Newday

Newday

Type	Christian youth event
Founded	August 2004
Location	UK
Key people	Joel Virgo, Simon Brading, Lou Fellingham, Stef Liston, Adrian Holloway, Matt Simmonds
Motto	"A generation is emerging."
Website	http://www.newdaygeneration.org/

Newday, established since August 2004, is an annual Christian youth festival organized by the Newfrontiers family of churches.^[1][2] The event is aimed at young people between the ages of 12 to 19, either Christian or non-Christian.^[3]

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) following in subsequent years.^[4]

Vision

Newday's stated vision is to bring God into the lives of young people through social action.^[5][6] This includes performing voluntary community work during the festival period, worshipping God through music, preachers and prayers.^[7][8]

Past events

2004

The first Newday event in 2004 was held at Newark showground, Lincolnshire. At the first event 3500 youths attended.^[9] This event was interrupted by torrential rainfall flooding the camp site causing many young people to be evacuated into nearby schools and leisure centres.^[10]

Worship: Paul Oakley Simon Brading Matt Redman and Phatfish

Speakers: Mike Pilavachi Adrian Holloway Stef Liston

Gigs: Paul Oakley Yfriday thebandwithnoname Phatfish Steve (cancelled due to weather)

2005

In 2005, the launch of Newday and three evening meetings were held at Notts County Stadium, Nottingham. Over 5000 youths attended.^[11]

Worship: Paul Oakley Simon Brading Matt Redman and Phatfish

Speakers: Joel Virgo Adrian Holloway Steven Van Rhyn

Gigs: onehundredhours Steve Phatfish

2006

In 2006, Newday was relocated Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire.^[12] Almost 6000 youths attended.^[13] 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.

Worship: Paul Oakley Simon Brading Siyoli Lusaseni, Evan Rogers and Phatfish

Speakers: Phil Wilthew Adrian Holloway Stef Liston

Gigs: Family Force 5 Yfriday Verra Cruz

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.^[14]

Worship: Paul Oakley Simon Brading Matt Redman and Phatfish

Speakers: P J Smyth Adrian Holloway Stef Liston Terry Virgo Matt Redman

Gigs: Phatfish (titled Phatfish and Lou Fellingham) The Gentlemen thebandwithnoname Yfriday Survivor Records OTR night (featuring BLUSHuk and Jahaziel)

2008

In 2008, Newday was again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The event took place between 2nd and 7 August and approximately 7000 youths attended.^[15] During the event 315 people were saved and the offering reached £112,000.^[15] 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.

Worship: Simon Brading Lou Fellingham and Phatfish Paul Oakley

Speakers: Joel Virgo Stef Liston P J Smyth Adrian Holloway Terry Virgo Simon Brading Andrew Wilson

Gigs: Andy Hunter Yfriday Tree63

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.^[16] 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.

Worship: Lou Fellingham and Phatfish Matt Redman and Phatfish Simon Brading

Speakers: Stef Liston Joel Virgo Adrian Holloway Mike Pilavachi Andrew Wilson

Gigs: Four Kornerz Verra Cruz 29th Chapter Phatfish Portland

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.^[17]

Worship: Lou Fellingham and Phatfish Matt Redman and Phatfish Jordan Dillon Jules Burt

Speakers: Stef Liston Joel Virgo Stu Gibbs Simon Guillebaud Adrian Holloway Julian Adams Andrew Wilson

Gigs: The Rend Collective Tom & Olly LZ7 Manafest dweeb The Gentlemen

2011

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

Worship: Simon Brading Jordan Dillon Jules Burt

Speakers: Stef Liston Joel Virgo Stu Gibbs Adrian Holloway Julian Adams Steve Chong

Gigs: E. Tizz Phatfish Andy Hunter Shackleton Philippa Hanna Guvna B

Discography

• 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.

• King Of Nations (2010) Featuring Lou Fellingham, Phatfish, Matt Redman, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillon.

• We Are Yours (2011) Featuring Simon Brading, Jules Burt and Jordan Dillon. (Released 14 Nov. 2011)

Entertainment

Newday offers a variety of different entertainment for its youth.

There are six main 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)
• 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, sports and drive in movies)

Other activities include:

• Skatepark
• Remote Control Cars
• Busking Area
• Football tournaments
• Dodgeball tournaments
• The Goldfish Bowl
• Creative Arts Zone
• Sports
• Bumper cars (New for 2009)
• Ice Rink (New for 2011)

Rain

Many of those attending often comment on the amount of rain that seems to fall every year.^{[citation needed]} This was especially highlighted in 2004 with severe flooding, when an evacuation was necessary.^[10] This wasn't far off, again in 2010, when a day of heavy rain saw the ground saturated and some tents and marquess flooded. Similarly, in 2011, a warm first few days saw heavy rain on the third evening which caused temporary chaos on site in tents and marquees.

See also

• Newfrontiers
• Together On A Mission, a similar Newfrontiers conference aimed at leaders
• Mobilise, a similar Newfrontiers conference aimed at students and twenties
• Everything Conference, a Newfrontiers conference aimed at cultural transformation

References

1. ^ "Newday Impacts Derby!". www.newfrontiers.xtn.org. http://www.newfrontiers.xtn.org/uk/news/e-news-archive/december-2006---issue-1/newday-impacts-derby/. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
2. ^ "What is Newday?". www.thisislife.org.uk. http://www.thisislife.org.uk/newday/index.html. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
3. ^ "Here's the Deal, Newday". www.newday.xtn.org. 2009-08-27. http://www.newday.xtn.org/vision/heres-the-deal/. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
4. ^ ""This is life", Newday CD". www.christianbits.co.uk. http://www.christianbits.co.uk/product.php?id=SURCD5139. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
5. ^ "Looking back, Newday". www.newday.xtn.org. http://www.newday.xtn.org/vision/looking-back/. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
6. ^ "Norfolk hosts Christian festival". news.bbc.co.uk. 2009-08-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/norfolk/hi/people_and_places/religion_and_ethics/newsid_8176000/8176434.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
7. ^ "Picking up the Pieces". www.bbc.co.uk. 2006-08-08. http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2006/08/08/local_tv_archive_newday_national_christian_conference_0806_feature.shtml. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
8. ^ "Christian festival Newday comes to Norfolk". www.networknorwich.co.uk. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Mobile/default.aspx?group_id=15480&article_id=152956. Retrieved 2009-09-22. 
9. ^ "Newday 2009". cotrg.churchinsight.com. http://cotrg.churchinsight.com/Articles/160966/Church_on_the/Get_Involved/Children_and_Youth/Newday_2009.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
10. ^ ^{a b} "Notts County Council evacuates 1,300". www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk. 2004-08-12. http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/newshome/prarticle.htm?id=32129&Council=t&Social=t. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
11. ^ "Newday Live 2005". www.word-on-the-web.co.uk. http://www.word-on-the-web.co.uk/music/Newday.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-27. ^{[dead link]}
12. ^ "Newday 2006, Newfrontiers Magazine Online". www.newfrontiers.xtn.org. http://www.newfrontiers.xtn.org/magazine/previous-issues/vol-301-oct-dec-2006/newday-2006/. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
13. ^ "Newday Conference". www.goldusa.com. http://www.goldusa.com/FCD/F409/f409.html. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
14. ^ "Newday Live 2007". www.kingsway.co.uk. http://www.kingsway.co.uk/Shop/Products/82996/Home/Survivor/MP3_Downloads/Newday_Re_vive/Newday_Live_2007_Let_The_Rain.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-27. ^{[dead link]}
15. ^ ^{a b} "Newday 2008 and Paul Oakley". www.cck.org.uk. http://www.cck.org.uk/Articles/122775/Church_of_Christ/Media/Blog/Newday_2008_and.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
16. ^ "Newday '09 - Day One". www.newday.xtn.org. 2009-08-01. http://www.newday.xtn.org/the-event/news-from-newday-09/day-one/. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
17. ^ http://blog.newdaygeneration.org/?p=224

External links

• Newday official site
• Newday official videos

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