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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
5 hrs ago • 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
6 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor
Folks, it’s Rothbury time
The Traditional Music Festival is back with another packed weekend celebrating folk music in all its forms
7 hrs ago
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
8 hrs ago
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
8 hrs ago
Slate discovery stirs old memories
Man raises the roof to find time capsule picture of his young son. Tony Henderson reports
9 hrs ago
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…
10 hrs ago
Cornish sketchbooks on show with 'The Pitmen's Madonna'
Norman Cornish at the Bowes
11 hrs ago • David Whetstone
Dance City announces new CEO and creative director
Jennifer Curry for hot seat
Jun 25 • David Whetstone
"There's nothing like it in the world" - Claire Malcolm
Writing centre on track
Jun 25 • David Whetstone
Northern Writers' Awards show abundance of talent
Winners applauded in Newcastle
Jun 24 • David Whetstone
Turning 30 calls for a party and you can be there
Special Samling anniversary
Jun 24 • David Whetstone
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