Sam Fender
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Music streaming: Why we're listening to so many old songs
The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?
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Sam Fender tells fans high ticket prices for Proper Massive tour are ‘getting changed’
Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tour
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Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of 2027 tour sale
The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
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Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.
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Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Singer who previously had record-breaking Brit awards success adds to her haul thanks to massively ambitious big-band album
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From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise
On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.
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Line of Duty and Good Omens director plots Edinburgh festivals-set paramedic drama
The leading Scottish TV director is developing a new paramedic drama series set at the height of Edinburgh's summer festivals season.
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Darlington taekwondo academy places top 10 and wins 11 medals at World Championships
A Darlington taekwondo academy has proved it can compete with the world's best after returning from an international championship with 11 medals and a top-ten team finish.
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Sam Fender reveals date for huge Murrayfield stadium show on 'biggest ever' tour
Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer as part of what has been billed as his biggest headline tour to date.
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North East's Sam Fender confirms 2027 tour with Lord of the Rings inspired teaser
North East star Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after appearing to confirm a major stadium tour for 2027 following a series of cryptic teasers.
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Sam Fender announces huge Scottish gig in Lord of the Rings-style video
Sam Fender announces a huge Scotland concert in a Lord of the Rings-inspired video, featuring Edinburgh’s Murrayfield. Newcastle singer urges fans to sign up.
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Sam Fender excites fans with surprise visit to hometown North East chippy
A surprise visit from Sam Fender had customers and fans talking after the singer dropped into one of Tynemouth's best-loved chip shops.
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North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community
The Village Deli in Hartburn has shut for the final time after 13 years - with owners confirming that the catering side of the business will continue as usual.
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.
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Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.
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Artist brightens up County Durham town and 'makes people smile' with bold murals
A County Durham artist who began painting over abusive graffiti to "make people smile" has become a popular figure in his community, with residents taking part in free art hunts and seeking out his colourful murals across the town.
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Stockton Calling reveals first headline acts for 2027 festival
Stockton Calling 2027 announces Red Rum Club and Adult DVD as headliners for its multi-venue live music festival on March 27 in Stockton, with tickets on sale.
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York singer dubbed ‘the next Sam Fender’ announces biggest headline show yet
Frankie Dobson, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter on the Yorkshire music scene, will perform at The Crescent in York this November.
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York singer dubbed ‘the next Sam Fender’ announces biggest headline show yet
Frankie Dobson, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter on the Yorkshire music scene, will perform at The Crescent in York this November.
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All the confirmed Mercury Prize 2026 performers as RAYE and Suede head to Newcastle
The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle on October 22, with a host of major names confirmed to perform.
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Olivia Dean accused of plagiarism on her I’ve Seen It track
Mattie Music Group, owners of Bill Withers’ back catalogue, contend the Grammy winner infringed on Just the Two of Us
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The 1975’s Matty Healy reveals new album is almost complete at North East fundraiser
Matty Healy gave a North East fundraiser for young performers a surprise boost by revealing The 1975’s long-awaited new album is almost complete.