Sam Fender

[Suprefan]

On 12/3/2024 at 8:08 AM, Ayrshire Chris said:

Yes, though a secret set would cause really serious  crowd congestion if it was Woodsies. Better a churnup pyramid spot like the Foos did. 

Saving it for the Gallaghers

[NorthernSoul52]

Did look at the setlist and think it was a fascinating structural choice when we've heard only a few so far - and only one of them is properly engraved into the public consciousness.

 

Interesting to see that he swapped out The Kitchen to bring back Dead Boys. Not a bad shout, per se.

[WolfIsHere]

Manchester last night was class! Very very good performance and electric atmosphere. For what it’s worth I was in the minority as a middle aged woman and the crowd standing with me near the front were all early 20s. So I think he has a chance of pulling a decent crowd at Glastonbury. When I saw him on the Pyramid stage two years ago it was the same demographic. I’m not sure he’s headliner though and I say that as someone who adores his music! I wonder if he’ll be the second last on Sunday?

[NorthernSoul52]

Cannot see him accepting anything below Pyramid headline, bar a secret slot. He's outright topped R+L for good now - that's as near a barometer as you arguably get for who's in the mix as a credible shout.

 

Except, of course, it isn't as cut-and-paste as I'd like to suggest, because I think the prospects of Hozier headlining Glastonbury any time soon feel... remote.

[Dales]

Sammy at the O2 tonight, another fine show with more production then times when I have seen him before. Surprised some still doubt his potential Glasto headline credentials. I think in the UK he is headline only now.

 

Had a bonus cover version tonight, won't name it incase they play it again tommorow and some one does not want know. Easy enough for others who are not going to find the set list.

 

Can't make my mind up about Wunderhorse. They have a few tunes I really like but find other stuff a little dull, they done around 45 minutes. Will not be rushing to pay for one of their own shows, seem to be playing everywhere next year and so plenty of chances to catch them at festivals to see if I chnage my mind.

[aident93]

13 hours ago, Dales said:

Sammy at the O2 tonight, another fine show with more production then times when I have seen him before. Surprised some still doubt his potential Glasto headline credentials. I think in the UK he is headline only now.

 

Had a bonus cover version tonight, won't name it incase they play it again tommorow and some one does not want know. Easy enough for others who are not going to find the set list.

 

Can't make my mind up about Wunderhorse. They have a few tunes I really like but find other stuff a little dull, they done around 45 minutes. Will not be rushing to pay for one of their own shows, seem to be playing everywhere next year and so plenty of chances to catch them at festivals to see if I chnage my mind.

I'd agree! Having seen him Saturday in Manchester, he's Pyramid-headliner worthy for sure.... a change in my view of this time a week ago. Cracking gig! By the time you add a couple more tunes from new album, I think he'd be ace as a Friday headliner.

 

Agreed on Wunderhorse... think I heard similar bands at Battle of the Bands at school 15 years ago. Nothing special at all.

[Stokesy10]

I am absolutely praying he'll be announced to headline but this place has reduced my confidence in that! Out of the front 3 in the lead for rumours (O-Rod, 1975, Young), there's only one I "might" make an appearance for if there's literally nothing else on. Fender would save if for me. Plus I have some newbies coming along who'd see him too.

[Jack H]

Am selling a ticket for Sam fender at the o2 tomorrow if there’s any takers?? 40 quid but can go cheaper just need it gone

[charlierc]

Have most of his shows had fireworks above the audience like a clip I saw on the O2 Arena's Instagram this morning?

 

... you know, before Instagram crashed as part of a greater failure of Meta products.

[El Scorcho]

1 hour ago, charlierc said:

Have most of his shows had fireworks above the audience like a clip I saw on the O2 Arena's Instagram this morning?

 

... you know, before Instagram crashed as part of a greater failure of Meta products.

Co Op Live definitely had the fireworks

[LinvoyPrimus]

Caught him at The O2 last night and thought he was superb. New material sounds great live.

 

The boy's ready to headline. He's got the tunes, he's now got the production, and the crowd are mad for all of it. And the crowd was a really broad demographic split as well – lots of Gen-Zers (and lots of girls as well) right up to your 50-something parents/couples. 

 

[dotdash79]

On 12/11/2024 at 8:57 PM, El Scorcho said:

Co Op Live definitely had the fireworks

Are you sure that wasn’t bits of the arena falling off the ceiling?

[NorthernSoul52]

On 12/13/2024 at 10:33 AM, dotdash79 said:

Are you sure that wasn’t bits of the arena falling off the ceiling?

badum-tish

[NorthernSoul52]

I'd be shocked if he didn't throw a cover into a G headline set if it was next year.

[ClementsMike]

Saw him in Brum last night. He covered London Calling again which works well. Once this album is out he’s easily ready to headline. 

[danbailey80]

London Stadium almost sold out. Just a few at the very back.

[MEGABOWL]

On 12/13/2024 at 10:07 AM, LinvoyPrimus said:

Caught him at The O2 last night and thought he was superb. New material sounds great live.

 

The boy's ready to headline. He's got the tunes, he's now got the production, and the crowd are mad for all of it. And the crowd was a really broad demographic split as well – lots of Gen-Zers (and lots of girls as well) right up to your 50-something parents/couples. 

 

The demographic he’s attracting is quite broad. Of course it’s only anecdotal but I know 8 people going to the Hydro on Tuesday with ages ranging from 16 to 58

[NorthernSoul52]

Aye, he's carting decent cross-generational appeal. There's the Springsteen demographic at the top end, the TikTok punters at the bottom end and plenty in between the age brackets.

[Helsbels]

Sam Fender is 100% ready to headline the Pyramid

[danbailey80]

Anyone who...

 

- is on their 3rd massive selling album

- sells out multiple stadiums

- appeal crosses different ages

- hugely critically acclaimed including live

- has played and been hugely popular at Glasto

 

... is ready. 

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2024 by danbailey80

[NorthernSoul52]

I know there's a lot more excitement from many on here for the speculation on a Neil Young, or a Stevie Wonder, but honestly, slap Fender up top aa your third headliner and be done with it. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

I know there's a lot more excitement from many on here for the speculation on a Neil Young, or a Stevie Wonder, but honestly, slap Fender up top aa your third headliner and be done with it. 

I’d much prefer Sam to the 1975 as a headliner 

[RossTC]

On 12/14/2024 at 11:39 AM, ClementsMike said:

Saw him in Brum last night. He covered London Calling again which works well. Once this album is out he’s easily ready to headline. 

I was at this also, hellova gig maybe my favorite of the year. He is absolutely ready made to headline the pyramid now!

[NorthernSoul52]

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

I’d much prefer Sam to the 1975 as a headliner 

I'd have both, but again, personal taste and all that jazz.

 

Still not entirely unconvinced Fender is out of the mix - especially if Wonder or Young was booked and then had to hook it on health grounds.

[Padjeq]

4th time seeing him the other night in Brum. New songs sound better and bigger than the rest. Really impressed in the wild long lie one, and the highlight People Watching.