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        <title>Foo Fighters rumours intensify as mystery teaser appears at Darlington sports ground</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Speculation that the Foo Fighters could be heading to Darlington has intensified after a mysterious new teaser appeared to reveal another major clue about the rock band's possible visit.]]></description>
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        <title>Sophie Ellis-Bextor bringing Christmas Kitchen Disco to North Yorkshire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings her 2027 Christmas Kitchen Disco UK tour to York Barbican on December 8, alongside her new Christmas Disco album.]]></description>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Rising North East singer lands support slot with Gabriella Cilmi</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Newcastle singer-songwriter Emma Robson will support Gabriella Cilmi at Head of Steam on November 21, as the Australian star performs hits and new album songs.]]></description>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>I'm A Celeb 2026 star and Kaiser Chiefs singer to headline major North East festival</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[From the Australian jungle to the North Tyneside coast, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson is set for a huge summer appearance after the band were unveiled as headliners for a major North East festival.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>Sam Fender's life before fame from North Shields pub gigs to stadium superstar</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Discover Sam Fender's early life in North Shields, from pub gigs and grassroots music venues to chart-topping albums and sold-out stadium shows.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan</author>
        

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        <title>'Queen of Christmas' Mariah Carey to bring greatest hits to North Yorkshire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Music superstar and 'Queen of Christmas' Mariah Carey is set to bring one of only four UK dates with her latest European tour to a major North Yorkshire venue next summer.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>Royal Northern Sinfonia brings four concerts to North East city</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Royal Northern Sinfonia announces four Sunderland concerts at Arts Centre Washington and The Fire Station, featuring Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn and Piazzolla.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>North East folk singer remembers courageous Aycliffe Angels on Remembrance Day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Teesside folk singer has paid tribute to her grandmother and the women who risked their lives in munitions factories during the two world wars.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Four North East music acts secure five-figure touring grants</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Four Tees Valley acts, including Amelia Coburn, Finn Forster, Smith &amp; Liddle and Marketplace, win up to £10,000 each through UK Artist Touring Fund support.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Christmas fair and festive concert coming to Alnwick Castle</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Alnwick Castle is set to host a two-day Christmas fair and a live festive concert later this month.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood</author>
        

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        <title>Independent Darlington record shop closes after more than 30 years in town</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[An independent record shop in Darlington, Blacketts Records and Entertainment, has announced it is closing its doors for the final time this week.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>From 9 to 5 to candy floss as care home celebrates country legend Dolly Parton</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A CARE home has paid tribute to a music legend with a day of celebration]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>harry.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Williams</author>
        

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        <title>Gala concert at Auckland Palace to support County Durham youth</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[An exclusive gala concert at St Peter’s Chapel in Auckland Palace is being held in support of the High Sheriff's Youth Awards.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Hartlepool five-piece makes history with Tees Valley arts award</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A BAND has been named among the Tees Valley Artists of the Year for the first time]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>harry.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Williams</author>
        

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        <title>County Durham brass band on secret recording for John Lewis ad's Sam Fender track</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A historic County Durham brass band rooted in the region's mining heritage has found itself at the heart of one of Britain's most cherished festive traditions after featuring on this year's John Lewis Christmas advert.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan</author>
        

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        <title>Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea from Teesside clubs to worldwide stardom</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Few artists embodied their hometown like Middlesbrough-born Chris Rea, who became one of Britain's biggest singer-songwriters while staying fiercely loyal to Teesside.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>American Pie star Thomas Nicholas performing free show at Metrocentre this week</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[American Pie star Thomas Nicholas is set to delight North East fans with a free live performance this week.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Sam Fender covers Rolling Stones hit for John Lewis Christmas ad with North East kids</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[North East musician Sam Fender has landed one of British music’s most coveted gigs by soundtracking this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert alongside pupils from his former North Shields school.]]></description>
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        <title>Country music legend Shania Twain to kick off major 2027 UK tour in North Yorkshire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Country music superstar Shania Twain will kick off her UK and Ireland outdoor tour next summer with an huge North Yorkshire show.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>UK rock band formed in 1968 postpones UK tour after member requires medical attention</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Deep Purple have postponed several UK tour dates after frontman Ian Gillan required medical attention in hospital]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone</author>
        

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        <title>North East International Film Festival to return with most ambitious programme yet</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The North East International Film Festival returns from November 16, with new games and Screen Dance programmes.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Durham Jazz Festival hits the right note as sell-out debut exceeds expectations</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Durham Jazz Festival launched its first event last weekend to brilliant reviews from the Durham community. Julia Davies spoke to Alan Patrickson, one of the three organisers, about the success of the festival and the feedback he received.]]></description>
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        <title>Sam Fender fans warned of scammers following concert presale bot attack</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Finance experts are warning thousands of North East music lovers to watch out for scammers if they missed out on Sam Fender tickets this week.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>Durham Singers concert marks musical director's farewell after four years</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Durham Singers bid farewell to musical director Tom Edney with a sea-themed concert at St Oswald’s Church on November 21, featuring Elgar and Katy Thompson.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[Sunderland teen girlband Northern Daughters release debut music video on a Go North East open-top bus, visiting city landmarks after reaching 10m TikTok likes.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Sam Fender ticket site hit by bot attack during Newcastle St James' Park presale</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sam Fender fans angry as ticket site crashes during Newcastle St James' Park presale.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett</author>
        

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        <title>BBC Radio 6 festival to return to North East in 2027 after more than a decade</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A major music festival has announced it will return to the North East for the first time in more than a decade.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>Torchlit procession through North East city to mark medieval music group anniversary</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Mediaeval Baebes bring their 30th Anniversary Tour to Newcastle Cathedral on December 9, preceded by a torchlit procession and music from The Spinning Wheel.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Darlington singer releases new single after music featured on Channel 4 show</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26669911.darlington-singers-new-single-channel-4-hollyoaks-success/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Darlington singer Phoebe Emmerson has released new single Friday Night Dancing, following her Hollyoaks success and a BBC Introducing radio debut.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Iron Maiden legend meets hundreds of fans as he promotes his new book in North East</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain met 150 fans at HMV Newcastle’s Eldon Square, promoting his new autobiography Hello Boys and Girls, out now via Harper.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>How Darlington retirement village residents are finding joy through singing</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Residents at a Darlington retirement village are keeping active and boosting their wellbeing through weekly singing sessions led by a professional singer.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Rock giants Kings of Leon to play in North Yorkshire next summer- ticket details</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26663385.kings-leon-announce-scarborough-open-air-theatre-show/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Kings of Leon will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre in one of two northern UK shows. Find ticket sale dates and details.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>How Trevor Horn went from County Durham village to star 'who invented 80s'</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26663906.trevor-horns-iconic-career-producer-set-return-county-durham/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Trevor Horn is set to return to his home region after going from a County Durham mining village to the very top of the global music industry.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>Elvana to bring Elvis-Nirvana mash-up to North East for Halloween show</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26660618.elvana-bring-elvis-nirvana-mash-up-newcastle-halloween/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Elvana brings its Elvis Presley and Nirvana mash-up to Anarchy Brewery, Newcastle, on October 31, for a Halloween show with fancy dress and special ale.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26662620.raye-olivia-dean-arrive-mercury-prize-newcastle/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:12 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Jade Thirlwall's debut single sees resurgence after feature in Victoria's Secret show</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26660750.jade-thirlwall-debut-single-streams-surge-victorias-secret-show/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall’s debut solo single has seen streams rise by more than 1,000 per cent after it was played during Kylie Jenner's walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Newcastle United releases new Blaydon Races recording featuring cathedral organ</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26655711.new-blaydon-races-recording-features-cathedral-organ/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Newcastle United releases a new version of Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races, featuring Newcastle Cathedral’s historic organ, Hector Gannet and Northumbrian pipes.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison</author>
        

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        <title>The Voice UK star to perform at free Middlesbrough Diwali festival</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26657924.voice-star-molly-j-perform-middlesbrough-diwali/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Molly J, a semi-finalist on the ITV talent show The Voice UK, is set to take the stage at this year’s Diwali in Middlesbrough.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Music producer Trevor Horn to bring spoken-word tour to Durham homecoming</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Durham-born music producer Trevor Horn returns to Gala Durham with spoken-word show Adventures in Modern Recording, sharing his career stories.]]></description>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Dexys Midnight Runners' Kevin Rowland on band's Newcastle return</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kevin Rowland discusses Dexys Midnight Runners’ new album Love, their return to Tyneside and North East concert at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on October 21.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:28:26 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>Adam Kennedy</author>
        

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        <title>North East's Sam Fender confirms 2027 tour with Lord of the Rings inspired teaser</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[North East star Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after appearing to confirm a major stadium tour for 2027 following a series of cryptic teasers.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Young Rebel Set to end landmark year with North East homecoming Christmas show</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Young Rebel Set will play a Christmas homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall on December 19, celebrating their comeback with old favourites and new music.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Blind pianist and BBC Young Musician finalist to perform in Darlington</title>
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