NEIL YOUNG at 80 - A CELEBRATION

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Long May he run - NEIL YOUNG turns 80 on Wednesday November 12th and we think that calls for something of a celebration which is why we’ve gathered together a bunch of fantastic musicians to pay homage to one of the greats of the music scene. Expect to hear songs written and recorded by Neil Young as well as the artists original music inspired by the great man.

In 2017 LEE MADDISON provided the soundtrack for the BBC documentary 'Life of a Mountain: Blencathra'. Airplay on BBC 6 music followed and in the same year, Maddison's provocative dig at the music business 'Charlatans and Blaggers' was given the track of the week slot on BBC Tees.
'Lee Maddison weaves one of the most beautiful tapestries imaginable'. - Maverick Magazine

JASMINE WEATHERILL is a solo artist who is rapidly establishing a reputation for her fine singing and playing. Also vocalist with NEEB who have received critical acclaim and support from Amazing Radio, their sound has been described as a ‘soulful, jazz-tinged slice of mesmeric dream pop full of blissful melodies and mellow energy.’

OLIVER HUNT is a singer/songwriter originally from Durham but now based on Tyneside. Accompanied with a banjo and a guitar, his songs are deeply personal, honest and reflective. 

STAITHE is the creative partnership of Bridie Jackson (composer and singer) & Nick Pierce (classical viola and synth player) Their sound has been described as ‘dreamy and intimate.’ Their debut album, Flowers was released in May 2025, self-produced at their Newcastle home, it blends classical, folk and minimalist electronica and explores themes of honesty, hope and quiet resilience
‘Their debut album is real stop you in your tracks stuff’ - The CracK