Sunderland Echo - Music Feed

Washington singer in finals of national talent contest

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:16 GMT

TEENAGE singer Sophie Leigh is set to perform at a world-famous music venue after reaching the finals of a national talent contest.

REVIEW: Mark Knopfler, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:06 GMT

HE came, he saw, but unfortunately, local hero Mark Knopfler failed to conquer.

Music, markets and more – ‘Summer in the City’ bid to make Sunderland a hot town

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:53:28 GMT

SUNDERLAND’S summer is set to be filled with music and entertainment – thanks to a free programme.

One Direction Sunderland tickets go on sale tomorrow

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:50:29 GMT

TOMORROW’S the day when One Direction fans can get their hands on tickets for the Sunderland leg of their world tour.

Badly Drawn Boy, The Cribs and Benard Butler on line-up for Frankie & The Heartstrings’ pop-up Sunderland shop

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:04 GMT

BADLY Drawn Boy, Ross Jarman from The Cribs, Edwyn Collins and Bernard Butler are heading to Sunderland to play a series of free gigs in a derelict city centre shop.

Festival will be a Rrriot

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:32 GMT

A free day of music in Sunderland will showcase home-grown acts. Katy Wheeler finds out more

Dead Rebel Team looking forward to performing on home turf

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:31 GMT

Emerging hip hop act Dead Rebel Team are heading back to their home town to show what they’re made of musically.

Gonzo takes over weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:19:32 GMT

This weekend sees three days of live music taking place at venues around the city centre.

Union J are proof dreams do come true

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:33 GMT

Katy Wheeler speaks to UnionJ about North East Live

Influential Sunderland music venue Independent reopens

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:08 GMT

AFTER months of waiting – Independent is back. Wearside’s most influential music venue shut up shop in January after a demolition order was placed on the building due to the development of Holmeside.

Gig guide

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:10 GMT

Never miss your favourite band with our listings.

Armada of ships to sail for madcap musician’s foghorn concert at Souter Lighthouse

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:36 GMT

AN armada of vessels is preparing to set sail for the North East coast for a concert in celebration of the foghorn.

One Direction Sunderland gig ticket prices rise by 50p to help cancer charity

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:17 GMT

ONE Direction fans will help to hit the right notes for charity at the Sunderland leg of the band’s world tour.

Boldon pub bosses stage mini festival to help hospice

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:05 GMT

BOSSES at a Boldon pub are holding a fundraising festival for charity.

The Futureheads confirmed to support Bon Jovi at Sunderland gig

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:21 GMT

THE Futureheads will support rock giants Bon Jovi at their home stadium.

Music academy lands £10,000 thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:09:27 GMT

CLASSES which strike up a love of music in families has been given a boost of £10,000, thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Gig guide

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:20 GMT

Never miss your favourite band with our listings.

McFly to headline North East concert

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:35 GMT

Chart-topping band McFly have been named as the headliner for a new open air concert in the North East.

REVIEW: The Specials, O2 Academy

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:17 GMT

RAISING social consciousness or having a good nostalgic knees-up?

Sunderland Minster hosts hip-hop show

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:37:31 GMT

RAP is set to clean up its act for a saintly gig at Sunderland Minster.