It's set to be the biggest gig of his career to date and on Thursday night Sam Fender will return to home turf in style to kick off this year's Mouth of the Tyne festival.
Arriving just over half way through a year that has already been fantastic for the North Shields musician, Sam's Mouth of the Tyne gig broke records for the event when it became the fastest selling in the event's history.
While we're still in July, Sam has already had a hectic summer, playing at massive events like Radio 1's Big Weekend and releasing new single Will We Talk from his highly anticipated debut album.
The local lad will play in front of plenty of Geordie fans at the Mouth of the Tyne , as well as loads of friends and family.
The Mouth of the Tyne lineup also includes 80s legend Rick Astley.
If you are going there are rules on alcohol you need to be aware of, as well as , gate opening times and
Speaking of stage times, here are the ones for Sam on Thursday, July 11:
5.30pm - gates open
6.15pm - Rachel Chinouriri
7pm - Little Comets
8.30pm - Sam Fender
10pm finish
