Brit Award-winning musician Sam Fender surprised locals at his favourite pub with an impromptu performance of a new song.
The 28-year-old singer wowed patrons at the Low Lights Tavern - where he started busking before his big break - with an acoustic performance of a top-secret, previously unheard tune. The pub in North Shields was hosting an open mic event that saw many performances from local artists.
Robert Webster, who hosts BongoBobs Buskers on Monday nights at the Low Lights Tavern, wrote in a Facebook post: "What just happened!! One of me very first Buskers, from 8/9 years ago, got up!!