Today we will be discussing the full music scene in Newcastle upon Tyne. Obviously it is a very wide ranging subject to dive into, but hopefully there will be some info here to help you out.
The best Newcastle upon Tyne musical instrument stores seem like the logical place to start. Different lists for where to buy guitars near you and the best drum shops in town will also be presented.
Expect there to be some crossover between those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
Contents
- 1 Musical Instrument Stores In Newcastle upon Tyne
- 2 Where To Buy Guitars
- 3 Drum Shops Near You
- 4 Instrument Repair
- 5 Music Lessons
- 6 CD & Record Stores
- 7 Newcastle upon Tyne Live Music Venues
- 8 Restaurants With Live Music
- 9 Bars With Live Music
- 10 Music Festivals In Your Area
- 11 Enjoy The Newcastle upon Tyne Local Music Scene
Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops because we know that some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults in your area. Following that local stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records will get a shout out.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues here. Those who don’t want to buy a ticket might like our list of bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Newcastle upon Tyne music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Read more of our blogs about the UK right there if you want.
Musical Instrument Stores In Newcastle upon Tyne
JG Windows at 1-7 Central Arcade is one of the oldest and most well known music stores in your area and has been selling a wide variety of instruments and accessories as well as sheet music, Hi Fi systems, and records since 1908.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Curvy Sounds at 31 Heaton Hall Rd
- The Guitar Shop at 3 Old George Yard
- GuitarGuitar Newcastle at 27 Grainger St
- CH Guitars at 73 Fowler St
Curvy Sounds provides repair services and sells new and used instruments for both children and adults including guitars and basses, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, and other string instruments from all over the world as well as amps, microphones, pedals, synths, mixing desks, and recording equipment.
You can find great deals when buying used or new instruments in Newcastle upon Tyne at The Guitar Shop. High quality guitars and basses are sold at CH where they also provide repairs, modifications, parts, and vintage pedal creations.
Drum Shops Near You
And for the best drum shops in your area:
- Newcastle Drum Centre at Hertburn Industrial Estate, 11, Industrial Rd
- S & S Custom Drums at #1, Farm Buildings, Heddon-on-the-Wall
- Drum Shop at #11 Industrial Rd, Washington
Instrument Repair
You can get quality local instrument repairs at:
- Larry Sinclair Brass & Woodwind Repair Service at Business Works #302 Henry Robson Way
- Dave’s Guitar Services at 29 Waterville Rd
On site repairs and restoration of brass and woodwind instruments are provided at Larry SinClair. Curvy Sounds and CH Guitars from some of our other lists are also great places to get instruments repaired near you.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Northern Music Centre at 86 Simonside Terrace
- Little Beethovens Music School at Benton Road
- Newcastle Guitar School at 64 Wandsworth Rd
Preschool students and even adults can enhance their literacy and numeracy skills with Little Beethoven’s unique syllabus for piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, and music theory.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- RPM Music at 4 Old George Yard
- Beatdown Records at #1, Clarendon House
- Vinyl Guru at 69 Westgate Rd
You can buy, sell, and exchange vinyl records and CD’s in many genres at RPM Music where they also offer sales and repairs for radiograms, turntables, and amplifiers.
Beatdown Records’ has a wide selection of new and used CD’s, LP’s, and DVD’s as well as many rare titles that are also available online.
Newcastle upon Tyne Live Music Venues
These Newcastle upon Tyne live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Riverside Newcastle at Neptune House, 1 Close
- O2 Academy Newcastle at Westgate Rd
- Little Buildings at Stepney Bank
- The Cluny at 36 Lime St
- Cobalt Studios at 10 Boyd St
- Stack Newcastle at Pilgrim St
You can witness creative events, live local music, arts, and performances at Cobalt Studios along with great food, drinks, and many more.
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
- The Botanist at Monument Mall
- The Broad Chare at 25 Broad Chare
- The Jubilee at Jubilee Rd, Gosforth
- Pleased To Meet You at 41-45 High Bridge
- St Vincent at 29 Broad Chare
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live local music too:
- Billy Bootleggers at 28 Nelson St
- The Tyne Bar at 1 Maling St
- Charts at Quayside
- Bar Loco at 22 Leazes Park Rd
- The Globe at 11 Railway St
Warm meals for lunch and dinner as well as coffee and drinks are served at Billy Bootleggers Wine Bar and Café with live music. The Tyne Bar is one of the most popular independent pubs and live music venues near you that has been serving a variety of fantastic drinks and a large food menu with vegan options and offers free concerts and events featuring a beer garden.
Loco is a neighborhood bar and café that provides a wide selection of beverages from craft beers to cocktails as well as delicious stone baked pizzas, kinds of pasta, and small plates while also hosting regular gigs and DJ sessions.
Music Festivals In Your Area
This Is Tomorrow is the region’s biggest outdoor live music spectacular that took place in May.
You may also be interested in these posts on where to:
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Manchester
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Liverpool
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Glasgow
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In London
Enjoy The Newcastle upon Tyne Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.
No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Newcastle upon Tyne we hope you enjoy yourself.