THIS CITY SINGS - The Mercury Prize Fringe Newcastle

Thea Van der Velde

Head of Brand and Marketing
Article Published: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Get ready to be immersed in the Mercury Prize Fringe Newcastle – a week-long festival igniting the North East with the very best of Northern creativity.

The Fringe brings a thrilling line-up of live showcases, artist collaborations, workshops, masterclasses, in-conversations, and bold community-driven events across the city and beyond. 7 days. 20+ events. A region-wide celebration of music and culture.

Get inspired. Get involved. Take your place.

Film credits:
Funded by: Destination North East England
Produced by: Generator
Production team: Will Creswick, Krishna Muthurangu, Matty Ride-Smith
Music: Atlantic Drift by Nectax
VO: Maia Beth
Archive Footage: Storm Walker, Paul Lyon, James Grant, Ray Laidlaw, Sunday for Sammy, Tom Caulker, Alex Wright, Music Sphere, Jas Wilkes, Utilita Arena Newcastle
Featured Artists: Lanterns on the Lake, L Devine, Rivkala, Nectax, Lizzie Esau, Jenna Cole, Tommy Caulker, Maia Beth, Ernie, The Pale White, Kay Grayson, Shy Bairns, Alex Lowthian.
With thanks to: Zerox, The Grove, World Heaquarters, Cobalt, Utilita Arena Newcastle

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