The search is on for the North East's next comedy writing talent as the Sunday for Sammy Trust launches its popular Sketch for Sammy 2026 competition and the presentation of the Clement & La Frenais Award For Best Sketch.

The…

The Sunday for Sammy Trust has reinforced its commitment to nurturing the North East’s next generation of creative talent by awarding £500 bursaries to ten students at Gateshead College.

The £5,000 initiative recognises the outstanding support Gateshead College has provided…

The Sunday for Sammy Trust is delighted to announce that applications are opening for its Spring 2026 round of grants, supporting the next generation of performing arts talent from the North East of England.

The Trust offers financial assistance to…

18-year-old Jarrow singer-songwriter Savannah Lily has described performing at this year’s Sunday for Sammy concert as “an absolute honour” after taking to the stage at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in front of more than 5,500 people – twice in one…

Ever wondered how Ray Laidlaw producer of Sunday for Sammy and founding member of Lindisfarne spends his weekends?  

Do you ever have to work weekends?
Yes I do, I’ve been involved in the entertainment business for 60 years and a…

More than 50 businesses and organisations from across the North East have pledged their support for the upcoming Sunday for Sammy show, donating goods, services and time to help ensure another unforgettable night in aid of the charity.

The wide…

Community Foundation North East has pledged up to £50,000 in match funding to support the Sunday for Sammy Trust (SfS), strengthening opportunities for young people building careers in the performing arts and wider creative industries.

The pledge has been made…

We caught up with poet Scott Tyrell, who penned ‘Round Here’, a poem written exclusively for Sunday for Sammy. Find out here how it all came to be, from Scott himself and the incredible journey this poem continues to be…

Following on from a surprise visit from our Patron Matty Healy, Gateshead College is set to welcome world-renowned producer and artist Trevor Horn as he visits their Baltic Campus to share his experiences and advice with Performing Arts and Media…

A SKETCH FOR SAMMY 2025
Are you an aspiring comedy writer? Got an idea you want to shout about? Would you like to see your gags performed on the stage? Then listen up… A Sketch for Sammy is back!   Please…

It has been announced via social media that one of the North East’s most popular entertainment shows, Sunday For Sammy will not go ahead in 2023 but the Trust’s chairman Tim Healy has sent a message of thanks and a…