Brand new Newcastle music festival to be a "landmark event for the region"

Taking place from Wednesday, June 4 until Sunday, June 8, festival organisers are promising the largest outdoor music event the North East has ever seen.

Brought to life by TEG Europe, alongside The Freemen and the City Council,the 45,000 capacity event is expected to be a celebration of the culture, talent, and community of Newcastle. Music fans can expect a festival experience filled with art installations, and live performances, with the full line-up announcement to come.

Toby Leighton-Pope, Managing Director of TEG Europe, commented: "We are absolutely thrilled to bring an event of this calibre to the North East. Newcastle can expect an unforgettable festival experience featuring some of the biggest and best names in global music.

“This festival is all about celebrating the region, its culture, and its love for music, and we can't wait to share more details in the coming weeks. We’re gearing up for what will be a landmark event for the region."

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A spokesperson for The Freemen of Newcastle added: “We are delighted to be working alongside TEG to deliver this huge event for Newcastle and the wider region.

“We are very fortunate to have one of the largest and most iconic outdoor events spaces in the UK. We look forward to welcoming attendees from all parts of the UK.

“Together we have a long-term plan to make this a high-profile annual celebration on the Town Moor, and with the level of international artists already booked we are all excited to see the first shows announced.”