John Newman

Biography

John Newman (born 16.06.90) John Newman is an English singer/songwriter, best known for his 2013 single 'Love Me Again'. John Newman: Childhood Newman was born in Settle, Yorkshire, England, to Jackie Newman. His father left the family when he was six years old. In his early years, he listened to a lot of Northern Soul and Motown music, and he began writing his own music at the age of fourteen. At the age of 16, he moved to Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He moved to London when he was 20 years old, and formed a band, and was signed to Island Records. John Newman: Career After meeting and befriending Piers Agget, a member of the band Rudimental, Newman was featured on their track 'Feel the Love' in May 2012. The song shot to the number one spot on the UK singles chart, as well as reaching a top 5 position in Australia, New Zealand, Belgium and the Netherlands. In November of the same year, he appeared on the band's next single, 'Not Giving In'. Newman released his own debut single, 'Love Me Again', in June 2013. The single featured as the lead single from his debut studio album, 'Tribute', which was released in October, 2013. The album received positive reviews and debuted at the number one spot in the UK albums chart. In August, 2014, he announced that he was preparing to start on a second album. John Newman: Personal Life After moving to Leeds in 2006, two of Newman's best friends were killed in a car accident. This led to a period of heavy drinking and emotional song writing, which inspired some of his later work.

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John Newman at Starlight's Christmas party held at 11 Downing Street hosted by Phillip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer in aid of Starlight Children's Foundation - London, United Kingdom - Tuesday 13th December 2016

Singer John Newman Reveals His Brain Tumour Has Returned

By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 04 August 2016

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Newman had an operation to remove the tumour in 2012, but revealed this week that cancerous cells have returned.

John Newman has revealed that he will have to undergo another operation, in addition to radiotherapy, having been told his brain tumour has returned.

The 26 year old singer, who hails from North Yorkshire and has scored a string of UK Top Ten hits over the last few years, made the announcement to his fans on Wednesday (August 3rd), and promised that, despite his ordeal, he was determined to resume making music after he had taken a break.

John Newman is to undergo another operation to fight a brain tumour

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Jamie Lawson Scores First UK Number One Album, Beating Mentor Ed Sheeran

By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2015

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After signing to Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records, Lawson has topped the UK album chart for the first time.

Singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson has topped the UK album chart for the first time with his self-titled fourth album. The 39 year old was the first act to be signed to Ed Sheeran’s label Gingerbread Man Records earlier this year and managed to keep his mentor’s album x from reclaiming the top spot in the charts this week.

Jamie Lawson has scored his first number one album.

Speaking to the Official Charts Company Lawson said, “It’s amazing. Thank you to the fans. I’m kind of new for most people so it’s amazing how people have taken to me in such a warm, kind, loving way. I’m very grateful, thank you very much.

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John Newman - John Newman signs copies of his album and book 'Revolve' at HMV in Birmingham at HMV Bullring Shopping Centre - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Thursday 22nd October 2015

John Newman - BMI London Awards 2015 at The Dorchester Hotel - Arrivals at Dorchester Hotel - London, United Kingdom - Monday 19th October 2015

John Newman - John Newman leaves the BBC Breakfast Studios in Media City Manchester after appearing on the show. - Manchester, United Kingdom - Monday 19th October 2015

Milky Chance, Gorgon City And Nick Mulvey Liven Up No Tomorrow Festival 2015

By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015

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New additions add to the excitement of this already highly anticipated Nottingham festival.

No Tomorrow Festival 2015 welcomes a handful of further additions to their already exciting line-up; Milky Chance, Gorgon City and Nick Mulvey are the latest to join the ever-growing bill for Nottingham's most unmissable weekend of the Summer.

They will be joining with the likes of already announced artists James Bay, John Newman, Jessie Ware and MNEK for the second year of No Tomorrow Festival, which is taking place at Nottingham's Wollaton Park from June 6th to 7th. Other new announcements were SOAK, Karen Harding, JP Cooper, Zak Abel, My Nu Leng, Justin Martin and Grades.

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Calvin Harris Scores Fifth U.K. No.1 Single With 'Blame' Ft John Newman

By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 15 September 2014

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The Scottish DJ has previously had chart toppers with 'I'm Not Alone' (2009), 'Sweet Nothing' (2012), 'Under Control' (2013) and 'Summer' (2014).

Calvin Harris' domination of the U.K. music charts continues as he just landed his fifth No.1 single with 'Blame' featuring John Newman. The Scottish DJ previously topped the charts with 'I'm Not Alone' (2009), 'Sweet Nothing' (2012), 'Under Control' (2013) and 'Summer' (2014).

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Harris earned his 5th U.K. No.1 with 'Blame'

'Blame,' which was released on 4th September, is also the third No.1 track for John Newman having previously reached this achievement with 2012's collaboration with Rudimental on 'Feel The Love' and 2013's 'Love Me Again'.

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Isle of Wight Festival 2014 Review

By Jim Pusey in Music Reviews on 17 June 2014

If there's something to take away from this year's Isle of Wight Festival, it's probably sunburn. Unlike the mud bath of two years ago, 2014 will be remembered for serving up one of the hottest weekends I can remember for a festival, along with some crowd-pleasing performances. While not every act managed to capture their moment in the sun, all the major names delivered in spades.

But it wasn't just the music that made the weekend for many; a real sense of celebration seemed to erupt across the site. Partly fuelled by anticipation over the World Cup and partly because of the good weather, thousands of smiling faces could be seen everywhere. Sunflowers seemed to be an essential festival accessory and many opted for as few clothes as possible with t-shirts looking like they'd gone out of fashion altogether. I've even had to make a note in my diary that it's international flip-flop day on June 20th, just one of the many things I learnt around Seaclose Park this year.

The highlight of Friday afternoon should have really been local boy Tom Odell on the main stage. But his piano led ballads took some time to win the crowd over despite his number 1 album 'Long Way Down'. By the time he'd finished though, the reaction showed that he'd justified his place on the main stage billing.

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It's Almost Here! 25 Must See Acts For Coachella 2014

By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2014

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A day by day recommendation of this year's festival favourites.

Coachella Festival is nearly here, bringing with it one hell of a weekend chock full of great food, exciting entertainment and, most importantly, amazing music.

Arguably California's most eagerly anticipated event of the year, Coachella settles at the Empire Polo Club in Indio once again for the fifteenth year running between April 11th and 13th on the first weekend and April 18th and 20th on the second. It's not unheard of that a music festival was so good they had to hold it twice, but as of 2012 it has become a no-brainer for Coachella. In a nutshell, it is basically a big playground for grown-ups - though of course it is a family friendly event - featuring activities such as the 3 Legged Race, the Beauty Bar, the art studios, dodgeball and the almighty Pie Eating Contest, all while you're munching on a variety of cuisine from around the state and rocking out to some of the best bands you will ever hear.

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Pinkpop 2014 Announce Headliners The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Metallica Plus Many More

Posted on12 March 2014

Pinkpop 2014 Announce Headliners The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Metallica Plus Many More

John Newman - Tribute Album Review

By Joe Wilde in Music Reviews on 26 November 2013

First gaining significant exposure as the vocalist on Rudimental's number one hit 'Feel the Love', John Newman has released his first solo album 'Tribute' and, like the title suggests, the album unfolds as a mark of respect for the artists who have inspired him. Harking back to powerful soloists of years gone by, the Settle, North Yorkshire-born and raised singer-songwriter follows the path that has been so readily trodden by recent UK artists and, judging by his success already, Newman won't be the last neo-soul artist to emerge from the UK in years to come either.

As he lists the artists he is dedicating his 'Tribute' to at the beginning of the self-titled album opener, name checking everyone from Ike & Tina Turner to Kings of Leon, Aretha Franklin to Britney Spears, Newman makes it clear immediately that, although his sound owes much to the 60s and 70s, he is very much a product of these times.

Heavy on the strings and pianos, his musical choices on 'Tribute' have been made so as to highlight the power behind his vocals, rather than use studio trickery and club-friendly beats that may result in another successful single or two, but would otherwise result in convoluted album with no real identity. A wise move on Newman's behalf, for his is a voice that does need to be revered. Like a male Emeli Sandé, Newman has cast off his electronic beginnings to impose himself as a 'proper singer' and, like Sandé, his abilities as a vocalist suggest staying power.

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John Newman Releases New Single 'Losing Sleep' On December 16th 2013

Posted on07 November 2013

John Newman Releases New Single 'Losing Sleep' On December 16th 2013

Who Is John Newman? He Just Beat Paul McCartney To No.1

By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2013

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John Newman edged out Pearl Jam and Paul McCartney in the album chart.

Paul McCartney has been kept off the top spot on the album chart by the British vocalist John Newman - perhaps best known for his appearance on Rudimental's chart-topper Feel The Love.

Newman's fended off competition from rockers Pearl Jam and The Beatles star McCartney to make it to No.1 with his first album Tribute. The singer had a No.1 single of his own in July with Love Me Again and went in at No.9 last week with the follow-up Cheating.

While that single dropped to a lowly spot at No.22, the album dominated the charts and beat Pearl Jam's Lightning Bolt - which went in at No.2 - and McCartney's well-promoted album New, which debuted at No.3, lower than Universal will have anticipated.

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