Cockney Rejects to headline North East Calling 2026 as The Meffs and Meryl Streek make their debuts
Street-punk legends Cockney Rejects are heading back to Newcastle to headline North East Calling 2026.
Random Hand make it a night to remember at The Grove with the help of Monkie Mind
GIG REVIEW: Random Hand + Monkie Mind @ The Grove, Newcastle, Friday 26 September 2025
North East Calling 2024: Punk’s new breed show they’re ready to take over from the legends
GIG REVIEW: North East Calling @ Northumbia University, Newcastle, Saturday, 19 October 2024
Sham 69 to headline North East Calling 2024 in Newcastle – with three bands making their debuts
The line-up has been announced for the 2024 edition of the North East Calling punk all-dayer in Newcastle.
Random Hand bring 20th anniversary tour to a close in style with help of Riskee and Mr Shiraz
GIG REVIEW: Random Hand + Riskee and the Ridicule + Mr Shiraz, Think Tank, Newcastle, Sunday 8 October 2023
Hot Water Music top the bill as first bands are announced for Manchester Punk Festival 2024
Manchester Punk Festival has announced its first batch of bands for 2024 – with the line-up led by first-time headliners Hot Water Music.
Random Hand return for 20th anniversary with a new self-titled album
UK ska-punk legends Random Hand have cemented their return by announcing a new album for their 20th anniversary.