Here is Star and Shadow in Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance. It books electronic, rock and folk acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
888200
Standing capacity
approx. · medium room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Backline
TBC
Books
Electronic · Rock · Folk
01 — Inside the room
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Everything about Star and Shadow that matters before you book is set out below. It books electronic, rock and folk acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find Star and Shadow at Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.
Nobody from Star and Shadow is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books electronic, rock and folk acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The stage kit at Star and Shadow is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Newcastle upon Tyne
About Star and Shadow
Here is the story of Star and Shadow in Newcastle upon Tyne so far. It books electronic, rock and folk acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Star and Shadow is a grassroots music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne with a standing capacity of about 200. It books Electronic, Rock, Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Star and Shadow is a volunteer-run cinema on Warwick Street with a 200-capacity music venue alongside its 80-seat cinema. The building is run and programmed by its members and volunteers.
The music programme is broad: electro and techno live sets, touring art-rock bands, the Liminal Sound festival run by Newcastle band Parastatic, a Mummers ceilidh and ska and reggae dance parties. The Star Busk open mic runs on Thursday evenings, roughly monthly.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at Star and Shadow on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Newcastle gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
Star and Shadow — Quick Facts
Star and Shadow capacity: about 200 standing.Volunteer-run cinema and 200-capacity music venue on Warwick Street. Here are the key facts on Star and Shadow at a glance.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeMediumvenueAbout 200 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksElectronic+2 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity200standingA listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.
By size, Star and Shadow is the joint 19th largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Buzz Bingo Newcastle (about 200); The Forum Cinema (about 200) and The Newgate Social (about 180).
With room for about 200 standing, Star and Shadow is a medium room by our directory's sizes. That is close to the typical room we list around Newcastle (about 250). Mid-size rooms usually want proof you can draw - a local headline show or a support slot on a touring bill is the common way in, and promoters run many of the nights. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.
Member votes0votes to get Star and Shadow on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
Star and Shadow hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at Star and Shadow is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Star and Shadow
Star and Shadow is a grassroots music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne with a standing capacity of about 200. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Star and Shadow books Electronic, Rock, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.
Listing notes
Star and Shadow is a volunteer-run cinema on Warwick Street with a 200-capacity music venue alongside its 80-seat cinema. The building is run and programmed by its members and volunteers.
The music programme is broad: electro and techno live sets, touring art-rock bands, the Liminal Sound festival run by Newcastle band Parastatic, a Mummers ceilidh and ska and reggae dance parties. The Star Busk open mic runs on Thursday evenings, roughly monthly.
By size, Star and Shadow is the joint 19th largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Buzz Bingo Newcastle (about 200); The Forum Cinema (about 200) and The Newgate Social (about 180).
Playing Star and Shadow: what to know
Star and Shadow doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with electronic. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Star and Shadow isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Newcastle.
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Find Star and Shadow
You will find Star and Shadow at Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.
The nearest station is Jesmond (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Star and Shadow is in Newcastle upon Tyne — use NE2 1BB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Newcastle this week, or see which Newcastle bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at Star and Shadow on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Newcastle gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Newcastle venue directory.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Star and Shadow. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Star and Shadow. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
Star and Shadow has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Newcastle venue directory.
Star and Shadow books Electronic, Rock, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Star and Shadow has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Star and Shadow has a listed standing capacity of about 200, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons. By size, Star and Shadow is the joint 19th largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Buzz Bingo Newcastle (about 200); The Forum Cinema (about 200) and The Newgate Social (about 180).
Open mic information is not currently listed for Star and Shadow. Browse the Newcastle Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Newcastle vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Jesmond (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE2 1BB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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