Sam Fender Melbourne Pre-Sale Sold Out in Record Time Due to Overwhelming Demand, Second Melbourne Show Goes on Sale Today at Midday

“Polished and grown, but still a little rough around the edges, the album positions Fender as a true man of the people, with his own flavour of wry, British wisdom.” – triple j, Feature Album

“Fender proves why he is a master storyteller, with songs capable of rousing your soul before subtly breaking your heart… the big leagues is where he truly belongs” **** - Rolling Stone UK

“an album that undoubtedly firms up his position as one of the great songwriters of our time” ***** - DIY Magazine

“The most important new rocker of the decade… the people’s champion” ***** - Daily Star

Tickets on sale today, Wednesday May 21 at 12pm (local) via Secret Sounds.

Joining the revered British rock luminary is celebrated singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone, returning to Australia following a triumphant, sold-out run of shows in 2024.

The duo first joined forces on a stirring acoustic rendition of Sam Fender’s anthemic hit ‘Seventeen Going Under’, before reuniting for an epic live moment — with Holly Humberstone supporting Fender at his monumental, sold-out homecoming shows at St. James’ Park.

Fresh off the global success of his third studio album People Watching, which debuted at #1 in the UK — the fastest-selling UK album of the year so far — Sam has cemented his place as one of the most compelling voices in modern rock. The album, which landed him his third BRIT Award for Best Rock/Alternative Act, was also named triple j’s Feature Album, further solidifying his cross-continental impact.

Following a triumphant performance at Coachella and a series of sold-out arena dates across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and North America, Sam is now bringing his largest ever outdoor headline shows to Australia.

These highly anticipated shows come just months after he headlines BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 and sells out four massive stadium dates in the UK — including a career-defining 78,000-capacity show at London Stadium and three packed nights at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park.

Described as one of Britain’s most gifted songwriters of his generation, Sam’s new album People Watching sees him step boldly beyond the raw honesty of Seventeen Going Under. With vibrant stories and sharp observations of everyday lives lived with quiet resilience and unexpected beauty, People Watching is both intimate and expansive — an album of scale and soul.

The album’s title track has already become a fan favourite, alongside the powerful single ‘Arm’s Length’, which lit up his recent UK/Ireland arena tour. Responding to overwhelming fan demand, Sam has just released ‘Tyrants’ from his Record Store Day-exclusive EP Me and the Dog on streaming platforms — a track that has already become a live standout across both the US and European legs of his tour.

2025 is shaping up to be Sam Fender’s most iconic year yet — and now, Australia gets to be part of it.

SAM FENDER ‘PEOPLE WATCHING’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
SUPPORTED BY SPECIAL GUEST HOLLY HUMBERSTONE
Secret Sounds & triple j present

Friday 14 November 2025 | Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 15 November 2025 | Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne *NEW SHOW*

Wednesday 19 November 2025 | Riverstage, Brisbane *SELLING FAST*

Friday 21 November 2025 | The Showring, Entertainment Quarter, Sydney *SELLING FAST*

Tuesday 25 November 2025 | AEC Arena, Adelaide *SELLING FAST*

Friday 28 November 2025 | Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth *SELLING FAST*

General Public Tickets On Sale: Wed 21 May 12pm (local)

TICKETS VIA SECRETSOUNDS.COM

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