The Newcastle music scene remains strong despite the creative shutdown of COVID-19.
Lockdown has brought Newcastle’s music and creative scene to a halt for some time. The above infographic contains the attitudes and responses of six different members of the scene. Though all aspects are affected by the shutdown of social spaces, they are themselves affected in different ways. The loss of gig venues means that creative individuals no longer have a hub for their skills.
Despite this, the work-from-home mentality of the COVID-19 crisis has caused some members of the local scene to adapt their skills to accommodate the lockdown environment. Musicians with home studios have been able to create music in their own space rather than relying on bigger studios. Graphic designers have also had the opportunity to work for independent musicians to still receive profit from their work.
The infographic above presents the attitudes and adaptations of members of the local scene who have toiled and survived with their work during the crisis. Information and links to the individuals featured can be found below.
Finlay Ireland plays bass and takes up lead vocal duties for the indie pop band Primary Colours. Though the band has been active for four years, their pre-lockdown gigs proved to be some of the most raucous in Newcastle. Listen to their music on Spotify or support them by following their Instagram page through the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/primarycoloursband/
Image courtesy of Ben Payne https://www.instagram.com/_ben.payne_/
Neil Partington is a well known and respected DJ for venues such as the Dog and Parrot. Though he keeps his DJ work as more of a hobby, he’s still an insightful lover of music. Check out his Instagram through the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/neiljpartington/
Image courtesy of Chloe McAllister https://www.instagram.com/chloexlm_photography/
Charlie Sanders is an immensely talented graphic design artist with a unique portfolio of work. He is currently available for commission work for album covers and other graphic design material. Check out his art through https://www.instagram.com/aviaryart.ncl/ or support his Patreon through the link below.
https://www.patreon.com/AviaryArt
Image courtesy of Charlie Sanders
Harry Dargavel is an accomplished gigs and events photographer who honed his craft through capturing the intensity of the first Tits Upon Tyne event in November of last year. Follow his photography work through the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/harrydargavel/
Image courtesy of Harry Dargavel
Luke Stevens is the immensely energetic drummer for post-punk four piece Fowl. His talents are displayed perfectly through their most recent ‘Kool Aid EP’ release which is available to stream on Spotify. You can also support Fowl by purchasing their music digitally through the link below.
https://wearefowl.bandcamp.com/music
Image courtesy of Erin Earle
Ellis Paul plays guitar and takes up lead vocal duties for Holding Out. The band has become Newcastle’s nastiest punk outfit over the course of the 4 years they have spent performing live. Their new single ‘Gutter’ is available to stream on Spotify. You can also support Holding Out through purchasing their merchandise through the link below.
https://holdingoutband.bigcartel.com/
Image courtesy of Ellis Paul
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