With Hardwick Live now in the history books, the North East festival season is nearly over for the summer with just Northumberland’s Lindisfarne Festival and Newcastle’s Generator remaining across the region in September.
There is no need to miss the abundance of live music we have been able to enjoy this summer though, as plenty of artists are preparing tour dates with Newcastle’s world class venues offering a perfect backdrop to some remarkable nights.
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Whether you are looking for a new favourite act or fancy a nostalgic singalong, these are some of our top picks for gigs and concerts across the city in the coming months.

. Gigs in Newcastle this year
These are some of our top picks for gigs and concerts across Newcastle for the remainder of this year. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Photo: Ethan Miller

. Busted
Due to incredible demand, early 00's icons Busted are playing two Utilita Arena shows in September. Get ready for incredible throwback anthems! (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) Photo: John Phillips

1. Gigs in Newcastle this year
These are some of our top picks for gigs and concerts across Newcastle for the remainder of this year. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Photo: Ethan Miller

2. Busted
Due to incredible demand, early 00's icons Busted are playing two Utilita Arena shows in September. Get ready for incredible throwback anthems! (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) Photo: John Phillips

3. Squid
Post punk group Squid released their second album O Monolith this summer and after a busy festival season they are taking the new songs across the country. You can see them at Boiler Shop in October. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS

4. Ellie Goulding
Singer Ellie Goulding released her fifth album 'Higher Than Hope' in April this year and as part of the tour, she will be playing at O2 City Hall this October. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Harry Winston) Photo: Brian Ach