Sandy
@sandyw-l.bsky.social
Solo Musician & Performer based in Newcastle upon Tyne also with Rosie Palms’ Hawaiian Serenaders and co-promoter of How Mountain Girls Can Love.
Landlocked Festival
Landlocked Festival
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Protesters at the Irish Open.
shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland.
Thank you, Doonbeg!
shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland.
Thank you, Doonbeg!
September 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Protesters at the Irish Open.
shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland.
Thank you, Doonbeg!
shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland.
Thank you, Doonbeg!
How Mountain Girls Can Love are holding a tribute to Dolly Parton at The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Sunday 27th September 3-6.
September 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
How Mountain Girls Can Love are holding a tribute to Dolly Parton at The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Sunday 27th September 3-6.
Portly Ivy will be onstage with The Hot Pearly Snatchers at Lindisfarne Festival this weekend. 4pm Disgraceland stage.
September 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Portly Ivy will be onstage with The Hot Pearly Snatchers at Lindisfarne Festival this weekend. 4pm Disgraceland stage.
I will be slinging my glittery guitar looking like a portly Poison Ivy for your Bank Holiday Monday afternoon delights as The Hot Pearl Snatchers warm up our act in advance of playing at Lindisfarne Festival
August 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM
I will be slinging my glittery guitar looking like a portly Poison Ivy for your Bank Holiday Monday afternoon delights as The Hot Pearl Snatchers warm up our act in advance of playing at Lindisfarne Festival
I haven’t watched this for a few years; such joy is expressed and nerdery. Give it a go!
youtu.be/aeujZtBvMFY?...
youtu.be/aeujZtBvMFY?...
Tubular Bells by the Brooklyn Organ Synth Orchestra
YouTube video by Joseph McGinty
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August 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I haven’t watched this for a few years; such joy is expressed and nerdery. Give it a go!
youtu.be/aeujZtBvMFY?...
youtu.be/aeujZtBvMFY?...
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If there are three things that trans people need to remember if they’re using toilets in pubs, restaurants etc., it is these:
August 5, 2026 at 9:13 AM
If there are three things that trans people need to remember if they’re using toilets in pubs, restaurants etc., it is these:
It’s good to be needed x
August 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
It’s good to be needed x
I have been invited to bring my exotica / lounge offerings on steel guitar to this amazing event.
Celebrate Colombian Independence day, raise funds for Venezuela, resist the Colombian far right, eat empanadas, dance to some Cumbia.
Por la Vida: A Concert and Gathering for Colombia and Venezuela
Celebrate Colombian Independence day, raise funds for Venezuela, resist the Colombian far right, eat empanadas, dance to some Cumbia.
Por la Vida: A Concert and Gathering for Colombia and Venezuela
July 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I have been invited to bring my exotica / lounge offerings on steel guitar to this amazing event.
Celebrate Colombian Independence day, raise funds for Venezuela, resist the Colombian far right, eat empanadas, dance to some Cumbia.
Por la Vida: A Concert and Gathering for Colombia and Venezuela
Celebrate Colombian Independence day, raise funds for Venezuela, resist the Colombian far right, eat empanadas, dance to some Cumbia.
Por la Vida: A Concert and Gathering for Colombia and Venezuela
I’m playing indulging my queer pleasures by playing Totally Tropical Tunes as my alter-ego, Rosie Palms and will be spoffing off about the cultural history of colonialism, capitalism and the fetishisation of the other in Exotica this Saturday at Baltic Contemporary Art, between 2-4 with my lovely
June 30, 2026 at 6:27 AM
I’m playing indulging my queer pleasures by playing Totally Tropical Tunes as my alter-ego, Rosie Palms and will be spoffing off about the cultural history of colonialism, capitalism and the fetishisation of the other in Exotica this Saturday at Baltic Contemporary Art, between 2-4 with my lovely
Landlocked Festival Matlock Bath. The Sublime (Peak District) meets The Ridiculous (North East)
June 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Landlocked Festival Matlock Bath. The Sublime (Peak District) meets The Ridiculous (North East)
Do you like Surf? Do you like Garage? Do you like wearing Hawaiian Shirts in Derbyshire? Come to Landlocked Festival this weekend in Matlock Bath. I will be serving Exotic Steel Guitar realness.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/landlocked-4-tickets-1526774075359
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/landlocked-4-tickets-1526774075359
June 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Do you like Surf? Do you like Garage? Do you like wearing Hawaiian Shirts in Derbyshire? Come to Landlocked Festival this weekend in Matlock Bath. I will be serving Exotic Steel Guitar realness.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/landlocked-4-tickets-1526774075359
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/landlocked-4-tickets-1526774075359
How Mountain Girls Can Sing. Queer Country returns to The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunday 28th June, 3-6pm
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-mountain-girls-can-love-pride-month-hoedown-tickets-1991190823354?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-mountain-girls-can-love-pride-month-hoedown-tickets-1991190823354?aff=oddtdtcreator
June 8, 2026 at 12:16 PM
How Mountain Girls Can Sing. Queer Country returns to The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunday 28th June, 3-6pm
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-mountain-girls-can-love-pride-month-hoedown-tickets-1991190823354?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-mountain-girls-can-love-pride-month-hoedown-tickets-1991190823354?aff=oddtdtcreator
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⚡ The energy price cap will go up 13% OFGEM announced today
📈 That’s £18 a month. £221 a year
💰 Meanwhile, the UK energy industry reported over £3bn in profits in the first 3 months of 2026
“It’s time to pull the plug on the energy profiteers” @unitesharon.bsky.social
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📈 That’s £18 a month. £221 a year
💰 Meanwhile, the UK energy industry reported over £3bn in profits in the first 3 months of 2026
“It’s time to pull the plug on the energy profiteers” @unitesharon.bsky.social
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May 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
⚡ The energy price cap will go up 13% OFGEM announced today
📈 That’s £18 a month. £221 a year
💰 Meanwhile, the UK energy industry reported over £3bn in profits in the first 3 months of 2026
“It’s time to pull the plug on the energy profiteers” @unitesharon.bsky.social
Agree? 🗣️Comment & ♻️ Share
📈 That’s £18 a month. £221 a year
💰 Meanwhile, the UK energy industry reported over £3bn in profits in the first 3 months of 2026
“It’s time to pull the plug on the energy profiteers” @unitesharon.bsky.social
Agree? 🗣️Comment & ♻️ Share
Meta AI is being cheeky saying that my outfit is outdated. Make your own mind up at Cluny2 14/2/26
January 31, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Meta AI is being cheeky saying that my outfit is outdated. Make your own mind up at Cluny2 14/2/26
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I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
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January 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
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Finally, a flag worth fighting for.
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Finally, a flag worth fighting for.
Good Name Clowns, bringing you an Atropicalyptic time. No clown is an island. Come cruise with us… Cumberland Arms, 7.30pm, Saturday 13th, 2025. Ticket link below!
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Good Name Clowns, bringing you an Atropicalyptic time. No clown is an island. Come cruise with us… Cumberland Arms, 7.30pm, Saturday 13th, 2025. Ticket link below!
Xmas Spectacular ‘26
Introducing the amazing acts you can expect on our Tropical Cruise:
Lorca is a comedy drag act who likes to flirt with the audience. whilst teaching them how to be an exceptional poet - and exceptionally sexy - this is very important, si?
Cumberland Arms Saturday 13/12 7.30
Introducing the amazing acts you can expect on our Tropical Cruise:
Lorca is a comedy drag act who likes to flirt with the audience. whilst teaching them how to be an exceptional poet - and exceptionally sexy - this is very important, si?
Cumberland Arms Saturday 13/12 7.30
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Xmas Spectacular ‘26
Introducing the amazing acts you can expect on our Tropical Cruise:
Lorca is a comedy drag act who likes to flirt with the audience. whilst teaching them how to be an exceptional poet - and exceptionally sexy - this is very important, si?
Cumberland Arms Saturday 13/12 7.30
Introducing the amazing acts you can expect on our Tropical Cruise:
Lorca is a comedy drag act who likes to flirt with the audience. whilst teaching them how to be an exceptional poet - and exceptionally sexy - this is very important, si?
Cumberland Arms Saturday 13/12 7.30
How Mountain Girls Can Love is a Queer Country Afternoon, on today from 3-6 at The Old Coal Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Today we will be having Country Diva and Beauty Pageant Star Patti Boo Rae all the way from Texas.
November 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
How Mountain Girls Can Love is a Queer Country Afternoon, on today from 3-6 at The Old Coal Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Today we will be having Country Diva and Beauty Pageant Star Patti Boo Rae all the way from Texas.
New song; “Sad Abandoned Bear” with guest appearance by Kevin T. Dog
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
New song; “Sad Abandoned Bear” with guest appearance by Kevin T. Dog
The Rainbow Machine is primed and ready for my performance today at Transtock’25 at The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m on at 4.50, but there are amazing acts all day. Tickets below or on the door; hope to see you there!
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The Rainbow Machine is primed and ready for my performance today at Transtock’25 at The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m on at 4.50, but there are amazing acts all day. Tickets below or on the door; hope to see you there!
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Some people get annoyed by the childish delight that others get by posting photos of the first snow of the year. I’m here for them x
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Some people get annoyed by the childish delight that others get by posting photos of the first snow of the year. I’m here for them x