Succession of Repetitive Beats
Thursday 26th September - Friday 4th October
open: Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm
Launch: Thursday 26th September, 6pm
Party: Friday 4th October, 5pm - 1am [click here for tickets]
This is a series of exhibitions at Newcastle Contemporary Art and the foyer of High Bridge Works. These shows seek to celebrate the culture of the region's vibrant nightlife scenes, both past and present.
The North East of England has a strong history of creativity, building on its unique industrial past to forge its own identity. However, the aftershocks of the COVID pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis mean that many music venues struggle to keep their doors open, and artists face increasing financial pressures to continue their practice.
The three exhibitions in this programme explore how communities and individuals can adapt, invent and thrive in the face of both political and economic struggles.
gallery ONe
Sounds of the North East
Curated by Big Beat Manifesto, this exhibition aims to highlight the nightlife industry's current struggles while spotlighting the artists who are working to document and keep the scene alive.
Image by Tom Hewitt
Gallery Two
The Kick, The Snare, The Hat & A Clap
A documentary film by Susie Davies that explores the history of the 90s rave scene in Newcastle. Focusing on activity in the Ouseburn Valley, the film features unseen archival footage and interviews with those who participated in the scene.
Foyer, High Bridge Works
Jesus Loves the Acid
An exhibition of new work by the prolific Newcastle based street artist Bobzilla. The show includes a range of new paintings, sculptures, and installation-based pieces. These works combine his known raw street art energy with more precisely produced studio techniques.
