Sam Fender gives shout out to Newcastle and North Shields

North East Brit success for Sam Fender and Jade
It was a victorious night for North East musicians Sam Fender and Jade Thirlwall at the 2025 Brit Awards. Fender, who picked up best alternative/rock act, praised "all those at home in Shields" and added he was "no where near as drunk as last time".
Sam Fender gives shout out to Newcastle and North Shields as he wins third Brit Award
Sam Fender mentioned both Newcastle and North Shields after winning Alterative/Rock Act at the Brit Awards 2025
North East success at BRIT Awards 2025 as Sam Fender and Jade win big
Fender and Jade, from North and South Shields respectively, took home some of the biggest awards of the night. | ITV News Tyne Tees
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