Sam Fender 'heartbroken' as huge Newcastle gig postponed due to injury which risks 'lasting damage'
by Daniel Hall · ChronicleLiveSam Fender says he is "heartbroken" as his huge gig at the Utilita Arena on Friday night has been postponed.
The Seventeen Going Under star posted his social media channels this afternoon that both shows would be postponed, after he was told by ENT doctors that his right vocal chord was haemorrhaged. The North Shields singer-songwriter claims doctors have told him that if he performs the gigs, it could risk lasting damage to his voice.
In a post on social media, Sam wrote: "Glasgow and Newcastle, as most of you know I've had the flu for a few days now. Regardless of how compromised my voice was I did everything I could to get it in working order last night to put on the best show possible.
"Today I've had an ENT scope/camera down my throat and sadly I've haemorrhaged my right vocal cord, I'm absolutely heartbroken. This has been the best tour so far and all I want to do is get up and sing again for you all tonight.
"I've had two separate ENT doctors say if I perform tonight I'm risking lasting damage to my voice and I have been advised to be on vocal rest and not use my voice for a prolonged length of time until it heals. I've done everything by the book this tour living like a monk, it's so unlucky.
I'm so, so sorry to all of you who are on your way tonight. We're trying to figure out a way to reschedule for you all, more news soon. X."
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