FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 - The Untold Story

Sam Fender's biggest fan in New Zealand writes book inspired by Geordie's songs

The New Zealand journalist has been a huge Sam Fender fan since watching him perform on the Graham Norton show

Chronicle Live · Aug 14, 2022

12-year-old plays Local Hero outside St James' Park - and gives away half of his busking money

Joe Bartley, from Denton Burn, Newcastle, taught himself to play the guitar during the covid-19 pandemic

Chronicle Live · Aug 7, 2022

LooseFest Saturday stage times: Newcastle's Town Moor welcomes Black Eyed Peas, Joel Corry and more

Loosefest is taking over the Town Moor in Newcastle with Saturday acts including Black Eyed Peas and Joel Corry

Chronicle Live · Jul 29, 2022

Harry Styles secures first Mercury Prize nomination

Harry Styles has secured his first Mercury Prize nomination with his third solo album

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Mercury Music Prize shortlist: Sam Fender among contenders along with Harry Styles

Brit winner Sam Fender is up for this year's Mercury Music Prize with his hit album Seventeen Going Under

Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022

Scottish jazz pianist nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize

AWARD-WINNING Scottish jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie has been nominated for a prestigious annual music prize – and will be going up against…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022

Mercury Prize 2022: Harry Styles, Jessie Buckley, Sam Fender and Little Simz among nominees for album award

Harry Styles, Jessie Buckley and Sam Fender lead the list of stars shortlisted for this year’s Mercury Prize.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Mercury prize: Sam Fender, Harry Styles and Self Esteem lead pack of first-time nominees

Women including Little Simz and Jessie Buckley dominate this year’s cohort for the best British album of the year, which falters on recent diversity gains

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

Mercury Prize 2022 shortlist: 8 things we learned as Harry Styles, Sam Fender and more secure nominations

Women rule, duos do the business, and Cornwall could just sneak it...

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Sam Fender elated after performing gig with former Eastenders star Shaun Williamson

The North Shields rock star was performing at Truck festival in Oxfordshire, when he beckoned Shaun Williamson - aka Barry from Eastenders - on stage.

Chronicle Live · Jul 24, 2022