A volunteer-run festival which started out as a community get-together in 2010 and has grown into a three-day showcase of music and beer is now out to make an extra-big impression upon its spring return - with the help of TV chef Si King.
The familiar face, one half of The Hairy Bikers, will be taking to the stage when Gateshead Beer & Music Festival gets under way this April with its packed programme of beer, bands and street food. But rather than doing any cooking, the special guest will be surprising festival-goers by performing on stage with local funk and soul band Groovetrain.
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