Sam Fender

The English singer said that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me".

The English singer posted a heartfelt message on Twitter announcing the news, saying that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me". "My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it's not going to get better unless I take the time to do so." The English singer said that he had "neglected myself for over a year now and haven't dealt with things that have deeply affected me".

The North Shields-born singer-songwriter has cancelled the remaining gigs of his US tour, including three nights supporting Florence + The Machine.

He and the band intend to return to the road for a string of dates in Australia in November. Thank you for always sticking by us." In a statement on social media, he said: "It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don't take the time to look after my own mental health."

He apologised to fans and said he and his band were "burnt out" and he needed some time to heal.

Fender said he was "eternally overwhelmed" by the "love and support" of fans and apologised, adding that "the state of my wellbeing is starting to affect everything I do, including my performances". "It's impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it's exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business." "It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it, if I don't take the time to look after my own mental health," his statement read. "My friends and colleagues have been worried about me for a while and it's not going to get better unless I take the time to do so," he wrote. However, the North Shields star said he was "super excited" for Australia in late November and "everything to come in 2023", including June's homecoming gigs at Newcastle United's St James' Park, The star took to social media to tell fans he and his band were "burnt out".

The Newcastle-based rocker said it would be "completely hypocritical of me" to advocate for discussion on the topic without looking after his own mental ...

Thank you for always sticking by us." "I've neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me," the musician wrote. In a post on social media he apologised to fans and said he would be cancelling upcoming headline shows in the US, shows with Florence + The Machine and his appearance at the Life Is Beautiful Festival.

Sam Fender has announced he is “taking some time off the road” to look after his mental health, after admitting that he was “burnt out” from touring.

The 28-year-old added he was “eternally overwhelmed” by the love and support of his fans and hated letting them down, but said that his mental state was beginning to affect his performances. “It’s impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it’s exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business. “It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don’t take the time to look after my own mental health,” the musician wrote.

Fender said it would be 'completely hypocritical of me' to advocate for discussion on the topic without looking after his own mental wellbeing.

It's gonna be such a special moment and I hope you all join us for it 🖤🤍 tickets on sale next Friday 9th Sept, presale info below x The 28-year-old added he was “eternally overwhelmed” by the love and support of his fans and hated letting them down, but said that his mental state was beginning to affect his performances. “It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don’t take the time to look after my own mental health,” the musician wrote.

It's impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it's exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business. My friends and ...

His second album “Seventeen Going Under” also topped the U.K. His debut album “Hypersonic Missiles” entered the U.K. “I’m also especially sorry to everyone who’s been waiting for news on the rescheduled U.K. “It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don’t take the time to look after my own mental health,” Fender posted on Twitter. However, the singer-songwriter said that he is “super excited” for his Australia gigs in November and “everything to come in 2023.” I refuse to go out there and not give it my all EVERY time, as you all deserve nothing less,” Fender added.

Sam Fender has announced that he will be taking time away from the touring stage, to focus on his mental health. The Seventeen Going Under hitmaker ...

More on this “I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me”, he wrote. “It’s impossible to do this work on myself while on the road, and it’s exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business”.