Sam Shields & The Regiment

Sam Shields is a singer-songwriter from Northumberland. In the past couple of years he has performed at an array of venues across the North East and beyond - most notably opening for Frank Turner at NX in April 2025 and opening for Ashley Campbell in November 2025.

Mills & Farrell are noted for their rootsy minimalist approach. Using two voices and acoustic instrumentation, inspired by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, The Milk Carton Kids, and the Waifs, the duo have a timeless sound characterized by intricately woven acoustic guitars and tight harmonies. Coming from backgrounds of Australian rock (David Farrell) and Nova Scotia folk (Janet Mills), geographic improbability adds an undefinable element to their modern and traditional offerings.