Sam Fender helps boost local economy by £16.5m with St James’ Park concerts
The trio of gigs boosted the economy by £16.5m (Image credit: Newcastle City Council)
Sam Fender's trio of St James' Park concerns earlier this month helped boost the local economy by more than £16m, according to new figures.
The North Shields native held three concerts in Newcastle, attracting about 150,000 spectators.
The Thursday, Saturday and Sunday performances helped boost the local regional economy by approximately £16.5m with bars, restaurants, hotels and other attractions in Newcastle and across the region benefitting from the bumper crowds.
Cllr Abdul Samad, Newcastle City Council cabinet member for culture, music and arts, said: "Sam Fender, St James' Park and a sea of black and white made for an unforgettable weekend showing Newcastle at its brilliant best.
"It was fantastic to see such an incredible atmosphere across the city as partners once again came together to show nowhere knows how to put on a show quite like Newcastle.
"Time and again our city region has shown its capacity for hosting such large-scale events, and this is a very welcome boost to our hospitality trade during what are challenging times, and I hope it can help us attract even more incredible events to the North East in the near future."
Ian Thomas, chief operating officer for NewcastleGateshead Initiative, added: "It was fantastic to see every corner of the city bustling and businesses both in Newcastle & Gateshead and further afield benefiting from the influx of fans eager to share this moment with Sam and his band. Animating our towns and cities is key to attracting visitors, particularly those staying overnight."
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