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SUMMARY:ASH
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS – SOLD OUT \nPerennially power-popping Northern Irish trio ASH released their ninth studio album\, ‘Ad Astra’\, on October 3rd 2025. Containing eleven brand new tracks\, as well as their fruitily raucous take on surprise lead-off single and ‘Beetlejuice’ staple ‘Jump In The Line’\, ‘Ad Astra’ sees Blur guitarist Graham Coxon appear on two particularly sassy songs and catches the Ash group in especially rocket-fuelled form. \nThey are heading to Pop Recs for a special one-off ‘warm-up’ gig ahead of this year’s festival performances. \nSupport comes from local riot grrls Claudia.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/ash/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pop Recs":MAILTO:poprecsltd@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wayne Mantis Movie Roulette Sunday
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nPOP flix in association with The Wayne Mantis Movie Roulette Sunday presents: \nA screening of Brian De Palma’s cult classic\, the 1974 American rock musical comedy horror film: Phantom of the Paradise \nplus live music from: \nJohnny D and the Space Cadets\nLydia Harvey \nSunday 19th April – 2pm \n 
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/495/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Burned As Witches (Rick McMurray from Ash) - Special Pre-Release Show
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nRenowned Ash Drummer Rick McMurray unveils his solo project as Burned As Witches with a self-titled album set for release on 17th April. \nBurned As Witches lands in the briefest of interludes from that day job in Ash\, who’ve basically been working non-stop since the releases of ‘Race The Night’ in 2023 and the current ‘Ad Astra’ album. As Rick says\, “if you’re expecting some slices of powerpunkpop then think again” as Burned As Witches positively drips with riffing heaviosity\, big-boned solos and beefy chord crunchings. This is intense\, on all levels. McMurray also plays every note on every track. This is NOT like the day job ! \nBurned As Witches started as a way to deal with the untimely passing of Ash’s long term live agent\, friend and rock’n’roll hellraiser Steve Strange in 2021. Inspired by The Strange One’s love of metal – this record was conceived in mourning and is all about the doom\, full of chunky riffs and weighty themes. Rest very much unassured\, Burned As Witches is an out and out rock album\, as Rick ruminates: \n“It started just with me writing some pretty dark riffs after we’d played The Roundhouse on our much postponed anniversary tour. We thought that gig would put the COVID years to bed but it turned into a wake for Strangey. By the time I started putting the music down in demo form I realised I was writing a tribute record to him. \n“That was too much to take and the demos went on the hard drive where solo projects go to die. But it kept tugging away at me. After a few months and a few tours I had another listen\, which brought an epiphany\, in which I heard the words\, ‘It doesn’t have to be about me.’ Now I’m not saying Strangey spoke to me from beyond the veil or anything; it was probably my subconscious but whatever\, I realised how proud he would have been to have been the inspiration for me. Steve. I miss you and love you\, you mad bastard. We all do.” \nSupport comes from Claudia
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/burned-as-witches/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pop Recs":MAILTO:poprecsltd@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Neu Division (Joy Division) // Strange Angels (The Cure)
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nJoin Neu Division & Strange Angels for a night of post-punk appreciation.\n\nCelebrating the stark intensity of Joy Division alongside the dark and melodic sweep of The Cure – all delivered by two local acts with a shared love of the era.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/neu-division-joy-division-strange-angels-the-cure/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Pop Recs":MAILTO:poprecsltd@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T230000
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SUMMARY:CHEERBLEEDERZ // TINY STILLS (LA)
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nTiny Stills is an indie rock band from Los Angeles featuring Kailynn West\, Chris Clark\, Jenny Merullo\, and Avery Okamura. Together\, they deliver emotionally charged power-pop with heart-on-sleeve honesty and grit. Blending sharp melodies with confessional lyrics\, Tiny Stills turns growing pains and heartbreak into anthems for anyone finding strength in vulnerability. For fans of: Weezer\, Charly Bliss\, The Beths\, and The Menzingers. \nDriving\, fun and catchy as hell\, you couldn’t go so far as to say that this is a comeback (as the band have been working non-stop behind the scenes since their 2020 EP\, lobotany) but with these three brilliant new offerings so far\, it’s safe to say that cheerbleederz are firmly back in business for 2022. \nNew track ‘cute as hell’ is the first taste of new material since 2020 single ‘sometimes i cry at work’\, which landed cheerbleederz a cover shot on Spotify’s Hot New Bands playlist and a spot on The Rock List\, plus key radio support from John Kennedy (Radio X) and Tom Robinson (BBC 6music). \nWith early live appearances at Manchester Punk Festival and Switzerland’s inhumano Fest\, alongside tours with contemporaries The Winter Passing\, flirting. and ME REX already notched up\, the band drew early praise from the likes of DORK\, UPSET\, CLASH\, BBC Introducing\, God Is In The TV Zine\, Loud Women\, Already Heard\, For The Rabbits\, Austin Town Hall\, and a host of underground blogs and zines. \nAlready boasting a fine pedigree of lo-fi underground hits between their individual members’ various bands (Fresh\, ME REX\, and Finish Flag)\, with their new project the trio have hit upon an instantly infectious brand of no-frills\, melody-driven punk. Taking influence from the likes of The Breeders\, Snail Mail\, Hop Along\, Alvvays\, Charly Bliss and Cayetana\, their songs touch thoughtfully on the lived experiences of women and marginalised people.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/cheerbleederz-tiny-stills-la/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:YMP Social
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \n💥 YMP SPRING SOCIAL! 🎊 \nTickets are available now for our Spring Social! We’re so ready for an afternoon packed with live music\, the most supportive crowd\, and plenty of pizza. \nThese socials are some of our favourite events of the year\, where our young musicians showcase the wonderful music they’ve been working on – and the vibes are always great! We can’t wait to see lots of friendly faces there. \n👉 Grab your tickets using the link in our bio. \n🗓️ 29th March 2026\n📍 Pop Recs\n🍕 Doors and pizza: 12.30pm\n🎸 Music: 1-3pm
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/ymp-social/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T233000
DTSTAMP:20260311T203330Z
CREATED:20260127T211243Z
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SUMMARY:HI I'VE GOT A TAPE I WANT TO PLAY YOU
DESCRIPTION:Our next tion show at Pop Recs and Sonny’s is going to be a beauty and is a collaboration with the brilliant POP flix Community Cinema. \nWe have over 20 artists (listed below) contributing artwork created in response to music – including the greatest ready-made since Marcel Duchamp scrawled R. Mutt on a urinal. \nIn addition\, we will be putting on a FREE screening of the classic Talking Heads concert movie\, Stop Making Sense\, as it should be seen: as a gig\, with the screen on the stage.\, followed by a Field Music DJ set. \nAs ever\, there will be a friendly\, relaxed atmosphere and we’ll have some great tunes and drinks available at the bar. See you on Saturday March 28th. \nTimes: \nExhibition launch: 6pm \nStop Making Sense: 7:30pm \nField Music DJ Set: 9pm ’til late \nArtists featured: \nRhys Baker \nStephen Barnes \nBobby Benjamin \nMichael Craig \nMichael Daglish \nRachel Deakin \nGraham Dolphin \nNick Eastham \nDavid Hall \nAlan Hathaway \nBen Hodgson \nSharon Howard \nBen Kelly \nAnnie Lymer \nMichaela Maier \nRoss Millard \nHenry Miller \nBeth Ross \nEugene Schlumberger \nDaniel Shannon \nTim Sinclair \nChino Splashback \nJo Stanness \nMichaela Wetherell \nMarcus Whitmore \nClaire Wray
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/hi-ive-got-a-tape-i-want-to-play-you/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T233000
DTSTAMP:20251218T092613Z
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SUMMARY:INDIE SCENE PROPOSAL // LIVE BAND // INDIE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nREPTILIA – A night of indie disco coming to Pop Recs. \nLive indie anthems performed by us\, Indie Scene Proposal + DJ set from Sunderland’s own\, Michael McKnight of Frankie & The Heartstrings! \nLive guitars\nIndie anthems\nDJs til late
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/indie-scene-proposal-live-band-indie-night/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260128T193009Z
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SUMMARY:Archive Folk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS (Cost: Pay what you can – profit donated to akt charity) \nArchive Folk – a night of folkloric film & music exploring the north east’s shipping\, mining and musical heritage. \nEvent info: \nMembers of the Conspiracy Ensemble get together to provide an improvised score to folkloric archive film footage from the North East. The film moves through the region’s shipbuilding\, mining\, and musical heritage; displaying images and stories of the ghosts of the past that shaped our region. \nBefore the performance\, Dr Adam Soper will present a short talk contextualising the screening and performance; highlighting the importance of music and creativity as community – not industry – and the responsibility of a critical approach to heritage-based creative practice.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/archive-folk/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film,Live Music,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260219T215227Z
CREATED:20260219T213501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T215227Z
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SUMMARY:Future Collaborations Showcase
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS (FREE) \nWe couldn’t be happier to share this really special night of live music\, and we’d love to see you there! \nThis showcase is all about celebrating the talent of young neurodivergent and neurotypical musicians\, sharing the stage together and doing what they love. For many of our young people and members\, performing live on a real stage is a huge confidence boost – and for some\, it’s something they never thought they’d be able to do. That’s what makes nights like this so important to us 💙 \nYou’ll hear performances from the brilliant musicians involved in our Future Collaborations Project\, as well as our very own house band\, Garage Above. \n📍 Location: Pop Recs Ltd\n📅 Date: Friday 27th February\n⏰ Time: 7-9:30pm\n🎟️ Free entry (please book a ticket via the link in our bio so we know numbers) \nWe really want to make this a success for everyone involved\, so please come along\, support our musicians\, and enjoy a great night of live music 🎶 \nNone of this would be possible without our incredible funder\, @youthmusicuk\, whose support helps create opportunities like this for our young people 💙
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/future-collaborations-showcase/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Azalea and friends
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on the Door: £5\n\n5 bands in quick succession …\n\nJohnny D and the Space Cadets will be bringing their high proof moonshine rock n roll. Described by Narc Magazine as having “agreeably retro sounds”. They’ll be joined by 4 promising young bands from Sunderland.\n\nThe Ragdolls will be playing their first live gig. Expect exciting all-girl guitar led songs.\n\nThey’ll be joined by The Cheribos – a 4 piece emerging from the Bunker with a mix of high energy indie covers and originals.\n\nCatch The Rabbit are fronted by Issac Clark and are described by Kenny From The Bunker as “good songwriting\, good musicians”.\n\nLast up is Azalea\, fronted by Harry Briton – they’re a budding band with flowering melodies that are a blooming great way to end the night.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/azalea-and-friends/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260107T175019Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T175019Z
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SUMMARY:R.Æ.M.
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nRapid Aye Movement are a North East band focused on reproducing the sound and energy of R.E.M.
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/r-ae-m/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T233000
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SUMMARY:Utah Saints
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \n90s dance legends Utah Saints are coming to Pop Recs!
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/utah-saints/
LOCATION:Pop Recs\, 172 - 175 High Street West\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 1UP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T153125Z
CREATED:20250618T105829Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Streets Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer Streets Festival is back at Cliffe Park for two days of free music\, art and culture. Featuring headliners: Smoove and Turrell\, Lizzie Esau\, Martin Stephenson and The Daintees\, Royal Northern Sinfonia\, along with Paul Smith (of Maximo Park)\, The Cornshed Sisters and many\, many more. Checkout their website for full details: summerstreetsfestival.com \nNo tickets needed\, just turn up!
URL:https://poprecs.co.uk/event/summer-streets-festival/
LOCATION:Summer Streets\, Cliffe Park\, Sunderland\, Tyne and Wear\, SR6 9NS
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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