Spotlight Music Programme

03/06/2026

🎟️ TAKE THE TICKET IS BACK! 🎟️

This summer, we're giving YOU the chance to take over the Spotlight Stage at Garden Lane, completely FREE. 🎶✨

Through our Take The Ticket programme, you can hire the stage any day, Monday to Thursday, throughout the summer (when Garden Lane is open), put on whatever event you want, and keep 100% of your ticket sales. 💰

Oh, and did we mention? Garden Lane holds up to 200 people. 👀

📩 Want to know more? Drop us an email: [email protected]

📲 Ready to apply? Scan the QR code on our poster, or find the application form through the LinkTree link in our bio.

21/05/2026

Our Spotlight performers, Slate Label and Leopard Print, have both been given slots to perform at this summer's Next Big Thing! We're chuffed for them!

Pop along for free to see some class live, local talent! You won't regret it! 💪

🎶 Live Music at the Amphitheatre – The Next Big Thing!

Get ready for a series of incredible evenings showcasing some of the region’s rising stars. These talented acts will be taking to the stage at Sandhaven Amphitheatre from 7–9pm on the dates below. It’s completely FREE! 🙌

Join us on:
📅 Thursday 4 June
-Corey G
-The Rivergate
-Conor Michael
-Beth Browne

📅 Saturday 6 June
-Alf Hill
-Slate Label
-Ruled by Raptors
-Tired of Fighting

📅 Thursday 18 June
-Leopard Print
-Chris Forbes
-Alice Street
-Polyvinyl

📅 Saturday 27 June
-Aydie
-Scarlett Esme
-Lauren Amour

Bring your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and support the next wave of North East talent 🎤✨
👉 Don’t miss out – grab a spot, bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy the music!

15/05/2026

Great to see that our wonderful spotlight bands, Slate Label and Leopard Print, are performing at the amphitheatre this Summer! 🔥

We're wishing them luck, but we know they're going to be amazing!!

Make sure you pop down to see them 😎

🎶 Live Music at the Amphitheatre – The Next Big Thing!

Get ready for a series of incredible evenings showcasing some of the region’s rising stars. These talented acts will be taking to the stage at Sandhaven Amphitheatre from 7–9pm on the dates below. It’s completely FREE! 🙌

Join us on:
📅 Thursday 4 June
-Corey G
-The Rivergate
-Conor Michael
-Beth Browne

📅 Saturday 6 June
-Alf Hill
-Slate Label
-Ruled by Raptors
-Tired of Fighting

📅 Thursday 18 June
-Leopard Print
-Chris Forbes
-Alice Street
-Polyvinyl

📅 Saturday 27 June
-Aydie
-Scarlett Esme
-Lauren Amour

Bring your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and support the next wave of North East talent 🎤✨
👉 Don’t miss out – grab a spot, bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy the music!

15/05/2026

🎶☀️ Summer bookings are OPEN!

We're ready to make your summer event unforgettable. Corporate days, outdoor markets, launch events, community gatherings - you name it, we've got the music for it.

Spotlight works with incredible young and emerging artists from the North East who bring the energy, the vibes, and the talent. 🌟

Every booking also supports a bigger mission 💛 - all profit goes back into young people across the North East, with 10% going directly to the .

📩 DM us or hit the link in our bio to get in touch!

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07/05/2026

Our Play It Forward programme finished 6 weeks ago tomorrow! Where did the time go? 🤯

South Tyneside College is still raising money for the Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust by selling all remaining stock, and we wanted to recap some of the highlights of the program:

🚀 200+ students participated in the programme!
🚀27.4% of participating students increased their awareness of the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust!
🚀9 different curriculum areas collaborated in the planning and delivery of the performance!
🚀16 young people performed in South Shields Town Centre!

And much more... 🩷🩵

Watch the quick roundup of the performance day created by our T-Levels! 🎸

More to be revealed soon... 👀

05/05/2026

Glad to see this fantastic opportunity returning this year! Performers - get applying! 😎

Could YOU be the NEXT BIG THING?
We’re on the hunt for incredible talent from across the North East to perform at the Amphitheatre in June.

🎶 Solo artist?
🎸 In a band?
🎤 Part of a choir or group?
This is your chance to take to the stage at South Shields Amphitheatre this June and perform in front of a live crowd.

Get your name out there and show us what you’ve got
👉 Apply now or find out more: www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk
But be quick- applications close at 11pm on Monday 11 May!

05/05/2026

A great opportunity for any young theatre lovers! ❤️‍🔥