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Culture Digest 06.06.26
Beastie Boys, big tops and belated bulletins... this week's accidentally rescheduled round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the…
 • Sam Wonfor
News just in: Beastie Boy Mike D bloody loves North Shields
The legendary rapper and producer played a sold-out King Street Social show this week and left with plenty of praise for the venue, the audience and the…
 • Sam Wonfor
New installation puts Berwick’s community crown jewels on display
An interactive installation inspired by the town’s tradition of community crownings will invite visitors to perform their own coronation while…
Newcastle Cathedral hosts exhibition on the realities of seeking asylum
Asadullah, who was photographed by Sadia Sikandar, shares his story as the exhibition finishes its regional tour this weekend
 • Sam Wonfor
Tina Gharavi’s Virginia Woolf adaptation gets the red carpet treatment
The North East Production Fund-supported Night and Day was filmed at locations including Beamish, The Common Room and Newcastle’s Lit & Phil
 • Sam Wonfor
The circus is rolling up for Take That’s Sunderland show
North East performer Zoe Birkett will join Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald on stage when the stadium spectacular arrives on Wearside
From wall watching to nest building
How banking on the success of a wildlife venture has paid off. Tony Henderson reports
Metro train pioneers preserved for future generations
End of the line for old Metro trains – but two will survive as heritage exhibits. Tony Henderson reports
From quoits to carriage driving... Beamish Museum cranks things up for its summer programme
The open-air museum will host a series of special events celebrating everything from engineering and transport to sport and social history
North Shields venue owner launches business to make live events safer
The Engine Room’s Mark Elliott hopes Gigsavvy will help venues, promoters and event organisers navigate compliance requirements while protecting…
Volunteers invited to play starring role in NOVUM 2026
Hundreds of people will be offered hands-on festival experience while helping deliver an ambitious three-day cultural event in Newcastle... including…
Jamilah still boasts the X Factor
Challenging themes of identity, migration and compassion pace a Jarrow-based songwriter’s new single. Simon Rushworth caught up with Jamilah Hassan…
 • Simon Rushworth
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