The QT

Monday 20 May 2024
20/05/2024

Sam Fender

You’re doing alright, Jack

It’s not even Easter yet, but I’d wager that 2024 is already riding high at the top of Jack Robertson’s life league table. Truth be told, I’ve no idea if he — or anyone else for that matter- has one. But if he did, this year would surely have to be up there for the …

Sky’s the limit for Geordie trio

North East rock icons Mark Knopfler and Brian Johnson team up with the region’s latest local hero, Sam Fender, in a new documentary series airing this spring. Dire Straits star Mark and AC/DC frontman Brian are the faces of Sky Arts show Music Legends. And the second programme sees Brit award winner Sam take the …

North East base instrumental to firm’s success

Tucked away on a modest plot at Newburn Riverside, D’Addario’s unassuming European base remains one of the North East business community’s best kept secrets.  It’s from the US firm’s busy Tyneside hub that everyone from Sam Fender to Mark Knopfler sources tried and tested equipment that’s been trusted for half a century. D’Addario supplies and …

A new Local Hero

Mark Knopfler has always been someone who has done more than his bit for causes he cares about. But the former Dire Straits frontman is outdoing himself in 2024. It might only be February, but the 74-year-old has already raised upwards of £2m for charities selected to benefit from last week’s sale of more than …

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