LIVE REVIEW: Continuing their joyous evolution, Ali Welford enjoys a typically bold and captivating show from Arab Strap at The Fire Station
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COMEDY REVIEW: Matthew Brown enjoyed a night of humour and heartfelt reflection as Richard Herring (Richard K Herring) explored the intersections of life’s humour and hardships at arcstockton
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MY INSPIRATION: Much-loved songwriter, author and raconteur Wreckless Eric launches his new book, A Dysfunctional Success at The Engine Room - North Shields
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LIVE REVIEW: Dawn Storey enjoys an enchanting evening of song courtesy of Amateur Ornithologist (Daniel / Amateur Ornithologist), Compression Session & Jenny Dean at @capsoffdrinks
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BUNCH OF FIVES: Ahead of his list-loving event at @ToonLibrary, avid wordsmith Adam Sharp shares some of his favourite international words…
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Middlesbrough multi-venue music festival, Twisterella Festival, announces its next wave of artists for its tenth-anniversary event on Saturday 12th October.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Jake Anderson discovers a dream-like world on Martha Rose’s fourth album
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TRACK REVIEW: Adam Paxton discovers a fun and inventive EP from North East songwriter William Cawley
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REVIEW: In gobscure’s (gobscure) new installation at Live Theatre, Mack Sproates (@grohllikeatroll) discovers a DIY gentle rebellion which radiates hope, growth and nature
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LIVE REVIEW: Robert Nichols enjoys a packed day of Northern musical talent at Songs From Northern Britain featuring Bull, IRKED, @marinajosephina, Duncan Lloyd, Day Sleeper & more at The Georgian Theatre courtesy of thekidsaresolidgold & @newstma
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TRACK REVIEW: Niamh Poppleton discovers sombre tones and classical instrumentation on Newcastle songwriter Cora Manchester’s new single
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ALBUM REVIEW: Robin Webb discovers a humdinger of jerky angular punk-o-pop from Cowtown
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WEEKLY ROUND-UP - Some of the best events this week, incl Blowin' A Hooley’s Yarns From Hyem, Dana Gavanski at The Common Room, @laurelswhitley comedy club, NE Spicy Coffee Collective at Star & Shadow Cinema & more…
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NARC. ONLINE: Indie rockers Jango Flash begin a monthly residency at North Shields venue Three Tanners Bank, aiming to shine a light on local talent
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TRACK REVIEW: Matthew Brown discovers visceral grunge and melancholic vibes on Newcastle band Big Romance 🌹’s new single
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NEW ON THE E-ZINE The latest episode of My Writing Life with Fran Harvey features a chat with Middlesbrough author Amy Lord Amy Lord They discuss the complexities of writing a dystopian novel & why having support & time to create is so crucial 🎧 bit.ly/narcezine12

INTERVIEW: David Saunders talks to multi-disciplined artist I. Nakhla about WASTE, their experimental audio performance which explores our throwaway culture, coming to arcstockton this week
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LIVE REVIEW: Robert Nichols (@rob_ftmttm) enjoys an enchanting and entrancing evening of song as Elaine Palmer launches her new album
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NEW ON THE E-ZINE: Enter a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance, as CaroleW Productions’ #FrognalAndFox tours the region in June. We check out the show trailer over on the E-ZINE…
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NARC. ONLINE: Francesca Pidgeon from alt-pop outfit Dilettante, who have recently dropped their new single Fun, tells us about the roller skating scene that she is a part of. 🪩

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