EMI North presents some of the best emerging talent from across the North of the UK. Headlined by Glasgow alt-rockers walt disco, hot on the heels of their new self-titled album, with additional special guest performances from Lucky Iris and Mace The Great. Proudly promoted with Notion Live Events. Lineup: walt disco
Byker Grave Presents Kylver: The four piece instrumental progressive rock/metal band merge slow and heavy doom riffs, odd time signatures, atmospherics of post-rock and Hammond tones of the 70’s with a classic rock and metal sound. Support comes from Scottish psych/occult rockers Lucid Sins and moonshine rock n roll duo Johnny D and The Space Cadets Lineup: Kylver – Lucid Sins - Johnny D and The Space Cadets
Ancient Infinity Orchestra is a gathering of voices, traditions and energies converging into something timeless. Hailing from Leeds, the 16-member ensemble, led by double bassist and composer Ozzy Moysey, brings together double basses, harp, saxophones, clarinets, strings, woodwind, mandolin, piano and percussion, with bells and shakers ready for members to use whenever the spirit takes them. Their music is a journey inward and outward, always reaching toward the universal. Support comes from Cobalt resident Weston with a jazz-inspired DJ set. Lineup: Ancient Infinity Orchestra – Weston (DJ)
The Globe’s showcase celebrates musical diversity in Newcastle, spotlighting the kind of emerging artists the venue exists to support. Headlined by Sophie Gordon Band’s disco, funk and pop, the lineup also features RYE’s electronic influences, the art student sounds of The Combovers and the folk- punk songwriting of Jade Mia Broadhead. The event closes with a DJ set from Visra. Lineup: Sophie Gordon Band – RYE – The Combovers – Jade Mia Broadhead – DJ Visra
As an Official Partner of the 2026 Mercury Prize, Freight Island hosts a Mercury Prize edition of Playing Out, giving emerging talent the chance to perform alongside more established names and reach new audiences. Expect live sets and artist conversations spotlighting the artists shaping music in the North right now. Headlining: Hannah Robinson
