Newton Faulkner / UK & Irish Tour / October & November

OCTOPUS LP // COOKING VINYL // OUT NOW

NEWTON FAULKNER PARTNERS WITH TEENAGE CANCER TRUST FOR ALBUM RELEASE AND CHARITY CAMPAIGN

UK & IRELAND TOUR // OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Double platinum artist Newton Faulkner has released his highly acclaimed eighth album, Octopus, and the final single from the album, Better For Me, via Cooking Vinyl alongside limited edition ‘bootleg’ CDs raising vital funds for young cancer patients.

The partnership between Faulkner and Teenage Cancer Trust has been a cornerstone of the Octopus campaign, featuring limited edition stamped "bootleg" CDs of the album plus exclusive stripped-back

tracks with all proceeds supporting the charity’s vital work to provide specialised care and support for young people aged 13-24 with cancer.

Better For Me, co-created with producer Justin Tailor, showcases Faulkner at his most collaborative and joyful. The track’s message of unity and cooperation embodies the spirit of working together that defines both his creative process and his charitable endeavours.

Faulkner explains: “Lyrically, it’s about realising that you might be better off working together rather than against each other, whether that’s in a relationship or just with people you disagree with is up to the listener.”

This collaborative sprit extends beyond the studio to Faulkner’s partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, a cause close to his heart that has become integral to the Octopus campaign. The limited edition charity releases represent more than just collectable items – they’re a direct way for fans to support young cancer patients while celebrating Faulkner’s creative renaissance.

Speaking on the partnership, Faulkner says: “Being involved with Teenage Cancer Trust has always meant so much to me. The work they do is truly life-changing and being part of that is something I’ll never forget. I’ve been supporting them my entire career, and to be in a position where I can continue that is incredible”.

Following the bold statements of Alright, Alright, Alright, Hunting Season (feat. Lissie & Los Bitchos), Gravitational and What Took You So Long, Better For Me completes the picture of an artist 20 years into his journey and operating at peak creative power. The track captures the essence of his current artistic phase – one marked by fearless creativity, authentic collaboration and a commitment to making a positive impact beyond music.

The Octopus album represents the culmination of Faulkner's artistic evolution, crafted in the sanctuary of his East London studio and showcasing the full spectrum of his journey from acoustic foundations to bold electronic experimentation. His symbolic break from the past – cutting off his iconic dreadlocks on stage at London Islington Assembly Hall in November 2024 – continues to fuel his most authentic and socially conscious work yet.

As part of the new album campaign a series of limited edition CDs and vinyl are available to order across Amazon, HMV, indie retailers and Newton’s store, each edition featuring exclusive one-of-a-kind artwork created especially for this project.

Order Octopus here: https://newtonf.lnk.to/OCTOPUSPR

Although only just turned 40, Faulkner’s impressive career spans nearly two decades, beginning with his breakthrough debut album Hand Built By Robots (2007) which reached #1 in the UK charts and achieved double Platinum status. His success continued with Rebuilt By Humans (2009) peaking at #3 and earning Gold certification, followed by his second #1 album Write It On Your Skin (2012). His subsequent albums were Studio Zoo (2013), Human Love (2015), Hit The Ground Running (2017) and Interference Of Light (2012) released amid the challenging conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following a full week of instore performances during late September, Newton is now preparing to embark on a full UK and Ireland tour throughout October and November. Full dates as follows:

OCTOBER

Sat 11 ISLE OF WIGHT Strings Bar

Mon 13 NORWICH Waterfront

Tue 14 MANCHESTER O2 Academy 3

Wed 15 CARDIFF Globe

Thu 16 BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 3

Sat 18 EXETER Lemon Grove

Sun 19 BATH Komedia

Mon 20 CAMBRIDGE Junction

Wed 22 LEEDS Lending Room

Thu 23 NEWCASTLE Think Tank

Sat 25 ABERDEEN OGV Podium

Sun 26 GLASGOW SWG 3

Tue 28 LIVERPOOL Arts Club Theatre

Wed 29 LEICESTER O2 Academy 2

Thu 30 LONDON Camden Dingwalls

NOVEMBER

Thu 13 BELFAST Limelight 1

Fri 14 PORTRUSH Atlantic Sessions

Sat 15 DUBLIN Ambassador

Sun 16 CORK Cyprus Avenue

TICKETS: https://newtonfaulkner.os.fan/