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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

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First Gigs x Mini Mercury Showcase

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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.

When is this event taking place?

This event takes place on Sunday 18th October 2026.

Where is this event being held?

The event is being held at The Grove in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets go on sale on Friday 28th August at 6:00pm. Availability is subject to demand.

Are tickets still available?

Ticket availability is shown in real time on this page. If tickets are available, you can book securely online through Gigantic.

What is the ticket limit?

A maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased per customer for this event.