Sam Fender

The Newcastle-based rocker said it would be “completely hypocritical of me” to advocate for discussion on the topic without looking after his own mental ...

The 28-year-old added he was “eternally overwhelmed” by the love and support of his fans and hated letting them down, but said that his mental state was beginning to affect his performances. “My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it’s not going to get better unless I take the time to do so.” “It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don’t take the time to look after my own mental health,” the musician wrote. “It’s impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it’s exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business. The Newcastle-based rocker said it would be “completely hypocritical of me” to advocate for discussion on the topic without looking after his own mental wellbeing. Geordie star Sam Fender has announced he is “taking some time off the road” to look after his mental health, after admitting that he was “burnt out” from touring.

The singer-songwriter has released a heartfelt statement explaining his decision to cancel his upcoming dates due to burn out.

We are cancelling our 3 remaining headline shows in the US and pulling out of the shows with Florence and the Machine, as well as Life is Beautiful Festival. The Seventeen Going Under singer continued: "As a result, I'm sadly going to have to take some time off the road. Taking to Instagram he shared a post, which began: "It seems completely hypocritical to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don't take the time to look after my own mental health. I refuse to go out there and not give it my all EVERY time, as you all deserve nothing less. My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it's not going to get better unless I take the time to do so. The Geordie singer-songwriter has posted a heartfelt statement for his fans where he revealed he's been struggling after an intensive tour schedule and needs to have some time off the road.

Sam Fender has cancelled his upcoming US tour to focus on his mental health — view the statement he shared with fans here.

Details and tickets for those dates can be found, [here](https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/sam-fender-tickets/artist/5242347?irgwc=1&utm_source=2862475-NME%20Networks%20Media%20Limited&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2862475&awtrc=&clickId=0U0xYm2yZxyNUPE0QZxt8TcTUkDR5%3ASFAX%3Ai240&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_2862475&ircid=7559). Fender added: “It’s that attitude that stops men from talking and stops men from being like able to turn to each other. “I’d be so angry with myself for being upset and then it would just become this catch 22 situation.” Men just need to be open and not emasculate one another.” Fender continued: “I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me. [Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians](https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/)(CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008) [CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) [Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues](http://www.musicsupport.org/)(CALL: 0800 030 6789) [YOUNG MINDS – The voice for young people’s health and wellbeing](http://www.youngminds.org.uk/?gclid=CIuC-9ye69ICFQYo0wodX48KPA) [Time To Change – Let’s end mental health discrimination](https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/) [The Samaritans – Confidential support 24 hours a day](http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us?gclid=CKyDztKf69ICFSIo0wodYjYL5A) [Australian leg of his tour in late November](https://www.nme.com/news/music/sam-fender-announces-headliner-australian-tour-3276660), as well as [the “fucking unbelievable” St James’ Park shows he’ll play in 2023](https://www.nme.com/news/music/sam-fender-2023-stadium-show-newcastle-st-james-park-new-album-interview-tickets-3301878). [Sam Fender announces huge 2023 stadium show at Newcastle’s St. Read his statement below. James’ Park: “It’s a really, really big thing for us”](https://www.nme.com/news/music/sam-fender-2023-stadium-show-newcastle-st-james-park-new-album-interview-tickets-3301878) [Fender was set to perform](https://www.nme.com/news/music/sam-fender-announces-north-american-headline-tour-3212123) in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver later this month, along with supporting [Florence And The Machine](https://www.nme.com/artists/florence-and-the-machine) at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and a festival set at Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful. [he spoke to NME about addressing mental health struggles with his single, ‘Dead Boys’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/sam-fender-dead-boys-lyrics-meaning-interview-mental-health-male-suicide-2368006). [Sam Fender](https://www.nme.com/artists/sam-fender) has cancelled his remaining 2022 US tour dates to look after his [mental health](https://www.nme.com/tag/lets-talk).

The English singer said that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me".

The English singer posted a heartfelt message on Twitter announcing the news, saying that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me". "My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it's not going to get better unless I take the time to do so." The English singer said that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me".

The North Shields-born singer-songwriter has cancelled the remaining gigs of his US tour, including three nights supporting Florence + The Machine.

He and the band intend to return to the road for a string of dates in Australia in November. Thank you for always sticking by us." In a statement on social media, he said: "It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don't take the time to look after my own mental health."

'It's impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it's exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business,' British ...

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). [his two forthcoming headline dates in Newcastle, calling the gig a “childhood dream come true”](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sam-fender-st-james-park-tickets-b2158226.html). [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “I refuse to get out there and not give it my all EVERY time, as you all deserve nothing less,” Fender added. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Thank you for always sticking by us.” “I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me. [www.befrienders.org](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.befrienders.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLouis.Chilton%40independent.co.uk%7Ce90c0b9c225a43d844ea08d942c2537e%7C0f3a4c644dc54a768d4152d85ca158a5%7C0%7C0%7C637614224658763182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pjn4jR9xdPlL7mUIf546e%2BqTYXmVq0CaDKSvlx6PfsM%3D&reserved=0) to find a helpline near you. [Fender is currently among the list of artists shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2022](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-mercury-prize-winners-2022-shortlist-harry-styles-b2162493.html). “I am eternally overwhelmed by the love and support of our fans and I hate to let you down, but the state of my wellbeing is starting to affect everything I do, including my performances.” “My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it’s not going to get better unless I take time to do so,” the “Spit of You” singer continued. It’s impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it’s exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business.

In 2021, Metallica recruited Sam Fender to cover his favourite song from 'The Black Album' for 'Metallica: The Blacklist' and he chose to pick 'Sad But ...

Fender’s version bleeds fragility and brings the haunting lyrics of ‘Sad But True’ to the song’s forefront with nothing to hide behind. I still decided to do the song because it’s sick, and I love the lyrics, so I can use them, change some of the chord structures, and make it really beautiful, dour and sad on piano rather than trying to recreate what Metallica did.” “I picked that song because I loved it, and I love that riff, but when it came down to it, I’m not going to do it better than Metallica with a band, so I changed my mind. Speaking on The Travis Mills Show on Apple Music, Fender discussed his connection to the band and explained: “I discovered their whole discography in one time. Released in September 2021, 50% of proceeds went to Metallica’s own charity, All Within My Hands and the other 50% to a charity of each artist’s choice. Sam Fender was one of the names who accepted their invitation and chose ‘Sad But True’.

British singer-songwriter Sam Fender pulled out of his North American tour due to his ailing mental health. The 28-year-old said it was 'hypocritical' of ...

Me and my mates are very, very close. I've met a fair few of you over the years and those encounters have genuinely restored my faith in humanity, you're all sound as f***. Legendary: The 28-year-old rising star was set to perform at the historic Seattle Theatre in the US.as well as in Portland and Vancouver this month Among the flood of support in his comments section was a message from Gwyneth Paltrow, 49, who said: 'This is beautiful. Candid: Sam shared a poignant statement as he explained to his fans that his friends and family had been concerned by the state of his mental health But the Geordie singer-songwriter pulled out of the remaining dates after admitting his mental health declined and his friends and colleagues were worried about his wellbeing.

He apologised to fans and said he and his band were "burnt out" and he needed some time to heal.

Fender said he was "eternally overwhelmed" by the "love and support" of fans and apologised, adding that "the state of my wellbeing is starting to affect everything I do, including my performances". "It's impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it's exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business." "It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it, if I don't take the time to look after my own mental health," his statement read. "My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it's not going to get better unless I take the time to do so," he wrote. However, the North Shields star said he was "super excited" for Australia in late November and "everything to come in 2023", including June's homecoming gigs at Newcastle United's St James' Park, The star took to social media to tell fans he and his band were "burnt out".

'It's impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it's exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business,' British ...

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). [his two forthcoming headline dates in Newcastle, calling the gig a “childhood dream come true”](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sam-fender-st-james-park-tickets-b2158226.html). [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “I refuse to get out there and not give it my all EVERY time, as you all deserve nothing less,” Fender added. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Thank you for always sticking by us.” “I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me. [www.befrienders.org](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.befrienders.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLouis.Chilton%40independent.co.uk%7Ce90c0b9c225a43d844ea08d942c2537e%7C0f3a4c644dc54a768d4152d85ca158a5%7C0%7C0%7C637614224658763182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pjn4jR9xdPlL7mUIf546e%2BqTYXmVq0CaDKSvlx6PfsM%3D&reserved=0) to find a helpline near you. [Fender is currently among the list of artists shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2022](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-mercury-prize-winners-2022-shortlist-harry-styles-b2162493.html). “I am eternally overwhelmed by the love and support of our fans and I hate to let you down, but the state of my wellbeing is starting to affect everything I do, including my performances.” “My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it’s not going to get better unless I take time to do so,” the “Spit of You” singer continued. It’s impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it’s exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business.

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My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it’s not going to get better unless I take the time to do so. “As a result, I’m sadly going to have to take some time off the road. I refuse to go out there and not give it my all EVERY time, as you all deserve nothing less. I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me. If that is the case, we will notify you of those options.” He also added: “My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it’s not going to get better unless I take the time to do so.”

FOLLOWING his triumphant headline set at Victorious Festival, Sam Fender has announced he is 'taking some time off the road' to look after his mental health ...

The 28-year-old added he was “eternally overwhelmed” by the love and support of his fans and hated letting them down, but said that his mental state was beginning to affect his performances. In a post on social media, he apologised to fans and said he would be cancelling upcoming headline shows in the US, shows with Florence And The Machine and his appearance at the Life Is Beautiful Festival in The Newcastle-based rocker said it would be ‘completely hypocritical of me’ to advocate for discussion on the topic without looking after his own mental wellbeing.