Our Friends in the North

TYNE IDOLS TICKET AGENTS

Mr Tony Bowler
HOUND DOG MUSIC 
147 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RF
Tel 0191 252 7490
hounddogmusic.co.uk

ASSOCIATIONS

MUSIC TOURISM ASSOCIATION
The stakeholder group offering support for music heritage tourism including museums, attractions, exhibitions, tour operators, tour guides, venues, archives and charities.
musictourismassociation.com

FESTIVALS
 

WHITLEY BAY FILM FESTIVAL
Set up in 2010 with a mission to stage something extraordinary in our seaside town, the Festival maintains a fiercely independent approach to arts programming of unique and exciting cultural events. From the humble origins of organising a screening of Jaws on the local beach, the Festival has gone from strength-to-strength and now delivers a celebrated annual programme of films in unique settings with an imaginative and innovative ethos.
whitleybayfilmfestival.co.uk

MUSIC, FILM & ARTS VENUES

NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
"Prides itself on showcasing the finest acts from around the world, be it Rock, Pop, Comedy or Musicals, the biggest names in the business play the City Hall!"
newcastlecityhall.org

TYNESIDE CINEMA
"A registered educational charity and company limited by guarantee. The Trustees are unpaid and give of their time freely, bringing to bear significant skills to support the staff."
tynesidecinema.co.uk

TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE
"Opened in 1867, our Grade I listed building has key elements including lavish auditorium and wooden stage machinery. Hosting variety, comedy, ballet, musicals and live concerts."
tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk 

LIVE THEATRE
"Live Theatre is recognised as one of the great new writing theatres on the international stage. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne we are deeply rooted in our community and produce work as varied and diverse as the audiences with which we engage."
live.org.uk 

SAGE GATESHEAD
"An international home for music and musical discovery, bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of the musical life of the North East of England."
sagegateshead.com 

TYNEMOUTH PRIORY THEATRE
"While the focus of our activity is putting on theatre, the social side is just as important. We are also about meeting people with like-interests, making friends, working together to make things happen and having fun. We like everyone to play their part — the play is just as valuable as the work."
tynemouth-priory-theatre.com

FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES
 

RAY JACKSON ART
Erstwhile singer/musician with the mighty Lindisfarne, Ray now specialises in capturing the liveries of buses from a bygone age in various media. Seems to know his RAL colours too.
rayjacksonart.co.uk

CHRIS CROSS
Our award-winning magical friend comes highly recommended by his grandmother, it says here.
chris-cross.co.uk

STEVE DRAYTON
Steve Drayton is a producer at BBC Radio Newcastle and parades his alter ego, Mr Drayton, as a comedy variety act.
mrdraytonshumanjukebox.com

SID SMITH
Freelance writer, writing sleevenotes for many record labels (there are prog fans out there who buy CD reissues just for these), and contributions to national press and TV. Find Sid on Facebook or read his Blog

CHARITY ORGANISATIONS
 

SUNDAY FOR SAMMY
One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Geordie calendar, a glittering line-up of some of the North East's most famous faces, giving their all to raise money for young performers.
sundayforsammy.org

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
"Young people have a much better chance of survival if treated by teenage cancer experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. We're working every day to make that happen."
teenagecancertrust.org

HOTELS & FUNCTION VENUES
 

PREMIER INN Whitley Bay
Part of the rejuvenation of Whitley Bay’s lovely sandy seafront, with breathtaking views of the coast.
premierinn.com  

THE WALLAW Blyth
Part of the Wetherspoons chain of pubs.
jdwetherspoon.com

HILTON NewcastleGateshead
"With striking views of the River Tyne and its landmark bridges, the Hilton NewcastleGateshead Hotel boasts an excellent location on the Gateshead Quays."
hilton.com

THE VERMONT HOTEL
"An independently owned Manhattan style 1930s tower with traditional and contemporary plush interiors." Conde Nast Traveller
vermont-hotel.com

BANDS & ARTISTS

LINDISFARNE
The Official website for the legendary, globe-straddling Geordie folk-rock band and its former members.
lindisfarne.co.uk

THE LINDISFARNE STORY
From 50 years of friendship and music, the tale of a bunch of Geordie lads with a dream. Lots of laughs, a few tears and a load of fantastic songs.
lindisfarnestory.co.uk

BILLY MITCHELL
Billy's own website covering solo shenanigans as well as his many collaborations throughout the aeons.
billymitchell.co.uk

MISCELLANEOUS
 

GUEST WINES
"Our aim is to offer our customers down to earth, non-stuffy, refreshing and original wine tasting events—something different that you won’t forget."
guestwines.com 

BUSES
 

NORTH EAST BUS PRESERVATION TRUST
The NEBPT is a group of over 110 bus and coach enthusiasts dedicated to preserving their vehicles and heritage.
nebpt.co.uk

FANSITES
 

OFFICIAL AWP FANSITE
"Back in 1983 when Auf Wiedersehen, Pet first aired, most of the leading cast were almost unknowns, but that was to change overnight when, on 11 November, If I Were A Carpenter aired on ITV."
auf-pet.com

GET CARTER
Brilliantly designed and informative Get Carter resource.
getcarter.xyz