Sound Check

Fire Dancers at the festival. Photo: HOLLY DAVISON PHOTOGRAPHY

Festival’s farewell to summer

Hexham’s Matty Stokoe and Allendale’s Anna Harrison who have collaborated on a track which has been snapped up by a big record label. Photo: HX301915

Hexham’s Matty Stokoe and Allendale’s Anna Harrison who have collaborated on a track which has been snapped up by a big record label. Photo: HX301915

Record deal for Tyne Valley musicans

Sam Shields plays at Haydon Bridge Festival. Photo: HX231906

Sam Shields plays at Haydon Bridge Festival. Photo: HX231906

Festival is a platform for local talent

Squeeze singer and guitarist Glenn Tillbrook, who will be performing at the Vault this month. Photo: ROB O’CONNOR

Squeeze singer and guitarist Glenn Tillbrook, who will be performing at the Vault this month. Photo: ROB O’CONNOR

Gig will raise money for food banks

(L-R) Alex Doe, Nadeem Akhlaq, Timmey Berry, and Tiernan Briggs on stage as Weird and Wonderful at Lancaster University's Great Hall. Submitted pic.

(L-R) Alex Doe, Nadeem Akhlaq, Timmey Berry, and Tiernan Briggs on stage as Weird and Wonderful at Lancaster University's Great Hall. Submitted pic.

Band conquers the science behind music

Musician Sam Shield, from Ovingham, will be among the performers taking to the stage at Corbridge Festival in June. Photo: HX171905

Musician Sam Shield, from Ovingham, will be among the performers taking to the stage at Corbridge Festival in June. Photo: HX171905

Rising star Sam is all set for the big stage

Jason Arnup plays to festival-goers with his drummer Ewen Korenteng at Haydon Bridge Festival. Photo: HX231850

Jason Arnup plays to festival-goers with his drummer Ewen Korenteng at Haydon Bridge Festival. Photo: HX231850

Crowds flock to see budding North Tyne musician

Musician Liz Conway’s first solo album in memory of her husband Terry. Photo: HX101916

Musician Liz Conway’s first solo album in memory of her husband Terry. Photo: HX101916

Liz's album profits will go to Mesothelioma UK in memory of late husband

St Austin L-R Louis Charlton, Joe Stonor, Michael Watts, Jacob Payling

St Austin L-R Louis Charlton, Joe Stonor, Michael Watts, Jacob Payling

New album is only the start for St Austin

Blissed - (left-right) Jack Burton, Elliot Thompson, Matt Cross, Finnan Robertson. Submitted Pic

Blissed - (left-right) Jack Burton, Elliot Thompson, Matt Cross, Finnan Robertson. Submitted Pic

Successful start for new band

Hexham-born singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has been listed as one of YouTube Music’s 10 artists to watch in 2019. Photo: JUSTIN HIGUCHI

Hexham-born singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has been listed as one of YouTube Music’s 10 artists to watch in 2019. Photo: JUSTIN HIGUCHI

Hexham born singer is one to watch

Singer songwriter Elle Sunderland prepares for her gig at the Rat Inn, Anick.

Singer songwriter Elle Sunderland prepares for her gig at the Rat Inn, Anick.

Local singer looks to teach and perform

Frankie Hay on stage at The Cluny.

Frankie Hay on stage at The Cluny.

Studying the science of singing

Jordan Harris press shot. Credit: Michael Jordan Lee Photography. Sound Check September 2018. Submitted pic. Submitted 25/09/2018

Jordan Harris press shot. Credit: Michael Jordan Lee Photography. Sound Check September 2018. Submitted pic. Submitted 25/09/2018

Young musician branches out

Music fans Hit the North for music festival

Five-piece indie band Cohesion.

Five-piece indie band Cohesion.

Cohesion plan to stick around to enjoy success

Singer/ songwriter Channy Thompson.

Singer/ songwriter Channy Thompson.

Rising star's tour takes in Barrasford

Matt spins out new venture with record label

Dansi during their EP launch at Newcastle's The Cluny.

Dansi during their EP launch at Newcastle's The Cluny.

Rising stars get ready to perform for home fans

Corbridge teenager Harriet Hobrough who is starting out in her singing career. *Photo: K4016131.

Corbridge teenager Harriet Hobrough who is starting out in her singing career. *Photo: K4016131.

Teenager with big dreams of a musical career

K331697 Sound Check. Singing coach Julie Miles continues to bring on the region's best young singers through her business.

K331697 Sound Check. Singing coach Julie Miles continues to bring on the region's best young singers through her business.

Julie coaches the best out of singers destined for stardom

Artwork for The Welcome Party's debut EP, 'Where We Go'.

Artwork for The Welcome Party's debut EP, 'Where We Go'.

Debut EP serves up sublime dish of musical brilliance

The Welcome Party is made up of drummer Lee Clifford, vocalist and guitarist Jamie Thomas, guitarist Josh Sercombe and bass guitarist Scott Bowman.

The Welcome Party is made up of drummer Lee Clifford, vocalist and guitarist Jamie Thomas, guitarist Josh Sercombe and bass guitarist Scott Bowman.

A much welcome addition to the North-East rock music scene

Brothers Lewis and Ridley Browell, collectively known as & Sons, are forging a big name for themselves as djs. Photo: Daniel Stark

Brothers Lewis and Ridley Browell, collectively known as & Sons, are forging a big name for themselves as djs. Photo: Daniel Stark

Farm fresh DJ brothers are starting to make their name

Neville Staple, the former lead singe of The Specials, is playing at Corbridge Festival 2016.

Neville Staple, the former lead singe of The Specials, is playing at Corbridge Festival 2016.

Ska legend promises to get Corbridge crowd involved

Cover art for A Festival, A Parade's debut EP, 'A Piece of Meat, An Irregular Heartbeat.'

Cover art for A Festival, A Parade's debut EP, 'A Piece of Meat, An Irregular Heartbeat.'

Lyrical wizard conjures up a brilliant sound

Chollerford's Ollie Winn (far right) on stage at The Cluny with his band A Festival, A Parade.

Chollerford's Ollie Winn (far right) on stage at The Cluny with his band A Festival, A Parade.

Evolution fan lands a starring role in this year’s festival

Cover art for Bitter Sweet Hearts' debut album Put the Nightmares to Bed.

Cover art for Bitter Sweet Hearts' debut album Put the Nightmares to Bed.

EP is worth the long wait

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Local talent at Corbridge

Jordan Harris pictured in his home studio on Hadrian's Wall.

Jordan Harris pictured in his home studio on Hadrian's Wall.

Multi-talented musician is a real YouTube sensation

Iconic hip hop star Grandmaster Flash will play Corbridge Festival 2016

Iconic hip hop star Grandmaster Flash will play Corbridge Festival 2016

Another Flash coup for Corbridge Festival

The second EP from Blind Buffalo, The Circus

The second EP from Blind Buffalo, The Circus

Blind Buffalo produce another belter

Hexham Bluegrass perform at Core 7 Live.

Hexham Bluegrass perform at Core 7 Live.

Core Music performers unite on stage

The Coral are to headline Corbridge Festival.

The Coral are to headline Corbridge Festival.

The Coral to headline Corbridge

‘One-off gig’ leads to greater things

Killer guitar riff stands out

Killer guitar riff stands out

Killer guitar riff stands out

T511502 Brothers Gillespie. Folk duo The Brothers Gillespie, comprising Sam and James Gillespie.

T511502 Brothers Gillespie. Folk duo The Brothers Gillespie, comprising Sam and James Gillespie.

Folk duo have a sense of place

Prudhoe rock band Open Door consisting of bass guitarist Calum Bruce, vocalist Bethany Veal, drummer Lawrie Shrimpton and guitarist Tom Kennedy.

Prudhoe rock band Open Door consisting of bass guitarist Calum Bruce, vocalist Bethany Veal, drummer Lawrie Shrimpton and guitarist Tom Kennedy.

Doors open for young band

Cover art for Open Doors EP, Merge.

Cover art for Open Doors EP, Merge.

Promising debut from talented teens

Singing hopefuls Katie Chomse and Harry Weatherhead. Photo T431508

Singing hopefuls Katie Chomse and Harry Weatherhead. Photo T431508

Talented singers reach area finals

Music put talented drummer back on the road to recovery

Bitter Sweet Hearts band from Prudhoe pictured at the Fuse Centre for Sound Check. Clockwise from back left, James Grant, Cameron Bruce, Jack Bell, Chris Armstrong and Samantha Lavery. D061564 50073165H002.jpg

Bitter Sweet Hearts band from Prudhoe pictured at the Fuse Centre for Sound Check. Clockwise from back left, James Grant, Cameron Bruce, Jack Bell, Chris Armstrong and Samantha Lavery. D061564 50073165H002.jpg

Prudhoe band gear up for headline slot

Prudhoe heavy metal band Divine Crown members (from l-r) Marcus Graham, Liam Carse, Nathan Moore and Cameron Smith

Prudhoe heavy metal band Divine Crown members (from l-r) Marcus Graham, Liam Carse, Nathan Moore and Cameron Smith

Heavy metal band set out to win over fans

Isaac Parker with his co-producer Courtney Neal in their studio at Limestreet Studios in the Ouseburn. *Photo: K291522

Isaac Parker with his co-producer Courtney Neal in their studio at Limestreet Studios in the Ouseburn. *Photo: K291522

Producer unearths stars of the future

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Divine Crown prepare to release debut EP

Wildflowers. from the left Kit Bennet, James Ashbury, Ailis Lord who won the competition to play in her back garden, Kendal Sant and Siddy Bennet. T261595

Wildflowers. from the left Kit Bennet, James Ashbury, Ailis Lord who won the competition to play in her back garden, Kendal Sant and Siddy Bennet. T261595

Wildflowers live

Single 'Moments' released by 15yo Anna Harrison from Allendale reached number 33 in the iTunes Chart. D2015106

Single 'Moments' released by 15yo Anna Harrison from Allendale reached number 33 in the iTunes Chart. D2015106

Anna Harrison sound check

Rock ‘n’ roll’s “greatest failure” John Otway, will perform at Alston Live.

Rock ‘n’ roll’s “greatest failure” John Otway, will perform at Alston Live.

'Failure' will head line-up at festival

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Generating new musical talent

The art work for Hot Off The Press from Peculiar Disco Moves.

The art work for Hot Off The Press from Peculiar Disco Moves.

Doing things their own way

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Excitement mounts for new album

Alix Robson

Corbridge Festival line-up

Corbridge Festival line-up

Corbridge Festival line-up

Bitter Sweet Hearts

Bitter Sweet Hearts

Bitter Sweet Hearts

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