Sam Fender

The North Shields singer played three sold-out shows at Newcastle United's St James' Park in June.

"It's about telling young people making music – you can do it here," the North East mayor says.

The teenager often busks outside St James' Park and shares a guitar teacher with the musician.

Thousands of Sam Fender fans descend on Newcastle for the first of three gigs at St James' Park.

"I honestly believe his lyrics epitomise what it means to be a Geordie," says Anthony Robson.

Andy Hobson, 34, will run more than 250 miles in seven days, raising money for grassroots music venues.

The Seventeen Going Under singer finishes off a day which saw Ed Sheeran make a surprise appearance.

The gigs at Boucher Road Playing Fields are at risk due to a disagreement between Belfast City Council and NI's fire service.