GIGS & OTHER BAND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
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	Hexham
	In Hexham the Queens Hall are seeking bands to play their Vivid showcase nights. New Dealers Resin, Calvoon and the Magic Bus have already played with metallers Iridium playing 29th July (2001). Send demos to Allie at the Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS or call 01434 - 652 482.
	DJs are also wanted to spin in Hexham Park on 11th August (2001) for an all day DJ event. Anyone interested should send demos to Allie at the Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS or call 01434 - 652 482. Top of Page
	Middlesbrough
	In Middlesbrough, Graham Watler promotes at the Dickins Inn and Middlesbrough Town Hall. He is always on the look out for well rehearsed, hard working and talented musicians to put on. If this sounds like you, call Graham on 07790 - 954 336.
	Middlesbrough’s Teesside Tertiary College offer out-of-hours rehearsal rooms (4.30-9.00pm) for only £10 with kit and PA included. For details call Norman Robson on 01642 - 296 652.
	Middlesbrough Arena re-think their Saturday nights this Autumn (2001) to bring you: Rock Garden, a rock DJ (playing three decades of rock) vs live acts playing originals, covers, tributes etc.; and Class of 2001 which boasts to be "the biggest battle of the bands the North East has ever seen"! If you want to play either, send promo packs to the Arena, 208 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5PS marked "Rock Garden" or "Class of 2001" as appropriate or call Nik on 07866 - 635 132.
	Newcastle
	Newcastle promoter Oozells now offer a 2k, 16 channel PA for hire at "competitive rates" Monday - Thursday. Contact Hazel on 0191 - 281 9383.
	The Newcastle Arts Centre are to host a new band club night Becoming-X, the first Monday of the month. For details, contact the promoter by email on becomingx@hotmail.com.
	Sunderland
	Paul Templeman, promoter at the Ropery in Sunderland, is always looking for new acts to put on. Call Paul on 0191 - 514 3618.