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Monday 22 April 2013
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Friday Canterbury
6.30pm o2 Academy
English rock band, formed in 2005, ready to show you what eight years of hardwork, sweat and music talent creates. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Mike Sparks, bassist and vocalist Luke Prebble, guitarist James Pipe and drummer Scott Peters. Tickets £10 available from o2 academy’s box office and website.
Something for the weekend AU Cheerleading Open Day 1pm, Saturday 27th April Sports Centre
We’re looking for both guys and girls to come and try stunting and gymnastics with qualified coaches. We’ll be covering the basics as well as high level tosses, tumbles and pyramids. No pom-poms involved!
Mick Hucknall Live 7pm City Hall
Mick is renowned for his great interpretations of others’ songs, having already had global hits with ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ and ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’. The start of Hucknall’s solo career gives him free rein to record, together on one album, his favourites from his own personal journey through the American soul genre including classics songs such as ‘I Only Have Eyes For You, I’d Rather Go Blind’ and ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is’. Tickets available from £35 available from City Hall’s box office and website.
GIAG: Tennis
2pm, Saturday 27th April Leazes’ Park
Tennis lessons for anyone from complete beginners. Equipment provided. Limited spaces available. Book through Go Play
Alnwick Castle and Gardens Day Trip 9am-5pm, Sunday 28th April
The Friday Show 7pm The Stand Comedy Club
There’s no better way to end the working week than with The Friday Show. Our ace comperes, seasoned headliners and roster of up and coming home grown comedians combine in this two hour live show. There’s five acts on every bill including the very best comics from the UK and beyond. Tickets £12 available from The Stand’s box office and website.
Spektrum: Tommy Trash 11pm Venue, Students’ Union
Austrailian Electro DJ and producer, known for his work, remixes and collaborations on tracks like SubFocus’ ‘Endorphins’ and Swedish House Mafia’s and Knife Party’s ‘Antidote’. Your chance to enjoy international stars on your doorstep. Tickets available on the door.
Architecture Society has teamed up with Give it a Go and Go Global to take you to the jewel of the North East. Stroll around one of the largest inhabited castles in the UK; step foot on the famous films sets from films including Harry Potter and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Get up close and personal with deadly plants in the Poison Garden, marvel at the spectacular Grand Cascade displays and wind your way through the Serpent Garden to find its secrets hidden in its coils. Tickets available from Activities Centre for only £15.
Humoro Klubas 2pm The Stand Comedy Club
After the successful 2012 tour throughout the UK, the guys from Lithuanian stand-up crew Humoro Klubas are returning with a brand new show. Usually touring with five to seven members, this time Humoro Klubas sends its advance party: Justinas Jankevičius, well-known TV and radio personality, Mantas Katleris, one of the most popular Lithuanian’s on “Facebook” and Paulius Ambrazevičius, quiz master, author, translator & quiz master king. Tickets £12 for students available from The Stand’s box office and website.
Event of the week
Sailing Club: Bond Casino and Afterparty 25 April , 8.30pm Venue, Students’ Union
Prepare yourselves for a night of glamour, gambling and games as NUSYC takes you to a place where Bond is King and all Martinis are shaken, not stirred. This is a night not to be missed, with tickets costing just £7 and including £5 FREE fun money casino credit. You’ll also get to watch amazing performances from some of the most glamorous clubs on campus, one of which will be revealed each week, with the night ending in a “50 Years of Bond” style after party with sweet beats from our very own NU:DJ club. The dress code is obviously Bond too - we’re thinking cocktail dresses and snappy suits and the biggest winner of the evening gets a massive £100 cash prize, with other brilliant prizes including paintballing trips, poker sets and bottles of champagne. So get your glad rags on, get a ticket and get excited for the biggest and most fabulous night of the year, courtesy of NUSYC. Tickets will be sold outside the union and at the reception of the union.
Something Free:
The Hancocks: Scientists in the Studio 24 April- 21st May The Great North Museum The students of the Interpretation & Exhibitions module at ICCHS invite you to their temporary exhibition that explores the name the Great North Museum’s Doors: The Hancocks. Discover the importance of 19th century scientific discovery and artistic representation. Come and see taxidermy, scientific specimens and artworks from the Hancock’s collection.
NSR: Show of the Week
SportTalk
Fridays 12pm-1pm For all your sporting needs this week. Lots of chat about the beloved Newcastle United Student analysis of the biggest sports stories of the week Fables predictions of the premiere league games from the wise minds of your fellow students.
Why people should listen Because you love sport
Something to look forward to
The Woman in Black 20th-25th May Theatre Royal
You’ve all heard of it and now it is time to be scared out of your wits by the power and intensity of careful crafted live theatre. This show is not to be missed, a unique experience that draws the audience into a haunting world that has wowed many the world over. Tickets £12 for students available from Theatre Royal’s box office and website.