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A Word from the Editor

Welcome back to SHAPE, everyone. I think it’s
fair to say it’s been a very testing time for all of Contents
us over the past few months. But the curtain has 4. The Scene
began to lift and we will slowly return to normal. The very latest from the local
At the writing of this, I am still unaware of how pub and music scene
the pub and club industry has survived the out
break but there is one thing for sure, music did 6. Gaz
survive. Throughout the lockdown our artists Hartlepool’s working class
have been busy online providing some pretty hero and his new album
great and very creative performances for us all Northern Hospitality
to enjoy so I would like to say to all you talented
guys and gals, a huge thank you for keeping our 8 AbeliA
spirits up which has turned out to be the biggest Focus on local artist AbeliA
and most tragic test of our generation. and the Eternal Optimist

So we are finally re-launching the mag in July 10. Radio Hartlepool
albeit with a couple of changes. Before I get into Supporting Hartlepool’s
those, I want to just highlight that we are keeping musicians & groups on radio
the two main stories from issue 2 which came out
just before the lockdown but never went to print.
So we have given them a second bite of the apple 12. In The Spotlight...
to truly get them out there. We have a chat with the all
girl harmony group, The
The big change is we are now teaming up with JADeS
the Guitar Studio on York Road. The thinking
behind this is to form a musicians one-stop- 14. The Big Question
support-shop. Check out the pages inside. Hartlepool Pubs open but
Secondly, for this month there will be no gig what about our gig scene?
guide. Basically because there are no gigs at the
moment but if you are planning anything, even if 15. Dad & Daughter in
it is via facebook or youtube from home then let Harmony For NHS
us know and we’ll promote you. Fun, games, BBQ’s and top
live music at the Nursery Inn 10
Like everybody else it’s going to be a gradual
launch but we are aiming to get the printed mags 16. The Guitar Studio
into venues as soon as they open their doors. Expansion, New Lines, New Editor: Paul George
Let’s see how this next month progresses. Idea’s and a New Direction Social Media Editor: Jane Shields
Email: shapemaghartlepool@gmail.com
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