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Culture Digest 26.06.26
A round-up of the North East arts and culture stories that caught our eye this week
 • Sam Wonfor
Songs from the coalface
Fifteen years after first joining forces, Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox and Jez Lowe are back on the road as The Pitmen Poets
 • Sam Wonfor
Folks, it’s Rothbury time
The Traditional Music Festival is back with another packed weekend celebrating folk music in all its forms
Sam Ryder to lead cast of Jesus Christ Superstar to the North East
Eurovision star confirmed for major UK tour with stops in Newcastle and Sunderland
Set in stone, but up for sale
Sculptures which cemented their place in the offbeat art world are put up for sale. Tony Henderson reports
Slate discovery stirs old memories
Man raises the roof to find time capsule picture of his young son. Tony Henderson reports
Something big is building in Newcastle
The first wave of the NOVUM Festival programme promises large-scale performances, immersive installations, family activities galore and unexpected…
Cornish sketchbooks on show with 'The Pitmen's Madonna'
Norman Cornish at the Bowes
 • David Whetstone
Dance City announces new CEO and creative director
Jennifer Curry for hot seat
 • David Whetstone
"There's nothing like it in the world" - Claire Malcolm
Writing centre on track
 • David Whetstone
Northern Writers' Awards show abundance of talent
Winners applauded in Newcastle
 • David Whetstone
Turning 30 calls for a party and you can be there
Special Samling anniversary
 • David Whetstone
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