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Newday
FoundedAugust 2004
TypeChristian youth event
Location
OwnerNewfrontiers
Key people
Alex Bunker
Websitehttp://www.newdaygeneration.org/

Newday is an annual Christian youth festival 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 19, either Christian or non-Christian.[3]

Vision

Newday's stated vision is to bring God into the lives of young people through social action.[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 2nd and 7 August and over 6000 youths attended.[13]

2008

In 2008, Newday was again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The event took place between 2nd and 7 August and approximately 7000 youths attended.[14] During the event 315 people converted to Christianity and the offering reached £112,000.[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 the 1st 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.[citation needed] 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 13th-18th August due to the London 2012 Olympics. Gigs this year were discontinued in favour of the Lime Lounge which features upcoming talent.

Discography

This is life CD cover produced at Newday 2008

During the festival, a live album is often recorded. These are released annually, the first was titled Newday 2004 (2004) released after the first festival, with You Reign (2005), Shout From The Roof (2006), Let The Rain Come (2007), This Is Life (2008), No Shout Too Loud (2009) and King Of Nations (2010)and We Are Yours (2011) following in subsequent years.[17]

  • Newday 2004 (2004) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman and Phatfish, Paul Oakley with guest tracks from yFriday and Phatfish concerts.
  • You Reign (2005) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman and Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • Shout From The Roof (2006) Featuring Simon Brading, Siyoli Lusaseni, Evan Rogers and Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • Let The Rain Come (2007) Featuring Simon Brading, Matt Redman and Phatfish and Paul Oakley.
  • This Is Life (2008) Featuring Simon Brading, Lou Fellingham and Phatfish, Paul Oakley with guest tracks from yFriday and Tree63 concerts.
  • No Shout Too Loud (2009) Featuring Simon Brading, Lou Fellingham and Phatfish and Matt Redman.
  • We Are Yours (2011) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillon.
  • Newday Live 2012 (2012) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillan.

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)
  • The Pink Bar (female café and salon)
  • Café Edge (watch upcoming Christian bands) (Retired)
  • Café Froth (quieter place to chill)
  • The Gents (new from 2008, with PS3 and phone chargers)
  • 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)
  • The Lime Lounge (New for 2012, Musical acts of upcoming talents)

Other activities include:

  • Skatepark
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Busking Area
  • Football tournaments
  • Dodgeball tournaments
  • The Goldfish Bowl
  • Creative Arts Zone
  • Bookshop and Merchandise
  • Sports
  • Newday Radio 87.7FM (New for 2012)
  • Bumper cars (Special in 2009)
  • Ice Rink (Special in 2011)
  • NewdayEye (Special in 2012)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Newday Impacts Derby!". www.newfrontiers.xtn.org. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  2. ^ "What is Newday?". www.thisislife.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  3. ^ "Here's the Deal, Newday". www.newday.xtn.org. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  4. ^ "Looking back, Newday". www.newday.xtn.org. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  5. ^ "Norfolk hosts Christian festival". news.bbc.co.uk. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  6. ^ "Picking up the Pieces". www.bbc.co.uk. 2006-08-08. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  7. ^ "Christian festival Newday comes to Norfolk". www.networknorwich.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  8. ^ "Newday 2009". cotrg.churchinsight.com. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  9. ^ "Notts County Council evacuates 1,300". www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk. 2004-08-12. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  10. ^ "Newday Live 2005". www.word-on-the-web.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-08-27. [dead link]
  11. ^ "Newday 2006, Newfrontiers Magazine Online". www.newfrontiers.xtn.org. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  12. ^ "Newday Conference". www.goldusa.com. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  13. ^ "Newday Live 2007". www.kingsway.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-08-27. [dead link]
  14. ^ a b "Newday 2008 and Paul Oakley". www.cck.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  15. ^ "Newday '09 - Day One". www.newday.xtn.org. 2009-08-01. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  16. ^ http://blog.newdaygeneration.org/?p=224
  17. ^ ""This is life", Newday CD". www.christianbits.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
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