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Jamie Roberts & Sophie Brownson

Newcastle 'has another artist as big as Sam Fender' as Andrew Cushin shows star quality with emotional city gig

Newcastle's Andrew Cushin had more than 1,000 Geordies eating out of the palm of his hand when he put on an outstanding performance in front of a sold-out home crowd.

The Heaton singer-songwriter took to the stage at the NX Newcastle on Friday, October 21, to bring an end to his latest UK tour. He immediately had the loud 1,600+ in attendance feeling as though they were witnessing something special with his impressive range of tunes and thoughtful lyrics, the Mirror reports.

The 22-year-old showcased a stage presence and powerful set of vocals that reiterated exactly why he has been signed to Libertines legend Pete Doherty's Strap Originals label, and why industry icons such as Noel Gallagher have been keen to help him on his journey.

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