Sam Fender has confirmed that premium front-standing tickets have been scrapped for his 2027 UK stadium tour, and announced revised prices after criticism from fans.

READ MORE: Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’ review: reflective and perceptive indie rock from North Shields’ shining star

The singer-songwriter previously expressed his frustration with the “inflated” ticket prices for his upcoming ‘ Proper Massive Stadium Tour ’, and criticised plans to divide standing areas into more expensive front sections and general admission.

Now, in an Instagram Story shared yesterday evening (October 24), Fender has confirmed that the proposed system has been abandoned, and outlined new ticket prices for the shows.

“I’ve managed to get Front Standing tickets removed from the UK stadium tour,” he wrote. “Whoever buys a standing ticket gets as much chance as anyone to be at the front.…