Northeast Music Guide

Last Night I Dreamt I Had A Job Newcastle Loves Blancmange!  Even before we got to the Cluny building the penetrating bass of the music of Finlay Shakespeare greeted us from across the car park. This was loud: a loudness I hadn't experience maybe since Amphifest in Cologne. Some of Finlay's music would have been at home there. The intensity of his lyrics and vocals, the complexity of the beats, bass and his skills on the electronic bits and bobs (there was something suspiciously big and analogue in the centre) were mightily impressive. I felt this was a fitting support for Blancmange and I look forward to seeing him again.  Blancmange took to the stage in a very well-attended Cluny 1 venue. It's obvious the current lineup enjoy playing together and Neil Arthur made it obvious he enjoyed the Newcastle banter between songs. He's such a warm jovial, likeable guy on stage when he's not singing, and yet so intensely focused when performing. I enjoyed Blan

The Greatest Love of All The Whitney Houston Show Newcastle City Hall Fri 13 Apr 2018 The Whitney Houston show is a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston. Featuring the breathtaking vocals of Belinda David’s accompanied by the sensational 30 piece National Philharmonic Concert Orchestra this is a beautifully crafted homage to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as you are taken on a heartfelt musical journey through Houston’s greatest hits including I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, Greatest Love of All, I’m Every Woman, Queen of the Night, and more. The Whitney Houston Show plays Newcastle City Hall on Fri 13 Apr 2018 Tickets are £45.00 and can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box office on 08