http://sparksunderland.com Sunderland's New Radio Station Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:30:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2009 no-reply@sparksunderland.com (107 Spark FM) no-reply@sparksunderland.com (107 Spark FM) Radio 1440 http://sparksunderland.com/logo.gif http://sparksunderland.com 144 144 Listen to the podcast of Sunderlands 107 Spark FM Sunderlands New Radio Station, 107 Spark FM Sunderland, Spark FM, University of Sunderland, Radio, Podcast, 107 Spark FM, 107 Spark FM 107 Spark FM no-reply@sparksunderland.com no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/05/12/ethanoleary/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/05/12/ethanoleary/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 21:07:54 +0000 Admin http://sparksunderland.com/?p=5928 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/05/12/ethanoleary/feed/ 0 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/15/want-to-sing-on-stage-the-winner/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/15/want-to-sing-on-stage-the-winner/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:12:52 +0000 Josh Coles http://sparksunderland.com/?p=5277 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/15/want-to-sing-on-stage-the-winner/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Congratulations to Mel Banks who has won this Facebook exclusive competition. Mel has been given the fantastic opportunity to perform on stage at Popstar the ... Congratulations to Mel Banks who has won this Facebook exclusive competition. Mel has been given the fantastic opportunity to perform on stage at Popstar the Musical playing at The Journal Tyne Theatre this weekend. [caption id="attachment_5291" align="alignright" width="192" caption="Singing talent Mel Banks"][/caption] Grace Wakes caught up with Mel to find out how she felt about singing on the stage of The Journal Tyne Theatre. PopStar! The Musical - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April 2010 Starring Anthony Costa (from Boyband “Blue”), Sam Kane, John Altman (Eastenders’ Nasty Nick) and many more… PopStar! The Ultimate Feel-Good Comedy Musical takes a hilarious look at the phenomena of modern day talent shows – the heartbreaks and the joys. [caption id="attachment_5072" align="alignright" width="212" caption="See the stories of those with the sinigng talent unravel live on stage"][/caption] From the House to the Studio and back again, this fast paced show has fantastic ENERGY, will keep you laughing and guessing until the final moments. Be shocked, as we reveal the true stories and relationships behind all of the contestants. Superb performances from an amazing Celebrity Cast including Sam Kane, John Altman, Antony Costa and Sarah Jane Buckley will keep you entertained up until the very last minute. See the Stars singing their stories LIVE through some fantastic rock and pop hits! “This production has the wow factor” and audiences all over the UK, have been laughing, crying and screaming for more! See it live at The Journal Tyne Theatre on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2010. Tickets are £19.50 / £18: * The Journal Tyne Theatre Box Office (10am-3.30pm and event days) * Credit Card Booking and Information Line 0844 493 9999 (24 hour 7days) * Internet Site:- www.thejournaltynetheatre.co.uk (click on the Ticketmaster icon in Box Office) * Group Bookers should call (0191) 260 6006 * Special Needs bookings should call (0191) 260 6066 for further details Drive, Front Page, Listen Again 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/14/wow-what-a-showstopper/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/14/wow-what-a-showstopper/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:09:15 +0000 Craig Priestley http://sparksunderland.com/?p=5244 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/14/wow-what-a-showstopper/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Tickets please! When Harry Met Sally duo travel to Sunderland with style as they board the all new Sunderland Empire Showstopper bus! Sarah Jayne Dunn (Sally), ... Tickets please! When Harry Met Sally duo travel to Sunderland with style as they board the all new Sunderland Empire Showstopper bus! Sarah Jayne Dunn (Sally), best known for playing Mandy Richardson in Hollyoaks and Luke Rutherford (Harry) were at the Sunderland Empire today (Wednesday 14th April at 1pm) to launch the fabulous new pink Go North East bus. The Sunderland Empire Showstopper bus has been designed to incorporate the key feature of the tower and carry the key message ‘The West End of the North East’. As well as serving as a regular reminder to North East residents of the unique heritage in Sunderland the bus also celebrates the range of show stopping performances that take place on a regular basis and encourages theatre-goers to use the bus.. The Showstopper, service 9 runs up to every 15 minutes and stops within easy walking distance of the Sunderland Empire. [caption id="attachment_5256" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="When Harry Met Sally "][/caption] Sunderland Empire are thrilled that Sarah Jayne Dunn and Luke Rurtherford were able to take time out from their busy schedule during the Sunderland leg of the tour to launch the all new Showstopper bus. Brimming over with style, intelligence and flashing wit the classic and irresistible 80s love story, When Harry Met Sally lights up the Sunderland Empire, 12th-17th April. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY is at the Sunderland Empire from Monday 12th–Saturday 17th April. Tickets costing £9.00 - £24.00 are available from 0844 847 2499, online at SunderlandEmpire.org.uk and Groups 10+ can receive up to £3.50 off (restrictions apply) by calling 0844 3 72 72 72. Information on the Showstopper bus, including timetable information, is available at www.simplygo.com or by ringing Go North East customer services team on 0845 60 60 260 Drive, Listen Again 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/07/fancy-a-swish/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/07/fancy-a-swish/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:43:31 +0000 Lee Sevenoaks http://sparksunderland.com/?p=5062 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/04/07/fancy-a-swish/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Want a to have a clean out of your wardrobe and get some clothes to wear at the same time? Swishing is what you need. A ... Want a to have a clean out of your wardrobe and get some clothes to wear at the same time? Swishing is what you need. A new fashion frenzy is hitting Sunderland on Thursday to raise Money for Charity. Ladies are invited to get swishing by brining along new or good-quality clothes they no longer want and swap them for something that takes your fancy. One of the event organisers Emily Taylor spoke to Rob Barker from Drive about Swishing The event is being held at thePlace, Sunniside, on Thursday, April 8, from 6pm. Emily who is a member of the Sunderland Partnership will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. Emily is raising money for Grace House North East Children's Hospice Appeal. Tickets, which cost £5, are available by e-mailing Emily@sunderlandarc.co.uk or you can call 568 9880, tickets will be available on the door. Drive, Front Page 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/28/the-lyric-challenge-on-spark-drive/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/28/the-lyric-challenge-on-spark-drive/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:24:05 +0000 Tom Marriott http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4926 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/28/the-lyric-challenge-on-spark-drive/feed/ 1 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/22/crazy-arm/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/22/crazy-arm/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:07:48 +0000 Tom Marriott http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4864 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/22/crazy-arm/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Spark Drive's Tom Marriott went and spoke to the guys of Crazy Arm who are supporting Frank Turner on his UK tour. Find out all about ... Spark Drive's Tom Marriott went and spoke to the guys of Crazy Arm who are supporting Frank Turner on his UK tour. Find out all about their "crazy" antics on tour and also how exactly they class their style of music... Crazy Arm's Facebook Crazy Arm MySpace Listen again to the interview here... Daytime, Drive, Listen Again 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/21/frank-turner/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/21/frank-turner/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:32:13 +0000 Tom Marriott http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4850 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/03/21/frank-turner/feed/ 0 8:33 Spark Drive's Tom Marriott caught up with Frank Turner at Northumbria University on the beginning of his UK Tour. New album "Poetry of the Deed" is ... Spark Drive's Tom Marriott caught up with Frank Turner at Northumbria University on the beginning of his UK Tour. New album "Poetry of the Deed" is out now. His new single "Isabel" is out in the UK on 12th April. Listen to the interview again here... Daytime, Drive, Front Page, Listen Again, Presenters & Shows 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/28/the-2010-newcastle-gateshead-comedy-festival/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/28/the-2010-newcastle-gateshead-comedy-festival/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:59:20 +0000 Adem Waterman http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4639 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/28/the-2010-newcastle-gateshead-comedy-festival/feed/ 0 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/26/ink/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/26/ink/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:43:14 +0000 Tom Marriott http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4605 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/26/ink/feed/ 3 00:01:01 Catch up on what INK had to say when they dropped by the studio and chatted to Tom Marriott on Spark Drive From INK's past, future, ... Catch up on what INK had to say when they dropped by the studio and chatted to Tom Marriott on Spark Drive From INK's past, future, their unique performance style to their female attraction. [caption id="attachment_4614" align="alignright" width="300" caption="INK with Tom Marriott on Spark Drive"][/caption] They played two acoustic tracks live in the studio, "14:55" and "Sunniside Up". Check out their myspace and facebook... INK MySpace INK Facebook [caption id="attachment_4619" align="alignright" width="300" caption="INK live on Spark FM"][/caption] Listen again to the interview here... Daytime, Drive, Front Page, Listen Again, Local Music 107 Spark FM no no http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/22/charley-boorman-interview/ http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/22/charley-boorman-interview/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:30:46 +0000 Craig Priestley http://sparksunderland.com/?p=4519 http://sparksunderland.com/2010/02/22/charley-boorman-interview/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Listen again to the interview with Charley Boorman  with Tom Marriott who idol is Charley Boorman.  Find out information about his tour, and what is ... Listen again to the interview with Charley Boorman  with Tom Marriott who idol is Charley Boorman.  Find out information about his tour, and what is like to be involved with UNICEF and the new up and coming Charley Boorman Fragrance . [caption id="attachment_4520" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Charley Boorman on tour"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_4521" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Tom Marriott on the day he interviewed Charley Boorman"][/caption] For more information on the tour go to http://www.charleyboormanlive.com/ Or for more information on UNICEF go to http://www.unicef.org.uk/ Drive, Front Page, Listen Again 107 Spark FM no no