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The Reggae in Tyneside events diary lists details of reggae shows and related events coming up in Newcastle and across Tyneside, including the area's regular reggae nights.
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We try hard to ensure our listings are correct, but please note that we accept no liability for any error or omission. Check with the venue before setting off!
Sunday 20 July
A free open air event in front of the Sage, closing with Jamaican roots singer and former Dreadzone and Leftfield vocalist Earl 16 alongside the UK's Prince Malachi, making his debut in Gateshead. Shoud be a nice warm-up for the night's tribute to Bob Marey (details below). The first ever set from the newly formed Baghdaddies Big Band, who open the festivities, should be well worth catching, too.
The Sage, Performance Square, Gateshead (tel. 0191 443 4661). From 2pm (Earl 16 anf Prince Malachi at 5:45pm), free
Sunday 20 July
A tribute to Bob Marley featuring lover's rock star Janet Kay, former Yabby U sidekick, rootsman Michael Prophet, Earl 16, former Cimaron Winston Reedy and new UK roots singer Prince Malachi. Presented by the Sage Gateshead in association with Boss Sounds.
The Sage, Baltic Quays, Gateshead (tel. 0191 443 4661). 8pm, £15
Thursday 11 September
Direct from Jamaica, one of reggae's greatest toasters, Dillinger and the original line-up of roots reggae's premier vocal trio, The Abyssinians at the launch of the 2008 Boss Sounds festival. The same artists excelled at the Cluny back in 2005 - now we get to hear them in the acoustics of the Sage!
The Sage, Baltic Quays, Gateshead (tel. 0191 443 4661). 8pm, £15
Saturday 18 October / Sunday 19 October
The fourth annual Boss Sounds festival, presented by the Jumpin' Hot club. Keep this weekend free! Details to be announced - watch this space.
Wednesday 12 November
Ska fun from The Aggrolites, LA's hardest working band, plus support from The Grit and The Talks.
Carling Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle, (tel. 0191 260 2020). 7pm, £10
Regular events
Lionsden in session: every Wednesday
Lionsden take over as residents at our regular session. With guest selectors dropping in, including the Stalawatt crew. Check the In Session page for more details. Weekly, Wednesday nights.
Fusion, New Bridge Street, Newcastle (tel. 0191 261 0358). 8pm 'til late, free
Dub inna Pub: every Wednesday
Newcastle's longest running reggae night, established way back in 1998 and still going strong! Reggae and dub from Calculus, Dubcat and Qzo. Weekly, Wednesday nights.
The Tanners, New Bridge Street, Newcastle (tel. 0191 261 9684). 8pm, free
Wisetribe: first Saturday of every month
Live reggae from a different band each month, with dub, reggae, ska and beats from residents Calculus and Dubcat, with Birdman on the mic. Local bands Ashram and The Emperor's Dentist have featured in the early months of Newcastle's newest reggae night, with plenty more to come. First Staturday of every month.
Northumberland Arms, Northumberland Street, Newcastle (tel. 0191 232 6048). 9pm 'til 2am, free
Curves / Dub inna Club: third Friday of every month
Drum n' bass from resident Dark Skies and guests in the main room, with reggae and dub from Calculus, Qzo and Ms MQ upstairs. Check Newcastle Beats for more details.
Cosmic Ballroom, Stowell Street, Newcastle (tel. 0191 232 2313). 10pm 'til 3am, £5 before 11pm / £6 after
Sunday sessions
Strictly conscious vibes with roots and dub from Ras Mystic. Weekly, Sunday nights.
Pacific Bar, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough. 7pm 'til 2am, £1
Previous Events
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updated July 2008
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