A South Shields punk band are set to honour a local music legend.

Punk band BiNt will be taking to the stage at The Unionist Club, on Laygate, on Saturday, February 21 as part of ‘Mensi Fest 2026’.

The event is in honour of Thomas 'Mensi' Mensfort, from the South Shields-based Angelic Upstarts.

BiNt are set to be part of Mensi Fest 2026 - a night dedicated to Thomas 'Mensi' Mensfort, from the South Shields-based Angelic Upstarts. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — BiNt are set to be part of Mensi Fest 2026 - a night dedicated to Thomas 'Mensi' Mensfort, from the South Shields-based Angelic Upstarts. | Other 3rd Party

BiNt, which is made up of members Seaghan Valentine, Riece Kidney, Ryan Ailano, and Andy Hudson, has previously told the Shields Gazette that Mensi was a big inspiration to the band.

Last July, BiNt played their first South Shields gig in 15 years at The Unionist and even dedicated some of the their tracks that night to Mensi.

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Joining BiNt for Mensi Fest will be Crashed Out, Red London, Slalom D, The. Panic Report, The Fauves and Responsa.

Mensi Fest gets underway from 4pm on February 21 with tickets available for just £15 online at: https://www.ents24.com/south-shields-events/unionist-club-south-shields/mensi-fest/7393112.

Alternatively, tickets can be bought on the door for £20.

Full details of Mensi Fest 2026 can found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1895133021212455.

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