‘Absolutely fuming’ Sam Fender fans slam ticket chaos as tour goes on sale saying ‘that was horrific’
SAM Fender fans have been left "absolutely fuming" after battling for tickets during what they dubbed a "horrific" pre-sale.
It came just a day after the star's followers blasted the initial prices for admission to the upcoming People Watching Tour gigs.
Will We Talk hitmaker Sam, 30, is hitting the road for his first full UK tour since 2022 and will be playing in arenas up and down the country this year before heading to Europe next year.
Yet those vying to see the North Shields star were left blasting the pre-sale process as a "shambles."
One took to social media site X to write: "£60 standing for Sam Fender but ticketmaster isn’t letting me buy them so had to get the £90 nosebleeds instead !! F**k you ticketmaster xx"
Another put: "Well that Sam Fender pre sale was horrific! Did manage to get tickets tho but ffs can somebody pleaseeeeee make a better solution for ticketmaster."
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One then added: "Sam Fender presale was a bust. Got through the queue after waiting for 40 mins, went to select the tickets that were available, clicked reserve and then access denied.
"Going to gigs just isn't fun anymore and sites like @seetickets and @Ticketmaster aren't fit for purpose!"
Another mused: "I got onto ticketmaster at 10:01. I’m sorry but no.
"Was In a lobby for 35 mins. 1 min on ticketmaster and all tickets gone. It’s a shambles."
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Another upset fan added: "I had standing g tickets for Sam Fender but ticketmaster kicked me out now there’s no tickets left."
One then concluded: "Another thing, if the tickets were going on sale on Ticketmaster, why did we all have to sit in a queue watching that stupid yellow man on Seetickets first?
"Would have been better just to go straight to Ticketmaster at this rate. Well done Sam Fender."
Yet others had a rathermore positive experience.
One wrote on X of their speedy experience and put: "Got straight through on Ticketmaster, literally zero queue."
Another quizzed: "Am I the only one who used ticketmaster for Sam Fender. It was so easy."
Sam Fender Tour - 2024/2025
TICKETS for Sam Fender's People Watching Tour are on general sale this week. But what are the tour dates?
2024
2nd December – 3Arena, Dublin
4th December – First Direct Arena, Leeds
6th December – Co-Op Live, Manchester
10th December – The O2, London
13th December – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
16th December – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
20th December – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
2025
4th March – Olympia, Paris
5th March – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg
8th March – Halle 622, Zurich
10th March – Palladium, Cologne
12th March – Zenith, Munich
13th March – ChorusLife Arena, Bergamo
16th March – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin
18th March – Afas Live, Amsterdam
19th March – Forest National, Brussels
A third noted: "Everyone raging about Sam Fender presale cos they went through See tickets and are still in the queue and I got on Ticketmaster by 10:02."
General sale tickets for Sam’s tour will go on sale at 10am on October 25 for those who were unlucky first time around.
Following in the footsteps of Coldplay, £1 from every ticket sold for the UK dates will be donated to the Music Venue Trust in support of grassroots venues.
Sam’s eagerly anticipated third studio album is expected to come out early next year, but fans hope for the first taste with a single before Christmas.
The star has confirmed the follow-up to 2021's Seventeen Going Under is now finished.
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The Geordie rocker previously admitted he wanted to take his time with the release.
Sam previously said: "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’.
“I want to do the best I possibly can. I’d rather it be late and great than early and s**te.”
In the same interview on Johnson And Knopfler’s Music Legends, aired on Sky Arts, he revealed being bullied at school gave him the drive to succeed.
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Sam said: “Schoolyard bullying is what makes a rock star.
"It is either going to put you down or it is going to make you work harder for it.”
Sam Fender's rise to stardom
Humble Beginnings:
Haillng from North Shields, Sam started his musical journey playing in local pubs and clubs.
Breakthrough Moment:
In 2017, he caught the attention of the music world with his debut single Play God showcasing his raw talent and distinctive voice.
Chart-Topping Success:
His debut album Hypersonic Missiles"dropped in 2019, skyrocketing to Noo 1 on the UK Albums CCart and earning critical acclaim.
Award-Winning Artiss:
Sam bagged the prestigious BRITs Critics' Choice Award in 2019, a testament to his rising star in the music industry.
Sold-Out Tours:
Known for his electrifying live performances, Sam has sold out tours across the UK and beyond, captivating audiences with his powerful lyrics and energetic shows.
Second Album Triumph:
In 2021, he released his sophomore album Seventeen Going Under which was met with rave reviews and solidified his place as a leading voice in modern rock.
Advocate for mental health:
Beyond the music, Sam is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, often using his platform to discuss personal struggles and societal issues.
