Sam Fender announces huge Newcastle gig at Tynemouth Castle

11 February 2019, 10:50 | Updated: 11 February 2019, 12:16

The BRITs Critics' Choice winner has finally confirmed a homecoming date this summer at Mouth Of The Tyne festival.

Sam Fender has finally announced a homecoming live date for 2019.

The BRITs Critics' Choice winner has confirmed the details of a huge headline show on the stunning grounds of Tynemouth Priory & Castle on 11 July this year, as part of Mouth of the Tyne Festival.

Fender shared the news in a humorous video on social media, which you can watch above.

The 4000-capacity venue will be Fender’s biggest headline show to date.

Tickets go on pre-sale on 9am on Wednesday 13 February with all remaining tickets going on sale on Friday 15 February from at www.samfender.com or at See Tickets.

TOON! It's happening. We're taking over Tynemouth Castle on July 11th for our biggest show 🙌 Preorder my album in the next 24 hours for early access to tickets!!

Info & pre-order here → https://t.co/HOCJXgveld

Pre-orders include a signed ‘Fenders Wallop’ beermat 😂🍻 pic.twitter.com/Vrg43l6UfQ
— Sam Fender (@samfendermusic) February 11, 2019

Fender will hand-pick a full supporting line-up of his favourite local acts, with Little Comets already confirmed.

Sam Fender’s previously announced UK dates for 2019 are now fully sold out, including a night at London’s Electric Brixton later this month, and two nights at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in May.

Watch Sam Fender perform Play God in our special Radio X session:

Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place in the picturesque conservation status village of Tynemouth in North Tyneside 8 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.

It is a four-day cultural celebration of live music, dance and arts by the sea and attracts around 100,000 people.

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