Newday

Newday is an annual Christian youth festival for Churches from all denominations, initially organised by the Newfrontiers family of churches.[1][2] Established since August 2004, the event is aimed at young people between the ages of 12 to 18.[3]

Newday
FoundedAugust 2004
FounderJoel Virgo
TypeChristian youth event
Location
OwnerClarendon Trust Ltd.
Key people
Joel Virgo, Ben Rowe
Websitehttp://www.newdaygeneration.org/

Vision

Newday's stated vision is to play a role in stopping the drift away from God in you people's lives.[4][5] This includes performing voluntary community work during the festival period, worshipping God through music, preachers and prayers.[6][7]

Past events

2004

The first Newday event in 2004 was held at Newark showground, Lincolnshire. At the first event 3500 youths attended.[8] This event was interrupted by torrential rainfall flooding the camp site causing many young people to be evacuated into nearby schools and leisure centres.[9]

2005

In 2005, the launch of Newday and three evening meetings were held at Notts County Stadium, Nottingham. Over 5000 youths attended.[10]

2006
Former Newday logo

In 2006, Newday was relocated Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire.[11] Almost 6000 youths attended.[12] Matt Redman did not lead worship but Phatfish continued for a third year running this time joined by South African female singer Siyoli Lusaseni and Evan Rogers, who had previously led worship at Together On A Mission, the annual Newfrontiers leadership conference.

2007

In 2007, Newday was once again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire with social action and outreach in Derby. The event took place between 2 and 7 August and over 6000 youths attended.[13]

2008

In 2008, Newday was again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The event took place between 2 and 7 August and approximately 7000 youths attended.[14] During the event 315 people converted to Christianity and £112,000 was raised.[14] This year, Matt Redman did not appear but instead Lou Fellingham (lead singer of Phatfish), took over the role of leading worship alongside Simon Brading and Paul Oakley.

2009

In 2009, Newday moved to Norfolk Showground, Norwich and was held between 1 and 6 August. Approximately 7000 people attended the 2009 event.[15] At Newday 2009, 361 Christians committed their lives to Jesus for the first time. Paul Oakley retired from worship leading in 2008, with Simon Brading and Lou Fellingham continuing the worship leading this year. Jordan Dillon joined Simon Brading on the main stage leading worship. On the Tuesday night, Matt Redman joined Lou and Phatfish for a celebratory night of worship and songs. This was his first appearance since 2007 and 4th overall at the Newday festival.

2010

Newday 2010 was held at Norfolk Showground again, although a week later than the previous year due to the preceding Scouting Jamboree which took place at the showground, meaning it ran from 11 to 16 August.[16]

2011

Newday was once again held at the Norfolk showground, from 1–6 August, with delegates leaving on 7th.

2012

Newday this year was pushed back to 13–18 August due to the London 2012 Olympics. Gigs this year were discontinued in favour of the Lime Lounge which features upcoming talent. Becoming the longest-running site for the event, Norfolk Showground was the host of Newday 2012.

2013

In 2013, Newday took place 29 July - 4 August. 2,000 young people served Norfolk and surrounding towns with voluntary social action.[17]

2014

Newday took place 28 July - 2 August, at Norfolk Showground for the 6th year running. Social action projects focused on asking a one question survey to towns and villages across Norfolk as part of the Who Cares? initiative. Over 700 people made first time commitments or re-commitments to God and a record-breaking £140,000 was raised in the offering to be used in Zimbabwe and in other places around the world.

2015

Newday 2015 took place 3–8 August at Norfolk Showground.

2016

Newday 2016 took place 1–6 August at Norfolk Showground.

2017

Newday 2017 was held 31 July - 5 August, with delegates leaving on 6 August. 254 First Time Commitments, 110 Re-Commitments and 248 Reported Physical Healings

2018

Newday 2018 was held on 30 July - 4 August at Norfolk Showground. £70 428.25 was taken in the offering, 215 people reported bodily healings, and 267 gave committed for the first time, with a further 186 recommitting.

2019

Newday 2019 was held on 29 July - 3 August at Norfolk Showground. £86 212 was taken in the offering, 285 people reported physical healings, and 395 committed for the first time, with a further 344 recommitting.

2020

Newday 2020 was a digital event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.


2021

Newday 2021 has been cancelled due to lack of certainty over COVID-19 and therefore cannot be planned


2022

Newday 2022 will be held 1 - 6 August (going home on 7 August) at Norfolk Showground.


2023

Newday 2023 will be held 31 July - 5 (going home on 6 August) August at Norfolk Showground.


2024

Newday 2024 will be held 29 July - 3 August (going home on 4 August) at Norfolk Showground.


2025

Newday 2025 will be held 28 July - 2 August (going home on 3 August) at Norfolk Showground.

Discography
This is life CD cover produced at Newday 2008

During the festival, a live album is recorded. These are released annually, the first was titled A Generation Is Emerging (2004) released after the first festival, with 15 others following in subsequent years.[18]

  • A Generation Is Emerging (2004) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman, Phatfish and Paul Oakley, with guest tracks from yFriday and Phatfish concerts.
  • You Reign (2005) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman, Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • Shout From The Roof (2006) Featuring Simon Brading, Siyoli Lusaseni, Evan Rogers, Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • Let The Rain Come (2007) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman, Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • This Is Life (2008) Featuring Simon Brading, Lou Fellingham, Phatfish, Paul Oakley, with guest tracks from yFriday and Tree63 concerts.
  • No Shout Too Loud (2009) Featuring Simon Brading, Lou Fellingham, Phatfish and Matt Redman.
  • King Of Nations (2010) Featuring Lou Fellingham, Phatfish, Matt Redman, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillon.
  • We Are Yours (2011) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt, Jordan Dillon and Sam Cox.
  • Newday Live 2012 (2012) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillan.
  • Newday Live 2013 (2013) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt, Zak Guy, Rebekah Cox, Jorge Mhondera and Sam Cox.
  • Newday Live 2014 (2014) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt, Jordan Dillon, Matt Redman, Sam Cox, Becki Cox, Jorge Mhondera and Sarah Benton.
  • Newday Live Worship 2015 (2015) Featuring Simon Brading, Sam Cox, Jake Isaac, Zac Guy and Becki Cox.
  • Heartbeat (Live) (2016) Featuring Becki Cox, Simon Brading, Sam Cox and Jake Isaac.
  • Newday Worship Live 2017 (2017) Featuring Simon Brading, Hanna Silvester, Anna Brading, George Benson, Sharene Ricketts and Jack Wintermeyer.
  • Truth (2018) Featuring Simon Brading, Anna Brading, Sharene Ricketts, Maxwell Nygren and Nick Foulks.
  • Life (2019) Featuring Simon Brading, Anna Brading, Sharene Ricketts and Neal Glanville.

5 other albums have also been released by the Newday Worship Band:

  • Newday Live 2004-2007: The Sound of a New Generation (Highlights from Newday 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007) Featuring Paul Oakley, Simon Brading, Matt Redman and Siyoli Lusaseni. Released 2007.
  • Homegrown (Studio recorded versions of Newday classics) Featuring Simon Brading, Sam Cox, Rebekah Cox, Jules Burt and Hanna Silvester. Released 2014.
  • Alive with Worship (The Remixes) (Remixed versions of the 2015 song Alive with Worship) Featuring Sam Cox, Chris Howland, Grey Gold, Geek Boy, Heir, Cwby and Bright City. Released 2015.
  • Alive with Strings (Live at Newday) (An EP of songs performed by a 19 piece string ensemble at Newday 2016) Featuring Simon Brading. Released 2016.
  • Forever, Now (Studio recorded versions of 2017 Newday Songs) Featuring Hanna Silvester, Jack Wintermeyer, Simon Brading and Anna Brading. Released 2017.

Entertainment

Newday offers a variety of different entertainment for its youth.

There have been several cafés or bars, open daily from 1:30pm til 6pm, and after the main meeting:

  • The Global Cafe (with Christian merchandise, odd-flavoured milkshakes and Fairtrade products.)(Retired)
  • The Pink Bar (female café and salon - later joined with The Gents as Pink and Gents, later renamed The Arcade)
  • Café Edge (watch upcoming Christian bands) (Retired)
  • Café Froth (quieter place to chill, renamed The Yard in 2019')
  • The Gents (new from 2008, with PS3 and phone chargers - later joined with The Pink Bar as Pink and Gents, later renamed The Arcade)
  • The Rhythm Factory (new for 2009, creative music and dance venue)
  • Retro (new for 2010, time warped cafe with sundaes, waffles, sports and drive in movies) (Retired)
  • The Lime Lounge (New for 2012, Musical acts of upcoming talents - renamed The Lounge from 2016)
  • The Cow Shed (New for 2014, the milkshake venue)
  • St Andrew's Bookshop (Christian books and merchandise)
  • Rock Salt (new for 2017, the vendor venue)
  • The Cinema (new for 2017, open in the evenings showing movies, renamed The Depot from 2019)
  • The Common Room (new for 2019, exclusively for 17 & 18 year olds)
  • Youth Culture Cafe (new for 2020), a space for the over 18s on site.

Other activities include:

  • Skatepark (Retired)
  • Remote Control Cars (Retired)
  • Busking Area & Open Mic Area
  • Football tournaments
  • Dodgeball tournaments
  • The Goldfish Bowl (Retired)
  • Creative Arts Zone (Retired)
  • Bookshop and Merchandise
  • Indoor and Outdoor Sports
  • Newday Radio 87.7FM (2012)
  • Bumper cars (Special in 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016)
  • Ice Rink (Special in 2011)
  • NewdayEye (Special in 2012)
  • Bucking Bronco (Special in 2014)
  • Nerf Gun Arena (Retired)
  • Waltzers (Special in 2015)
  • Mini Golf
  • Rock Climbing
  • No Limits (special in 2019)

See also

References
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  2. "What is Newday?". www.thisislife.org.uk. Archived from the original on 19 June 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  3. "Here's the Deal, Newday". www.newday.xtn.org. 27 August 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  4. "About, Newday". www.newdaygeneration.org. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  5. "Norfolk hosts Christian festival". news.bbc.co.uk. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  6. "Picking up the Pieces". www.bbc.co.uk. 8 August 2006. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  7. "Christian festival Newday comes to Norfolk". www.networknorwich.co.uk. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  8. "Newday 2009". cotrg.churchinsight.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  9. "Notts County Council evacuates 1,300". www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk. 12 August 2004. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  10. "Newday Live 2005". www.word-on-the-web.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  11. "Newday 2006, Newfrontiers Magazine Online". www.newfrontiers.xtn.org. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  12. "Newday Conference". www.goldusa.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  13. "Newday Live 2007". www.kingsway.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  14. "Newday 2008 and Paul Oakley". www.cck.org.uk. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  15. "Newday '09 - Day One". www.newday.xtn.org. 1 August 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  16. http://blog.newdaygeneration.org/?p=224
  17. "Newday '13 - newday loves Norfolk". www.newday.xtn.org. 10 August 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  18. ""This is life", Newday CD". www.christianbits.co.uk. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
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