John Newsome is a contemporary rock singer-songwriter and performer from Newcastle, NSW whose soaring voice, acoustic storytelling and powerful melodies explore the highs and lows of everyday life. With five independently released albums and Top 10 Christian and Adult Contemporary singles including “Not Giving Up”, “Speak”, “Home” and “Always”, John has built a reputation for songs of hope, resilience and authenticity. He has shared stages with international artists including Riley Clemmons and Jeremy Camp. Blending acoustic rock, pop and Australian indie-folk, John’s latest release, “Anchor Here”, produced by Jared Haschek, reflects his distinctive approach to songwriting—honest, uplifting and deeply human, connecting the personal with the universal.
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Career & Achievements
Over a career spanning more than two decades, John Newsome has independently released five albums and EPs, steadily building a national profile through songwriting, recording, touring and radio. His early releases Mesmerising (2007) and Falling Awake (2011) established his presence in the Australian independent music scene, with Falling Awake earning a Busking Award at the Country Urban Music Festival, performances at Easterfest and national radio and television exposure, including appearances on “Wesley Impact” on Channel 9 Sydney.

His 2015 EP Returning to the Place We Started saw further national radio play and chart success, with “How Loved Am I” reaching #15 on the national Hot 25 Countdown and “Overflow” becoming a finalist for Best Male Vocal at the International Acoustic Music Awards. John also represented Australia in Turkey during the 100-year ANZAC commemoration, performing as part Of a cultural mission promoting peace and friendship.

His 2020 album Unveiling continued this momentum, with “Home” reaching #11 nationally and “Lightning” also charting nationally. His 2023 EP Anchor Here, produced by Jared Haschek, generated sustained national radio airplay and charting singles including “Speak” (#4), “Not Giving Up” (#11), and “Always” and “Anchor” (both #8). John has performed extensively across Australia, including regional tours and national support dates with international artists Riley Clemmons and Jeremy Camp, and presented at the CMAA National Conference and Taxi Road Rally International Artist Showcase in Los Angeles.
John is actively performing and writing new songs, with his sights set on an amazing future of writing,
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