Sam Fender Postpones Ticket Sale For Homecoming Show Following ‘Sophisticated Bot Attack’
Sam Fender postponed the Newcastle presale for his homecoming show after promoters reported a “sophisticated bot attack” on ticketing site Gigantic. The delay is intended to give genuine fans a fair chance to buy tickets.
The Newcastle presale has been rescheduled for 9.30 am on Thursday, 29 October. Presales for other tour dates, handled by Ticketmaster, were reported to be unaffected; general sale for all shows is set for 9.30 am on Friday, 30 October. Fender’s tour begins at St James’ Park on 3 June 2027, with further dates across the UK and Ireland.
In short
- Fender’s Newcastle presale was postponed after a reported bot attack.
- It is due to restart at 9.30 am on Thursday.
- General sale for the tour begins on Friday.