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The 22 most-read artists based in Newcastle, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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22 artists are ranked in Newcastle. The biggest move was Tamam Shud, up 2 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Daniel Johnsrock | 31,825 | 0 |
02 | Silverchairpost-grunge, alternative rock | 31,069 | 0 |
03 | Ben Gilliesalternative rock | 5,205 | 0 |
04 | Vacationsindie rock, surf rock | 2,157 | 0 |
05 | The Screaming Jetshard rock, pub rock | 1,946 | 0 |
06 | Mall Grabclub, bassline | 1,772 | 0 |
07 | Tamam Shudgarage rock, psychedelic rock | 1,488 | +2 |
08 | Trophy Eyespunk rock | 1,172 | -1 |
09 | Catherine Brittcountry | 594 | +2 |
10 | Ross Hannafordrock and roll | 591 | -2 |
11 | Nicki Parrottjazz, jazz fusion | 514 | -1 |
12 | Bob Bertlesjazz | 284 | +2 |
13 | Diana Anaidalternative rock | 248 | 0 |
14 | Bob Hudsoncountry | 221 | -2 |
15 | The Porkersska | 190 | +1 |
16 | Jane Comerfordcountry | 185 | -1 |
17 | Iliumheavy metal | 126 | +1 |
18 | Heartbreak Clubrock | 125 | -1 |
19 | Peter Watchornclassical | 115 | 0 |
20 | Bladeship hop | 73 | 0 |
21 | Purpleneindie rock | 45 | +1 |
22 | The Seabelliesalternative rock | 39 | -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 August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.