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The 18 most-read artists based in Middlesbrough, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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18 artists are ranked in Middlesbrough. The biggest move was The Axis of Perdition, up 2 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Whitesnakehard rock, blues rock | 39,897 | 0 |
02 | Chris Reablues, blues rock | 31,874 | +1 |
03 | Paul Rodgersrock, blues rock | 31,519 | -1 |
04 | James Arthurpop, pop soul | 14,443 | 0 |
05 | Wendy Smithnew wave | 4,198 | 0 |
06 | Amelia Lilypop | 4,008 | 0 |
07 | Chris Cornerelectronic | 3,067 | +1 |
08 | Pete Trewavasprogressive rock | 2,323 | +1 |
09 | IAMXelectronic, synth-pop | 2,133 | -2 |
10 | Micky Moodyhard rock | 2,120 | 0 |
11 | Pete Yorkjazz | 1,941 | 0 |
12 | Brodsky Quartetstring quartet | 570 | 0 |
13 | The Axis of Perditionblack metal, dark ambient | 437 | +2 |
14 | Dave Sturtprogressive rock | 342 | -1 |
15 | Steve Grayeasy listening, production music | 330 | -1 |
16 | Benefitsindustrial, poetry | 191 | 0 |
17 | Space Raiderstechno | 60 | +1 |
18 | Dartz!indie rock | 52 | -1 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.