First Time Flyers | Newcastle

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First Time Flyers + Special Guests 

When 4 best friends decided to combine their experience of standing ovations at the Grand Ole
Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, a wealth of West End theatres, as well as their history as major
label artists with numerous national tours & Radio 2 playlisting under their belts, the results
were always going to be exceptional.

First Time Flyers are Vicki Manser, Jake Morrell, Poppy Fardell & Tim Prottey-Jones and they
have an undeniable ear for feel-good melodies, wrapped in the warmth of 4-part harmony. A
band made up of 4 lead vocalists & multi-instrumentalists, First Time Flyers are the ultimate
self-starters, welcoming into the mix their music production skill set, alongside their eye for
concept & design with everything they do.

The band launched to rave reviews at C2C Festival in 2023. A successful first year followed
including a sold-out UK headline tour, numerous festival appearances and a slot opening for
Bruce Springsteen at BST Hyde Park.

2024 is set to be another busy year, bringing their live show to audiences across the UK
including some high-profile festival appearances already confirmed. In addition to a busy live
schedule the band have a slate of new releases planned having spent time writing with some of
Nashville’s top songwriters including Jeff Cohen (Sugarland, The Shires), Steve Diamond
(Lonestar, Faith Hill) & Fred Wilhelm (Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town). The first of these new
songs is due in April.

First Time Flyers are the epitome of band mates. Long-time friends & collaborators, their
energy, personalities & connection come from a safe place of feeling comfortable in each
other’s company & they always bring that rapport to the stage, welcoming audiences & media
to their inner circle.

Check in, get your boarding pass, and get ready to experience First Time Flyers in 2024.