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A new one for The Tuns, this new band celebrates the best of North East music, from The Animals to Sam Fender, via Police, Dire Straits and Lindisfarne.

Perhaps the region’s most loved punk band, and definitely among our Tuns favourites. You’re guaranteed a great show from Toxic. Expect The Clash, The Damned, Sex Pistols, SLF, UK Subs and more!

Everyone's favourite IRON MAIDEN band make their always triumphant return to the Tuns stage. There's a reason these guys are the band of choice for Christmas Rocks at Newcastle City Hall. If you like your NWOBHM, you'll be mad to miss this one!

@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-yamfoun {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}} The Brothel Creepers may be new to many, but Tom Atkinson has played The Tuns stage on many a night. There'll be some Hendrix, Cream, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Purple, Bowie, Beatles and even a bit of the impeccable Spinal Tap. This is one we're ... Read more

Well, it's time we had another Sunday afternoon treat, so how about a bit of glam rock?? We have Micky Glamz and his Glam Rock Revolution getting the party going! An incredible One Man Show featuring the most magical songs of the decade from all the glam icons such as Slade, Sweet, T.rex, Bay City ... Read more

We're glad to welcome Chris, Bazza and Jim back to The Tuns stage for a great selection of power rock, including Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore and of course ZZ Top.

FIFTY CAL. are a band who play great punk covers from the likes of The Sex Pistols, The Damned, Stiff Little Fingers and The Ramones, with some punked up Jam, The Who and many more.

Garageland UK are a North Yorkshire band bringing some great punk classics, such as Buzzcocks, Pistols, Stranglers, Ramones, Generation X and many more.

Double Denim invite you to experience their acoustic duo act by stepping back into the vibrant world of the 90's with their charming harmonies and playful arrangements of alternative pop, indie and dance music!

We've got something special for Saint Patrick's Weekend this year. The Quiet Fire will be bringing us the best of Irish party tunes such as The Pogues, interspersed with some Johnny Cash, Credence Clearwater Revival and even some Chuck Berry. We have some great drink offers for the day too

You may not know the name, but long time live music lovers will definitely recognise some familiar faces.VOCALS: MICK HANBY (Heartbreaker, Rock Solid, FM)DRUMS: NATT (The Whole Hog, Driven Serious, Sour Dogs)GUITAR: SPIDER (Lock n Load, Sleeze Sisters, Traffikers)BASS: GAZ TONE CROFT: (Lock n Load, Witchkraft, Heavy Load)They'll be bringing some power to AC/DC, Whitesnake, ... Read more

The Arcadias return, with original high energy surfy, bluesy, punky Alternative Rock. This time they're ably supported by The Polyfillas.

The Hybrids always bring a great selection of rock classics to the Tuns stage. Expect some Whitesnake, Queen, The Police and many more to entertain you as this power trio keeps on keeping the spirit of rock alive.

As we continue our drive to be the home for new music in Gateshead, we are bringing three exciting future prospects to the Tuns stage.

This one is rescheduled from last year, and we can't wait. Blitzkrieg are a punk band with a long history, and have been recording and performing since the 70's. And of course we all know Yesterday's Heroes, as three of our own- Lewis Johnson, Tony and Scott Tulip and the rest of the band, bringing ... Read more

Undercover are a superb rock covers band, with a setlist that includes Van Halen, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Killers and many more.

Continuing our drive to make a home for new talent, we've again teamed up with CMS to turn the Tuns stage over to three very different acts.We have a solo acoustic set from Evie Ferro.We have a bit of something MUCH heavier from Drazner.and some rock originals and covers as we welcome Zipwire Angels back ... Read more

North East favourites return to the Tuns stage, with their eclectic mix of standards and unusual picks. From Pink Floyd to The Police; From ELO to Eagles, it's a varied setlist that also includes Sparks, Deep Purple and Emerson Lake and Palmer.

No intro necessary for Rigid Digits; impeccable Stiff Little Fingers tribute, and a great show.

335 Band are a new name, and we're going to be only their fifth gig, but when Pat McMahon brings a band to us, we're not going to say no. Joined by John Taylor on bass and Ian Hamilton on drums, we know we'll be in for a treat.

What a hoot these guys are, and always bring a lively show- and all in a good cause too!

Tubesnake are always a popular shout. Expect some Doors, Rolling Stones, REM and Bowie, among others.

Our partners at CMS have really gone to town on this one, with TEN acts on the list. Some of them are new to us, and some have become regular visitors. Why not coma along and see the future on north east music? Grace and Lexie. Dylan and Faith. Jude Mitchell.Pink Lemonade. Evie Ferro. Ponsaelius.Tormentor. ... Read more

Toxic are always able to get the Tuns filled, with one of the best punk covers setlists around.

You guys asked us for these back, and how could we resist. A rocking night of Red Hot Chili Peppers covers, guaranteed to impress.

A great night of Southern and Country Rock. Everything from Allman Brothers to Neil Young, via Blackberry Smoke, Eagles, Georgia Satellites, Steely Dan and so many more.

CANCELLED Yes, it is THAT Spike, frontman with North East greats The Qireboys.

These guys have quickly established themselves as Tuns favourites, with their fine mix of classic punk covers. Expect some Buzzcocks, Pistols, Stranglers, Ramones, Generation X and many more.