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MOBO Fringe unveil full details of spectacular five-day festival

The MOBO Fringe festival will take place from Thursday 13 February until Monday 17 February - - a dynamic and inclusive programme to showcase the richness of Black music and culture in the North East while creating meaningful opportunities for local talent and communities, in the run-up to the iconic MOBO Awards.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, New Writing North CEO Claire Malcolm, and Newcastle City Council Leader Cllr Karen Kilgour at Bolbec Hall, the intended site for a new centre for writing in Newcastle. Credit – The Bigger Picture

Government backs new centre for writing in the North East

DCMS has today announced £5 million investment in a new centre for writing in Newcastle

six prom dresses of various hanging up on display

Affordable prom event to help young people returns for 2025

Pop Up Prom Event returns to provide affordable prom attire to young people in need.