Fresh from being crowned the winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, singer-songwriter Skye Newman is set to cement her status as Britain’s next superstar with her upcoming live dates. Following a vote by over 170 industry experts—including icons like Elton John and Dua Lipa—Newman is taking her chart-topping sound to the stage for her first-ever headline run: The Woman I Am Tour.
The announcement of the tour sparked a frenzy among fans, with tickets for the UK leg selling out in a staggering nine minutes. This overwhelming demand follows a historic breakthrough year where Newman became the first UK female solo act in over a decade to land two Top 20 singles with her debut releases, the poignant "Hairdresser" and the Top 5 smash "Family Matters."
A High-Octane Homecoming
The UK leg kicks off on April 12th in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone for the artist who spent 2025 supporting giants like Lewis Capaldi. While she has become a familiar face at major cultural events across London—earning a Rolling Stone UK Rising Star nomination along the way—this tour represents the first time fans can experience the full scale of her raw, R&B-infused storytelling in an intimate headline setting.
"I’m still in shock," Newman said of her BBC win. "To think Sound Of started the year I was born, 2003, and now I’m a winner feels unreal. I’m so grateful and wouldn’t be where I am without the BBC supporting my journey."
What to Expect
Audiences can expect a setlist that balances her "raw, honest songwriting" with the powerful vocal delivery that has made her a mainstay on the airwaves. With the momentum of the Sound of 2026 title behind her, these shows are poised to be "I was there" moments for the lucky ticket holders.
The Woman I Am Tour – UK Dates:
April 12: Birmingham (Tour Opener)
Followed by: Major stops across the UK and Europe.
As Newman prepares to bring her most personal material to life, 2026 is officially the year Skye Newman moves from the "Sound Of" to the voice of a generation.
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