North East producer and musician Sam Grant talks through the writing and production of 'Death Hilarious', the latest studio album from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. The workshop explores each stage, from home demos through to stereo and Atmos masters, using multitracks and session documents, while Sam offers a sense of how the big picture steers the minutia of the creative journey while making the album.
Worldwide FM residents Santa Leticia and Lovellious come together for an all-vinyl journey through jazz, soul, disco, broken beat, house, Latin, Brazilian, Afro and Caribbean sounds, alongside deep cuts and unexpected musical discoveries. Expect a journey through eclectic sounds from two experienced selectors. Lineup: Santa Leticia – Lovellious
Discover your next favourite artist live with The Glasshouse and BBC Introducing's monthly showcase for emerging and independent artists from the North East and beyond. Joining us for this Mercury Fringe special are headliner Tom A. Smith with support from Ellur and Robyn Banks - three artists well worth catching live. Lineup: Tom A. Smith – Ellur – Robyn Banks
Fenwick is proud to partner with the Mercury Prize, bringing the excitement to Newcastle with the Fenwick Fan Zone - created for fellow music obsessives. Set within The Tavern at Fenwick, this Live Lounge-style event invites you to discover the shortlisted albums in a new light, connect with other fans, and enjoy live performances that capture the spirit of Mercury week. Six artists from the North East will be selected through an open call run by Generator, the North’s leading music development agency. Each will perform their own original music alongside an acoustic cover from one of this year’s Mercury Prize-shortlisted albums. Settle in for an afternoon of music, atmosphere and conversation as the city builds towards the biggest night in the UK music calendar. Follow Fenwick on Instagram for more info.
Tyne & Queer present a special double-headliner event featuring BONG II and THRAA, with support from GREET. Expect a night of expansive, heavy and atmospheric sounds from three distinctive acts. Lineup: BONG II – THRAA – GREET
