But the plan faces major objections as several letters of protest have been received from residents living nearby.
Many express concern over the potential for noise and disorder if the music bid proves successful.
One resident writes: "When, oh when, is this saga over The New Ship and the determination to change the pub into something you would find in the centre of South Shields going to end.
"We fear that the playing of live music will bring an influx of younger people into an area that is semi-rural with a high proportion of elderly residents.
"We have witnessed first hand unruly behaviour, swearing and fighting among youngsters, and others who should know better, and do not want to see the area and its inhabitants living in fear of the misery and mayhem this causes."
But despite more than 30 objections to the application, neither the council's environmental health section or the police are opposing it