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The 22 most-read artists based in Newcastle, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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22 artists are ranked in Newcastle. The biggest move was Purplene, up 3 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Silverchairpost-grunge, alternative rock | 39,264 | +1 |
02 | Daniel Johnsrock | 38,376 | -1 |
03 | Ben Gilliesalternative rock | 7,388 | 0 |
04 | The Screaming Jetshard rock, pub rock | 6,903 | 0 |
05 | Vacationsindie rock, surf rock | 4,965 | 0 |
06 | Mall Grabclub, bassline | 1,878 | 0 |
07 | Trophy Eyespunk rock | 1,264 | 0 |
08 | Ross Hannafordrock and roll | 651 | +1 |
09 | Nicki Parrottjazz, jazz fusion | 643 | +2 |
10 | Tamam Shudgarage rock, psychedelic rock | 599 | -2 |
11 | Catherine Brittcountry | 459 | -1 |
12 | Bob Hudsoncountry | 360 | +2 |
13 | The Porkersska | 282 | -1 |
14 | Diana Anaidalternative rock | 216 | -1 |
15 | Bob Bertlesjazz | 173 | +1 |
16 | Jane Comerfordcountry | 161 | -1 |
17 | Peter Watchornclassical | 82 | +1 |
18 | Iliumheavy metal | 72 | -1 |
19 | Purpleneindie rock | 44 | +3 |
20 | Heartbreak Clubrock | 41 | 0 |
21 | Bladeship hop | 36 | -2 |
22 | The Seabelliesalternative rock | 28 | -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.