We’re delighted to share our latest interview with Three Tynes, one of the North East’s most engaging music and culture podcasts.
Ahead of Alston Live 2026, we sat down with Steve Chaplin from Three Tynes to talk about this year’s festival, the artists joining us in July, and some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into bringing Alston Live to the North Pennines each summer. The conversation covers everything from the growth of the festival and the importance of grassroots music, to what visitors can expect from this two-day festival.
Whether you’re already counting down the days until July or you’re still deciding whether to join us, this interview offers a great insight into the thought process behind this year’s event and some of the exciting plans we have in store! If you’re new to the festival, it’s also a perfect introduction to what makes it such a special part of the region’s cultural calendar.
A huge thank you to Three Tynes for inviting us onto the show and for their continued support of live music across the North East – shining a light on the artists, venues, events and personalities that keep the North East music scene thriving.
