Generator is committed to developing the burgeoning Hip Hop and urban music scene in the North East and SPEAR: is a great opportunity to help emerging artists to reach a new audience through high profile events.

We are happy to announce a Hip Hop special for February's SPEAR:LIVE gig.

Featuring Leddie And Smoggy, The Fantastic and XTN.

Friday 26th February
Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
FREE Entry / Doors: 8pm / 18+

Leddie And Smoggy 
Having supported Logic & Lowkey, Skinnyman and The King Blues, this UK Hip Hop duo are creating a storm on Teesside with their new mix CD.

The Fantastic
Tyneside Hip Hop/Funk/Soul collective featuring Dom P from Semi Mojo Revue

XTN
Rising Middlesbrough based rapper

+ DJ sets from Dom P

Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EP
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

SPEAR: has been created to offer support to young people, music students, musicians and small music businesses by furthering their careers by means of advice-based information and gig opportunities at one of the finest venues in Teesside.

SPEAR: is a two-tiered programme produced by Generator and funded by Working Neighbourhoods Fund (Middlesbrough) through Middlesbrough Town Hall. The two SPEAR: elements are:-

SPEAR:TALK - a seminar series using music industry professionals to help fast-track your career.

SPEAR:LIVE - a monthly live event, featuring the most talked about bands from the region.

Laura Hannaway, from Middlesbrough Town Hall says: "We are passionate about giving musicians and budding music entrepreneurs in the area a chance to develop their careers and this project gives us a chance to do that. Generator's SPEAR: programme is exciting and refreshing and gives people a high quality experience and it will be a great night out for every one watching."

Get Involved:
Generator is looking for people to assist with this programme on a voluntary basis; if you are interested in getting a foot-hold in the industry, please use the contact information below to make enquiries.

Get a slot at SPEAR:LIVE:
Generator will be looking for bands and musicians from the area to book into its live shows at The Crypt – either send in CDs to the address below, or contact Generator.

Also see:

SPEAR:TALK March

Thursday 11th March / FREE Entry / 6-8pm
Digital Music & Retail
Stephen Godfroy- Rough Trade
Lee Parsons- Ditto Music
Stuart Stenhouse- EmuBands

Admission is FREE but seminar spaces are limited and subject to advance booking through Generator.

 
For more information on SPEAR:, or to book your seminar space, contact Joe Frankland on 0191 255 4465 or email joe@generator.org.uk

SPEAR: is funded by WNF and Middlesbrough Borough Council