The Sunderland Libraries Literature Festival will set out to celebrate all things local this year – with a focus on the north east’s artists, authors, playwrights and musicians.
The festival will offer a range of highlights including a murder mystery evening, screenings of old films, creative writing workshops and events...
EIGHT OF the North East’s rising stars are set to release their own original music, thanks to an innovative initiative from a leading talent agency.
Sunderland-based entertainment providers ISG kicked off Platform North East last week (29 November) – a free, week-long programme to support up and coming performers.
Throughout the...
Plans are underway to install an interactive, waste-guzzling sculpture in Sunderland city centre – and the public has been asked to help.
Sunderland BID has joined forces with North East-based TA!LAB to design a unique work of art to be sited at Market Square.
And not only will the, as yet...
Talented filmmakers from across the globe will soon see their efforts showcased at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival.
The festival, now in its third year, will boast short films from countries as diverse as Israel, Belgium, the USA, Switzerland, Lebanon, Norway, Canada and Japan.
The films, from young, indie and up-and-coming...
He may not be a household name just yet, but Chris Farfouris is on the verge of breaking into the film and TV industry after landing two major roles.
Not only has Chris successfully auditioned for a key character role in a new television drama set in Spain, but he...
A University of Sunderland student has teamed up with an award-winning North East film company to help produce a gritty, interactive drama that tackles teenage pregnancy and how disabled people can be excluded from vital public health.
Laura Northmore, who is studying a Media Production degree, helped write part of...
Next month, a series of workshops are inviting young minds to envision the future of Washington's homes.
These complimentary workshops are a key component of the Design Challenge, initiated in December by renowned TV architect George Clarke, his charity MOBIE, and the Sunderland City Council. This initiative is in...
Families in South Tyneside and Sunderland can benefit from freecycling lessons this summer thanks to a primary school in Jarrow.
The teachers and support staff at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are involved in Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival scheme which...
A free exhibition showcasing the entries to one of the world’s most prestigious portrait photography competitions is coming to Sunderland.
Photographs from the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize will be on display at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens from Saturday 18th March till Sunday 4th June.
Organised by London’s National...
Darlington based dance company The D Project are bringing their magical new children’s show HEDGE to theatres across the North East this Summer.
HEDGE welcomes children into a familiar world that is ever changing, telling the story of a hedgehog who wakes up from hibernation and must learn to be...
