Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social Founder & CEO @ivwuk.bsky.social, @ivcuk.bsky.social (charity) & our boutique marcomms agency @iltsot.bsky.social. My mum, music, dogs, swimming, Hampstead Heath, swimming on Hampstead Heath, cooking, records.
@katecrad.bsky.social @katecrad.bsky.social 
Daydream Cinema @daydream-cinema.bsky.social Supporting accessible film clubs and cinema screenings designed to be inclusive for neurodivergent and disabled audiences.
Future Arts Centres @artscentres.bsky.social Creating the arts centres of tomorrow
Locality @locality.org.uk We support local community organisations to be strong and successful. #PowerOfCommunity
AKA @localitynews
locality.org.uk
Boiler Shop @boilershop.bsky.social Independent venue in the heart of Newcastle. 
@pigsx7.bsky.social @pigsx7.bsky.social Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - pigsx7.com
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle Cathedral @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social 
@starttodaytattoo.bsky.social @starttodaytattoo.bsky.social 
Bev Fox @bevfox.bsky.social CEO & Artistic Director at Boho Arts. Producer-Performer at The Suggestibles. Making life up one step at a time.
The Suggestibles @thesuggestibles.bsky.social You supply the suggestions. We supply the LAUGHS
Boho Arts @bohoarts.bsky.social Made in Newcastle. For People Just Like YOU. We specialize in improvisation and participation, with community events & year-round public workshop & performance program. We're also fundraising to refurb a property into a creative community arts hub in town!
Holly Clarke @hollyclarkemusic.bsky.social 🌻'Man, she can sing' - Martin Carthy 🌻
Musician|Singer|Ballads|Folk Song|Folklore|Folk Horror|Teacher|Composer|Cumbrian
Performs solo and with Holly & The Reivers, RE:VULVA, Holly Clarke & George Sansome
The Central Bar - Gateshead @central-bar.bsky.social Real/craft ale bar
Old school pub
Grade II listed flatiron building
Roof top bar/terrace avail to hire
Live music/comedy/theatre
Flexible spaces avail for private functions
Pies/scotch eggs and Picallili
Dog friendly
Next to Tyne Bridge - Gateshead
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art @balticgateshead.bsky.social Contemporary art gallery ✨
Open Wed-Sun 10am-6pm
Free entry, no booking needed
Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA
https://baltic.art/
Tyne and Wear Today @tyneandweartoday.bsky.social At Tyne and Wear Today, our focus is singular and passionate: delivering comprehensive local news specifically for the Tyne & Wear region.
PRS for Music @prsformusic.bsky.social Championing the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Your national development agency for creativity and culture
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
@neculture.bsky.social @neculture.bsky.social The North East Culture Partnership was supported by practitioners, local authorities and universities to make a positive ‘Case for Culture’ for more investment and support for the arts and heritage sectors in the North East region. www.case4culture.org.uk
DownByTheRiver9 @downbytheriver9.bsky.social DBTR is a live music promoter in the NorthEast of England.
Middle Men not welcome. Independent artists very welcome.
100% ticket sales direct to musicians.
‘One of those forward thinking promoters’ – NARC. magazine
Tickets + Listings ↙️
downbytheriver9.com
squiggle theatre productions @squiggleproduction.bsky.social • NE Theatre Company
• Partnership & Collaboration
The Lit & Phil @litandphil.bsky.social Newcastle's independent library, the Lit & Phil, is home to more than 200,000 books and music items, and has a rolling programme of events and activities.
www.litandphil.org.uk
Raring2go! Newcastle @raring2gonewcastle.bsky.social Magazine and website: what's on for families.
raring2go.co.uk 
@rosiebowden.bsky.social @rosiebowden.bsky.social 
@irkedband.bsky.social @irkedband.bsky.social 
The Cumberland Arms @thecumberlandarms.bsky.social A Newcastle pub and music Venue
balletLORENT @balletlorent.bsky.social Internationally touring, non-profit dance theatre company based in North East England, founded by Liv Lorent MBE.
National Partner of Sadler's Wells.
http://linktr.ee/balletlorent
The Kids Are Solid Gold @tkasg.bsky.social TKASG is an independent music promoter based in the North East of England. You'll generally find us in the left field. We think it's a good place to be.
Middlesbrough / Newcastle upon Tyne / Stockton on Tees
Tyne and Queer @tyneandqueercic.bsky.social Disabled & queer-led live music.
Accessible, + inclusive shows.
Tickets/info: https://bio.site/tyneandqueercic
📍 Newcastle (UK) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈♿️🤘
John Pope @basspope.bsky.social Open-Hearted Improviser, Bass Player, Musician
Jazz, improv, creativity, TTRPGs, books, whatever else
[He/Him]
The Young Women’s Film Academy @ywfacademy.bsky.social UK charity supporting girls and young women to share stories, change lives and make the world a better place through film.
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
Frankie Francis @frankiefrancis.bsky.social Music Officer-Broadcaster-Musician
Once helped fix Edwyn Collins’ toilet
Laura Brewis @mslbrewis.bsky.social I run @wemakeculture.bsky.social / 2024 Big Issue Changemaker / wife of rock star / mam / lover of Sunderland / views my own
We Make Culture @wemakeculture.bsky.social We bring people together through music-making and creativity. Developing talent, building community, enhancing creative confidence and wellbeing. Sunderland, UK.
More info: https://linktr.ee/wemakeculture
The Fire Station @thefirestation.bsky.social Sunderland's premier live music and performance venue. Home to the state-of-the-art auditorium. See what's on and book now at thefirestation.org.uk
Allegra @allegraintheatre.bsky.social Cultural Producer | currently full-time arts bureaucracy-ing & relationship managing | North East adoptee | plant mama | views my own
Previously producing for Curious Monkey, Roundhouse, Raindance Film Festival
Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social Connecting People and Supporting Action across Newcastle and Gateshead since 1929
https://connectedvoice.org.uk/
Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust @twbpt.bsky.social A local NE charity protecting architectural heritage through repair, conservation, and regeneration. Follow us to learn more about our sites! 🏛
twbpt.org.uk
Sam Brimer @sambrimer.bsky.social Freelance Arts & Culture Marketing & Project Management / Director, North East Cultural Freelancers
GemArts @gemarts.bsky.social Award winning Arts organisation based in the North East. We produce and programme South Asian and culturally diverse arts.
Independent Venue Community @ivcuk.bsky.social Charity of @IVWUK.bsky.social offering social prescribing activity to venues during the day, throughout the year, around the country.
We unlock the potential of venues as cultural hubs.
Creative Opportunities for Local Communities.
@wishywashymusic.bsky.social @wishywashymusic.bsky.social 
Pink Popple (Tracy) @pinkpopple.bsky.social Photographer 📸
Gig goer and art lover.
Works in Public Health
Jon Farthing @jonf1979.bsky.social Podcaster at Nerdfest UK, improviser with Spontaneous Wrecks and School of Improv. Trustee of Alphabetti Theatre and Boho Arts. Normally found at a music gig somewhere in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Say hello!
North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Art and heritage at the heart of North East England. 12 museums and galleries for you to enjoy.
(Formerly known as Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums)
northeastmuseums.org.uk
Wayne Gamble @gamblism.bsky.social Graphic Designer
https://www.waynegamble.co.uk
Kate Fox @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social Stand-up poet. Radio 4’s The Verb regular. Northern, neurodivergent writer of Northernness and Neurodivergence. “On Sycamore Gap” & “Where There’s Muck There’s Bras” (Harper North). “Bigger on the Inside” (Smokestack).
Glow Newcastle @glownewcastle.bsky.social 
Ben Dickenson @benjitoon.bsky.social Dad. Hat wearer. Creative type. Lesser half of Nathalie. Irritant to teenage son.
MD @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Part-owner of midsommarbakery.uk
Trustee @bohoarts.bsky.social
Read my Notes From the Long Work: https://substack.com/@bendickenson
Ceitidh Mac @ceitidhmac.bsky.social 
Bertie A @bert-a.bsky.social 
Paul Callaghan @paulcallaghan.bsky.social Culture, economics, regeneration, business, politics & football. #SunderlandMusicCity #SAFC My own views. Retweets are not an endorsement http://MACTrust.org.uk
MusicCity.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcallaghan/
Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social We're a feminist theatre company co-creating theatre that calls for revolution. It ignites activism and places theatre at the heart of transforming the lives of women and girls.
To find out more by clicking the link below
https://linktr.ee/openclasp
Arcola Theatre @arcolatheatre.bsky.social Bold, original theatre in the heart of East London
www.arcolatheatre.com
https://linktr.ee/arcolatheatre?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=1aa21e59-7043-475b-ad38-219107f5d350
Youth Action Theatre @yat.org.uk Charitable organisation established in 1970 that provides free opportunities for anyone aged 16-25 to acquire or enhance their theatrical skills.
https://www.yat.org.uk/
Bella Union Records @bellaunion.bsky.social Indie record label based in Brighton, run by Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde
bellaunionvinylshop.com & bellaunion.com & https://bellaunion.bandcamp.com
Prancey Dog @pranceydog.bsky.social Prancey Dog is a music promoter and record label based in northeast England.
https://www.prancey.com/gigs
Wandering Oak @wanderingoakuk.bsky.social Live magic in the north east!
Innovative, impassioned and international #psych • #postpunk • #dreamgaze • #rocknroll • eccentric #electronics and beyond...
http://www.wanderingoak.uk
Cultured. North East @culturednortheast.bsky.social A website and FREE newsletter spreading the word about culture in North East England. All written, curated and delivered by award-winning journalists. Founded by @samwonfor.bsky.social and David Whetstone. Join our mailing list at culturednortheast.co.uk
Glen Matlock @glenmatlock.bsky.social Punk Rock Type Bloke
Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East.
Proud Trade Unionist, fighting for socialism, equality, LGBTQ+ rights
Chi Onwurah @chionwurah.bsky.social Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West. Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Lisa Goodwin @connectedvoicelg.bsky.social Chief Exec at Connected Voice. Northern Irish in the North East of England. Small charities. VCSE Infrastructure. Gardening. Baking. Raising kids. Books. Not necessarily in that order.
Rhiannon Bearne @rhiannonbearne.bsky.social Director of policy & deputy CEO at North East Chamber of Commerce. Working for a stronger fairer North East. Previously North of Tyne Combined Authority.
Richard 'Dickie' Dunn @dickie-dunn.bsky.social For clarity - definitely Antifa scist.
Sometime poet, often new music detectorist, do an alternative music podcast w/ sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social
Post-punk, alt, indie, darkwave etc
Aging goth & unconvicted flamingo worrier
🎶KEEP LOCAL MUSIC (A)LIVE🎶
The Tyne Bar @thetynebar.bsky.social An Ouseburn Original. Beer | Food | Music | Canny People | Since 1994
1 Maling Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Ouseburn Farm @ouseburnfarm.bsky.social Visit our urban farm, animals and garden in the wonderful, creative Ouseburn valley. We support adults with additional needs through enriching placements. A fab day out for little ones and grown ups alike! https://www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk/
@theglasshouseicm.bsky.social @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social 
Rosie Stancliffe @rosiestancliffe.bsky.social Actor | Voice Coach | Geordie | Temperamental hugger | Neurodivergent | she/her
rosiestancliffe.com
spotlight.com/0930-5642-4233
Martin Berry @martinberry.bsky.social Dad, Creative Director and Joint CEO @ Exeter Northcott Theatre. All views my own.
workculture @workculture.uk workculture is the new name for artsjobsonline. Follow us for the latest opportunities in arts and culture in the UK.
Simon Donald @mintbullets.bsky.social I’m him off the Viz.
CaroleWears @carolewears.bsky.social "Charming, calm, irreverent, yet never uncivil, and of course the Theatre thing", not my words but I like them!
@carolewproductions.bsky.social
Irons in fire include
Producer www.carolewproductions.com
Performer Newtown Artist Management
The Trades Club @thetradesclub.bsky.social Music venue & socialist members club in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
By the people, for the people
thetradesclub.com
Just Dropped In @justdroppedin.bsky.social Record Store / Occasional 130
Cap Venue / Fargo Village Coventry : New and 2nd Hand Records.
Open: 11-4 Sun/Mon/Tues 11-5 Wed/ Thu
10-5 Fri/ Sat
Web :
https://justdroppedin.co.uk/
The Sound Lounge @soundloungecio.bsky.social Grassroots Music Venue. The 1st #CarbonNeutral venue in the UK. Plant-based Kitchen, bar & café. “I do not believe in art for a few; anymore than education for a few; or freedom for a few” ~ W.Morris
Chris Connel @chrisconnel.bsky.social Actor, Father to Sam, Husband to Lucy, friend of spiders, enemy of flies. Broadway, National Theatre, The Telly etc..
Independent Theatre Council @itc-arts.bsky.social ITC is the management association representing the UK independent arts sector.
We represent and advocate for best working practices, supporting our members as they lead the industry.
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/itcarts
UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social Fundraising news, community and inspiration for professional charity and nonprofit fundraisers. Since 1994. From @howardlake.bsky.social.
See also @fundraisingworld.bsky.social
Social Investment Business @thesocialinvest.bsky.social We offer funding and support to the organisations that make up the social economy, providing them with the tools they need to make a positive difference.
https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/
Dave johns @davejohnscomic.bsky.social Stand up comedian, award winning film actor and writer
Rep Curtis Brown group ltd 
Caroline Pearce : Impact Coach @caroline7earce.bsky.social impact COACH💫 supporting purpose-driven leaders when they're ready to scale their impact 💫 career, business, events, personal projects 💫
🔵 carolinepearcecoaching.com
Davey Nellist @nellidge.bsky.social Proud Geordie. Actor ( Protest Song NY ) Dragonfly. Husband to Georgina. Dad to Scarlett & Lyla. Newcastle Utd, Donny Rovers, Clapton CFC, Heaton Stan. The Old Rums FC. If you’re not here to make the world nicer then move along.
Col Tait @coltait.bsky.social Actor & Talent Agent : https://zurityne.com 🖤🤍
Lucy Nichol @lucynichol.bsky.social Writer. Flunked punk. Serial catastrophiser. 📚 WHEN SALLY KILLED HARRY (03/25 HarperCollins) PARKLIFE, THE 27 CLUB, NO WORRIES IF NOT! (HarperCollins) SNOWFLAKE (Hachette). Rep: Jo Bell, Bell Lomax Moreton
Newcastle via Hull
https://linktr.ee/LucyNichol
Janet Plater @jplater.bsky.social Writer / Playwright. The Gaul, Hull Truck Georgiana, Buxton International Opera Festival, Haddock and Chips, CaroleW Productions.
Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social Writer, theatre maker, silly runner.
www.danielbye.co.uk
CaroleW Productions @carolewproductions.bsky.social High quality theatre from North East UK with universal appeal.
Shows that we love and want to share with you, curated or created by us, offering...
"A Good Night Out"
"A good story, well told"
@CaroleWears
The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social Official Blue Sky Account for The Reviews Hub www.thereviewshub.com
Katie Ailes @katieailes.bsky.social Poet, researcher, educator, dancer. Co-Director, I Am Loud CIC. 2023 Glastonbury Poet in Residence. she/her.
20 Stories High @20storieshigh.bsky.social Everybody’s got a story to tell... and their own way of telling it...
Frederick @frederickzennor.bsky.social actor, director, playwright | cultural curator and commentator | too many thoughts, not enough clothes | linktr.ee/frederickzennor | http://paypal.me/frederick20
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social World class theatre in the heart of Hammersmith 🎭❤️
Now playing 👉 Lost Atoms 🌌 from frantic assembly
https://linktr.ee/Lyrichammersmith
Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social National & international touring theatre company creating unforgettable theatre for younger audiences.
The Malthouse Theatre Canterbury @malthousetheatre.bsky.social A state of the art theatre housed within a stunning conversion of a Victorian Malthouse in Canterbury, Kent (UK).
Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social A catalyst for queer culture and community.
A leading U.K. producer of queer-led intersectional performances, parties, heritage and radical community gatherings.
Brighton and beyond.