Longsands

Longsands are an English band with a strong connection to Newcastle upon Tyne and to football culture. They write their own material and build much of their early profile through local and national live activity, radio exposure and football-related commissions.

Career

The band releases two self-penned singles and plays two UK tours, which lead to a sold-out homecoming show at Sage Gateshead. It is also commissioned to record the Newcastle United walk-on tune, and appears as guests of honour at St James’ Park when the track debuts.

They are later asked by the BBC to write a football song for West Jesmond FC, resulting in Fields of Green, which is made available for download on BBC Radio 1’s website. The band also performs a headline slot at the opening party for Northumbria University’s new campus.

Recognition and radio

Longsands perform on Radio 1 and meet Chris Moyles and Jo Whiley after winning the national unsigned competition Band Republic. Their work receives positive notices in The People, The Sun and Music Week.

Live shows and collaborators

The band is regularly booked as a support act and plays sold-out shows with The Hoosiers, Bonehead from Oasis, From the Jam and The Complete Stone Roses, including a performance on Newcastle Academy’s main stage to more than 1,000 people. They also tour in Europe and play summer festivals, which leads to licensing interest from European territories for later releases.

Longsands are invited to record and work with producer Andy Macpherson, who has worked with The Who, Doves and Eric Clapton.