Sam Fender’s Australian Tour Continues After Festival Cancellation

Sam Fender has officially announced that his upcoming tour in Australia will proceed next month, despite the recent cancellation of the Changing Tides festival, where he was scheduled to headline.

Fender was set to join a stellar lineup alongside artists such as Noah Cyrus, The Rubens, Skegss, and MAY-A. Unfortunately, festival organizers confirmed last week that it would not be making a return in the coming years.

Following this news, Cyrus also decided to cancel her tour in Australia, which led many fans to speculate whether Fender would do the same. Fortunately, he reassured everyone that the show must go on!

Tour Dates and Locations

The tour will kick off in Melbourne with two performances, followed by stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth next month. Tickets for his Adelaide concert are still up for grabs, and due to high demand, additional tickets have just been released for his sold-out Sydney and Melbourne shows.

Alongside special guest Holly Humberstone, who was also slated to perform at Changing Tides, Fender will feature emerging Australian acts—Esha Tewari, Beddy Rays, Sycco, and Day We Ran—at various performances.

Fender’s Recent Success

Arriving in Australia fresh off a successful period, Fender’s third album, *People Watching*, soared to the top of the UK charts. It has quickly become the fastest-selling UK album of the year, further establishing his position as a leading rock artist in the UK.

This album earned him a third BRIT Award for Best Rock/Alternative Act and was also recognized as triple j’s Feature Album in Australia. The exciting momentum continues with the announcement of a deluxe edition of *People Watching*, scheduled for release on December 5th through Polydor Records. This special version will include eight additional tracks, featuring “Talk To You” (ft. Elton John) and his hit collaboration with Olivia Dean, “Rein Me In.”

*People Watching* follows Fender’s breakthrough second album, *Seventeen Going Under*, which propelled him to greater fame in 2021. That album also topped the UK charts and received a Mercury Prize nomination the following year, which he ultimately won.

Final Ticket Availability

Don’t miss the last chance to grab tickets for Fender’s Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide concerts—get them while they last!

SAM FENDER ‘PEOPLE WATCHING’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
Presented by Secret Sounds & triple j

Friday, November 14th (LAST TICKETS)
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne VIC
with special guests Holly Humberstone, Beddy Rays, and Day We Ran

Saturday, November 15th (LAST TICKETS)
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne VIC
with special guests Holly Humberstone, Beddy Rays, and Sycco

Wednesday, November 19th (SOLD OUT)
Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
with special guests Holly Humberstone and Sycco

Friday, November 21st (LAST TICKETS)
The Showring, Entertainment Quarter, Sydney NSW
with special guests Holly Humberstone, Beddy Rays, and Day We Ran

Tuesday, November 25th (LAST TICKETS)
AEC Arena, Adelaide SA
with special guests Holly Humberstone and Esha Tewari

Friday, November 28th (SOLD OUT)
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth WA
with special guests Holly Humberstone and Esha Tewari