Newton Faulkner has today announced that he will kick off 2019 by celebrating a decade in music with the release of his new single ‘Wish I Could Wake Up’. Continuing into 2019, his new album The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner…So Far will start an incredible year for Newton which will include a UK tour also announced for Spring 2019. Pre-sale tickets will be available from 9am on Wednesday 12 December for those who have pre-ordered the album with general on sale at 9am on Friday 14 December.

Released today, Newton’s new single ‘Wish I Could Wake Up’, tackles the commerciality of Christmas. Talking about the new track, Newton comments; “This song’s about wanting to wake up next to someone special at Christmas, and how that person can make any day, Christmas or not, seem so much better just by being there.” The video is available to watch here

Faulkner’s 31 track double album The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner…So Far will be released in March 2019 including fan favourites such as ‘Dream Catch Me’, ‘Write It On Your Skin’ and ‘Clouds’ as well as three brand new songs all showcasing Newton’s brilliance as a songwriter. In addition, Newton’s cover versions - which have become fan-favourites - will be presented on a second disc, including newly recorded live versions of iconic songs ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Send Me On My Way’.

To celebrate the release of his ‘Best Of’ album Newton will embark on a run of nationwide tour dates in Spring 2019. See full dates below:

Mon 22 Apr – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Tue 23 Apr – Great Hall, Exeter
Wed 24 Apr – London Palladium
Fri 26 Apr – O2 Institute, Birmingham
Sat 27 Apr – O2 Academy, Liverpool
Mon 29 Apr – Sage, Gateshead
Wed 1 May – Leeds Becketts University Student Union
Thu 2 May - The Academy, Dublin
Sat 4 May – Albert Hall, Manchester
Sun 5 May – De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Mon 6 May – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow