Tag Archives: Newcastle

Signs of the Providence of God: An Unintentional Recorded Testimony

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Paul Carr

At a time when covid-19 has made many of us stare face to face into our own mortalities, this seems like an appropriate time to express something I have never written about – my Christian faith. So this post will … Continue reading →

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Sting: The Last Post

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Paul Carr

Well, after four years of discussions, public lectures and a number of book launches, I am now down to my last few days of engaging with my hometown of Newcastle, via the lens of Sting. I am looking forward to … Continue reading →

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The Last Ship: A Universal Phenomena?

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Paul Carr

It was fantastic news to hear this week that Sting’s The Last Ship will be touring the UK next year. After a short run on Broadway and a recent version launched in Turku Finland, this production will be especially adopted … Continue reading →

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Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold Released

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Paul Carr

Well, after three years, my Sting book From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold was released last Tuesday. In order to launch the book, I did a couple of events this week in Sting’s hometown of Newcastle – where else! … Continue reading →

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Sting’s 57th & 9th: Still Singing About the North

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Paul Carr

Despite being originally disappointed, I have really enjoyed listening to Sting’s new album over the last few days. Although understandably lauded as his first venture into out and out rock music in over a decade, it was gratifying to see … Continue reading →

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Why Was Such A Big Thing Made Out of Sting Disguising His Newcastle Past In The Late 197os?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Paul Carr

I had a really interesting time presenting at Newcastle University last week. We had an interesting debate at the end of my lecture,  which give me some ideas to consider the final  chapter of my book. I am also considering some … Continue reading →

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Sting and the Gravitational Pull of Newcastle

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Paul Carr

Really looking forward to doing a talk at Newcastle University this Wednesday on my forthcoming book on Sting. The lecture is actually taking place in the very place where Sting started his career playing with Last Exit all those years … Continue reading →

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Sting Interview: BBC Radio Newcastle on May 29th 2015

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Paul Carr

My interview on Radio Newcastle on my Sting book is available for the next week below. The interview links into Geordie Identity and the progressive ‘love/hate’ relationship with a region. It also covers how it is possible to negotiate your … Continue reading →

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Magnetic North: Sting, Place and Identity

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Paul Carr

Although I am currently in the midst of loads of marking – when the dust settles I will be spending some time during the summer finishing off the initial draft of my Sting book – currently called ‘Magnetic North: Sting, … Continue reading →

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STING: GEORDIE IDENTITY AND SOME THOUGHTS ON THE LAST SHIP

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Paul Carr

  I was back in Newcastle for one of Sting’s three The Last Ship shows, at The Sage in Gateshead last weekend. As I am in the closing stages of my book on Sting, it provided the perfect setting – … Continue reading →

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