May Listings
Check out our guide to what's hot to trot across Sunderland throughout May. We are stripping back, being foreign in the office and paying regular visits to the vicar.
3rd May
Stripped Back 2012
Weekly showcase of acoustic talent all vying for a chance to win up to £1,000 plus a record deal.
The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace Sunderland
5th May
Marathon of the North Party
Featuring music from Paul Liddell and Ani Sandwith
The Stadium Of Light, Sunderland
10th May
Stripped Back 2012
Weekly showcase of acoustic talent all vying for a chance to win up to £1,000 plus a record deal.
The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace Sunderland
12th May
Natasha Haws EP Launch
Launching her debt EP with a live performance, also includes a free CD.
£6 7.30pm
Sunderland Minster, High St West Sunderland
17th May
Stripped Back 2012
Weekly showcase of acoustic talent all vying for a chance to win up to £1,000 plus a record deal.
The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace Sunderland
18th May
Paper Aeroplanes
Welsh duo Paper Aeroplanes will be bringing their unique sound to Independent’s Little Room.
£3 8pm
The Little Room, Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
18th May
The Futureheads
Independent [LIVE] & POP SEX LTD proudly present The Futureheads. The boys will play the first of two very special homecoming shows off the back of their current album tour.
£12.50 7.30pm
Sunderland Minster, High St West Sunderland
18th May
SUMO (Club Night – Every Friday)
The best of Rock, Punk, Alt, Metal & Indie till 4am.
£4 11pm
Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
19th May
Foreign Office
Hackney based four-piece, Foreign Office, are sure to take the crowd by storm with their scintillating mix of post-punk, soul and funk.
£5 8pm
The Little Room, Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
19th May
Don’t Be A Robot (Club Night – Every Saturday)
Indie Rock & Roll disco till 4am
£1/£4 11pm
Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
19th May
The Futureheads
£12.50 7.30pm
Sunderland Minster, High St West Sunderland
19th May
Spark Live
Music from Goy Boy Mcillroy, Young Hegalians & Paul Lincoln
The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace Sunderland
19th May
Music from Martyr Defiled, Empires Fade, Blind Ambitions & Nexilva
The Borough, Vine Place Sunderland
21st May
Pigeon Detectives
The pigeon Detectives are coming to Sunderland as part of their ‘Summer By The Sea’ tour. Catch them playing the main room.
£12.50 8pm
Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
24th May
Stripped Back 2012
Weekly showcase of acoustic talent all vying for a chance to win up to £1,000 plus a record deal.
The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace Sunderland
25th May
SPECTOR
Popular London based quintet SPECTOR will be playing the main room, fresh from storming the stage at Coachella festival.
£8 8pm
Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
25th May
Hothouse presents
Music from Thieving Penguins, Ambershift & Echohead
Arts Centre, Biddick Lane Washington
26th May
Futurebox Festival
Sunderland’s first outdoor House Music Festival, Futurebox Festival takes place on May 27th. Split’s home will open its doors to host some top dance acts to kick off the inaugural event with a big name headliner sure to draw the crowds. DJ and Producer Darius Syrossian will top the bill with acts such as Hot Since 82 and Michael McLardy heading to Wearside. Bar1 will host the after party from 10.30pm. VIP tickets are available for £15, which allow for free entry to the after party. Tickets are £10.
Ashbrooke Cricket Club, Tunstall Vale Sunderland
31st May
The Gathering
The monthly intimate open mic night ran by local band Lilliput. Featuring original work only including acoustic sets and spoken word.
Free 8pm
The Little Room, Independent, Holmeside Sunderland
