Major boost for North East TV & Film as post-production studio lands in Newcastle
Leeds-based production company, True North Post, has chosen Newcastle for their next studio with the potential of bringing more creative jobs to the city over the coming years. True North Post is known throughout the industry as a specialist in post-production, having delivered thousands of hours of content for...
Northern Pride announce events programme for commissioned artists
Northern Pride continues to champion local talent, with a host of events announced, providing six commissioned artists with the platform to showcase their creativity during this year’s Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. Azula Bandit and Chris Fleming (IDa4) were announced as the two artists...
Partners come together to launch new additions for Northern Pride 2024
Long standing partners and new business showed their support for Northern Pride today (Thursday 27 June). Businesses came together for the Partners Breakfast hosted at Blackfriars, as a thank you and to celebrate their involvement and support for Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. As...
Historic Spanish galleon sails into the Tyne – floating museum
NE1, Newcastle City Council, and the Port of Tyne have joined forces to secure a historic Spanish galleon visit to Newcastle for the first time, as part of its sailing tour of UK ports. The eye-catching floating museum ship will sail up the Tyne and moor at Spiller’s Quay...
Wesley Square gets new artwork in time for NE1’s Summer in the City
Newcastle’s Quayside is gearing up for another fabulous NE1 Summer in the City and the now-famous mural on Wesley Square has a stunning and colourful new design for the season, delivered by internationally renowned artist Andy Welland. Working with Unit 44, Accent London and the London Mural Company, NE1...
Join this year’s Pride in the City March
NORTHERN Pride, has announced that registrations are now open for its annual March, which will take place on Saturday 20 July 2024, to celebrate Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. The March will begin at 12pm, starting from the Civic Centre. Those taking part will...
North East street artist, and 11-year-old rising star, confirmed for Baltic Art Car Boot Fair
The creator of some of the North East’s most recognisable street art will be selling his work at an Art Car Boot Fair this summer – alongside an 11-year-old artist who has been inspired by his work. Alex Mulholland, known as Mul, creates distinctive murals and motifs which can...
Northern Pride announces exciting satellite events as part of this year’s Pride in the City
Pride in the City presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1 announces a host of exciting satellite events to lead into its annual LGBTQIA+ celebration in July. The main event which will take place over the weekend of 19-21 July, has moved from the Town Moor to various locations across...
Northern Pride announces local artists comissioned for this year’s Pride in the City
FOLLOWING a commissions call out in partnership with Creative Central NCL and Curious Arts, Northern Pride has announced Azula Bandit and Chris Fleming (IDa4) as the two artists selected to receive full creative commissions for this year’s Pride in the City. The call out challenged artists to respond to...
Race to raise support for suicide prevention charity gets backing from top North East businesses
Some of the region’s most influential businesses and industry leaders have joined forces to support the North East’s leading suicide prevention and mental health charity, If U Care Share Foundation (IUCSF) at an event at Close House in Northumberland. If U Care Share Founder Matthew Smith, 29, from County...