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Sam Fender announces first stadium headline show
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Sam Fender has announced his first stadium headline show at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park on 9th June next year!
“Ever since I started this band, I always used to joke with the boys that one day we might play St James’ Park in Newcastle,” Sam says. “It’s a childhood dream come true, and we’re actually gonna play it on the 9th June. This is literally gonna be the biggest show we’ve ever done - our first stadium show, which is so weird to say! I can’t wait, it’s gonna be absolutely lush and I hope to see yas all there.”
Check out the announcement below!
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