In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we're joined by Jackson Payne (from Season 2) and he's brought along his best mate Jack Newsworthy too! If you want to listen to Jacksons episode from Season 2, check it out here: bit.ly/gpjackson

The lads have been friends since primary school, bonding over music from a young age, and it's clear from the off just how naturally they work together. From sharing headphones in PE to writing and rehearsing songs together, their friendship and shared love of music runs right through this chat.

We talk about:

🎶 Growing up in the North East and finding your people through music

🎹 Teaching yourself piano, learning by ear and playing multiple instruments

🎤 What it's really like performing while your voice is changing

🎸 Influences like Queen, Sam Fender, Michael Jackson and classic 80s music

🏟️ Big dreams of touring, playing gigs across the region and one day getting close to St James' Park

🥐 And of course… Greggs orders and Dec vs Ant!

This episode was recorded just before Christmas - and just days after Sunderland beat Newcastle - so you might hear a couple of cheeky football nods along the way too!

This episode is a brilliant reminder of the incredible young musicians coming through our region.

🎶 Connect with the lads:

📸 Jackson Payne

Instagram & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonpayne_music/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574020501551

📸 Jack

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nezza.music/

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