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Page last updated at 11:24 GMT, Thursday, 31 December 2009

The Villeins. Photo: Jazzy Lemon
Introducing: The Villeins
BBC Tyne contributor Matthew Pinchard catches up with The Villeins - a 'somewhat inescapably 90s' band from Newcastle.

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Paul Smith performed at one of The Sage Gateshead's first concerts and will be taking part in its fifth birthday celebrations.

Calum Lynn Verdict on North East new bands
Tom Robinson, the presenter of BBC 6 Music's Fresh on the Net, gives his opinion of seven up-coming North East bands.


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