Geordie superstar Sam Fender has been announced as the opening act for the Virgin Money Arena on Tyneside.

Sam Fender to open Newcastle's Virgin Money Unity Arena in August 2020

10-year-old Isaac from Newcastle is a huge fan of the Brit award winner from North Shields.

Birthday wish comes true for young Sam Fender fan

The North Shields born star will be performing at the Utilita Arena on Friday April 3.

Fender joked he would "jump in the Tyne" to celebrate his success ahead of playing a secret gig in Tyneside tonight.

In a wide-ranging interview with ITV News Tyne Tees Sam Fender discusses his rapid rise and how his North East roots influence his music.

North Shields musician Sam Fender has been named winner of the BRITs Critics' Choice Award. 

North Shields musician Sam Fender has been nominated for a BRIT Award after a busy year storming the national music scene. 