Melts: live in Newcastle – A vibrant performance by the Dublin quintet with support from local up & comers.

Last night (October 25th), I had the pleasure of attending Melts' live performance at the Head Of Steam. The show was part of the Dublin-based psychedelic-rock band's UK/Ireland tour celebrating their debut album titled Maelstrom. The band was joined by two emmerging local acts, NOVYI LEF and Silk Road, both of whom perfectly complimented Melts'...

I went to Newcastle’s “Psycho Path” but the scariest things there were the prices.

OK, OK - I know it is a little unorthodox for Sly Gigs to venture from music news & reviews, but I just feel the overwhelming urge to write up my experience of Lintz Hall Farm's annual "Scream Park". So here you go. Growing up I always loved going on Halloween/Horror themed "interactive" experiences, from...

They say Brexit means Brexit, but what does it mean for Newcastle’s music industry?

Since the UK's post-Brexit travel rules came into force on January 1st, there have been heightened levels of uncertainty around how UK and EU musicians will be affected. The new rules do not guarantee visa-free travel for artists and other creatives throughout the EU's 27 member states and may require those in such professions to...

7 Independent Live Music Venues to Visit in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Newcastle boasts a number of fantastic independent music venues that, prior to lockdown, have been the location of many iconic performances. From the emerging to the established, these venues have hosted various local and national bands and artists, acting as the cultural epicentre of our local music scene. Although coronavirus restrictions have caused a temporary...