Sunderland will be at the centre of the world of contemporary dance in May when an exciting new work by three choreographers premieres at Sunderland College Arts Academy. Dancing the Road is an original triple bill brought to the stage by FERTILE GROUND, the North East’s premiere graduate dance company. […]
The North East is once again going all-Japanese this year with the return of SunnyCon in June. After hosting last year’s SunnyCon at the Seaburn Centre in Sunderland, this year it is to be held at St James’ Park in Newcastle. Former chairman and ambassador Michael Tuckwell said: “We had come […]
According to a new study, Geordies who are single use the blowing kisses emoji the most. Nearly 50 per cent (47 per cent) of single Geordies choose the blowing kisses emoji to flirt with potential partner. Other popular emojis used by singles in the UK were a winky face – […]
Sixteen to 25-year-olds in Sunderland have gathered today to celebrate the completion of a 12-week course run by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and funded by the Prince’s Trust. Students who attended the Prince’s Trust Team Programme each presented a short piece about their time on the course, before being presented with certificates […]
The city of Sunderland will be taking part in one of the region’s most exciting public art events. Sunderland BID and the Bridges shopping centre have agreed to support the Wild in Art project which should drive tourists from across the UK into the city. The Great North Snowdogs, organised […]
The competition to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 has opened. The culture minister Ed Vaizey announced the competition on April 4. Towns and cities across the North East, North West and Yorkshire are invited to bid to put on the two-month exhibition, which will celebrate the best of art, […]
A Sunderland graduate is hoping to challenge public perceptions with her first exhibition on breastfeeding. Artist Leanne Pearce’s exhibition has been created to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding with a series of powerful portraits, which attempt to capture the loving, tender relationships and growing bond between a mother and child. Taking […]
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is leaving the X Factor to focus on her music career. The 32-year-old said in a statement: “I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on the X Factor. “I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent but I’ve missed making music and am excited […]
An amazing experience will be given to one lucky winner, on the same day as Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her birthday. The Gateshead Council will be turning the famous Millennium Bridge red, white and blue and it is hoped a Gateshead 90-year-old will help to celebrate this royal milestone […]
Generations came together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. As part of the centenary commemorations of the First World War, a project was developed in partnership with Sunderland Museums and Heritage, Libraries, Infinite Arts and Year 5 children from Grange […]