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Robot entertains cats in newly launched art-tech installation

New installation from provocative UK artist group, Blast Theory, asks if AI can make us - and our pets - truly happy Never-before seen... read more

27.03.2023 • By Crystallised

Art and science unite to explore the intricacies of the human body

One Cell At A Time , a digital exhibition featuring new work by thirteen commissioned artists, opens this month, on the 29th October 2021. The... read more

13.10.2021 • By Crystallised

NEW CREATIVES | TYNESIDE CINEMA LAUNCHES NEW TALENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME...

TYNESIDE CINEMA LAUNCHES NEW TALENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC ARTS AND ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND NORTHERN ARTISTS TO BE... read more

07.02.2019 • By Crystallised

Aspiring filmmakers get a North East premier with the new release of...

A group of 15 teenagers have worked together over a number of weeks and months with specialist filmmakers from Tyneside Cinema to create short... read more

11.12.2018 • By Crystallised

It’s Christmas every day at Tyne Bank Brewery!

Wishing it was Christmas every day? You’re in luck, because at Tyne Bank Brewery – it is! The independent brewery and taproom, on Walker Road,... read more

03.12.2018 • By Crystallised

Council-backed initiative set to tackle sexual harassment in student...

Shout-Up! – a campaign to make Newcastle’s pubs, clubs and bars ‘sexual harassment-free zones’ – returns this November to welcome new students to... read more

19.11.2018 • By Crystallised

Get into the festive spirit this winter!

Visit a Victorian festive market, get involved in Christmas Crafts, and take part in a Boxing Day Dip… if you dare! Whatever you choose to do,... read more

12.11.2018 • By Crystallised

Leadership and creativity flying the flag at film industry conference

This Way Up, film exhibition symposium will bring industry leader Clare Binns, to its fifth edition in Liverpool, plus filmmaker Deborah Haywood... read more

01.11.2018 • By Crystallised

This Way Up, film exhibition symposium marks its fifth year with new...

This Way Up, the UK’s annual gathering for film exhibition sector, marks its fifth year by heading to Liverpool for the two-day conference in... read more

18.10.2018 • By Crystallised

Tyne Bank Brewery has gone green!

The Newcastle-based brewery has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint including offering vegan-friendly cask ales and opting out of using... read more

18.10.2018 • By Crystallised

Northumbria University illustration students drawn to charity's push to...

RESPONSE: Illustrations by students from Northumbria University’s Graphic Design degree in response to, and in aid of, Rape Crisis Tyneside and... read more

16.10.2018 • By Crystallised

Dane Baptiste confirmed as headliner of Comedy Night in aid of local...

Fancy a feel-good laugh? You’re in luck, as tickets are now on sale for a comedy night with a cause. Taking place at The Stand Comedy Club on... read more

16.10.2018 • By Crystallised

Tyne Bank Brewery makes two new significant appointments to its team

Megan Dryden brings four years of experience to a new role as Business Development Manager at the Newcastle-based brewery, while Alan Dunlop has... read more

11.10.2018 • By Crystallised

Women's success stories push charity closer to £40,000 target

An Olympic medalist, a Police and Crime Commissioner and a Member of Parliament were among the inspirational women who shared their success... read more

11.10.2018 • By Crystallised

£6,500 available for young North East artists

For the fourth year, Cheeseburn Sculpture with the support of The Gillian Dickinson Trust, open the call for the North East Young Sculptor of the... read more

10.10.2018 • By Crystallised

North East brewery goes worldwide!

Tyne Bank Brewery has made a name for itself in the North East since first opening in 2011. And now the brewery, led by local woman Julia Austin,... read more

28.09.2018 • By Crystallised

There’s still plenty that’s Great about the North East this Autumn

The summer season might be drawing to an end, but the North East’s cultural offering is going from strength to strength, with an exciting... read more

26.09.2018 • By Crystallised

Thousands visit Northumberland’s summer arts and culture programme

Great Northumberland, a summer of free events across the county, finished on Saturday 1 September with a parade through the England’s most... read more

12.09.2018 • By Crystallised

Internationally-acclaimed artist celebrates sirens of the silver screen...

On the evening of Thursday 4 October, Winchester-based fine art gallery, Claridge Fine Art will open its doors to the great and good of the City,... read more

08.09.2018 • By Crystallised

Be part of The Great Song of the North

Great Northumberland, a summer of free events across the county, is coming to an end – and what better way to better way to wrap up proceedings... read more

28.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Our North on the Big Screen

This Summer, Side Cinema and Amber Films has featured the work of women filmmakers working in the North both at their cinema in Newcastle and at... read more

28.08.2018 • By Crystallised

The artist who will create a landmark to Queen Elizabeth II is revealed

West Country-based sculptor, Simon Hitchens is the artist chosen by Lord Devonport to realise his vision for a monument to Queen Elizabeth II and... read more

28.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Superstar line-up revealed for all-women comedy night in aid of Rape...

Fancy a feel-good giggle? You’re in luck, as tickets are now on-sale for an all-women comedy night with a cause. Taking place at Tyne Bank Brewery... read more

22.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Blyth Beach Huts get a brand-new look for 12 hours only

Blue Flag, an installation of 600 handmade sailcloth flags created by local people, artists and schoolchildren will be installed at Blyth Beach in... read more

13.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Award-winning artist captures dancers in bronze sculpture for Great...

Artist, Joseph Hillier has collaborated with dancers, Lizzie J. Klotz and Maria Vincentelli to develop a unique piece of work marrying traditional... read more

13.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Alnwick Market Place to come alive with music, song, spoken word and...

Alnwick’s historic market place is set to be transformed into an open-air venue for around 200 people this Sunday for Alnwick Alive – a programme... read more

08.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Our North on the Big Screen

This Summer, Film Hub North brings a season of film, entitled Our North, to the region to spotlight the writers, directors and films of the North... read more

03.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Great Northumberland celebrates women, past and present, at Vindolanda...

Vindolanda and The Sill - The UK's National Landscape Discover Centre, working in partnership with Hexham Book Festival, come together this August... read more

01.08.2018 • By Crystallised

Newcastle-based entrepreneur helps trauma survivors to “get their...

Local entrepreneur Laura Currer launches a new foundation this summer designed to help victims of trauma return to everyday life, enjoy new things... read more

31.07.2018 • By Crystallised

Headway Arts and Blyth Tall Ship Fly the Flag for Great Northumberland

Blue Flag, an installation of 600 handmade sailcloth flags created by local people, will appear on Blyth Beach in front of the iconic beach huts... read more

26.07.2018 • By Crystallised

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