Genuinely the most pathetic, insecure thing I’ve ever heard of from them. Add it to the already miles long list. Embarrassing
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Sunderland music thread
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I know they're our rivals but every venue and artist in the city wants every geordie on board if we want to really get on
Vice versa ,there's loads of venues over there grafting for the little names of the world .
Footy and stuff was never a thing at Newcastle gigs back in the day
It needs leaving at the door
Kingdom Bhoy
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10 Gary Rowells
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I think you get my point. I go to plenty gigs in Newca\stle, was a member of the Riverside and want music to flourish wherever. However, just for once Sunderland is doing something almost unique. Maybe Manchester in the 80s and 90s had music driving economic growth but precious few have. I would like Newcastle to be chuffed for Sunderland's achievements. However, it looks like they are trying to copy Sunderland as they can't stand Sunderland getting credit. Newcastle has traditionally looked down on Sunderland as you well know. I am merely pointing out the irony of them being a follower. That said I am off to the Cluny on Froday to see Du Blonde, from Newcastle, supported by Big Fat Big, from Sunderland and with use of Cortney Dixon on guitar, from South Shields. My posts on this subject are nothing to do with football, more to do with the economic neglect of Sunderland within the region.
Who is they though ?
Newcastle and its folk aren't one set of people launching a campaign
I'm non the wiser, have " they " just come out with it since this news ?
bobster999
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I doubt it as there'll be a lot of preparation. Much like the city of culture, it isn't a competition for what you have got but the tapping into funding for creative arts that the recognition will give
So they haven't seen our success ,got jealous then launched their own bid ?
10 Gary Rowells
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Newcastle/Gateshead (whatever that is) and driven by Generator based in Newcastle. That probably sums it up Newcastle/Gateshead. It comes across that Newcastle (now branded as Newcastle/Gateshead) can't stand Sunderland getting credit. You may not get that many do.
Well, they've launched their bid way after Sunderland's and it comes across like they are copying. Its great for Sunderland to lead.
Whatever
As a layman they have a good scene and I'd imagine anyone at the heart of that who pulls strings sees Sunderland as a target market and a tool to use . Local bands are made up of members covering both cities etc
Same with leisure and culture events
It makes no sense to compete with each other
10 Gary Rowells
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Sunderland's music scene has been sustained for 20 years and it is now driving change. It is a key partner in the rejuvenation of a city. That hasn't happened in Newcastle or Leeds or Nottingham or anywhere that comes to mind. The only other one I can think of is Manchester and perhaps that's why it was until the only UK city that had Music City status. The scene in Newcastle is decent but not stand. The scene in Boro is decent but not stand out. The scene in Sunderland is changing the city.
bobster999
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Be over the moon that we have it, not disappointed that another city is trying for it.
I couldn't care less they're going for it.
I couldn't care less they're going for it.
Its a buzz and long may it continue but its more a lot of hard work and networking creating a buzz than a solid foundation if you know what I mean
It's still a slog getting people in and making your way in a band etc
These names we know would be never here if they'd really cracked the code
Kingdom Bhoy
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Mik Artistik's Ego Trip @ The Ship Isis
31/01/25
“[Sweet Leaf of The North] my favourite song of the last decade” Iggy Pop
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.
Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride. He connects, chats, breaks the wall between audience and band, creates chaos, plays air-crook lock (!?), all complimented by exquisite layers of rock, soul, funk, and punk created by Jonny Flockton on electric guitar, drum machine, and one of a number of well-heeled bass players. .
The band are regular Glastonbury favourites since their first appearance in 2007.
Many fans don’t consider Glastonbury has started until they’ve attended either Mik’s gig on the Wednesday afternoon at the Croissant Neuf Bandstand, or the chaos that reigns at Thursday evening’s Rocket Lounge gig. Both are now Glastonbury traditions for many fans.
They have achieved an enviable reputation at many of the major UK festivals, including Latitude, Bearded Theory, Beat Herder, Wilderness, and Beautiful Days.
BBC Radio 6Music have long been playing Mik’s music with Gideon Coe, Chris Hawkins, Shaun Keaveny and Tom Robinson all big fans of the band.
In early 2020 no-less than rock icon and 6Music presenter Iggy Pop endorsed Mik’s anthem of hope ‘Sweet Leaf of the North’ as his favourite song of the last DECADE! … In his words “… because it’s human, it’s real and it has soul“
“… a live show like no other ~ magnificent” Gideon Coe
” Moments when I was dying with laughter ~ would have him back anytime.” Brett Rehling, Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Venue
The Ship Isis
31/01/25
“[Sweet Leaf of The North] my favourite song of the last decade” Iggy Pop
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.
Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride. He connects, chats, breaks the wall between audience and band, creates chaos, plays air-crook lock (!?), all complimented by exquisite layers of rock, soul, funk, and punk created by Jonny Flockton on electric guitar, drum machine, and one of a number of well-heeled bass players. .
The band are regular Glastonbury favourites since their first appearance in 2007.
Many fans don’t consider Glastonbury has started until they’ve attended either Mik’s gig on the Wednesday afternoon at the Croissant Neuf Bandstand, or the chaos that reigns at Thursday evening’s Rocket Lounge gig. Both are now Glastonbury traditions for many fans.
They have achieved an enviable reputation at many of the major UK festivals, including Latitude, Bearded Theory, Beat Herder, Wilderness, and Beautiful Days.
BBC Radio 6Music have long been playing Mik’s music with Gideon Coe, Chris Hawkins, Shaun Keaveny and Tom Robinson all big fans of the band.
In early 2020 no-less than rock icon and 6Music presenter Iggy Pop endorsed Mik’s anthem of hope ‘Sweet Leaf of the North’ as his favourite song of the last DECADE! … In his words “… because it’s human, it’s real and it has soul“
“… a live show like no other ~ magnificent” Gideon Coe
” Moments when I was dying with laughter ~ would have him back anytime.” Brett Rehling, Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Venue
The Ship Isis
tunstallhill
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was just about to post this. think i'll get tickets, he's canny good
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Kingdom Bhoy
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It's great that he's playing in Sunderland.
Kingdom Bhoy
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Sounds good.
Super Hodge
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This is bang on and more should be said about it tbh
Kingdom Bhoy
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Exactly, as she's supposed to representing the whole of the north east not just Gateshead/Newcastle!
10 Gary Rowells
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It has always been thus. The whole reason that we have a music scene in Sunderland and have done for 20 years is precisiely because Sunderland has been starved of support and help and they, the musicians, have done it for themselves. This is why it is a music city and why it will sustain that. McGuiness, unfortunately, is a politician who is mainly interested in photo opportunities. She will support the Newcastle/Gateshead bid becuase she may be able to claim some credit. Someone on this thread felt I was criticising the Newcastle/Gateshead (which in itself is little more than a branding exercise) due to football allegiances. Your post illustrates my view far better, Hopefully, the awarding committee realises you actually have to have a scene and they, themselves need to create change as they have in Sunderland. Sunderland stands out in what it has achieved. Newcastle (/Gateshead) has decent bands and decent venues but is no different to Leeds/Nottingham or any other city.
