Newday


Newday is an annual Christian youth festival for Churches from all denominations, initially organised by the Newfrontiers family of churches. Established since August 2004, the event is aimed at young people between the ages of 12 to 18.

Vision

Newday's stated vision is to play a role in stopping the drift away from God in you people's lives. This includes performing voluntary community work during the festival period, worshipping God through music, preachers and prayers.

Past events

2004

The first Newday event in 2004 was held at Newark showground, Lincolnshire. At the first event 3500 youths attended. This event was interrupted by torrential rainfall flooding the camp site causing many young people to be evacuated into nearby schools and leisure centres.
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In 2005, the launch of Newday and three evening meetings were held at Notts County Stadium, Nottingham. Over 5000 youths attended.
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In 2006, Newday was relocated Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire. Almost 6000 youths attended. 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.
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In 2007, Newday was once again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire with social action and outreach in Derby. The event took place between 2 and 7 August and over 6000 youths attended.
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In 2008, Newday was again at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The event took place between 2 and 7 August and approximately 7000 youths attended. During the event 315 people converted to Christianity and £112,000 was raised. This year, Matt Redman did not appear but instead Lou Fellingham, took over the role of leading worship alongside Simon Brading and Paul Oakley.
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In 2009, Newday moved to Norfolk Showground, Norwich and was held between 1 and 6 August. Approximately 7000 people attended the 2009 event. At Newday 2009, 361 Christians committed their lives to Jesus for the first time. 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.
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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.
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Newday was once again held at the Norfolk showground, from 1–6 August, with delegates leaving on 7th.
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Newday this year was pushed back to 13–18 August due to the London 2012 Olympics. Gigs this year were discontinued in favour of the Lime Lounge which features upcoming talent. Becoming the longest-running site for the event, Norfolk Showground was the host of Newday 2012.
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In 2013, Newday took place 29 July - 4 August. 2,000 young people served Norfolk and surrounding towns with voluntary social action.
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Newday took place 28 July - 2 August, at Norfolk Showground for the 6th year running. Social action projects focused on asking a one question survey to towns and villages across Norfolk as part of the Who Cares? initiative. Over 700 people made first time commitments or re-commitments to God and a record-breaking £140,000 was raised in the offering to be used in Zimbabwe and in other places around the world.
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Newday 2015 took place 3–8 August at Norfolk Showground.
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Newday 2016 took place 1–6 August at Norfolk Showground.
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Newday 2017 was held 31 July - 5 August, with delegates leaving on 6 August. 254 First Time Commitments, 110 Re-Commitments and 248 Reported Physical Healings
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Newday 2018 was held on 30 July - 4 August at Norfolk Showground. £70 428.25 was taken in the offering, 215 people reported bodily healings, and 267 gave committed for the first time, with a further 186 recommitting.
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Newday 2019 was held on 29 July - 3 August at Norfolk Showground. £86 212 was taken in the offering, 285 people reported physical healings, and 395 committed for the first time, with a further 344 recommitting.
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Newday 2020 was Cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

2021

Newday 2021 will be held 2 - 7 August at Norfolk Showground.

2022

Newday 2022 will be held 1 - 6 August at Norfolk Showground.

2023

Newday 2023 will be held 31 July - 5 August at Norfolk Showground.

2024

Newday 2024 will be held 29 July - 3 August at Norfolk Showground.

2025

Newday 2025 will be held 28 July - 2 August at Norfolk Showground.

Discography

During the festival, a live album is recorded. These are released annually, the first was titled A Generation Is Emerging released after the first festival, with 15 others following in subsequent years.
5 other albums have also been released by the Newday Worship Band:
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:
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