Caricature Head in Imitation of Van Ostade: Woman in Cap to Left http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/worlidge-caricature-head-in-imitation-of-van-ostade-woman-in-cap-to-left-t08621

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We are down to the final six performances of Astell & Woolf by Shelagh Stephenson - ends this Sat 6 Jun. Check out just some of the brilliant feedback that's been coming in about this sharp new comedy. Get your tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

ASTELL AND WOOLF Written by SHELAGH STEPHENSON At Live Theatre Newcastle until June 6th Wonderful theatre - don’t miss it. Tickets: www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

Brilliant documentary by Jeff Brown about Roly Gregoire, Sunderland’s first black player and the racism he faced. So Let's Kick Racism Out of Football Watch it on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Great review of Emmylou Harris at the Sunderland Empire promoted by ‘The Fire Station Presents’… www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/review-emm...

A fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for 'Astell & Woolf' from Northern Arts Review. 'a work of genius...I would see it again tomorrow'. Read it in full at tinyurl.com/k4p8vxr8

Magnificent new play. Theatre at its best. Playing until Sat 6th Jun: www.live.org.uk/whats-on/astell-woolf @livetheatre.bsky.social - ASTELL AND WOOLF Beautifully written by Shelagh Stephenson, wonderful direction by Karen Traynor & superb performances by Tessa Parr & Phillippa Wilson

Great article by @samwonfor.bsky.social in today’s Journal on the Emmylou Harris gig on Monday 18 May at the Sunderland Empire that is being promoted by @thefirestation.bsky.social

Our CEO, Darren Henley, has published a new blog on antisemitism and the need for honest reflection, care, and action across the cultural sector. Read the blog in full: https://bit.ly/3QWObxM

It’s a beautiful morning here in Durham City ☀️

High tide on Sunderland's seafront and it's mesmerising watching the waves splashing up from the seafront promenade. I think that this gentleman has already had one damp encounter and if he's not careful, he's probably going to experience another! #england #sunderland #seaside #coast #photography

Did you know a Manchester school has banned 200 books - including 1984! This is a terrific piece by @clairemalcolm.bsky.social on the value of book reading…via @culturednortheast.bsky.social… open.substack.com/pub/cultured...

📅 On this day in 2007, Carlos Edwards did this. Come chat to him at The Fire Station next month in our end of season #SAFC party. 🎟 shorturl.at/dq0VD

We are delighted to welcome back the BBC Proms to @thefirestation.bsky.social on Saturday 25 July. For details of the programme and for tickets go to: www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/bbc...

Sunderland Music City is set to host the Music Cities Network summit from 18-21 June www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Who is looking for some EGGcellent family fun during the Easter break? If you've got primary school aged children who love being creative come and join us for Springy Tales! Find out more about this story making adventure followed by a scavenger hunt at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/spr...

Poverty in the UK is getting worse. This is deeply shameful for such an affluent country www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Great piece by the BBC on the great success lf Sunderland Music City...and it is just the start!

Good to see Sunderland listed in Timeout’s best places to go in Britain in 2026. This is a city undergoing a significant transformation. So much is happening and so much to do. Sunderland Music City www.timeout.com/uk/things-to...

Thank you to Katy Wheeler for her great article in the Sunderland Echo about Sunderland Music City’s Music Against Child Poverty campaign that raised £51,684 for Love, Amelia, the wonderful children’s charity, through our evening MACP2 concert & Keys of the City Piano Marathon Relay on Sun Dec 7th

We Did It! Keys of the City – A New World Record! Delighted to share the news that Keys of the City has broken the world record for the largest number of people playing a piano in a relay. Previous record was 169 pianists, & on Sunday at @thefirestation.bsky.social, we achieved an incredible 174.

The Big Picture in Sunderland Echo is Emmylou Harris who The Fire Station are bringing to Sunderland Empire on Mon 18 May - tickets going fast www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/emm...

The Fire Station presents Emmylou Harris at The Sunderland Empire on Monday 18th May 2026. Tickets available from Friday 28th November from www.thefirestation.org.uk

It’s been a great night at Dynamo North East’s Dynamites 25. We’re delighted that Leighton Group companies, Leighton and SaleCycle were recognised by the judges and winners in their categories. Thank you for giving me the honour of being chosen as Tech Champion.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is coming to Herrington Country Park

Are you a piano player? Become part of a World Record Attempt and help support family-poverty charity, Love, Amelia Read the BBC article below and then sign up at tinyurl.com/KeysoftheCity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Latest watercolour painting is of the beautiful Sunderland Empire Theatre and the neighbouring Dun Cow #Blueskyartshow @bsky.art #Art #ArtistOnBluesky #WatercolorArt #WatercolourArt #WatercolorPainting #ArtWork #BskyArt #Watercolor #Aquarelle #Watercolour #WatercolorIllustration #WatercolorDaily

London is, and always will be, a place for everyone. A city where people of all backgrounds live side-by-side, and where our differences are not just tolerated, but celebrated.

Dave Stewart guesting with @tomasmithmusic.bsky.social at @thefirestation.bsky.social Summer Party Photo by @tynesight.bsky.social

It’s the 12th August so Happy National Mackem Day to Wearsiders wherever you are.

This is going to be an amazing night. Celebrate all things Sunlun with us, Sunderland Music City, at the Sheepfolds Stables on Tuesday 12th August! NATIONAL MACKEM DAY It's FREE but ticketed to make sure the place isn't swamped. Get in quick and get a ticket here: musiccity.uk/whats-on/nat...

I'm really excited by the Boundaries Fest programme. There's a real depth to it with each performer bringing something rich, exciting, curious, fun and original. This is top tier stuff with some genuine masters of their craft. It's going to be a special few days this November in Sunderland. SOON...

“As people filed out of the impressive auditorium…it was clear that the City of Sunderland and ’Round Midnight’s inaugural Prom had been a huge success.” A super review of the BBC Proms at The Fire Station Sunderland from London Jazz. ukjazznews.com/bbc-proms-ro...

A bold new stage for the North East. Introducing Arts North Studios www.artsnorthstudios.com Arts North Studios is the latest chapter in our drive to cultivate world-class performance and entertainment in Sunderland. Let's go 🙌 youtu.be/LizjfB83E4U

Went to @thefirestation.bsky.social last night to see Dido and Aeneas. Absolutely wonderful performance by The Samling Academy and The Dunedin Consort. Back to see it again on Saturday. Can't wait 😃

Whaam! http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lichtenstein-whaam-t00897

Fifty years ago today, my best mate from High Barnes & I hitchhiked overland to India. We started in Sunderland, stuck out our thumbs, and a couple of months later ended up at the Taj Mahal. Through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, & the Khyber Pass, into Pakistan & India You couldn’t do it today

Tom Jackson’s review of Summer Streets “It isn’t flashy, & it doesn’t try to be. What it offers is something harder to find: a free, well-run festival that puts local talent first & creates space for people of all ages to enjoy music in a relaxed, welcoming setting” www.facebook.com/505742644/po...

What a fantastic start to the Year of Music Since 21st June, we have seen Adele Emeli Sandé Franz Ferdinand Smoove & Turrell RNS Martin Stephenson Hamilton @ the Sunderland Empire And it's only just getting started! July has The Levellers Samling Opera BBC Proms - Soweto Kinch musiccity.uk/whats-on

Summer Streets Festival - Today 5th July and Tomorrow 6th July Cliffe Park - and it’s FREE

Happy 118th Birthday to the wonderful Sunderland Empire

Music City Sunderland! How good is that! You have to agree with Alex Kapranos. Fantastic night at The Fire Station with Franz Ferdinand celebrating everything good about music, identity and community.

Congratulations Don Airey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 who turns 77 today 🎂🎹✨ Born June 21, 1948 in Sunderland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (Keyboard Deep Purple since 2002, Rainbow 1979-81 Black Sabbath 1978, Jethro Tull 1987-88)

It's well over 30 years since I last saw this brilliant band! Looking forward to seeing them in Washington tonight, part of the opening weekend of Sunderland Year of Music.

Happy 1st Birthday to Sunderland Music City musiccity.uk What a year it has been - and we are only just starting.

Today, 21st June is World Music Day. Throughout the world people are making music. It is also the start of the Sunderland Year of Music. Celebrating the city joining the www.musiccitiesnetwork.com, we begin the year with a day filled with music everywhere. Sunderland musiccity.uk - be part of it.