News about Sam Fender
Sam Fender announces huge tour in UK, Ireland and Europe for 2024 and 2025 - but some fans must meet VERY specific condition
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October 18, 2024
The singer, 30, will kick off his tour on December 2 in Dublin and will then head to Leeds, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Glasgow. In March 2025, Sam will then be travelling to Europe for nine gigs in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Concertgoer brands Boardmasters bosses a 'disgrace' after '10 people' fell on her during a crowd crush at the festival which left her with a fractured knee
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August 11, 2024
A concertgoer has branded Boardmasters festival bosses a 'disgrace' after '10 people' fell on her in a crowd crush which left her with a fractured knee. Jade Brooks, 23, was attending the music festival in Newquay on Friday when the crush occurred which left her needing crutches, whilst others suffered broken bones and were covered in blood as they were 'submerged' beneath each other. Ms Brooks arrived at The Point stage an hour before DJ and producer Sammy Virji was due to start his set and says 'more and more people were flooding into' the arena in the time leading up to his performance. His show was eventually cancelled after two 'massive' crowd surges were reported, with some concertgoers even claiming speakers fell on to people. Boardmasters revealed that seven people were transferred to hospital following the crowd collapse with minor injuries and have now been discharged.
Sam Fender drops a major hint about his upcoming third studio album - after admitting he rushed his sophomore record Seventeen Going Under
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May 1, 2024
Sam Fender has dropped a major hint about his upcoming third studio album - after admitting he rushed his sophomore record. The Geordie rock star, 30, has released two albums: Hypersonic Missiles in 2019 and Seventeen Going Under in 2021. Sam appeared in the Sky Arts series Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends where he revealed why he was taking his time with his third album. The Brit Award winner said: 'We have been recording and recording and making loads of stuff but it got to the point where I thought: "We don't need to get this out yet. We need to get it right". 'For the second one we rushed to get that out and the third one we started rushing and I thought: "No, we have got to take the time."
After saying that people "don't want to hear about the cost-of-living crisis," Abigail Morris of the Last Dinner Party, who attended £42,500 a year Bedales school, has been branded "tone deaf."
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March 1, 2024
The Last Dinner Party, a British indie rock band, has sparked a lot of buzz online after the band's lead singer's 'tone deaf' remarks from an interview with The Times resurfaced. Critics have stated that Abigail (right), who attended Bedales, a school that will cost £42,500 a year, should avoid reporting on a topic about strained make ends meet. Emily Roberts, Abigail Morris, Aurora Nishevci, and Georgia Davies of The Last Dinner Party are on the left, from L to R.)
Reunion, what reunion? Gavin and Stacey actor, 15, who appeared on Smithy and Nessa's son 'Neil the Baby', is waiting for a Christmas special, but it hasn't rung
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February 17, 2024
Since hearing rumors that the cast of the hit family comedy were getting back together one more time, Oscar Hartland (right), 15, is hoping the phone rings are ringing. In the Christmas special in 2019, Oscar starred Neil as a baby in four episodes (inset) and then as a 10-year-old. (left) I was chubby and I looked a bit like Smithy and Nessa,' the adolescent, from Caerphilly, South Wales, said, and it helped that I was younger. I was grateful because I was Neil as a child. I'd love to do it again, and if they are, I'm all set.'
As the BRIT Awards 2024 Rising Star winner, the Last Dinner Party is announced
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December 7, 2023
The winners of the highly coveted BRITs Rising Star award, which are supported by BBC Radio 1, have been revealed by the BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard. Clara Amfo of BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds on Thursday evening as the DJ finally announced the winner of the coveted after award. The indie rock band was shortlisted alongside Tik Tok sensation Caity Baser and 19-year-old singer Sekou, who was the youngest person to be nominated for the rising star award.
BRIT Awards 2024 Rising Star shortlist revealed: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are all up for a gong
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November 28, 2023
The hopefuls follow Adele, Ellie Goulding, Jorja Smith, James Bay, and Sam Fender, who all received the award. The award, which is now known as the Critics' Choice award, is judged by a group of editors and commentators, with the distinction presenting at the BRIT ceremony on Saturday, March 2. The sought-after award is open to British artists who haven't achieved a Top 20 position or more than one Top 20 chart position in the Official Singles Chart as of October 31, 2023.
Thousands of abandoned tents that are only suitable for the garbage are left behind by Leeds festivalgoers, who are left "completely appalling" piles of rubbish and hundreds of hundred of abandoned tents
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August 30, 2023
Many who were not charged with the clean-up were described as "completely appalling" by festivalgoers who abandoned their tents (left, bottom right), and garbage (top right) after the Leeds Festival. Volunteers from a refugee charity on the grounds of re-create tents, saying they had never seen litter on such a large scale, with many tents abandoned and slashed rendering them useless for reuse.
As revellers return home, the Reading Festival site is a sea of tents and garbage in the aftermath of a music festival
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August 28, 2023
Following the conclusion of the three-day festival last night, aerial photographs reveal the extent of the garbage left behind by music enthusiasts. Billie Eilish ended proceedings on the main stage, with the Bank Holiday weekend extravaganza bringing together performances from Sam Fender, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, and The 1975. Every year, the festival attracts more than 100,000 people, many of whom are teenagers who have just obtained their GCSE and A-Level results. Campers packed up their bags and set off for the home comforts of a warm shower and a proper toilet today, prompting a mass clean-up of the site.
Bank holiday washout! As torrential rain drenches London, thunder and lightning have drenched the capital, while music-lovers at Reading and Leeds festivals prepare for a soaking
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August 26, 2023
The capital was battered by the dark skies, thunder and thuding rain, while music enthusiasts at Reading and Leeds were forced to wear ponchos in the midst of downpours. Festivalgoers were encouraged to take advantage of the summer's mild weather and a yellow weather warning not too far away in the capital.
Enjoy it while you can! As a gloomy weather expert warns, readers make the most of Reading and Leeds festivals
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August 26, 2023
The Killers and The 1975 will be among the weekend headliners at Reading (left), while the Leeds crowds (right and inset bottom) are likely to enjoy Foals and Sam Fender, but Met Office forecasters have warned thousands of festival-goers that they will get to wet. Rain was forecast to have pounded Berkshire this afternoon, but Yorkshire would suffer the worst of the weather in the aftermath of a yellow thunderstorm warning that went into place at 11 a.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. (inset top). The yellow weather warning is distributed throughout the north-east of England from Alnwick, north of Newcastle, down to Skegness, and as far west as Huddersfield, Leeds and Bradford.
After finding out what the average age of the crowd is, a reading festival goer, 27, admits she feels'very old.'
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August 25, 2023
A woman who attended the Reading Festival yesterday made an observance of fellow festival goers that has made her feel 'old.' Mais, a Norfolk girl, posted a video on her TikTok account today ranting about being reminded of her age at the festival website. The 27-year-old - also known as @maissssssss on Facebook - captioned her video with the phrase 'No hate by the way, you guys do you.' Keep safe x' after finding out what the average age of those attending the annual festival is. Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The Killers, Lewis Capaldi, Foals, and Imagine Dragons are among the headlining acts on this year's Reading Festival, which runs from August 25 to July 27. Mais, who has over 1000 followers on her website, has since earned 13,000 views and 496 likes.
EXCLUSIVE: Annastacia Palaszczuk, the 'Part-Time Premier', is seen living it up at Splendour, Grass, as Queensland faces violence and cost-of-living issues
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July 23, 2023
Annastacia Palaszczuk was seen amongst revellers partying at Splendour in Bryon Bay's Grass. The Queensland chief, who had been dubbed a "part-time Premier" by her analysts, travelled over the border to the star-studded festival, which featured American rapper Lizzo, English rocker Sam Fender, and Russian feminist outfit Pussy Riot. It comes at a time when the Sunshine State is in the middle of multiple crises, including youth homicide rates spiraling out of control, the medical system banned, as the worst in Australia, and affordability concerns caused a rental shortage.
Hollie Shearer makes a quick snap as she poses in a yellow silk coord
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May 1, 2023
Hollie Shearer posed for swanky Instagram photos on Monday, sporting her toned midriff in a yellow silk crop top and matching low rise skirt.
Splendour has been announced in the Grass line-up
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April 12, 2023
The Splendour in the Grass music festival line-up has been revealed, and it is predicted to be a thrilling three-day concert headlined by world famous artists. The iconic NSW music festival is being headlined by Australian DJ Flume 31, American rapper Lizzo 34, and British folk rock band Mumford and Sons. The SITG Instagram account revealed the news in a post on Wednesday and captioned it with some uplifting words.
Sam Fender, the BRIT Award-winning and local lad, surprises pundits as he appears in a Newcastle bar
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April 11, 2023
On Saturday evening, Sam Fender shocked punters by taking to the piano to perform a new track at the Prohibition Cabaret Bar in Newcastle. The BRIT Award winner, 28, a resident of North Shields, treated customers to a heartfelt song influenced by his grandparents that will appear on his forthcoming album. After stopping by for a solitary glass of whisky, cutting a casual figure in a dark hoodie, he displayed his amazing vocals.
Hollie Fender, Alan Shearer's daughter, supports Sam Fender at his father's charity dinner
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March 27, 2023
During a charity evening for Sam Fender's foundation, Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie showcased her musical abilities. The teen star, 26, put on a leggy performance in a black leotard that she layered beneath a coordinating sheer dress with a massive rose on her shoulder. She teamed it with a pair of sparkly fishnet stockings that accented her toned legs, while a pair of translucent heels added inches to her frame.
Hollie Shearer puts on a very leggy display as she attends her father's Foundation Ball in Newcastle
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March 26, 2023
Hollie Shearer dominated her father Alan's Foundation Ball at the Hilton Hotel in Newcastle on Saturday night, putting on a leggy display in a bodysuit and stockings. The singer, 26, displayed her adequate silhouette in her skin-tight outfit, which was backed by a layer of sheer fabric to complete the sultry look. She teamed it up with two pair of sparkly fishnet stockings that emphasised her toned legs, while a pair of clear heels added inches to her height.
Pink has a real pop power... ADRIAN THRILLS talks about the pop star's new film, Trustfall
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February 17, 2023
ADRIAN THRILLS: Pink released her fourth album, I'm Not Dead, in 2006, there was a track starring her dad Jim Moore. The acoustic I Have Seen The Rain had been written 40 years by Jim when he was serving in Vietnam. It brought the tale to a thrilling conclusion with father and daughter harmonies. Jim, who died from prostate cancer in August 2021, was featured on Pink's latest album, Trustfall, with the American singer's tribute to When I Get There that breaks with emotion: "I hear a joke and I'd have told it better." .. ... is there a bar up there where you've got a favourite chair?'
Johnny Depp died at Jeff Beck's bedside before he died, and he's been 'completely distraught.'
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January 12, 2023
On Tuesday, the rock star (bottom-right and bottom-left, with wife Sandra), who just weeks ago began touring with the actor, died 'peacefully' after contracting bacterial meningitis. The actor's family shared the sad news on his Twitter page, as well as a snapshot of him on stage with his trademark shades and guitar. As they promoted their debut album '18', which is up for three Brit Awards, the former Yardbirds star had just completed a transatlantic tour with Depp (top, together). In recent years, the two became close friends, and they were seen out partying in Newcastle with fellow musician Sam Fender last year. According to reports, Depp and "certain other rock stars" were at Beck's bedside in his final days. One told People: They had a really close relationship, they were very close, and they were even closer to this summer than when they were touring together this summer.' In the last two weeks, the disease seized quickly and everything was deteriorating quickly. Johnny is still dealing with this information. He's devastated.'
Live music has a burgeoning year, writes ADRIAN THRILLS
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December 30, 2022
ADRIAN THRILLS: This weekend, Elton John's first appearance at Glastonbury in 2023 will be his first appearance in the United Kingdom, along with a Sunday night headline slot on June 25, which will be his last UK date on his farewell tour. If recent performances are anything to go by, we can expect a two-hour spectacle with hits and deeper cuts (glastonburyfestivals.co.uk). Other Glastonbury names have yet to be revealed, but Reading and Leeds Festivals have been quickest to announce impressive bill-toppers. Billie Eilish and Geordie rocker Sam Fender are among those appearing between August 25 and 27.
ADRIAN THRILLS: This year's best live recordings include pop's greatest drama queen and rock 'n' roll
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December 23, 2022
ADRIAN THRILLS: Florence + The Machine made an impressive fifth album, Dance Fever, which was inspired in part by how much they missed touring in lockdown. Sam Fender firmly established himself as the UK's best new rock star after a spectacular summer on the road. And Ringo's second live album from Los Angeles' Greek Theater included several illustrious pals.
Billie Eilish, the star studded 2023 line-up at Reading and Leeds, has been announced
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December 9, 2022
With a star-studded lineup, the legendary Reading and Leeds festival is expected to return in 2023. The Killers and Foals have been confirmed as returning headlining acts, though a number of well-known celebrities will also appear at the long-awaited music extravaganza. Although a number of well-known chart-toppers, such as Sam Fender, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, and Imagine Dragons will make their Reading & Leeds headline debuts, a number of well-known chart-toppers such as Sam Fender, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, and Imagine Dragons will debut.
As Cat Burns, FLO, and Nia Archives, the BRIT Awards 2023 Rising Star shortlist was revealed
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November 29, 2022
For the 2023 Rising Star BRIT Award, Cat Burns, FLO, and Nia Archives have been shortlisted. The shortlist was revealed on Tuesday and would see the artists go head-to-had for the coveted award, with the winner expected to be announced on Thursday 8th December. The hopefuls follow Adele, Ellie Goulding, Jorja Smith, James Bay, and Sam Fender, who all received the award.