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The Coastal Smile

Free Tickets

Sun 12th Oct |19:00
Customs House, South Tyneside

Celebrate creativity and collaboration in this special evening performance.

Fresh from the day’s workshops, neurodivergent learners will take to the stage to share original music inspired by life in the North East.

The night closes with a headline set from Ian Black and The Fortunate Nudes, featuring members of Slug and Field Music.

This showcase promises to bring a powerful end to a truly uplifting event.

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