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Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

Auctioneer Jack Orgill with the clock which will be auctioned this week.

Auction with huge significance for North East collectors

Ad Feature SXSW London unveils 2026 festival conference agenda and speakers

Sycamore Gap - before the illegal felling of the tree.

How you can have your say on a lasting legacy to felled Sycamore Gap

North Tyneside YMCA's Picnic In The Park event is returning for 2026.

YMCA North Tyneside announces return for Picnic In The Park event

Some huge shows are heading to the North East this month

The biggest artists and musicians heading north for gigs in March 2026

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnellyhave said they will never host the Brit Awards again. (Pic credit: Nigel Roddis / Getty Images)

Ant and Dec explain why they would "never" host the Brit Awards again

Download Festival 2026 confirms major new acts here’s how to secure tickets now (aff)

How to get tickets to Download festival 2026

The Mercury Prize is returning to Newcastle in 2026.

We can't wait to show Newcastle off again as the Mercury Prize returns

Fatboy Slim performs at Newcastle's Boiler Shop

I saw Fatboy Slim at an intimate Newcastle venue

Lumley Castle will stage Opulence

Host of '80s and '90s stars to take over landmark

The biggest names heading to the North East for shows in February

Producer with links to North East star wins major award at the Grammys

Hard Fi are headlining Stockton Calling 2026.

North East festival announces final lineup including indie icons

The Grammy Awards take place in the USA this weekend.

How a music producer is offering a local link to the Grammy Awards

DJ and producer Fatboy Slim

The BRIT Awards 2026 announces full line up for War Child event

A theatre bus will head to the city

We're bringing our theatre bus to Sunderland and Newcastle

EMMYLOU HARRIS WILL PLAY SUNDERLAND EMPIRE ON HER FAREWELL TOUR

14-time Grammy winner bringing farewell tour to city in music coup

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Squeeze.

Squeeze announce major UK tour dates - here's where you can see them

De La Soul's first new work since the death of Trugoy the Dove stands out as one of not only this week's biggest releases, but perhaps one of 2025's biggest releases.

What new albums are being released on New Music Friday this week?

What have been some of the biggest sales through Discogs in November - and do you happen to own any?

15 of the most valuable vinyl records right now

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Slipknot have reportedly sold a majority stake of there music catalogue to a global investment firm.

Slipknot sell music catalogue for an estimated $120 million

Celebrate Nirvana's legendary MTV Unplugged set as it turned 32 earlier this month.

19 stunning photos from Nirvana's MTV Unplugged session, 32 years ago

House superstar Armand Van Helden is the latest name announced for next year's huge summer dance party, Creamfields.

Armand Van Helden the latest addition for Creamfields 2026

30 albums that are set to turn 30 in 2026 - proving that 1996 was a huge year of music.

30 legendary albums turning 30 in 2026 - do you still listen to any?

FKA Twigs is one of the few new album releases set to take place this week - but who else is joining her?

What albums are dropping on New Music Friday this week?

Looking for that expensive vintage band shirt for someone this Christmas? We look at 15 pieces of music memorabilia for your wardrobe and the going rates currently on Eil.

Is that old music shirt hanging in your cupboard worth something?

Dua Lipa is among the names urging the UK government to honour their manifesto promise of cracking down on ticket touts.

UK musicians urge Government to honour ticket touting crackdown

What have been the most profitable beefs in music this year - and how much did those diss tracks earn?

The 13 most profitable clap-backs in music in 2025

After winning this year's Mercury Prize, Sam Fender has revealed that the £25,000 cash prize has been donated to The Music Venue Trust charity.

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize winnings to UK music charity

Here are 15 musicians who either performed, or in some cases released, under an alter-egos - including Jarvis Cocker.

15 alter egos of famous musicians - how many did you spot initially?

Hardwick Festival

Hardwick Festival: North East music weekend announces 'pause' on event

Ella Henderson is heading to Sunderland

Ella Henderson set to raise the roof in Sunderland

Ouseburn is hosting its first Christmas light switch on this week.

Ouseburn Christmas lights: Time, date and what else is happening

Jade Thirlwall performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2025.

I'm never getting over this: Jade reacts as Florence Welch covers song

Has Soulfly's 2000 album, Primitive, held up 25 years later, or have the critiques of it being over-collaborated and "too" commercial made it age like milk?

Does Soulfly's 2000 album, Primitive, still hold in 25 years later?

We double dare you to add some of the tracks from our Halloween playlist this year - from haunting classics to visceral cacophonies.

13 unnerving songs we dare you to add to your Halloween playlist

Florence + The Machine, Cat Burns, The Charlatans and more are set to drop new albums on a spooky New Music Friday this week.

What albums are coming out this New Music Friday?

They were the home to many of metal's biggest success stories of the late '90s and early '00s, but whatever did happen to Roadrunner Records come recent years?

Whatever happened to metal powerhouse, Roadrunner Records?
A history of one of metal’s most renowned record labels - from distributing releases to becoming home to Slipknot and more.

Kneecap, Shaggy, Vengaboys and more are among the first names announced for Boomtown: Chapter 5 in 2026.

Kneecap and Shaggy among the first names for Boomtown 2026

Saxon are set to headline the fourth year of Maid Of Stone in Kent, scheduled once again for Summer 2026 at Mote Park, Maidstone.

Saxon, Wildhearts and more announced in first Maid Of Stone reveal

Who is set to grace our screens and our ears on the next episode of Later... with Jools Holland this week?

Later... with Jools Holland confirms the line-up for this week

The Cluny is one of the venues taking part.

Every venue set to host shows during Independent Music Venue Week 2026

Sam Fender was named the winner of the 2025 Mercury prize.

Sam Fender sees huge sales increase after Mercury Prize victory

Lily Allen, Dave, Demi Lovato and Bon Jovi are among just some of this week's big album releases for October 24.

Lily Allen and Dave are among this week's big new album releases

80s icons Hue and Cry and Roachford have announced a co-headline UK tour for 2026, including a date in the North East.

80s icons set for co-headlining tour including North East date

Could fans of Sex Pistols see the group recording new material with Frank Carter shortly?

Could we see a new Sex Pistols album with Frank Carter shortly?

Sam Fender was named the winner of the 2025 Mercury prize.

I was really proud to watch the Mercury Prize in Newcastle

The Last Dinner Party look to beat "difficult second album" syndrome with the release of their new album, From The Pyre, during this week's New Music Friday.

What are some of this weekend's biggest new album releases?

Who are your last-minute favourites ahead of this evening's Mercury Prize ceremony, taking place in Newcastle - the first time the event has left London since starting in 1992?

Who are the favourites to win the Mercury Prize this evening?

As businesses enter the final financial quarter for 2025/2026, who have been the richest music industry figures so far this year?

13 of the richest music stars in 2025 - and their staggering net worth

South Shields star Jade has helped raise £26,000 for Epilepsy Action.

Jade helped raise more than £26,000 on National Doodle Day

What time is PinkPantheress' new album, Fancy Some More? released this week - and is it just a streaming title only?

The exact time PinkPantheress' new album is out on Spotify

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