Paul Heaton has left money behind the bars of five pubs ahead of his gig at the Mouth of Tyne Festival.
The 61-year-old singer was a member of the Beautiful South and the Housemartins. He will headline the event at Tynemouth Castle and Priory on Saturday and will be joined by a special guest.
Ahead of his performance, Paul has decided to help local residents during the cost of living crisis. He has left cash behind the bars of five pubs in Tynemouth so they can "have a drink on him".