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North East Music News

Interview: Chris Phipps, Music Historian

WHEN Chris Phipps caught a now legendary gig by the Jeff Beck Group at Birmingham’s Metro Club he felt sure he had clapped eyes on the band which would become the biggest name in heavy rock.

Interview: Jim Kerr, Simple Minds, Metro Radio Arena

A THIRTIETH anniversary is something to be celebrated.

Girls Aloud announce extra tour date

GIRLS Aloud are to play a record- breaking third night in Newcastle as part of their 2009 tour.

Will Young, Newcastle City Hall

Will Young opens his UK tour in Newcastle on Sunday. Entertainment Editor GORDON BARR has the details

Interview: The View

SCOTTISH rockers THE VIEW, one of the UK’s hardest working bands, are back on the road doing what they do best after a well earned break.

Interview: Snow Patrol

SNOW Patrol are riding high in the charts with their new album A Hundred Million Suns.

Interview: Claire Rutter

IT’S clear how important family is to Claire Rutter. The leading opera star and mother-of-two mentions how she recently travelled for a total of 48 hours to spend a couple of days with her son and daughter.

Interview: Seth Lakeman, Carling Academy Newcastle

SINGER-SONGWRITER Seth Lakeman, is at the Carling Academy Newcastle tonight.

Pet Shop Boys to receive Brit Award

THE Pet Shop Boys will collect the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at next year’s Brit Awards, it has been announced.

Interview: Seth Lakeman, Newcastle Carling Academy

HIGH-ENERGY sweat-fests are not uncommon at the Carling Academy in Newcastle.