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Born in Sydney, Australia, Newham trained as a classical cellist from the age of four and taught herself how to play the piano and guitar. She wrote and performed her first songs at the age of 16 and moved to the U.S. to attend the Interlochen Centre for the Arts in Michigan, U.S. in 2007. After graduating from the school Newham attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she met producer Peter Thomas and the two began collaborating and developing Newham’s sound.
The singer’s recording debut came in 2012 with the single “Somebody Loves You” co-written by Newham and Thomas immediately after the songstress Whitney Houston’s death. The song became popular in the blogosphere and did the singer's reputation the world of good due to the track’s relatable nostalgia and contemporary edge. With a similar songwriting vein to Joni Mitchell and Carole King, Newham released her debut EP “The Movement” in 2013, which due to the online appeal garnered lots of attention from major labels.
Newham followed “The Movement” with the brassy, R&B infused “Slow Dancing” EP in spring 2014 which reached the No. 1 spot on the iTunes pop music chart. The singer’s debut album “Take Me When You Go” appeared on October 7, 2014 and features the singles “Heartbreak Dream” and “All of You”.
Live reviews
Wow! What a voice! Betty Who certainly has some powerful pipes on her, with a strong an passionate vocal performance that will send tingles deep down your spine. Her synth-pop/power-pop is full of funk and groove, yet also sounds expansive and dynamic, through her use of swirling synths. It is upbeat, anthemic music centred around her powerful vocals that project throughout the audience with real energy. Her performance of "Alone Again" in San Francisco displayed the force that she can create, with her passionate singing being thoroughly entertaining to listen to. Yet her songs are also transferable to slow, sensitive acoustic ballads that perhaps better allow the space to showcase Betty Who's brilliant voice, allowing for the expression and depth of emotion in her songs to really come across. Her brand of pop is relatively universal and should gain Betty Who a wide audience and continuing success in the future. Betty was originally from Australia, born in Sydney in 1991 but has since made waves in America, achieving a good level of success. Her song "Somebody Loves You" was a real hit, reaching number one on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs chart, proving the popularity of her music. It looks like there are exciting times for this young Australian songstress, with her dynamic live performance set to enchant audiences around the world.
osenn22
Australian power pop songstress Betty Who has been making quite a storm since appearing on the scene in 2013. The singer/songwriter has always has had a musical background, training as a classic cellist since youth and then going on to attend a prestigious university in the States so it could be said it is well designed destiny that Betty ended up working her way into the musical world.
Her live show really has a huge emphasis on fun and that translates well as she attempts to get the whole crowd involved regardless of whether they know the music or not. At 6 foot in stature, Betty is an imposing figure yet her charisma and joy de vivre simply makes you want to dance along. She has released a debut album and although it wasn't a commercial hit, a selection of fans know the music and sing along to the choruses. Everybody is involved for the finale of viral hit 'Somebody Loves You' and Betty looks totally ecstatic to see everybody enjoying themselves.
sean-ward
5 OUT OF 4 Stars! Betty KILLED IT! She is an incredible artist & she really connected to the crowd. She has a genuine sparkle about her that you can't help but let it suck you in - she's magical. I've always loved her music & had pretty mild expectations of the concert, but she blew it out of the water. This went down as one of my favorite concerts EVER. I danced my butt off and enjoyed watching her hot male back up dancers dance their butts off too! ;) If you get a chance to see her live, do it! It will be one of the best nights of your life. I love you Betty!
eclarkwsu
Attending a concert by Betty Who is to walk into a dance hall for a friendly, love-filled, all-are-welcome party. She has an amazing voice, talked to the audience to say how proud she was to see all kinds of people enjoying her music and how beautiful we should all realize that we are for our differences. The audience was very excited, very friendly to each other (for the most part), and the inclusivity fostered by the crowd (especially during the sing-alongs before and during her set) really made the night fun!
pinkdragonrider
We attended the Betty Who concert at the Rex Theater in Pittsburgh on 19 April 2017. Betty always puts on a very high energy show that has everyone up and dancing. We had a meet & greet and I have to say she is one of the most appreciative artists I have ever met. There were around 15 or so in the meet & greet line and she took time with everyone to sign things and have pictures taken. Loved the show and I'm sure we'll hear much more from this very talented lady.
bob-dalrymple
Betty Who was amazing! She performed like she was in an arena (really was in a small venue - the Saturn in Burmingham, Alabama) but kept the connection with the crowd very real. I love her songs and thought it will be good, but she brought so much energy and talent that it was awesome. She sang and danced non stop and always with a huge smile, like she was having a better time than the fans! Betty Who is a must see!
stupetropoulos
First and foremost Betty who is AMAZING. You can really tell she's a beautiful person inside and out. She treats her band like family & on top of that she is an PHENOMENAL artist. Her voice is beautiful and she really knows how to put a show on! This is my 3rd time seeing her perform live and I cannot wait until she comes to Philly again! Thanks Betty! <3
aubrey-marissa
Betty did an incredible job of connecting with the audience and entertaining us. She sounded fabulous and made a real effort to converse with audience members and make us feel like we were all at the show together as friends, not just seeing an artist we don’t know personally. Can’t wait to buy tickets to see/ hear Betty again!
joeszy
Betty Who is the ultimate performer. She commands the stage and puts on THE BEST show. Second time seeing her in Toronto and can't wait to see her play again. She captivates the audience and leaves us feeling satisfied but also wanting more!
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