Artist: Lewis Capaldi
Venue: O2 Apollo, Manchester
Date: 3rd March, 2020
Support: Donna Missal, Alec Benjamin
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Artist: Beth Hart
Venue: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Date: 17th February, 2020
Support: Kris Barras Band
Photographers: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

Artist: Mogwai
Event: True North Festival 2018
Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre
City: Aberdeen, Scotland
Date: 22nd September, 2018

Mogwai – Live at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen – Photo Gallery

Simon was in Aberdeen in Scotland to photograph Glaswegian giants Mogwai performing at His Majesty’s Theatre as part of the True North Festival 2018. A fantastic set from Mogwai included song from their new album as well as favourites such as Like Herod and My Father, My King.

Music Photography: Cool Britannia Festival
Date: 1st and 2nd September, 2018
Headline Acts: Happy Mondays, Ocean Colour Scene
Location: Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Cool Britannia Festival, Knebworth – Photo Gallery

“Iconic acts inspired by an epic era!”

The beginning of September saw the launch of a brand new epic music festival Cool Britannia — which which took place at Knebworth — the stately home of rock. The new festival was opened on Saturday with the premier of Britpop Classical. Britpop Classical features a full rock back of some of the country’s best session musicians together with an amazing horns section and orchestra, all backing a spectacular array of vocalists including The Farm’s Peter Hooton performing All Together Now, Saffron from Republica with Ready To Go, Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory covering Pulp’s Common People and the unique Phil Daniels (Quadrophenia, EastEnders) closed the set with Blur’s Parklife.

Music Photography: Rewind Festival North 2018
Headline Acts: O.M.D., The Jacksons
Location: Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Rewind Festival North – Photo Gallery

Simon headed over to Capesthorne Hall in Siddington near Macclesfield for the latest Rewind Festival North. The festival is now in it’s fourth year at the Cheshire venue while celebrating is tenth year overall. Simon J. Newbury Photography has been at every Rewind North.

Music Photography: Bluedot Festival 2018
Headline Acts: The Hallé Orchestra, The Flaming Lips, Future Islands, The Chemical Brothers
Location: Jodrell Bank, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Bluedot Festival 2018 – Photo Gallery

Simon headed over to Jodrell Bank to photograph the four day music and science Bluedot Festival. Thursday night saw the return of Manchester’s Hallé Orchestra who played the score to the BBC’s Blue Planet. Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips headed back to Cheshire to headline on the Friday in the shadow of the giant Lovell Telescope with their usual extravagant pomp including balloons, confetti and of course a giant inflatable robot! Saturday saw a host of acts across the festival stages including: FEHM, Nadine Shah, Gary Numan and Future Islands. Professor Richard Dawkins also battled the music to discuss his latest book. Sunday was headlined by The Chemical Brothers with performances from Acid Mothers Temple, Shattered Ankles, Crazy P, Future Get Down, Hello Cosmos, Little Dragon and Vessels. Comedian Gary Delaney also appeared.

Here are some of the photos from Bluedot 2018 with an extended gallery on our Facebook page.

Live Music Photography: They Might Be Giants
Venue: Academy 2, Manchester
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Show Date: 01.02.2016

Music Photography: They Might Be Giants – Manchester Academy 2

Simon was in Manchester for the latest UK tour from Brooklyn’s They Might Be Giants. Famous for such tunes as Istanbul (Not Constantinople), Birdhouse In Your Soul and Boss Of Me, the US band checked back into Manchester Academy having last played the venue back in 2013.