Lived in Newcastle for 16 years but moved to Glasgow 10 years ago.
Newcastle is one of the friendliest places I have ever been. There is an openness and generosity of spirit that I haven't found anywhere else.
The music scene (and that of neighbouring Sunderland) is fiercely independent and everyone just gets on with it. Every so often the London media take notice and there is a couple of articles hyping things, then everyone gets back to making stuff, putting on gigs and records.
If I could move back there I would.