Punk music is alive and well and out to benefit children in the North East with a range of special needs. A gig in Newcastle on Friday, August 25 will see some of the region’s most prominent punk bands performing in aid of the Graham Wylie Foundation. Headlining at the Punk Rock n Raise concert at Think Tank? Underground…

What an amazing run of shows at  Live from Times Square,  we are so happy to be the official charity partner, thank you SSD and all the acts who allowed us to fundraise for Rock n Raise – making every note count.  Bringing Music Therapy to the North East. Credit for photos goes to Darren…

Thank you to Anne Fenwick and Susan Macdonald of Urban Angels for raising an amazing £1070 for the Graham Wylie Foundation at their Wizard of Oz Fair. Our CEO’s dog Sunny aka Toto even came along. We loved all the costumes and characters from the show, a great day had by all.    

Our CEO Angie Jenkison went to visit Teenage Cancer Trust on Tuesday and presented them with a cheque for £15k, proceeds from our Rock n Raise initiative. Teenage cancer Trust are the only UK Charity dedicated to helping teenagers and young people with cancer, with 28 specialist units in the UK, with this money going…

We are happy to hear that one of soul’s leading performers has been unveiled as the headline act at the annual Divas and Diamonds Ball at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel on October 14. Gwen Dickey, who fronted internationally celebrated soul-funk group, Rose Royce, is to perform at the event, which is raising funds for Graham…

KAISER Chiefs musician Nick Baines will tackle the Great North Run for a second time this summer, to support a charity which helps vulnerable youngsters across the North East. Nick, affectionately known as Peanut, will line up for the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday 10 September to raise cash for the Graham Wylie Foundation’s…

Our friends at Crate Digger Records and SSD Concerts have joined up to create Punk Rock n Raise at Think Tank? Underground (below Head of Steam, 2 Neville St) on August 25th! Crate Digger Records describe the event below: Inspired by the success of Rock n Raise at the Arena and the power music can…

One of Newcastle’s favourite sons will tee it up in the Hero Pro-Am at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports, with Alan Shearer joining some of the biggest names in golf at Close House on Wednesday September 27. Hosted by former World Number One Lee Westwood, the British Masters returns to the North East…

We are very excited to announce that VIZ co-founder and stand-up comedian Simon Donald is to tackle the Great North Run in support of the Graham Wylie Foundation. Simon, who recently revealed he has multiple sclerosis, will line up for the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday 10 September to raise cash for the Graham…

A Day at the Race, Our Inaugural Day at the Races on Saturday was a resounding success. It was a glorious day, the racing was marvellous, and everyone enjoyed themselves. After the racing we were entertained by Ryan Molloy, star of Jersey Boys. £35k was raised on the day, thank you all so much, and…