Features & Interviews

A popular venue: Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Jon Rhodes

Sounds at the seaside at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre

Kula Shaker (picture Nicole Frobusch)

Kula Shaker (picture Nicole Frobusch)

We sit down with Kula Shaker's Crispian Mills ahead of Boiler Shop show

Echo memories - Julie Rayne, the 1960s star of Stars and Garters, wo began her career at Darlington's Majestic cinema

Echo memories - Julie Rayne, the 1960s star of Stars and Garters, wo began her career at Darlington's Majestic cinema

Meet Julie, the Darlington singing star of the Sixties who was a friend of Sir Cliff

Stockton Braces Itself for The Arrival of The Libertines

Stockton Braces Itself for The Arrival of The Libertines

What Became of the Likely Lads? Stockton braces for the arrival of The Libertines

Ian Wright's picture of the Beatles performing at the Globe on November 22, 1963, which the Echo used for its end-of-year teenage magazine

Ian Wright's picture of the Beatles performing at the Globe on November 22, 1963, which the Echo used for its end-of-year teenage magazine

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Remembering the night Beatlemania and JFK's assassination rocked the Globe

A sit down with US based Philip Sayce ahead of their Newcastle tour this week

An interview with Bywater Call ahead of their shows in the North East this weekend

An interview with Bywater Call ahead of their shows in the North East this weekend

An interview with Bywater Call as they prepare for shows in the North East

1001 Músicas festival, Granada

1001 Músicas festival, Granada

Cultural attractions

The Alhambra in Granada, stages one of the most attractive music festivals in Spain

Hacienda DJ Graeme Park headlined Hardwick Festival on Friday (August 18) just months after the death of his 18-year-old twin son.

Hacienda DJ Graeme Park headlined Hardwick Festival on Friday (August 18) just months after the death of his 18-year-old twin son.

HARDWICK FESTIVAL 2023

Hardwick Festival

Hacienda legend Graeme Park on headlining Hardwick 2023 months after son died

Girlesque perform at the Big Brass Bash in Crook for Durham Brass Festival 2022

Girlesque perform at the Big Brass Bash in Crook for Durham Brass Festival 2022

Cultural attractions

County Durham's summer festivals set to hit the high notes

Andrea Flynn Enter CIC, Nicola Candlish of Performing Arts at Durham University; Skye Colledge, Gracie Flynn, Ashton Flynn, Jack Cornish of Enter CIC. Picture: DURHAM UNIVERSITY

Andrea Flynn Enter CIC, Nicola Candlish of Performing Arts at Durham University; Skye Colledge, Gracie Flynn, Ashton Flynn, Jack Cornish of Enter CIC. Picture: DURHAM UNIVERSITY

Durham University's piano donation is music to the ears of community groups

Alan White at the drumkit on his mother's favourite picture of him

Alan White at the drumkit on his mother's favourite picture of him

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The County Durham Northern Echo paperboy who played the drums for John Lennon

Durham University Choral Society in concert

Durham University Choral Society in concert

Durham University choir makes exciting new appointment

Cliff Richard appeared seven times at The Globe, including for a couple of month-long runs in panto. Here he is on Christmas Eve, 1959, with his landlady, Mrs Lewis, when he was staying in digs at 24, Hartington Road, Stockton

Cliff Richard appeared seven times at The Globe, including for a couple of month-long runs in panto. Here he is on Christmas Eve, 1959, with his landlady, Mrs Lewis, when he was staying in digs at 24, Hartington Road, Stockton

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Looking back at when Cliff Richard performed live in the North East

The Supremes in 1964: (left to right) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross

The Supremes in 1964: (left to right) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross

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How the Supremes and Little Stevie Wonder played a part in the North East's greatest aristocratic love scandal

How Mick Jagger was bloodied and nearly blinded in ugly attack at a North East venue

How Mick Jagger was bloodied and nearly blinded in ugly attack at a North East venue

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How Mick Jagger was bloodied and nearly blinded in ugly attack at a North East venue

Cliff Richard appeared at The Globe regularly in the early 1960s, starting with his panto performance in Babes in the Wood over the winter of 1959-60. This backstage picture, and the one on today's front cover, were probably taken on November 5,

Cliff Richard appeared at The Globe regularly in the early 1960s, starting with his panto performance in Babes in the Wood over the winter of 1959-60. This backstage picture, and the one on today's front cover, were probably taken on November 5,

From the Beatles and the Stones to McFly: - remarkable pictures from The Globe's past stars

Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears performed at the Georgian Theatre Royal

Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears performed at the Georgian Theatre Royal

Theatre welcomes international pianist on restored Steinway piano

Man Power (Geoff Kirkwood), Me Lost Me (Jayne Dent), Rapasa Otieno and Joe Snape are new artists in residence at Sage Gateshead

Man Power (Geoff Kirkwood), Me Lost Me (Jayne Dent), Rapasa Otieno and Joe Snape are new artists in residence at Sage Gateshead

Sage Gateshead unveils four new artists in residence

Amateur musicians across the region have called for equal treatment which it comes to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions

Amateur musicians across the region have called for equal treatment which it comes to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions

Amateur musicians call for equal treatment to avoid 'festive season of silent nights'

Debut solo album by ‘Wildcat’ Mike captures Teesside spirit

Left, pianist James Baillieu provides a pre-recorded accompaniment for baritone Ben Ryan in a remote masterclass

Left, pianist James Baillieu provides a pre-recorded accompaniment for baritone Ben Ryan in a remote masterclass

Samling Institute for Young Artists continues to inspire during lockdown

Jade Byrne and EastEnders actor Jonny Labey

Jade Byrne and EastEnders actor Jonny Labey

Actress Jade Byrne learns how to #PrickMeUp

The Futureheads: back after a break

The Futureheads: back after a break

Sunderland band The Futureheads heading for Newcastle on their 15th anniversary tour

Marillion's Steve Hogarth

Marillion's Steve Hogarth

One in a Marillion: Band head back to North-East

James Draper singing with Samling Academy Picture: Mark Pinder

James Draper singing with Samling Academy Picture: Mark Pinder

The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble and The Durham Singers to perform at Ushaw

Natalie Clein will perform Saint-Saëns’ passionate Cello Concerto No1 with Royal Northern Sinfonia at Sage Gateshead Picture: NEDA NAVAEE

Natalie Clein will perform Saint-Saëns’ passionate Cello Concerto No1 with Royal Northern Sinfonia at Sage Gateshead Picture: NEDA NAVAEE

Girl Power: Women composers, conductor and soloist at next Royal Northern Sinfonia concert

NO SUBSTITUTE: The Who play the Metroradio Arena in Newcastle. Picture: TOM BANKS.

NO SUBSTITUTE: The Who play the Metroradio Arena in Newcastle. Picture: TOM BANKS.

The Who UK Tour announces date for Utilita Arena, Newcastle

RNS Moves will perform at a free concert at Sage Gateshead on Saturday, September 7

RNS Moves will perform at a free concert at Sage Gateshead on Saturday, September 7

Unique inclusive ensemble gives free concert at Sage Gateshead

Rachel Bird Picture: MARK PINDER

Rachel Bird Picture: MARK PINDER

Samling Academy singers invite music-lovers to 'Come into the Garden' for series of summer concerts

The WIld Murphys will play Middlesbrough Theatre next week

The WIld Murphys will play Middlesbrough Theatre next week

'A fun night filled with great Irish music' – Darlington's The Wild Murphys look forward to Middlesbrough gig

Leo Sayer still Feels Like Dancing and he's in the North-East on Saturday

CATHEDRAL CONCERT: Durham Cathedral Choir is preparing for its upcoming performance of JS Bach's St John Passion concert on Palm Sunday

CATHEDRAL CONCERT: Durham Cathedral Choir is preparing for its upcoming performance of JS Bach's St John Passion concert on Palm Sunday

Durham Cathedral Choir prepares for upcoming St John Passion Concert

PARANDUS: Parandus members, from left, Daniel Swami, Sophie Westbrooke and Charlotte Barbour-Condini

PARANDUS: Parandus members, from left, Daniel Swami, Sophie Westbrooke and Charlotte Barbour-Condini

A chance to explore the rich and varied sounds of the recorder

RARE PERFORMANCE: The Durham Singers are preparing for a rare performance of Thomas Tallis’s Spem in Alium at Durham Cathedral

RARE PERFORMANCE: The Durham Singers are preparing for a rare performance of Thomas Tallis’s Spem in Alium at Durham Cathedral

The Durham Singers to perform Thomas Tallis' Spem in Alium at Durham Cathedral

Kuke Sital-Singh

Kuke Sital-Singh

Newcastle date for Luke Sital-Singh

Cilla and the Shades of the 60s

Cilla and the Shades of the 60s

Surprise surprise: Cilla show heads to Yarm and Consett

ON TOUR: Wilko Johnson with special guest Glenn Tillbrook will perform at The Tyne Theatre & Opera House

ON TOUR: Wilko Johnson with special guest Glenn Tillbrook will perform at The Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Back on tour and feeling good: Wilko Johnson heads to the North-East

ORCHESTRAL VISIT: Conductor Vasily Petrenko and the Oslo Philharmonic are to visit Sage Gateshead

ORCHESTRAL VISIT: Conductor Vasily Petrenko and the Oslo Philharmonic are to visit Sage Gateshead

Oslo Philharmonic to perform at Sage Gateshead as part of centenary tour

LAST LARK: Bradley Creswick to have last Lark as Royal Northern Sinfonia leader Picture: MARK SAVAGE

LAST LARK: Bradley Creswick to have last Lark as Royal Northern Sinfonia leader Picture: MARK SAVAGE

Royal Northern Sinfonia leader Bradley Creswick to have last Lark

Chainska Brassika

Chainska Brassika

Chainska Brassika put out the good vibes

Leddie Promo Pic RAG

Leddie Promo Pic RAG

'Scholar of hip-hop' Leddie making waves with Public Enemy’s Chuck D among fans

Slade play Newcastle O2 Academy, Wednesday December 5.

Slade play Newcastle O2 Academy, Wednesday December 5.

Slade are back for Christmas ... and they are coming to Newcastle

Classic Clapton

Classic Clapton

Clapton tribute act back on home soil

Joe Longthorne celebrates 50 years of song and laughter

KT Tunstall and her all-female band. The star says female rock musicians don't have enough role models Picture: @KTTunstallNinja

KT Tunstall and her all-female band. The star says female rock musicians don't have enough role models Picture: @KTTunstallNinja

'We need more women who rock!'

Fisher Stevens as Neil Diamond

Fisher Stevens as Neil Diamond

What a beautiful noise

Katie Melua album Ultimate Collection

Katie Melua album Ultimate Collection

Katie Melua, Cher and KT Tunstall among new albums reviewed

Sam Bailey's highly exclusive X factor

Handout photo for Rod Stewart album Blood Red Roses. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: Republic Records. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews..

Handout photo for Rod Stewart album Blood Red Roses. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: Republic Records. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews..

Rod Stewart's new release and Rediscovered Thelonious Monk live album reviewed

Handout photo of Claire Richards. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Richards. Picture credit should read: Sony Music. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews..

Handout photo of Claire Richards. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Richards. Picture credit should read: Sony Music. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews..

Risking the dream

News from the North-East Country music scene with Brian Clough

News from the North-East Jazz music scene with Russell Corbett

Interview: Steve Hackett of Genesis ahead of Sage Gateshead gig

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