The Nerdy Up North team are interviewing and talking about the entertainment industry from music gigs, stand up, people behind the scenes, basically anyone who has a story to tell. Hope you enjoy
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 12 - Dusty Gannon - Vision Video
Dusty Gannon of Vision Video discusses the band's upcoming UK tour, musical influences, and shared nerdy interests in a conversation with Gig Mistress Kirky, offering insights into their creative process; this is an interview.
18 Jun 2025
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 11 - Black Orchid Empire
Gig Mistress Kirky interviews Paul of Black Orchid Empire, discussing their unique qualities, live performances, and experiences within the music industry.
27 Jan 2025
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 10 - Thorn Faustus
(trigger warning: domestic violence) Gig Mistress Kirky chats with Thorn Faustus, CEO of Venom Fest, Promotor, Director, Model and Gorelesque and Fire Performer.
Chat about Venom Fest on the 15th Feb @ Anarchy Brewery. 18 + With Drenched, Monarchs, Culturist & To Nowhere FL Mads, Roos James, Thorn Faustus, Lola Filth, The Dolly Dahlia & Blu Cyanide (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhXQnlzeVdIa3JWSjZaY3JKUUdFa3EyVWFld3xBQ3Jtc0trbDRYSGlBY2tPaWpURWV5aHc2aFhkSm9QR25rNV9wZndjWGtFTnNFTi1Wa2hHcmFlVDkxWTVHa1dtVWt1d0wxR3dUOUU4dWxDTE9hVVpfQmRBSEZoTG84VnVkeWx5Q0MwVlF4YUxyTXdMM3E1SHNlUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fvenom_fest%2F&v=8TW8fmDIY8Q)
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This episode contains discussion of surviving domestic violence. Who ever you are, you are not alone. National Domestic Violence Hotline - 0808 2000 247 Respect Mens Advice Line - 0808 801 0327 Harbour - https://www.myharbour.org.uk (https://www.myharbour.org.uk) Newcastle Womens Aid - 0191 261 0504 https://www.newcastlewomensaid.org.uk (https://www.newcastlewomensaid.org.uk) Wearside Women In Need - https://www.wwin.org.uk (https://www.wwin.org.uk) Clare's Law - https://www.sarsas.org.uk (https://www.sarsas.org.uk)
26 Nov 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 9 - Chats With Abaddon
Gig Mistress Kirky chats with Abaddon about pioneering the Metal scene and founding Venom, offering insights into his legacy and current musical endeavors.
10 Sept 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 8 - Chats With Now Ex
Gig Mistress Kirky chats with the awesome Nick about his alternative pop project Now Ex and upcoming UK tour. New Single - All Our Freinds (Are falling out of love.) out on the 6th September 2024.
27 Aug 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 7 – Chat With Choriza May & The Velvet Snatch
Gig Mistress Kirky chats with international drag performer Choriza May about her up coming self written solo tour, music and time on Ru Pauls Drag Race. Also with UK drag performer and Mx Drag Great Britain finalist The Velvet Snatch, about the Mx drag competition, being a drag performer, podcaster and musician.
26 Aug 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 6 – Chat With LN
Gig Mistress Kirky chats with LN of Pagan Viking Metal Band LN also solo artist, singer, songwriter and front of band Manors. We get to chat about everything to do with LN, female empowerment, being a solo artist and double front woman and laugh, a lot.
2 Jul 2024
Gigs Up North - Episode 5 – Chat With Spartan Warrior - Extended Episode
Where Gig Mistress Kirky chats with David Wilkinson lead singer of Spartan Warrior. An extra full episode where we chat the Band, Their music catalogue, NWOBHM, the music industry and the start of recording their new album.
4 Jun 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast Episode 4 - Chat With Mercury of Priest
Where Kirky chats with Musician, Artist and Lead Singer Mercury of Priest. An extra full episode where we explore Priest as band, their imagery, Nerdy and Musical Influences and the amazing New Album 'Dark Pulse' which is released on the 31 May in retailers and platforms world wide.
23 Apr 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 3 - Chat With Barry Hyde
Welcome to the Gigs Up North Podcast!! Where Kirky chats to total North-East legend and music nerd Barry Hyde, Solo Artist and Lead Singer of the Futureheads. Also the first airing of the New Gigs up North theme by Adam Ashbridge music.
2 Apr 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 2 - Chat With Venus and Zehra, Babes from the Crypt
Welcome to the second episode of Gigs Up North – Where Kirky chats to the wonderful Venus Doom, creator of Babes from the Crypt and Zehra, Babe from the Crypt, International Circus Artist & Dancer. About the upcoming Babes from the Crypt show, Performing and More. Babes From the Crypt 21/04/24 Tickets and Merch - www.babesfromthecrypt.com (http://www.babesfromthecrypt.com)
9 Feb 2024
Gigs Up North Podcast - Episode 1 - Interview With Kai From Esprit D'Air
Welcome to the launch episode of Gigs Up North – The latest addition to Nerdy Up North.
Featuring the wonderful extra special guest Kai of British-Japanese metal band Esprit D'Air and current guitarist of the Sisters of Mercy. Hosted by Kirky! Discussing the upcoming 2024 Esprit D'Air tour and Newcastle show on the 28th February. Launch of new video 'Glaciers' and the Limited edition CD, vinyl and tape pre-orders for the single 'Leviathan' and Special Edition of the Album 'Oceans'.
As well as all the nerdy things that drive Kai and Esprit D'Air too.
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