BackSam Fender pre-sale moved after 'bot attack'
Sam Fender says a sophisticated bot attack disrupted the ticket website for his Newcastle shows, prompting a change to the pre‑sale schedule.
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Sam Fender reported that a sophisticated bot attack targeted the website selling tickets for his upcoming shows in Newcastle. As a result, the pre‑sale for the concerts was moved to a later time.
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- 10/28/2026
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