Category Music Photography

12Nov 2014

Music Photography: Holly Johnson – Manchester Academy

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Music Photography: Holly Johnson
Venue: Manchester Academy 2, Manchester
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Show Date: 25.10.2014

 Music Photography: Holly Johnson | Manchester Academy

Former Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson brought his latest UK tour, The Dancing With No Fear Tour – Unleashed From the Pleasuredome to Manchester Academy. We were there to photograph Holly for the second time this year. The first was at Rewind North Festival where Holly headlined the Sunday of the festival.

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10Nov 2014

Music Photography: Mogwai – Camp & Furnace – Liverpool

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Music Photography: Mogwai
Venue: Camp & Furnace, Liverpool
Event: Liverpool Music Week
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Show Date: 24.10.2014
Support: Mugstar, Forest Swords, Ex-Easter Island Head

 Music Photography: Mogwai | Camp & Furnace – Liverpool

We headed off to Liverpool to photograph Mogwai for the second time in 2 days having photographed the Glasgow post-rock outfit in Rotherham the day before. Mogwai were headlining Liverpool Music Week, taking place across many venues throughout the city.

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30Oct 2014

Music Photography: Mogwai – Magna, Rotherham

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Music Photography: Mogwai
Venue: Magna, Rotherham
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Show Date: 23.10.2014
Support: RM Hubbert

Music Photography: Mogwai | Magna, Rotherham

I headed off to Rotherham in Yorskshire to photograph the first of two back to back Mogwai shows. It was something of a treat as I am a big fan of Mogwai having been to over fifteen Mogwai shows since my first back in 1997 at The Astoria Theatre in London.

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29Oct 2014

Music Photography: Maverick Sabre – Manchester Ritz

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Music Photography: Maverick Sabre
Venue: The Ritz, Manchester
Photographer: Tina Newbury
Show Date: 22.10.2014
Support: George The Poet

Music Photography: Maverick Sabre | Manchester Ritz

Tina headed up to Manchester to The Ritz as part of a busy week of live music photography for the both of us. We were back in Manchester at the weekend to photograph former Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson as Rotherham.

Support for rapper Maverick Sabre at The Ritz in Manchester came from George The Poet.

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26Oct 2014

Music Photography: Jake Bugg – Liverpool Echo Arena

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Music Photography: Jake Bugg
Venue: Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Show Date: 18.10.2014
Support: Hudson Taylor

Music Photography: Jake Bugg | Liverpool Echo Arena

Jake Bugg performed at the Liverpool Echo Arena to a packed house. The huge arena can hold 11,000 guests and it was close to being full. Support on the night came from Irish band Hudson Taylor. Simon headed over to Liverpool to photograph Jake for a second time (the first occasion was in Manchester at The Ritz).

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01Sep 2014

Music Photography: Rewind Festival North – Sunday

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Music Photography: Rewind Festival North
Location: Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Date: 31.08.14
Acts: Holly Johnson, Midge Ure, Sonia, Toyah, China Crisis, The Straits, Level 42, Tony Hadley, Roland Gift, T’Pau, The Beat, Heaven 17
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

 Music Photography: Rewind Festival North | Sunday

Day two of the Rewind Festival North meant no let up in the quantity or quality of bands and artists taking to the stage. China Crisis got the show started and the turnaround continued at pace until Holly Johnson stepped out to headline the Sunday and bring the festival to a close. Doctor & The Medics front man Clive Jackson continued in his role of compere for the event and event filled a bit of space with an impromptu rendition of the number one classic “Spirit in the Sky”. He also posed for a quick portrait backstage!

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01Sep 2014

Music Photography: Rewind Festival North – Saturday

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Music Photography: Rewind Festival North
Location: Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Date: 30.08.14
Acts: Billy Ocean, Rick Astley, Marc Almond, Jimmy Somerville, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Cutting Crew, Doctor & the Medics, Mike & the Mechanics, Bjorn Again, Nick Heyward, The Real Thing 
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Music Photography: Rewind Festival North | Saturday

The first Rewind Festival took place over the weekend in the wonderful surroundings of Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield. We were onsite to photograph the entire weekend of music.

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25Aug 2014

Music Photography: Junction 16 – Total Access Live

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Music Photography: Junction 16 | Total Access Live
Date: 09.08.14
Acts: Union J, Pixie Lott, Rizzle Kicks, Ella Henderson, Jedward, Bars & Melody, Katy B, Ollie Marland, Luke Friend, Loveable Rogues, Fuse ODG, Ella Eyre, Foxes, Collabro, M.A.D, Ashley Roberts, The Cassettez, Richard Rawson & Tom Parker
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

 Music Photography: Junction 16 | Total Access Live

We were back at Junction 16 on Saturday in the sun and with a 10,000 plus crowd. It was an action packed set with constant entertainment on stage or on the huge TV. It was a very quick turnaround between acts with loads of acts entertaining the huge crowd. Jedward were a late addition to the bill and were very popular, climbing the speaker stacks and jumping down into the pit to get close up with the fans at the front of the huge crowd. Pixie Lott was also very popular.

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14Aug 2014

Music Photography: Junction 16 – Ultimate 80s

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Music Photography: Junction 16 | Ultimate 80s
Date: 08.08.14
Acts: Kim Wilde, ABC, The Christians, Brother Beyond
Photographers: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

Music Photography: Junction 16 | Ultimate 80s

Simon J. Newbury Photography were back at Junction 16 at Betley Court Farm for this years outdoor music events. We were commissioned to photograph all three days, although the final day was cancelled due to high winds meaning Katherine Jenkins was unable to perform.

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12Aug 2014

Music Photography: Kendal Calling 2014 – Sunday

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Music Photography: Kendal Calling 2014
Date: 03.08.14
Acts: Example, Miles Kane, Tom Odell, Frightened Rabbits, Zane Lowe, Dario G, Reel Big Fish, Jess Glynne, Womans’s Hour, Lewis Watson, Saint Raymond
Photographers: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

Music Photography: Kendal Calling 2014 | Sunday

The final day of Kendal Calling 2014 saw the Main Stage headlined by Example. The Calling Out Stage was headlined by Frightened Rabbits. The Cumbria festival also saw performances from Tom Odell and Miles Kane. Zane Lowe also featured in the packed Glow Tent. Dario G also appeared on the House Party Stage.

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