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First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase

Sunday 18th October 2026
The Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne The Grove
1 St Michael’s Road
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
UK
NE6 1QU

Doors at 12:00

Buy tickets for First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase The Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne on Sunday 18th October 2026 Doors at 12:00pm

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First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/JQiS62ZoBPMukzJeA

With the Mercury Prize returning to Newcastle this October, there feels like no better time to shine a spotlight on the next generation of young artists and musicians in the North East.

The First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase offers aspiring young musicians the chance to step onto The Grove’s stage and experience a professional live show in a 330-capacity venue, from pre-show preparation and technical advancing through to soundcheck and live performance.

Three selected artists, aged 12 to 18, will perform in this matinee showcase as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, gaining hands-on experience alongside venue staff and sound engineers.

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Venue Discovery: The Grove, Newcastle

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

Free Entry

£0.00 £0.00 Face value

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Pay-As-You-Feel: £4

£4.40 £4.00 Face value

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Pay-As-You-Feel: £7

£7.70 £7.00 Face value

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Ticket total ££0.00

E-Ticket £0.00

May vary based on non-compulsory options in checkout

Event information

First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/JQiS62ZoBPMukzJeA

With the Mercury Prize returning to Newcastle this October, there feels like no better time to shine a spotlight on the next generation of young artists and musicians in the North East.

Three selected artists, aged 12 to 18, will perform in this matinee showcase as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, gaining hands-on experience alongside venue staff and sound engineers.

First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase

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