New for 2026, Paint by Chords invites you to a unique music & art experience
- a live podcast recording where you are invited to a live music performance,
whilst putting brush to canvas. Materials & canvases are provided.

Picture it. A musican performs a live acoustic set, and you are given a canvas and materials.
It's up to you how you respond to the music; let the vibe take over and be inspired.

We'll then share and discuss the stories and influences behind your paintings,
which are recorded for an episode of the ArtyParti podcast (mixed into a rich audiophonic listen).

Rinse and repeat; another acoustic set, another canvas, then another discussion.

It'll be a fun and chilled event to enjoy being inspired by music,
and to make connections with other artists & creatives in the city.

Place: Port Independent

4 St. Thomas Street, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1QD

Date: Friday 27th February 2026

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Tickets are £15 (plus VAT)

You can buy tickets on Eventbrite

or free for everyone who supports us on Patreon as a 'Bestie' (£7 a month)