A call-out from The Late Shows is inviting venues around Newcastle and Gateshead to take part in this year's event.
The popular two-nighter which sees a wide range of buildings - including galleries, museums, art organsations and cultural and heritage attractions - open their doors for free to visitors after their normal closing time will be back this year from May 19-20. And TWAM, which runs it, is encouraging more venues to sign up.
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launched The Late Shows in 2017 and has seen it grow over the years to become one of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead's cultural calendars. It is hoping this year's outing - the 15th - will be one of the best yet.
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What's described as a culture crawl helps to show off the venues playing host - and even help bring them a new lease of life - as families turn out at night to explore buildings they may never have visited or to take up the opportunity to enjoy the special activities and entertainment laid on.
And attractions can range from behind-the-scenes tours to live music, crafts, performances and parties. Some offer refreshments and host pop-up bars.
The Late Shows' focus in May will be upon venues in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle on the Friday night and then the city centre, quayside and venues over the river in Gateshead on the Saturday evening. Arts, culture and heritage organisations as well as individuals and collectives based in these areas are encouraged to submit applications to join the event by Monday, February 27.
Following the deadline, TWAM will be busy with preparations and will announce the line-up in the spring. Those interested in signing up can find guidance notes online alongside a submission form which can be downloaded from the website: find out more here.
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