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Newcastle upon Tyne sees its biggest Record Store Day to date
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Newcastle upon Tyne sees its biggest Record Store Day to date

Alan Jordan, owner of one of Newcastle's largest independent record stores, Reflex, said, “this is our biggest Record Store Day to date.” Record Store Day 2025 welcomed thousands of vinyl lovers throughout the city of Newcastle. This year there were five independent record stores in Newcastle participating in Record Store Day's 18th annual event. Record collectors began queueing outside of Newcastle’s independent record stores, as early as 8:00pm the night before the event. Fans were excited to try and get their hands on the 433 different, exclusive records available from major artists such as Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and Sam Fender. https://youtu.be/12m5sfT7B5Q?si=ndMsKGjDF_b4JZA3 Queue outside of Reflex at 08:00am for Record Store Day 2025. Credit: Amy Mescus On Nu...
Sam Fender Ticket Prices – Fair rather than Farfetched?
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Sam Fender Ticket Prices – Fair rather than Farfetched?

A live music expert suggests that the complaints about the expensive ticket prices for Sam Fender's upcoming tour are misplaced. Image of Sam Fender's concert at St James' Park (2023). Photo by Amy Mescus Sam Fender will perform at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on December 20th, 2024. Ticket prices range from £65.87 and £88.37 for seats, with standing tickets costing £82.75.  Sam Fender also announced a stadium tour with three nights at St James’ Park, Newcastle, in June 2025. These tickets cost £83.70 for standing and between £61.70 and £100.20 for seats.  The prices for both tours have been criticised by fans on social media for how high they are. https://www.tiktok.com/@liamgallaghersmonobrow_/video/7427435550396648736?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_...