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Brexit, music and migration " the value of cultural cross-fertilisation
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (108+ words) The latest Bylines Network Gazette is out now. Become a'Friend of Bylines Network'or upgrade to a paid Substack subscription, and you will get access to a vital collection of citizen articles and stories. Journalism by the people, for the people....
I want to make music that helps people: 16- year old County Durham singer-songwriter and musician Logan Amos
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1624+ words) Logan Amos is a16-year old from County Durham who is a rising star in the music world. Logan writes and performs his own original music and has had to balance this with his schoolwork including GCSEs. As a vocalist, electric…...
It's not all Jam and Jerusalem
2+ week, 2+ day ago (378+ words) WI by John K Thorne, public domain The latest Bylines Network Gazette is out now. Become a'Friend of Bylines Network'or upgrade to a paid Substack subscription, and you will get access to a vital collection of citizen articles and stories....
Across the Tyne after dark: The Late Shows and what culture does to a place
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1064+ words) The Late Shows in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead have, over time, become one of those moments that says something quite important about this place; and about how culture actually works when you let it breathe. It is often described…...
Glorious! The TRUE story of the WORST singer in the world
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (308+ words) This is the true story of New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who couldn't sing a note but ended up playing Carnegie Hall. The events take place in 1944. On the other side of the world, American service members are fighting…...
Cast confirmed for 9 to 5 The Musical UK Tour
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) 9 to 5 cast Full casting has been announced for the 2026 UK tour of 9 to 5 The Musical, which heads to Darlington Hippodrome in August. The hit stage musical, inspired by the classic 1980 film and featuring music by Dolly Parton, will tour the…...
Seventies spirit shines at North Tyneside Dance Festival
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) Star of the Sea Dance Festival 4 There was a distinct seventies vibe at this year's North Tyneside Dance Festival as children from Star of the Sea Catholic Primary in Whitley Bay took to the stage with an energetic disco-themed performance....
Jessie Ware's Superbloom: Album review
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Picture of Superbloom album cover "Mother, podcaster and of course singer, Jessie Ware has released her sixth album, Superbloom: a joyful mix of disco, pop and funk. Her peers such as Kylie have been doing this type of music for…...
No to Ye: why Kanye West should not perform in the UK
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) STAND WITH US for independent, citizen-led journalism that makes democracy stronger, and you will even get some exclusive benefits. Robin Tudge is a writer, activist, and editor, and his debut novel Mr Whippy Goes to Schaumberg is available on Amazon....