Shy Bairns is a strong community of creatives, and music lovers, proudly based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Best known for filling dancefloors across the UK with our infamous parties, we also operate as an independent record label, photography collective, and creative platform.

We originally set up during the pandemic to document raw youth culture, capturing the energy of the underground scene on film. Today, our mission is much bigger. Our name stems from the Geordie phrase "shy bairns get nowt", meaning if you don’t speak up and push for what you want, you won't get it. We apply that exact energy to the North East creative scene.

The North is too often overlooked, so we are making sure it’s not ignored by providing a platform for the next generation of DJs, designers, and artists.