Stars perform in Newcastle to show support for Sunday For Sammy charity event
Some of the biggest names in British entertainment performed as part of the most recent Sunday For Sammy charity event.
The show, which takes place every two years in Newcastle, returned to Tyneside oover the weekend and saw some huge names take part.
Taking place on Sunday, February 15, the day was split over two identical shows to allow for as much money as possible to be raised for young creative talent across the North East.
Sunday For Sammy events have taken place in the city since 2000 in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.
A series of suprise celelbrity guests performed in the variety show across two ticketed performances with Matty Healy being the biggest confirmed name before the event.
The 1975 frontman performed a four song set, cinluding two covers. He sang James Taylor song Carolina In My Mind and There She Goes by Liverpool band The La’s before switching to his own material, performing It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You) and About You by The 1975.
Lewis Capaldi made a shock appearance during the show. He also surprised fans during The 1975’s headline set at Newcastle Arena in January 2023.
The Scottsh singer-songwriter, who made a triumphant return to the stage at Glastonbuty Festival in June, performed his stunning track Someone You Loved.
Local star Sting also made an appearance, shocking atendees with a rendition of The Police classic Message In A Bottle.
Other top moments from the night saw Auf Wiedersehen Pet stars Tim Healy and Christopher Fairbank star in a sketch while the team behind Gerry and Sewell returned to the region following their run in London’s West End. Brenda Blethyn also made an appearance as TV icon Vera alongside a host of other performers from across the North East.