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We’re Northern Hospitality.

We don’t have a million monthly listeners. We’re not household names. But we’ve played across the UK, had our music on Radio X four times, hit number one on radio in Australia, supported industry giants, and released music we’re genuinely proud of.

We’ve built a community that keeps growing, from Hartlepool, Teesside, to all corners of the world.

Breaking into music isn’t easy. The system doesn’t always give everyone a chance. But you don’t need permission to start, and you don’t need to be chosen to make something happen.

We’ve got no secret formula. We just keep showing up, making music and building, even when there’s no money, no time, and no guarantee it’ll work.

Because that’s the reality. Things go wrong. Progress is slow. Sometimes it feels like nobody’s watching.

You do it anyway.

And if there’s one thing we want people to take from our journey, it’s this:

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start, believe in what you’re doing, and keep going when it gets hard.

We’re Northern Hospitality. We’re still building.

And you can do this too. #hardwork #northern #altrock #teesside #rockmusic

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Michael Gallagher 🤝 @hartlepoolfoodbank

The 14th of November sees my hometown show at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre but I am also extremely proud to be teaming up with the fantastic people @hartlepoolfoodbank and support the great work that they do in our town and our communities 💙

Watch the video to find out how you can support them on the night… 🎥

Just under 4 weeks away and this is going to be such a special night and I for one can’t wait x

🎟️ - www.michaelgallaghermusic.co.uk

Lets make it a night to remember and give something back to our community 💙

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upcoming gigs 🫶🏻 my heart is so full man. i want to thank everyone who has given me an opportunity. i'm just so grateful. i've had what feels like the best couple months of my life. thank you 🤍

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JUST ANNOUNCED > > 🚨

This year’s @sonic_futures showcase, powered by @generatorhq and @teesvalley_ca, features @risco.band with special guests @harlanfrank_and_thehouseplants 🔊🎶

📍The showcase will take place at @thegrovenewcastle on Wednesday 9th December

🎟️ More info via the link in our bio

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It was great to hear @harlanfrank_and_thehouseplants perform ‘Little Ship’ at @twisterellafestival in @rebelrebelboro on Saturday afternoon 🚢🌻

You may have heard this track featuring as our weekly @sonic_futures track of the week last week on Drivetime with Baker 🙌📻

#Twisterella #UTB #HarlanFrankandtheHouseplants #Teesside #Festival

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JUST ANNOUNCED > > 🚨

The @sonic_futures showcase featuring @lorenheat will now take place on Saturday 21st November at @threetannersbank 🔊

With support from @itssashasky, @jbmoussamann and @daynadixonn 🎶

🎟️ More info via the link in our bio - tickets with the original date remain valid

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We are back!!

The Freelancer Network and Sonic Futures are joining forces to bring you a day with not one but two workshops with @shakkmusic on Fri 30 Oct.

In the morning we will be hosting "How to Ask Better Questions" which tackles the issues that most people interviewing face, and how best to overcome them.

In the afternoon, we will be hosting "Radio Ready Releases For Artists" where we will look into what to send, when to send it, and how to give presenters something usable so you’re not ignored.

Held at the amazing @thenorthernstudios

Tickets are available on our website- see you there!!

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Our Grants and Programmes Manager John Hendrickse will be part of the @twisterellafestival along with an incredible line up of music creators and industry professionals 💥

Repost • @sonic_futures Ahead of Twisterella, we’re bringing together local musicians and a brilliant line-up of music industry professionals for our 1:1 Speed Networking session.

Join us for six 10-minute conversations with industry guests from Music Managers Forum, AIM, PRS Foundation, BBC Introducing, artist management, publicity and more, giving you the chance to ask questions, make connections and get advice directly from people working across the industry.

Whether you’re an emerging artist, band, songwriter or producer, this is a chance to get in the room, make connections and start conversations before heading into Twisterella for the festival.

Places are limited, book your place now via sonicfutures.org

3 October 2026
11:30am–1pm
Teesside University Student Union

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it’s a feeling that i chase 🌀

thank you to everyone who’s listened to circles feat. @ameliacoburn. here we are playing at the amazing @hotelquebecstudio

bc x

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MANCHESTER, what a beautiful gig. Thank you to everyone who came down and @sonic_futures for setting this up for us. @provenance.bnd and @the_sick_fix were unreal.

Beauty photos by @thegigdiariesmcr

Next up is @twisterellafestival this week so bring your merry self along

#manchestergig #gig #bandsofinstagram #bandlife

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@thegatheringsounds how we love you🫂

Thank you oh so much for another warm welcome at the green room, you filled it with the most love❤️❤️
As always, we loved chatting to you all after the set!xx
Another huge thank you to @wearenameuk and @thegatheringsounds for having us🫂
Hugs and loves,
Crescent xxxx

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PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees Valley is open for applications 🎶

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for artists based in the Tees Valley Region to support the next stage of their careers 💥

This funding offers vital support for exciting artists with a growing fanbase who are working to establish their music industry teams ✨

Grants of up to £1,000 are also available for Tees Valley based music industry professionals and future professionals to develop their skills and careers 🎼 🎶

Application deadline: 26 Oct‼️

With thanks to our partners @ppl_uk @sonic_futures @teesvalley_ca @generatorhq @ukgovofficial

#PPLMomentum #PRSFoundation

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