Sunday Reading

'researchers found that predictable music induces calmness and satisfaction, while surprising chords stir stronger heart sensations tied to pleasure.'

neurosciencenews.com/music-body-sen…

TOMORROW... Stockton Calling 🙌

The day-long multi-venue musical extravaganza is finally here and will see the best in local and touring talent perform at venues around the town.

Tickets & more info here: stocktoncalling.co.uk

ICYMI - A fantastic opportunity from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music for local musicians, bands, producers, rappers and singers of all genres.

Deadline is Thursday 11th April. Check out the details below and apply.👇

👇👇👇 Wristband exchange info for all you Stockton Calling ticketholders...

🎶 Less than a week to go...

...Have you got your Stockton Calling ticket?

🎟 stocktoncalling.co.uk

For those who didn't catch our Chris chatting about Stockton Calling with Shakk and KU's Jimmy Beck on BBC Intro North-East, then have a listen by clicking on the link below 👇

Social class remains missing dimension of diversity in the Creative Industries despite pervasive barriers & biases limiting those from 'lower' socioeconomic backgrounds. Pleasure to write foreword for The Class Ceiling in the Creative Industries report. creativeaccess.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

⏰ Tick-Tock... The countdown to Stockton Calling is on...

On SATURDAY 30TH MARCH the finest artists from the North-East and the rest of the UK take over venues around Stockton in a day-long celebration of music. 🎶🎸🙌

🎟 georgiantheatre.co.uk/live-event/ven…

A fantastic opportunity for local artists from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Check out the details below and apply.👇

Sunday Reading

'A heightened awareness of the various forms of industry discrimination undoubtedly contributes to creating more inclusive environments, as discrimination manifests not only in its most overt and harmful forms but also in subtle nuances.'

faroutmagazine.co.uk/international-…

Sunday Reading.

'The Musicians' Census' LGBTQ+ Musicians Insight Report revealed multiple issues that the music industry and Government need to tackle to make the industry more diverse and inclusive.'

musiciansunion.org.uk/news/12-recomm…

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Sunday Reading

'access to music education such as available music tuition or living place; varying support networks including important motivators like family members, peers, or teachers; and continuity of musical activities seemed to be the key factors'

phys.org/news/2024-02-m…

We've really been enjoying The Accuser, the ferocious new single from Teesside alt-rock outfit, & last year's The Green House residents, Wingz of the Monkey.

Give it a listen & catch them opening up The Georgian Theatre stage of Stockton Calling on 30/03.

🎶 open.spotify.com/track/1jixoLWz…

A fantastic opportunity from Tees Valley CA for artists, including musicians, from the Tees Valley area.

The chosen five artists will be given £30k grant and a tonne of support to help further their practice.

More info below 👇

Sooooo... looking forward to Stockton Calling 🫶

🎟 stocktoncalling.co.uk

Sunday Reading

'For labels and publishers, placing a song on the right sports stage can give it new life — and pay dividends.'

billboard.com/business/recor…

A positive morning meeting/catching up with other NE activists and professionals at the music industry coffee morning, hosted by Bradley Kulisic at Singing Light Music and Matty Aston of Super Cat PR over at Kiln. ☕️🤝

Sunday Reading
'The report by the Women & Equalities Committee follows an inquiry into misogyny in the music industry, which began in June 2022.
The cross-party group of MPs concluded that the issue was 'endemic' and called for urgent action to tackle it.'
bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

Sunday Reading

''It’s baffling to me, however, that there are so many music execs right here in the UK that have the same blind spot when it comes to understanding the North's distinct musical culture.'

musicweek.com/opinion/read/n…