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“The music industry is 80 percent, 90 percent kids who are privately educated”: Sam Fender says music is “rigged” against working class

The North Shields singer/songwriter also laments the industry’s treatment of stars in a new interview

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Sam Fender finds fame 'mind-boggling'

Singer Sam Fender has described fame as "mind-boggling" and admitted he had to take a break back in 2022 because his life had become "unrecognisable".

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Sam Fender slams 'rigged' music industry

Sam Fender has lashed out at the music industry - declaring it is "rigged" against artists with working class backgrounds because they "can't afford to tour".

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Sam Fender: People Watching review – a lonely yet brilliant document of fame

The North Shields singer-songwriter wrestles with how far life has propelled him away from his roots on his musically adventurous third album

The Guardian - UK

'I've got a load of new songs already!' Sam Fender keen to return to studio for 4th album

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender dropped his third studio album 'People Watching' on Friday (21.02.25), but he is already keen to get back into the studio to work on another record because he has "a load of new songs already".

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Sam Fender: People Watching review – subtle social realism at stunning blockbuster scale

On his third album, produced by the War on Drugs, the North Shields singer-songwriter shows just how gifted he is at pairing stadium choruses with sharp, bleak vignettes

The Guardian - UK

Silverstone confirms star-studded lineup for F1 British Grand Prix

The 2025 British Grand Prix takes place from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July at the famous circuit

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Sam Fender’s message gets lost amid hazy production on People Watching

3/5 North Shields’ answer to Bruce Springsteen is back with stories of his tattered heart and the pride and poverties of his country – but the songwriting on his latest album plods more than it ricochets

The Independent UK

Sam Fender extends 2025 tour with three new huge outdoor gigs added

Sam Fender is set to play Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast this summer.

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Sam Fender to headline Radio 1's Big Weekend

Sam Fender will headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in May.

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Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025

From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more

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Newcastle United to wear special kit for Carabao Cup quarter-final

Newcastle United have collaborated on a one-off kit for their Wednesday night clash with Brentford

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“I'm absolutely heartbroken”: Haemorrhaged vocal cords force Sam Fender to scrap rest of UK tour, including Newcastle homecoming Christmas gig

It’s not the first time that the star has had to put his health first and been forced to let down fans

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Sam Fender cancels rest of tour after haemorrhaging vocal cord

Sam Fender will remain on vocal rest for a "prolonged length of time".

Evening Standard

Sam Fender cancels remaining 2024 gigs after vocal cord damage

The singer-songwriter was scheduled to conclude this year’s UK tour in Glasgow on Tuesday and Newcastle on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Sam Fender cancels Hydro gig at last minute after damaging vocal cord

SAM Fender has cancelled his gig at the Hydro after he "haemorrhaged" a vocal cord ...

The Conversation

Obsessing over the ‘true’ meaning of lyrics misses the point of songwriting

Many of us assume that everything a musician sings emerges from some autobiographical impulse. Pop music lyrics in particular are often read literally by fans as transparent disclosures about the singer’s life.

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Evening Standard

Sam Fender at The O2 review: searing confessional songwriting from the Geordie Springsteen

4/5 Even when he’s headlining huge arenas, the Geordie singer has an uncanny ability to make the place feel like one big friendly local

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Sam Fender’s six best songs, ranked: from The Borders to Will We Talk?

As the Geordie artist gets ready to play the O2, we rank his best songs

Evening Standard

Sam Fender People Watching Tour at The O2: Who is supporting and what tracks will be played?

Tomorrow’s gig marks the first time the singer-songwriter plays London since summer 2022

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender review – cathartic songs delivered with passion and a humble presence

Even when the entire crowd of 23,000 are bellowing his ‘whoah-oh-ohs’, understated Fender quips ‘got some singers here, haven’t we?’ as if performing in a local boozer

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Sam Fender fans vent over 'numberless queue' as they race to nab pre-sale tickets

Fans who pre-ordered his album, People Watching, before Monday received special codes for access to the pre-sale

The Independent UK

Elmiene, Myles Smith and Good Neighbours mark first all-male Brits Rising Star shortlist since 2015

Winner will be announced next month ahead of the main ceremony at London’s O2 Arena in March

The Guardian - UK

Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith make up all-male Brits Rising Star shortlist

The last male artist to win the prize, which tips British acts for pop success, was Sam Fender in 2019

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