Scunthorpe United Football Club is set to potentially host a visit from rapper Tinie Tempah, who mentioned the club in his 2010 number-one single 'Pass Out'. The co-owner of Scunthorpe United expressed willingness for the club to embrace a visit by the rapper. As of now, the team is standing 16th in the National League, with 4 points from 4 games, and a recent form of WLLD.
What sparked the interest in Tinie Tempah's visit?
The interest in hosting Tinie Tempah at Scunthorpe United was sparked by local fan Ben Johns, who launched an online campaign to encourage the rapper to perform in North Lincolnshire. Tinie Tempah told BBC Newsnight that he considers it the right time to visit Scunthorpe, and he would add a Scunthorpe date to his tour if a required number of pre-saves for his new album are achieved, targeting November or December.
Potential venues for the concert
The Attis Arena was identified as a possible venue for a Tinie Tempah concert in Scunthorpe, with Michelle Harness, chairwoman of Scunthorpe United FC, stating that the club would like to host a Tinie Tempah show and is evaluating The Attis Arena as a venue. However, Harness noted that the club must protect the pitch when arranging a concert. Café Indie, an independent venue in Scunthorpe, was also mentioned as an alternative possible location for the concert.
Reaction from the club and fans
Ben Johns stated that the campaign feels like a story that has been 16 years in the making. Michelle Harness made her comments on BBC Radio Humberside, where she said: 'we'd love to embrace a show by Tinie, although the club would need to explore how best to host the gig at The Attis Arena'. The club's current standing in the league, with 6 goals scored and 6 conceded, may not be directly affected by the potential concert, but it could bring a boost to the team's morale and fan engagement. Fans can check the team's upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page and see the current squad on our squad page.
What's next for Scunthorpe United and Tinie Tempah?
As Scunthorpe United continues to navigate the National League, with 8 points behind leaders Sutton Utd, the potential visit from Tinie Tempah could bring a welcome distraction and excitement to the team and its fans. The club's stats, available on our stats page, show a mixed start to the season, but the team is still in the running. With the concert potentially happening in November or December, fans can look forward to a unique experience, and the team can focus on improving their standing in the league, which can be tracked on our standings page.
