Sam Fender
North Shields songwriter writing widescreen heartland rock about the North East of England, saxophone solos included.
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About Sam Fender
Sam Fender grew up in North Shields on the Tyneside coast and was working in a local pub when he was spotted and signed. His songs take Bruce Springsteen's guitar-and-saxophone rock as a starting point and point it at life in the North East: class, work, masculinity and the friends lost along the way. His live band includes saxophonist Johnny "Blue Hat" Davis, whose solos are a fixture of the set.
His debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, came out in 2019, the year he won the BRIT Critics' Choice award. The follow-up, Seventeen Going Under, took its name from a title track about his teenage years in North Shields. Songs such as "Dead Boys", written about male suicide in his hometown, made his name as a writer who sets hard subjects to big, open choruses.
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What festivals is Sam Fender playing in 2027?
Sam Fender is booked at 1 festival we cover: Rock Werchter 2027.
Is Sam Fender on tour?
Yes. Sam Fender has 12 shows listed, from Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK on Jun 3, 2027 to London, UK on Sep 2, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Sam Fender playing Rock Werchter 2027?
Yes, Sam Fender is on the Rock Werchter 2027 lineup, July 1–4, 2027 at Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium. They play Saturday, July 3.
Where is Sam Fender from?
Sam Fender is from North Shields, England.
What kind of music does Sam Fender play?
Sam Fender plays rock.