The 1975 star Matty Healy confirms Newcastle appearance as Sunday for Sammy returns - and teases at another star's appearance
Matty Healy of The 1975 has announced his plans to appear at a Newcastle charity event.
The frontman has had a huge year, touring across the world and headlining Glastonbury, but he has ended 2025 with a North East announcement.
Speaking to fans following an appearance at Gateshead College earlier this week, the star said he will be heading to the Sunday For SAmmy event at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.
Sunday For Sammy is an annual event held in the city to support emerging creative talent in the North East of EnglandIt was established in memory of the late Geordie actor Sammy Johnson, known for his roles in Spender and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
After he told college students, the full announcement was made by the event organisers on social media.
The post reads: “We are buzzing to share that our incredible patron Matty Healy will be joining us on stage for Sunday for Sammy 2026!Matty has been a passionate supporter of Sunday for Sammy for many years (it’s in his blood!!), helping us shine a spotlight on home-grown talent, inspiring the next generation of North East performers and proudly championing the legacy of this beloved charity celebration.
“The secret was let out of the bag today during Matty’s Q&A with the brilliant students of Gateshead College – our proud CoLab partners – further strengthening our relationship with the future of the creative arts industry.”
A further clip from the Q&A event shows Healy calling Sam Fender to try and confirm the North Tyneside-born singer-songwriter’s appearance at the event too.
Despite being born in London, Healy’s parents - Denise Welch and Tim Healy were both born in the North East. The 1975 released their most recent album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, in 2022.
Tickets for Sunday For Sammy are available now through the Utilita Arena website. The event will take place in February.