Sam Fender gigs at St James' Park to see collections outside for West End Foodbank

Newcastle West End Foodbank will collect outside of St James' Park ahead of the Sam Fender gigs.

The singer-songwriter and his band will play two nights at the stadium on June 9 and June 10. The 29-year-old, from North Shields, will become the first Geordie to headline the venue.

Sam, who is a big Toon fan, initially announced one gig at his beloved ground in September last year.

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He tweeted: "I always joked that one day we might play St James' Park in Newcastle, and now we're actually gonna play it on the 9th June next year. It's gonna be such a special moment and I hope you all join us for it."

Following huge demand for tickets, a second date was added. Tickets for both gigs were snapped up immediately and some fans were left disappointed.

Newcastle West End Foodbank has now announced that they are partnering with Sam for the two gigs. They will be collecting outside St James' Park from 3pm-5pm on both days.

Sam Fender visits Newcastle West End Food Bank. (Bill Corcoran)

The charity provides emergency food and welfare support for people and households who are experiencing financial hardship. They usually collect outside of St James' Park on Newcastle United match days with the NUFC Fans Foodbank.

Sam previously supported the foodbank when he visited to pack food parcels back in 2021.

Newcastle West End Food Bank Chief Executive Officer John McCorry (Craig Connor/ChronicleLive)

John McCorry, chief executive of Newcastle West End Foodbank said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Sam for what is going to be a special couple of nights on Tyneside.

"Through the generosity of people across the city we are able to continue the vital work of helping local people through difficult times."

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