Hailing from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Hels Pattison is fast emerging as one of the most compelling voices in the North East music scene. Blending traditional country soul with a raw, contemporary edge, her sound carries both heart and grit in equal measure. Fresh from a UK tour celebrating her debut EP Just What I Do (2025), Hels brings honest, deeply personal songwriting to every stage she steps on. Drawing inspiration from artists as wide-ranging as Mary Chapin Carpenter and Phoebe Bridgers, her music balances classic Americana storytelling with a modern emotional punch. Her recent single On The Horizon was described by BBC Introducing’s Shakk as “powerful, dramatic and honestly magnificent”, while Merry-Go-Round was praised by NARC Magazine as “the perfect piece to listen to while basking in the glow of the summer sun.” With standout performances including a sold-out Engine Room show, opening This is South Tyneside Festival to 10,000 people, and appearances at The Glasshouse for BBC Introducing, Hels has already built a reputation as a truly captivating live performer.
