Sam Fender "absolutely heartbroken" to cancel Newcastle show after health issues
Sam Fender has cancelled the remainder of his December UK tour on the advice of medics.
After a stunning arena tour which started at the start of December, the remaining two nights including a huge homecoming show at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena have been called off.
Fender, who has had previous issues with his vocal chords, took to social media on Tuesday afternoon to say: “Glasgow and Newcastle, as most of you know I’ve had the flu for a few days now.
“Regardless of how compromised my voice was I did everything to put on the best show possible. Today I’ve had an ENT scope/camera down my throat and sadly I’ve haemorrhaged my right vocal chord, I’m absolutely heartbroken.
“This has been the best tour so far and all I want to do is get up and singing again for you all tonight. I’ve had two separate ENT doctors say if I perform tonight i’m risking lasting damage to my voice and I have been advised to stay on vocal rest and not use my voice for a prolonged length of time until it heals.
“I’ve done everything by the book this tour living like a monk, it’s so unlucky. I’m so, so sorry to all of you who are on your way tonight. We’re trying to figure out a way to reschedule for you all, more news soon.”
Tuesday was supposed to be Fender’s final date before the huge Tyneside homecoming, which was set to be the North Tyneside superstar’s first show in the North East since his huge shows at St James Park in the summer of 2023.
The weekday show was to be his second show in Glasgow before returning to the North East. He completed the first show of the two Scottish gigs on the night of Monday, December 16.
The Utilita Arena took to social media, saying: “We are looking at potential reschedule options for these shows and ticket holders will be contacted directly via point of purchase shortly with more information. Please hold onto your tickets and wait for further news.”
This is not the first time Fender has needed to cancel shows due to his vocal chords. Most recently in 2022 he needed to pull out of Eurpean festival appearances after doctors said he would cause similar issues to his chords if he was to play.