SummerTyne Americana Festival celebrates its 10th edition in 2015, the annual event is seen as one of the most important annual Americana events in Europe, attracting visitors from across the world for a sizzling celebration of Americana music in and around the spectacular setting of The Sage Gateshead, on the south bank of the river Tyne. 

SummerTyne Americana Festival offers a sizzling gumbo of American roots music - from fiery tex-mex to classic country and blues, the newest southern soul and Americana, then some down-home cajun and bluegrass. Taking place on the south side of the River Tyne, in and around the iconic music venue The Sage Gateshead, it promises a selection of the best Americana music in one of the most stunning city locations in the world!

Artists booked to appear include: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell,Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham, The Shires,Jace Everett, Naomi Shelton and The Gospel Queens, Cedric Burnside Project,The McCrary Sisters, Gruff Rhys, The Felice Brothers, James Hunter, Della Mae,Ward Thomas