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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09Oct 2014

Wedding Photography: Audlem – Jacqui & Dave

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Wedding Photography Clients: Jacqui & Dave
Wedding Ceremony: St James’ Church, Audlem
Wedding Reception Venue: Pendersend Farm, Audlem
Wedding Photography: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

 Wedding Photography: Audlem | Jacqui & Dave

We were privileged to photograph the wedding of Jacqui & Dave at St. James’ Church in Audlem followed by a reception at Pendersend Farm. The day started for us at Pendersend Farm where Jacqui’s bridal preparations took place. The farm also played host to the reception in a specially erected marquee.

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16Sep 2014

Press Photography: Cheshire Dogs Home Appeal

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Press Photography: Adonis Cabaret Donation at Cheshire Dogs Home
Press Photography Clients: Smith and Smith PR, Adonis Cabaret Ltd
Location: Cheshire Dogs Home, Warrington, Cheshire
Press Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Documentary Photographer: Tina Newbury

Press Photography: Cheshire Dogs Home Appeal

The Manchester Dogs Home has been in the news recently after a devastating arson attack lead to the death of sixty dogs under the care of the home. A massive appeal followed with many donations coming in from far and wide. Simon Cowell even made a huge donation. The dogs that were rescued were moved to Warrington to the Cheshire Dogs Home and many of the dogs have now found new homes be it adopted homes or foster homes.

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08Sep 2014

Wedding Photography: Haslington Hall – Alison & Shane

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Wedding Photography Clients: Alison & Shane
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Haslington Hall
Wedding Reception Venue: Haslington Hall
Wedding Photography: Simon J. Newbury
Book Design: Tina Newbury

Wedding Photography: Haslington Hall | Alison & Shane

It was great to be back in the wonderful surroundings of Haslington Hall, near Crewe, Cheshire, for the wedding of Alison and Shane.

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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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