I've been piqued, piqued I say. Sorry for the failure to post some meet up threads earlier, so here we go.
Right then, pre-gig pubs, offers of lifts, spare beds, cheap digs and spare tickets. I don't think it's sold out...
http://www.boilershop.net/events/2018/1 ... er-bas-jan
For some reason it's not Bas Jan any longer, but Hello Cosmos supporting.
Of course, the best pub in Newcastle is the Crown Posada, but that's quite small. The Split Chimp is very good, and much nearer the venue. Also a good pizza place next door, as I recall.
http://www.splitchimp.pub/