DEMIGODS ASSEMBLE: THE LIGHTNING THIEF WILL VISIT NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL
Get ready, demigods! The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is set to visit Newcastle Theatre Royal this summer (Wed 27 – Sun 31 Aug 2025), bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to life. When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he...
The Glasshouse kicks off major new music academy to support the next generation
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has unveiled plans for The Glasshouse Academy – a major new initiative to transform music education in the North East and beyond. Building on 20 years of music learning, The Glasshouse Academy will bring together everything it does for young people –...
Eldon Square reveals new brand strategy to supercharge exciting period of investment
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s much loved premier shopping and leisure destination, has today unveiled its striking new brand identity which sits at the core of a period of unparalleled investment in the centre. Alongside a significantly overhauled management and marketing strategy, the new brand has been shaped by a year-long...
Newcastle joins global movement to celebrate women’s achievements and champion gender equality
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Newcastle City Council and its partners invited residents to shine a light on the women who have inspired them by sharing their stories. On 7 March, more than 100 exceptional women from diverse sectors including business, academia, and community services are being recognised...
CGI completes acquisition of UK-based BJSS, deepening its presence across key commercial industries and public sector
CGI has completed its previously announced acquisition of BJSS, a leading UK-based technology and engineering consultancy. The acquisition aligns with CGI’s strategy to expand its consulting-led services and drive innovation in cloud, AI, data analytics, and software engineering for commercial and public sector clients. “We are really pleased to...
INNSiDE Newcastle reveals new art partnership with Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Newcastle, February 2025 // INNSiDE Newcastle, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced an exciting new art partnership with the renowned Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, launching on the 1st April. This year-round partnership will see Baltic transform the INNSiDE Newcastle gallery space into a vibrant hub for contemporary...
Artist-designed flag flies above Castle Keep
A new flag is flying above Newcastle’s medieval Castle Keep, designed by an artist from the city. The flag has been created by multidisciplinary artist, Mani Kambo, whose work is currently on show at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. The flag provides a visual link between the...
Entrepreneurial Goldmine: enterprise education must become a national priority to unleash the potential of young talent across the North East
FSB and Simply Business call for urgent change to level up opportunities in all parts of the UK and fuel economic growth A new research paper, released during National Careers Week 2025, calls for enterprise education to be embedded as part of the National Curriculum, to end the...
Parkers Chauffeurs named Official Chauffeur for MOBO Awards 2025
Parkers Chauffeurs were delighted to be selected as the official chauffeur for the prestigious MOBO Awards 2025, which took place in our beloved city of Newcastle recently. This marked a significant milestone for the company and highlights their commitment to providing exceptional service in the world of high-profile events...
Leading South Korean choreographer brings dragons to Theatre Royal
From K-pop to Korean film, South Korean culture is being embraced by people worldwide. Now iconic choreographer Eun-Me Ahn is hoping a tour of her work Dragons which is visiting Newcastle Theatre Royal next month (Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar 2025) will spark the imaginations of UK audiences...