorrow (Thursday).

Party time with Buddy Holly and the Cricketers show at The Maltings

The Musical Express will include more than 30 local children.

Climb aboard 'The Musical Express' as Operatic Society returning to the stage

The live band will be performing hits by rock's iconic female artists. (Photo by Alan Lyall / Women in Rock)

Show to celebrate women in rock music

Katie Doherty will be performing at The Playhouse along with other women from Northumberland.

Alnwick Playhouse to stage performance about activist

What started as busking on the streets, has turned into a much bigger opportunity for the duo.

Music and rhythms of West Africa coming to village hall

Paul Mein (left) and Dave Stockwin (right) are bringing this performance to Warkworth's Memorial Hall just before Remembrance Day.

Far Horizon Voices set for a double bill performance in Warkworth

The event is part of the as part of the Highlights Autumn 2023 programme.

Enchanting dance performance comes to Shilbottle this autumn

Dancer Yamit Salazar at Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland. (Photo by Darren Irwin)

Museum to host contemporary dance collaboration

This family show is returning this autumn.

Immersive dinosaur show set to be performed at The Alnwick Playhouse

Ikaria is describes as strikingly moving and an illustration of how we can find salvation in someone else.

Critically acclaimed 'Ikaria' is coming to Whitley Bay

The youth production of The Wizard of Oz was staged at Ponteland Memorial Hall. (Photo by Andrew Wappat)

Wizard of Oz youth production wins awards

Composer and clarinettist Mark Simpson. Picture by Chelsey Browne.

Clarinet and piano recital first concert of the new Morpeth Music Society season

Go to www.radiorooms.co.uk for more information about performances at the venue.

See Skids frontman at Berwick area venue this weekend

Jo Caulfield.

Comedian brings UK tour to Northumberland

The show has something for everyone who enjoys the classic music of the 20th Century.

Enjoy songs from around the world at show by Toronto-based duo

Award winners will exhibit their work at Seaton Delaval Hall. (Photo by archive)

New chance for artists to exhibit at Seaton Deleval Hall
Applications have opened for an art award that gives North East artists the chance to create work for exhibition at Seaton Delaval Hall with a £4,000 budget.

Red Priest.

Red Priest return to Alnwick with unique and energetic baroque music

Skinner Brothers.

The Gathering Sounds: All you need to know for one day Teesside festival

Michael Gerrard.

Charity concert in Morpeth in aid of Henry Dancer Days

One Day to Sing in Alnwick.

Hundreds join One Day to Sing event in Alnwick

Northumbrian Winds has just returned from critically-acclaimed short tour. Picture: James Dean Shepherd

Northumbrian Winds concert band launches with prestigious German tour

Paulus is bringing his Victoria Wood show to Alnwick Playhouse. Picture: Steve Ullathorne

Playhouse to host a celebration of comedy genius Victoria Wood

Medieval Mixture members just before their performance at St.Cuthbert's Church, Norham, September 2023.

Singing group celebrates 15 years of music with event in Edlingham

The circus is coming to Manor Walks. (Photo by Manor Walks)

Circus performance is coming to Cramlington

Fairport Convention.

Fairport Convention to perform at The Maltings in Berwick

Thropton Show 2023.

16 pictures from Thropton Show