Sam Fender has confirmed his new album, 'People Watching', will be released next February. 

Sam Fender confirms new album

The singer-songwriter from North Shields has announced an upcoming tour across the UK and European cities titled 'People Watching Tour'.

Sam Fender announces European tour 

Dave Stewart will auction off a rare guitar to help The Bunker in Sunderland repair their roof.

Dave Stewart to auction Spider-Man-themed Gibson to help save music venue

Maximo Park treated commuters in Newcastle to an unexpected gig. 

'Just busking really' - Maximo Park perform unexpected gig at railway station

Diane Green said she felt fans were 'held over a barrel' when buying tickets, only for more concerts to be announced.

Oasis fan who paid over £350 for ticket 'fuming' after more dates announced

Commuters on the Tyne and Wear Metro were serenaded by the song I've Been Everywhere - but with lyrics changed to include its 60 stations.

A spin on a country classic which name checks every Metro station

The game would've clashed with Fender's gig at the Boiler Shop, with England facing Spain at 8pm on Sunday 14 July.

Liam Fender moves Newcastle gig time to allow for England Euros final

Amelia Coburn says she is proud of her identity and accent after a member of public described her accent has not "quite fit[ting] the style of music".

Folk singer hits back after 'lower class northern accent' jibe

Eddie Howe told journalists he liked to relax by playing the piano - and revealed his efforts to master one of his favourite songs. 

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe reveals he's learning to play the piano

Eric Boswell penned the song sung by school children in nativity plays across the world, but it was his wider body of work that he wanted to be remembered for.

The man behind Little Donkey who wrote more than Christmas songs

Among the collection was the Dire Straits frontman's 1959 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard which achieved £693,000, setting a new auction record. 

Mark Knopfler's guitar collection fetches almost £9million at auction

A Christie's art handler holds up Mark Knopfler's 1983 Les Paul Standard '59 reissue guitar, which forms part of the Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection, on display at Christie's in London, before it is offered at auction.

The collection is made up of more than 120 guitars and amps spanning Knopfler's 50-year career, with one expected to fetch up to £500,000.

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler's guitar collection under the hammer

Drummer Ray Laidlaw and vocalist, guitarist Billy Mitchell were part of the North East band Lindisfarne which formed in 1968 and had hits like Run from Home.

Lindisfarne band's Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell to headline music festival

The singer-songwriter from Newcastle has returned from touring with Louis Tomlinson and working with Noel Gallagher before a sell-out gig in his home city.

Tyneside singer Andrew Cushin reflects on "whirlwind" 2023

The ukulele band of volunteers tour care homes and lunch clubs across Gateshead.

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