Overview

• Fender opened his three-night run to a 50,000-strong crowd, as black-and-white flags and shirts transformed the venue with a Newcastle United–style atmosphere.
• Highlights of the first show included a moving cameo by the Easington Colliery Brass Band on “Remember My Name” and a surprise duet with local busker Joe Bartley on “The Borders.”
• He paused mid-set to hail North Shields’s NE29 postcode as “salt of the earth” and landed a cheeky dig at Sunderland, claiming Geordies live “rent free” in their rivals’ heads.
• Around 150,000 tickets were sold across the three nights, with strict security rules banning fireworks, flares, glass vessels and other items to ensure a safe experience.
• His setlist blended fan-favourite anthems from three No 1 albums with unexpected covers and special dedications, underscoring his bond with the city ahead of June 14 and 15 shows.