Everything you need to know about Sam Fender’s performance at St. James’ Park in Newcastle

Sam Fender Gears Up to Perform at St. James’ Park, Newcastle

On Friday and Saturday nights, Sam Fender, the Seventeen Going Under star, will take to the stage at Newcastle‘s St. James’ Park for two much-awaited performances. The shows will be a defining moment for Sam, his band and all their fans, with over 100,000 people expected to attend the stadium. The St. James’ Park gigs are the latest in a line of high-profile performances for the North Shields Brit winner.

Stage Times and Support Acts

The support acts for Sam Fender in St James’ Park and the stage times have already been confirmed. On Friday, June 9, the gates will open at 4 pm, with Hector Gannet taking the stage at 4:45 pm, followed by Holly Humberstone at 6 pm, Inhaler at 7:30 pm and Sam Fender at 9 pm. The curfew is at 11 pm. Similarly, on Saturday, June 10, gates will open at 4 pm, with Ernie starting at 4:45 pm, followed by Wunderhorse at 6 pm, Holly Humberstone at 7:30 pm and Sam Fender at 9 pm. The curfew is also at 11 pm. Make sure to be on time for your favorite acts!

Advice for Ticket Holders

If you’re a ticket holder, make sure to bring your tickets along with your booking confirmation and the debit or credit card used for the purchase. Additionally, you must carry a valid photo ID matching the name on the booking confirmation. Failure to present these items will result in refusal of admission to the event.

If you have a pitch standing ticket, arrive early, as there will be increased security measures in place. Due to security reasons, it is imperative that event-goers do not carry any banned items with them, including outside food and drink, glasses, and bottles. Security personnel will carry out searches of bags and people’s belongings to ensure that no prohibited items are taken inside the venue.

Metro Closures

On Friday, June 9, St. James’ Park will be closed from 8:00 pm onwards. The Monument Platform 4 (to St. James) will have an ‘exit only’ restriction in place from 8:00 pm. Moreover, at Haymarket, there will be an ‘exit only’ rule in place all day, i.e., no entry will be allowed into the station. Trains will run through closed stations and platforms without stopping.

On Saturday, June 10, some stations will be closed early to assist with crowd control, while other stations will be open for customers leaving the station only (no entry). St. James’ Station will be closed from 8:00 pm onwards. The Monument Platform 1 (towards Heworth) will be shut from 10 pm, while Monument Platform 2 (towards South Gosforth) will close at the same time. Monument Platform 3 (towards Wallsend) will remain open for travel towards Whitley Bay via Wallsend. Furthermore, Manors will close from 10 pm, and Jesmond will shut at the same time. At Haymarket, the ‘exit only’ rule will remain in place the whole day, and at Central Station, there will be an ‘exit only’ rule from 10 pm onwards.

Editorial Perspective

The much-awaited performance by Sam Fender at St. James’ Park has created a buzz among music fans near and far. The stage times and support acts have been announced, and with the gig expected to host a massive crowd of over 100,000 people, fans need to take note of the ticket advice and the security and entry rules. No person shall be allowed inside the venue without following the security rules, and any breach of the rules may result in refusal of admission or removal from the show. The Metro closures also need to be carefully noted by ticket holders who intend to use the service to reach the venue.

Final Thoughts

Those heading to St. James’ Park this weekend for the Sam Fender performances need to be well-prepared and arrive on time. As the saying goes, “better safe than sorry.” Fans of Sam Fender will finally get to see him and his band perform live, and it may very well be a night of a lifetime for many attendees.