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As the city celebrates winning Music City accreditation - which will lead to even more music and opportunities for artists and businesses in the city over the next five years - here’s just some of the shows and festivals to be announced so far for 2025, as well as some of the venues in the city who host regular live music.
5. The Fire Station
The Fire Station has established itself as a real asset to the city's cultural offering. It has a packed programme throughout 2025 including Re Take That, The Jive Aces, The Magic of the Bee Gees, Fairport Convention, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cara Dillon, Eddi Reader, Red Hot Chili Pipers and many many more. | Sunderland Echo
6. The Bunker
Sunderland institution The Bunker, in Stockton Road, hosts regular gigs showcasing new and emerging artists as well as established acts in their own venue and other venues in the city such as The Minster. See their Facebook page for more. | Sunderland Echo
7. The Prat Pack, Sunderland Empire, April
Joe Pasquale, Shane Richie, Brian Conley and Bradley Walsh tour their Prat Pack show to Sunderland Empire on April 29. It's inspired by the legendary performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. | Submitted Photo: Gary Moyes
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8. The Sunderland Story, Sunderland Empire, May
The Sunderland Story will return to Sunderland Empire exclusively from Thursday, May 15 to Saturday, May 31, 2025. Following standing ovations after every performance when it made its premiere in 2023, The Sunderland Story proved a hit with both football and theatre fans alike, and will return with an updated version. | Submitted