Helping to raise awareness of the charity, Combat Stress, who are the UK’s leading charity working for veterans’ mental health, Sam Bailey is performing at a one-night-only concert.

The St George’s Day Concert will take place on Monday 23 April at 7.30pm at London’s Cadogan Hall where Sam will be performing some of her powerhouse hits.

Sam will be in the company of the Band of the Coldstream Guards who are presenting the evening, and there will be music from the Commonwealth Children’s Choir and Alan Thomas who is the Principal Trumpet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra

With such a spectacular line-up and a worthy cause at the heart of it, the night is one not to be missed. Visit... READ MORE

American fans of Sam Bailey – rejoice!

This summer Sam will be flying out to LA to hit the stage for an exclusive, one-night-only show.

Performing at the quirky Rockwell Table & Stage venue in Los Angeles on 22 July 2018, Sam will be a special guest for the evening, alongside American songwriter Scott Alan.

For the show, Sam will be performing songs from her latest album, Sing My Heart Out, as well as other beloved hits.

Known around the world for her powerhouse vocals, the show is not to be missed!

For more information, or to book your tickets to see Sam live, please visit: http://rockwell-la.com/

Christmas and New Year is now behind us, and everyone is now back into the swing of work, and Sam Bailey is no exception.

Sam is beginning her 2018 by starting where she left off with Fat Friends: The Musical. The show, which is a hilarious adaptation of Kay Mellor’s hit ITV show, took a short hiatus over Christmas before it hits the road once again, for what is set to be five months of comic genius.

Kick-starting the five-month tour is Bromley Churchill Theatre where the show will remain until Saturday 20 January before moving onto its next stop.

Sam is playing the role of Betty, the protagonist’s mother – a role which sees her able to showcase her vocal talent and express... READ MORE

Sam Bailey is about to get her teeth into a real rocker of a show when she takes the role of the Vampire Queen in the hit touring musical extravaganza Vampires Rock Ghost Train for the 2019 tour.
Sam will be stepping into the shoes of legendary singer and actress Toyah Willcox who played the part for two years performing over 200 shows.
Sam will be joined on stage by creator and star of Vampires Rock Steve Steinman, plus a full cast of dancers, singers and musicians. For the past fifteen years Vampires Rock has played to more than a million people and has a growing army of fans who follow the show year after year as it tours in all the major theatres and concert halls country wide.... READ MORE

On Saturday 9 September, powerhouse vocalist, Sam Bailey will hit the stage to at BAWA Ballroom in Bristol. The show will include some of the singer’s best hits, including the songs which have defined her career and delighted fans. The powerful vocalist will deliver a show featuring a mix of ballads, pop and dance hits including some of fans favourites fron her latest album Sing My Heart Out.
Tickets for this performance can be purchased here.

The Prisoner’s Education Trust will once again be honouring the tireless hard work of those who work within prisons around the country with the annual Prisoner Learning Alliance Awards – which will this year be presented by former Sam Bailey, who many will know as a former prison guard.
The awards night offers a chance for prison staff to receive well-deserved recognition for outstanding contributions towards promoting and providing education within prisons. Nominations are open and will be made by individuals within prison, to encourage the recognition of those staff members who have made exceptional contributions over the past 12 months.
Sam Bailey will draw on her experiences as a... READ MORE

As a relentless charity fundraiser and big-hearted star, Sam will be performing at the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity event, which will be held at Leicester’s De Montford Hall on Thursday 12 October.
Tickets for the public event are available on the Soldiers’ Charity website at £20 each. The evening will feature the outstanding vocals of Sam Bailey, who will be showcasing her top hits, including Skyscraper and Sing My Heart Out. Sam will be joined by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, who are members of the Corps of Army Music and provide musical support to the British Army both at home and on... READ MORE

Sand-le-Mere Holiday Village in Hull will welcome Sam Bailey to the stage on Saturday 23 September. Sam will be delighting holiday makers with a variety of her most popular hits, including showstoppers from her latest album Sing My Heart Out.
Sand-le-Mere Holiday village provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities to keep family members of all ages occupied and having fun throughout their stay – from crazy golf to kid’s clubs, the park offers lodge and caravan breaks throughout the year. Find out more about their holiday packages and book a stay to see Sam perform here.

There’s no stopping Sam Bailey as she returns to the stage on Friday 8 September with Sam Bailey: Live on Stage at the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth. Sam will be showcasing her fantastic vocal talents through a mix of the best dance, ballad and pop hits as well as tracks from her album Sing My Heart Out.
The shows follow a busy first half of the year for Sam, which saw her take on a 33-date UK ‘Sing My Heart Out’ tour as well as various one-off appearances including Newcastle Pride. The show is the perfect opportunity for fans to witness the powerhouse vocalist in action.
Tickets can... READ MORE

Fans of Sam will know that as well as singing, she has a huge passion for theatre. Many will remember that in 2016 she played Mama Morton in the hit theatre show Chicago as the production toured around the UK. Sam was sure that when the final curtain was drawn on Chicago, she would soon be back on stage in another theatre show!

Although she was extremely busy on her Sing My Heart Out tour, she still found the time to audition for a brand-new theatre show that will be hitting the stage in 2018 – and of course her enthusiasm for theatre came across and she got the part!

Fat Friends - The Musical is based on the ITV show Fat Friends which was aired between 2000 and 2005. The premise... READ MORE

Not one to stay off the stage for long, fresh from her national Sing My Heart Out tour, which spanned from March-June, Sam will be performing at Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre.
On Friday 16 July Sam will perform tracks from her latest album as well as some covers of some classic hits from the music industry. As Portsmouth was not a destination on Sam’s tour, the show at the Kings Theatre will give fans in Portsmouth the chance to witness her phenomenal vocals, live!
The show kicks off at 7.30pm and will feature Sam alongside an 8-piece band adding to what is set to be a sensational show.
Tickets are on sale now, so if you missed your chance to see Sam on her tour, visit... READ MORE

Wiltshire’s no.1 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender festival returns on Saturday 29 June and is set to celebrate its tenth year anniversary.
Launched in 2008, the Swindon & Wiltshire Pride festival promotes equality and diversity in the local community. Sam Bailey has been an advocate for gay rights everywhere for several years having performed at numerous Pride festivals both around the country and internationally.
Stepping onto the ‘Mayan Stage’ at the Swindon & Wiltshire Pride, Sam will perform a mix of songs from her Sing My Heart Out album as well as covers of other artists’ music on the Saturday.
The full line-up of acts is yet to be confirmed, but if you want... READ MORE

One of the biggest events on the city’s calendar, Newcastle Pride, returns for its tenth-year anniversary from 21-23 July.
The event, which celebrates the north east’s LGBT community, has confirmed Sam Bailey as one of the headline acts.
Sam will take to the Newcastle Pride’s Manchester Airport’s Main Stage on Sunday 23 July. With the attendance of the Newcastle Pride expected to be in the tens of thousands, Sam will be performing some of her best-loved tracks from her Sing My Heart Out Album.
This is not the first time Sam has got involved with Pride events, in 2015 she headlined Maspalomas Pride in Gran Canaria and in 2016 performed at Birmingham’s Pride Festival.
Other... READ MORE

Every year, Sam Bailey’s management agency, Champions (UK) plc throw an annual dinner in aid of Loughborough-based charity, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People – a hospice that cares for youngsters with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses.
On Friday 2 June the event returns to London’s Dorchester Hotel, located in Mayfair, where funds will be raised for the hospice through fundraising games and a silent auction. The dinner’s theme of ‘Best of British’ is to be carried out across the evening, from the three-course meal, to the British Olympian Derek Redmond who will host proceedings.
As a patron for the hospice, Sam is providing the entertainment for the evening... READ MORE

With her 32 date UK tour drawing to a close in May, you would think that Sam Bailey would be ready for a well-deserved rest. However, next month she is set to perform at one of the most prestigious venues in London.

On 1st June Sam will be performing a special one-off show at London’s world famous Hippodrome Casino. Fans will be given the unique opportunity to be up-close and personal with Sam as she performs at the UK’s largest international style casino.

Over the years some of the biggest stars from the world of showbiz have performed on the Hippodrome stage including Dame Shirley Bassey, The Jackson 5 and Sir Tom Jones.

The platinum-selling 2013 X Factor winner will... READ MORE

Halfway through her nationwide Sing My Heart Out tour, you’d think Sam would be ready for a break over Easter. With a two-week hiatus in her touring schedule, she would have been forgiven for resting her vocal chords for a while. But Sam’s made of sterner stuff.

Jumping at the chance to reprise the presenting skills she’s honed so successfully during multiple appearances on the panel of ITV’s Loose Women, Sam was thrilled by a special request from East Midlands radio station GEM 106.

With regular presenter Amy Voce off on holiday this week, a Sam Bailey-shaped hole opened up on the popular Breakfast with Sam and Amy show. And she didn’t need to think twice.

Undaunted by the... READ MORE

Those that keep up to date with what Sam Bailey is up to will know that on 2nd March Sam performed to fans in Northampton’s Derngate Theatre which marked the beginning of her 32-date national tour, Sing My Heart Out.
Since the first show things have only got better and better with rave reviews pouring into Sam’s social media and her press office!
Reviews so far include:
“What we saw tonight was proof that the X Factor can provide a platform for artists who can then go on and sustain a career based on hard work, dedication and real talent and long may it continue for Sam.” - Bournemouth Echo

“Impressive self-effacing personality and her between song banter which translated... READ MORE

On the 9th February Sam was honoured to perform at ‘A Night with Steve Dorff and Friends’ in L.A.

The special night was dedicated to Steve Dorff’s son, who tragically passed away in December 2016. The night was a blazing success with many iconic artists taking to the stage, including Dylan Chambers. Some up and coming musicians also graced the stage including Norwood, whose impressive vocals and Steve Dorff’s approval ensure they will be making their stamp on the industry soon!

Sam was also a part of the fantastic acts to take the stage, through her mind-blowing vocals she tore the roof off the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center. She performed many songs from her new album, which she... READ MORE

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day comes around again and every year social media is filled with engagement announcements.
To mark Valentine’s Day, Sam Bailey will be running a competition to give you the chance to propose to your partner in a unique, memorable way.
As fans of Sam will know, her tour begins on 2nd March in Northampton. Throughout her tour she will be performing in front of adoring fans, and to make one of the shows even more special she is giving someone the chance to propose on stage at one of her tour dates!
So, if you want to surprise your loved one with a public proposal then email ... READ MORE

Gunton Hall is just one of 13 Warner Leisure Hotels in the country and is located on the picturesque coast of Suffolk. The Warner Leisure Hotels have launched a package called Star Break Weekends which see big names from music, theatre and comedy perform a headline show.
Sam Bailey will be performing at Gunton Hall as the guest star on Wednesday 3 May 2017 where guests will not only get to see her live, but will also have the chance to engage in a Q&A to find out everything they want to know about Sam! There are also opportunities for guests to upgrade their package which will allow them to meet Sam in person!
So... READ MORE

On Saturday 15 April, and in between her national tour, Sam will be visiting the coast for a one night only performance. Beverley Holiday Park in South Devon will welcome Sam to its family-friendly complex and while she is there she will be stepping onto the starlight stage to perform a selection of phenomenal songs.
The family-orientated ‘big night out’ will not only feature Sam’s powerhouse vocalists, but will also include family fun and games led by the talented entertainment team at Beverley Holiday Park.
So, if you are planning your visit to Beverley Holiday Park in April then make sure you are there on the 15th to join Sam for this exclusive performance!

Anybody that has been following the journey of Sam’s latest album Sing My Heart Out from the very beginning will know that it all began with a very exciting trip to L.A. with her management agency Champions (UK) plc, back in January. The sole purpose of the trip was to record tracks with Steve Dorff who is a three-time Grammy nominee and six-time Emmy nominee. The pair have worked on several tracks for the Sing My Heart Out album.
Sam is heading back to L.A. to perform at a special night dedicated to Steve Dorff’s son who tragically passed away in December 2016.
On the evening of Thursday 9th February, Steve Dorff, who has worked with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Ray... READ MORE

Fans of Sam Bailey, and regular visitors to her social media and website will already know that she is embarking on a national tour following the release of her latest album Sing My Heart Out.
During the Sing My Heart Out tour, which begins on 2nd March, Sam will visit all four corners of the country performing at 31 locations in just under three months. She has been working hard on every detail of the tour since it was first confirmed in mid-2016.
With the tour now within touching distance, Sam has been spending countless hours with her band and backing vocals in rehearsals where she has been running through the set list of her shows to ensuring every song and dance routine is... READ MORE

Since winning the X Factor in 2013 Sam has been a popular choice for a number of TV programmes including daytime television shows Loose Women and The Wright Stuff.

January 24 2017 saw her return to Channel 5’s lively magazine show, The Wright Stuff, which debates the topical issues of the day. While on the show she spoke to the host, Matthew Wright and other guest panellists, about her new album Sing My Heart Out and the accompanying tour which starts on 30th March. Across three months Sam will be visiting 31 venues across the country. Tickets are still available, so get yours here

Sam loves going on TV and having a good natter on panel shows, so The Wright Stuff is right up her... READ MORE

Sam has been a regular guest-panellist on the daytime television show Loose Women for several years where she joins the panel to discuss current, topical issues and celebrity gossip.

On 20th January Sam returned to the show where she joined regular panellists Nadia Sawalha, Andrea McLean and Kaye Adams, as well as her close friend Katie Price who also regularly appears on the show.

While on the show she discussed her upcoming 40th birthday, opened up honestly about the botox she has had, and of course shared her excitement about her upcoming tour. The Sing My Heart Out tour commences on 2 March 2017 at Derngate, Northampton with tickets still available... READ MORE

This Christmas Sam is set to perform at Leicester Cathedral’s concert on Wednesday 7 December in aid of Air Ambulance, a charity who serve six counties in the Midlands – so far the charity have responded to more than 47,000 missions saving many lives.

Sam and the guests will be welcomed to the cathedral with a mug of mulled wine and hot mince pies before she takes to the stage alongside 15-year-old rising star Katie Marshall. The evening will also include a stunning performance from the De Montfort University gospel choir. Sam’s attendance at the event is sure to increase the number of guests and subsequently help raise valuable funds for this worthy cause.

Tickets for the concert... READ MORE

A natural-born performer, Sam Bailey has not only made a statement on the music industry, but also on the theatre circuit having performed in stage shows including CHICAGO and numerous pantomimes including last year’s panto in Aylesbury.

This Christmas Sam will step back onto the stage, but this time somewhere she knows like the back of her hand. Leicester’s De Montfort Hall is taking on a pantomime classic in the form of Jack and the Bean Stalk where she is set to play Queen of the Flower Fairies alongside co-stars Jon Clegg (Britain’s Got Talent impressionist) and Martin Ballard of BBC Radio Leicester.

Pantomime is the perfect opportunity to get friends and family together for an... READ MORE

Based in the North West of England, Destination Florida is a children’s charity who organise holidays to the sunshine state of Florida for children (aged 7-15) who missed out on holidays due to childhood illnesses. The charity take around 74 children every two years for a holiday they will never forget.

Sam Bailey, who is an ambassador for Destination Florida, supported the organisation at their annual ball. The event took place in Leeds and was attended by the staff at the charity, the children and their families, carers and nurses – everyone involved in the phenomenal charity.

The ball raised valuable funds for the charity and Sam played a significant part in the fundraising, she... READ MORE

Cure Leukaemia are one of the leading centres in the world for the development of new drugs and treatments for blood cancer. On Friday 7th October Sam Bailey was a special guest at a fundraising event at Villa Park which sought to raise awareness and much needed funds for the charity.

The event was called ‘Glynn Purnell & Friends’ Friday Night Kitchen’ and was a live culinary event presented by the Michelin star chef himself, Glynn Purnell. The event comprised food, fun and laughter and saw a number of special guests join the chef including Jimi Mistry, Will Torrent, and Suzanne Virdee. DJ Ed James from Heart FM was a host who worked alongside Adam Joyce.

Sam took to the stage... READ MORE

Friday 16th September was a huge day for X Factor star Sam Bailey, who was on tenterhooks all day with the release of her new album Sing My Heart Out which has been eagerly awaited for many months.
She didn’t have time to be nervous for long however as the exciting day started with a charity performance at ASDA’s Head Office in Leeds.
Tickled Pink was established by the superstore nineteen years ago and so far has raised over £48 million for both the Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now charities. As part of their regular fundraising Sam took to the stage and showcased a number of the new songs from her album to help raise money for the worthy cause.
ASDA is also one of the... READ MORE

Sing My Heart Out the album is released on the 16th September but a vast number of fans have already jumped at the opportunity to pre-order the new album to ensure it is with them as the clock turns midnight.

Sam will be appearing at a number of HMV stores around Great Britain to sign albums and meet fans.

Take a look at the dates, times and locations below to see if your local HMV store will be opening their doors to the X Factor sensation.

18th September – 2pm HMV Meadow Hall
19th September – 5.30pm HMV Leicester
20th September – 5.30pm HMV Cardiff
21st September – 5.30pm HMV Yeovil
22nd September – 5.30pm HMV Belfast

The build-up for Sam Bailey’s new album has had fans on the edge of their seats waiting eagerly for the new music.

Friday 5th August Sam officially launched the first single on the album ‘Sing My Heart out’, and now almost a week later we can officially announce that the release date of the full album is Friday16th September.

But before then, the opportunity to pre-order a SIGNED copy of the album is available. With each pre order, you will receive the ‘Sun Above The Clouds’ track from the album as well as the signed slip case from Sam herself! Click here to purchase.

Sam has truly worked tirelessly on the album and... READ MORE

A poppy, uplifting and soulful track, Sing My Heart Out showcases Sam’s powerhouse vocals, setting a positive, inspirational message against an epic melody. Sam’s inspiration for the song, which she co-wrote, came from her X Factor journey and her desire to provide for her family. Up against the odds each week, Sam knew she had to give everything she had in order to secure her place in the competition, pushing her voice to its limits, and delivering outstanding performances time after time, quite literally singing her heart out to achieve her goal of success.

Speaking about the song’s lyrics and what they mean to her, Sam says “For me, singing is a release and a way of venting, and it’s how... READ MORE

Sam has been busy in the studio since last year, working on her new album featuring completely original material which has been co-written by herself. The first single from the album is officially released on the 5th August and is a poppy, uplifting, soulful track showcasing Sam’s powerhouse vocals. The inspiration for the song came from her X Factor journey and her desire to provide for her family, Sam explains:

“I have co-written this track and it is dedicated to my family, who are the reason why I do what I do. I literally had to sing my heart out, push my voice to its limits and deliver an outstanding performance week after week throughout the X Factor to provide the life I wanted for... READ MORE

Sam is packing her suitcase and setting sale on the exciting and sophisticated Britannia Cruise Ship for a series of performances.

Between 9th- 12th August Sam will be on the prestigious ship travelling from Lisbon to Southampton, where she will be dazzling guests on board with her stunning vocals and will be showcasing her new single as well as performing a selection of her previous hits.

Her shows will be a fantastic way to end a trip and help guests beat their holiday blues on the three day journey home.

If you are on board on these dates, be sure to keep an eye out for Sam’s shows!

Sam has been touring the UK since March with fellow celebrities John Partridge and Hayley Tamaddon performing in the classic stage show Chicago. She has been getting sassy for her central role of Mama Morton. The Chicago tour has been a prevailing success so far, with Sam receiving fantastic praise for both her acting and vocal ability.

If your spirits were dampened when you saw that Sam’s Chicago journey ended in Bristol then we have some news that if you live in Cardiff, might just brighten those spirits.

Sam has not quite finished being Mama Morton and has confirmed her appearance in Cardiff’s showing of Chicago for three days. She will be performing at the Wales Millennium... READ MORE

Summer is finally here! And everyone is excited for the warmer months, Including Sam Bailey who has been confirmed for a number of performances throughout the season.

As the weather gets warmer, families flock to Butlin’s for an activity filled holiday, and this year Sam will be joining those families, at three seaside Butlin’s locations.

Throughout the Summer Sam will take to the stage and perform to guests. So if you have planned, or are in the process of planning a trip to either the Bognor, Minehead or Skegness resorts then you may be in with a chance of seeing the powerhouse vocalist.

Bognor Regis - 25th July, 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th August
Minehead – 26th July,... READ MORE

Those of you who have been keeping up to date with the world of Sam Bailey will already know that she is in the midst of recording a new album and preparing for her 2017 UK tour. The ‘Sing My Heart Out’ tour is the first since her 2015 sell out tour ‘The Power of Love’.

Sam has been juggling the Chicago stage tour with studio time to perfect the songs on the album but is in high anticipation for the tour and tickets are now on sale for some of the venues, with more to be announced. Sam has also been keeping something exciting under wraps for some time that can now be revealed!

She wanted to make her tour a personalised experience that she can enjoy with others and so has come up... READ MORE

The busy times for Sam continue as the wheels have been set into motion for her upcoming tour. The powerhouse vocalist will be taking the nation by storm in a 2017 tour ‘Sing My Heart out’. The tour is the first since her sell-out headline tour ‘The Power of Love’ in early 2015.

The tour will follow the release of her second, highly anticipated album, ‘Sing My Heart Out’, that is due for release later this year.
The tour will include tracks from her new album which she has been working tirelessly on over the past few months. The X factor star recently travelled to LA to record songs with the acclaimed music composer and icon Steve Dorff.

Since her return from LA Sam has spent... READ MORE

Closeronline recently launched their annual ‘Mum of the Year’ awards in conjunction with Mother’s Day. There were three categories for the awards; ‘Celebrity Mum of the Year’, ‘Blogger Mum of the Year’ and ‘Inspirational Mum of the Year’.

The polls were posted on Closeronline and allowed visitors of the site to vote. The X Factor superstar Sam Bailey was entered into the awards. The poll was live for 2 weeks and on Mothering Sunday it was announced that Sam had won and now holds the Celebrity Mum of the Year title!

Natasha Hamilton, Michelle Heaton, Claire Sweeney, Jennifer Ellison and Katie Piper were the celebrities that Sam was up against in the running for the award. Sam quickly... READ MORE

2013 saw the tragic loss of actress and singer Bernie Nolan after her long battle with breast cancer. On the 19th March 2016 Sam Bailey will be performing at the Bernie Nolan Charity Celebration Ball in honour of Bernie and in aid of the UK’s largest breast cancer research charity Breast Cancer Now.

The black tie evening is being held at the Towcester Racecourse and Sam is proud to be the headline performer at such an event for such a worthy cause. The singing sensation will deliver her exceptional voice to the audience and enjoy a 5 course dinner and fundraising activities throughout the night, the proceeds of which will go to the charity.

Sam will be in the company of other acts... READ MORE

The busy singer is in high demand this year with an abundance of exciting projects lined up.

This Spring Sam is set to perform on stage at the Portsmouth Summer Show where she will showcase her compelling voice to a huge audience. Last year’s show sold out and this year is set to be even bigger and better. The event will take place at the King George Playing Field on Saturday 30th April-Monday 1st May and organisers of the show are hopeful that the audience will reach 40,000 across the two days.

Sam will perform some of the biggest ballads from the music industry and this year the family friendly show is providing the unique chance of a meet and greet after the performances.

... READ MORE

Sam has kicked off the New Year with a busy calendar and an extensive list of exciting projects on the horizon.
On the 11th January, just a day after landing from her LA trip, Sam headed off for an intense week of rehearsals for the 2016 Chicago UK tour. She is developing her sassy attitude and reliving her prison guard life for the role as Mama Morton on stage.
The show runs from 12th February-25th March 2016. Tickets start at just £15, so make sure you order yours now and support Sam on her exciting theatre venture. Tickets are on sale here: http://chicagothemusical.com/uktour.php
The opening show is on the 12th February... READ MORE

On the 4th January Sam flew to Los Angeles to start work on her new album. Grammy and Emmy nominated music producer Steve Dorff fell in love with Sam’s voice and instantly wanted to work with her, which has led to their collaboration on the album. Steve has decades of experience under his belt and has worked with some of the biggest names in the music world including Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Dolly. Sam was also in the company of other music producers including Grammy winning country singer, John Guess and Michael Woodrum who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dog, Joss Stone and the Backstreet Boys. Sam is looking forward to sharing previews of the tracks with fans on... READ MORE

Sam Bailey in the spotlight once again in exciting new musical role

Based on the 1926 play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the musical Chicago is one of the world’s most popular stage shows. It was back in 1997 when the show first opened at Adelphi Theatre winning many awards during its 15 years on the West End, and rightly so. The accolades include 6 Tony awards, 2 Oliviers, 1 Grammy, 2 BAFTAs and 6 Academy Awards. Its success in London spread to New York Broadway where it is still currently playing. Now a UK tour of the musical has been announced, starring our very own Sam Bailey.

Sam’s self-confidence mixed with her outstanding vocals make her perfect for theatre, which she... READ MORE

Now Halloween and Bonfire night is over and done with, Christmas is next on the list for exciting winter events. The 2013 X Factor winner is set to bring Christmas to life in six different locations around the Country, by turning on their Christmas street lights throughout November. Sam is a massive fan of all things festive, so the combination of her bubbly personality and her love of the season makes her the ideal person to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

The 12th November saw Sam turn on the Plymouth lights, in front of thousands of attendees who were wrapped up in hats and scarves for the annual event.

On the 18th November Sam travelled to Wales to turn on Cwmbran’s... READ MORE

November 14th was the final of the ongoing summer talent competition at Park Resorts Holiday Park. Sam was one of the guest celebrity judges picked to help choose the winner of the competition. Throughout summer the competition has shown lots of talent amongst the contestants, so Sam had a tough decision on her hands.

She was amongst many other familiar faces that were there to judge the talent and support the finalists, she was amongst celebrities such as: Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment; famous brothers Paul and Barry Elliot aka the chuckle brothers and Demetrios the father side of the Britain’s Got Talent act Stavros Flatley.

Sam got dressed up for the occasion and had a... READ MORE

On Friday 13th November Sam teamed up with BBC Radio Leicester for Children in Need and performed at Jubilee Square in Leicester City Centre.

It was a memorable evening with a great turn out and support by Leicester locals. Sam was alongside other performers such as Sally Barker and Miss England 2015.

The event also had a giant Pudsey drawn out of the grass in the square, where candles were then placed, following the marked out lines, to create a giant glowing Pudsey. Sam, along with the other performers were the first to lay down a candle.

The Pudsey does Diwali event played a part in the overall staggering total amount of money raised for Children in Need and Sam was... READ MORE

Sam has been chosen by Ladbrokes to write a weekly opinion blog for their website about the current series of the X Factor. Sam is obviously a huge fan of the show so was thrilled with the opportunity to publicise her opinions about the contestants each week.

She doesn’t hold anything back, Sam is honest and that’s what her fans love about her, and the Ladbrokes blog is no exception to this honesty.

Make sure to follow Sam’s opinions on the Ladbrokes site each week,
http://news.ladbrokes.com/author/sam-bailey

Good Morning Britain teamed up with Tough Mudder to celebrate Tough Mum’s across the UK on 23rd September. The mums defeated a smaller 5k version of the normal 12k event was to unite a group of mums that have had to juggle personal, physical or emotional struggles with raising children.

Celebrity mothers were also invited to join in, amongst those was Sam Bailey. As a mother of three Sam jumped at the opportunity to get involved and was proud to be supporting the women. The course was by no means for the faint-hearted, it included obstacles such as rope swings over muddy water, steep slippery hills, a mud mile, a hero carry and many more.

Whilst she was there Sam met and heard... READ MORE

September the 5th was the day that Leicester raised their rainbow flags in aid of the city’s Pride festival. The colourful festival happens annually and is always a great celebration that brings people together. The festival provides education on equality and the importance of accepting everyone no matter what their sexuality.

Sam was at Victoria Park showing her support for the LGBT community. She performed many of her hits on stage to an audience waving their rainbow flags with pride. Sam expressed whilst on stage how honoured she was to have been a part of their special day and how important the festivals are for dispelling discrimination.

Sam’s headline performance represented... READ MORE

Sam’s self-confessed biggest challenge this year was completing the Prudential RideLondon event as part of the Telegraph’s team. The event is in aid of encouraging people to cycle carefully, safely and more frequently and each year the event sees tens of thousands of spectators and participants getting involved and supporting.

Sam was a part of a five member team, alongside BBC broadcaster John Inverdale; former Olympic triple jumper and Team Telegraph’s captain Jonathan Edwards CBE; Welsh rugby union player Shane Edwards and Scottish radio and television presenter Jenni Falconer.

Team Telegraph were great support for one another throughout the 100 mile cycle route. From the... READ MORE

Sam has recently been a guest presenter on ITV’s hit daily lunchtime show Loose Women. The show is famous for its controversial topics and grilling of celebrity guests. She appeared on the panel with Nadia Sawalha, Ruth Langford and Jane Moore.

Sam was a great addition to the panel, she looked very much at home on the show. The four women made the show great fun discussing a variety of different topics. One topic that the episode focused on was a 9 year old boy’s diagnosis of ‘gender confusion’. During the discussion Sam opened up and discussed her empathy with the boy.

She told the country about her own struggle with gender identity as a young child, she revealed to her fellow... READ MORE

8th-17th May saw the annual Pride festival in Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. The 9 day event welcomes people from all over the world to unite against discrimination. 100,000 people turn out for the occasion which allows everyone to express their true selves.
Every year the closing party at the festival is the biggest and best, where everyone joins together for one last celebration of sexuality. This year, Sam flew to Gran Canaria especially for the festival, to show her support to the LGBT community. Throughout the festival she did several shows, including the closing party where she was the headline performer on stage to a 15,000 strong crowd.

We are delighted to announce that X Factor winner Sam Bailey is to take the stage in London’s West End for a sensational one-off concert.

The stunning diva, who triumphed on the show in 2013, will perform an evening of musical theatre alongside some very special guests at the prestigious Lyric Theatre on 12th October 2015.
Before Sam stole the hearts of the nation by winning the world-famous television talent show, she worked as a prison officer at HM Prison Gartree as well as performing on cruise ships, in clubs and at music festivals for several years.

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2013 X Factor winner Sam Bailey was interviewed for the cover and feature article of the July-September edition of Pukaar Magazine, a brand new glossy publication aimed at the local communities of Leicestershire. The magazine aims to be a true reflection of the diversity of Leicester as a multicultural city, with a specific focus on local human interest stories. Previous features include a contemporary Indian dancer and the secrets behind the search for King Richard III.

As a proud resident herself, Sam discusses what life has been like since her meteoric rise to fame in late 2013.

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Sam Bailey will be starring as Fairy Bowbells in the 2015 family pantomime at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. This year’s production will be Dick Whittington, telling the rags-to-riches tale of a young man and his cat on their quest for fame and fortune.

With spectacular songs, dazzling dance routines and wonderful performances, this is certainly a show not to be missed. Fun for all the family, the show will be full of magic and wonder.

Dick Whittington will run from Friday 11th December 2015 to Sunday 3rd January 2016. Book your tickets here http://www.atgtickets.com/pantomimes/aylesbury/

We are delighted to announce that Sam will be headlining the main stage at Leicester Pride 2015 on Saturday 5th September in Victoria Park.

Pride Chairman Martyn Parker commented: “Myself and the whole team are very excited to be welcoming Sam Bailey onto the main stage in her home town for 2015.”

The event has expanded year on year to become one of the largest cultural events in the city and nationally recognised amongst UK Pride festivals. Turn outs have been exceeding 10,000 in recent years for the festival which remains free to enter.

More acts will be announced in the coming weeks for the major event which has been run since 2009 by a group of volunteers.

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On Saturday 11th July, Sam Bailey will perform at Hamilton Park Racecourse for their Summer Racenight which is one of the entertainment highlights of the year.

Hamilton Park is a major part of Scotland’s sporting heritage and has been staging races since 1782. Well known for mixing top quality racing with music and entertainment, the course has welcomed live performances from the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jason Donovan, Pixie Lott, Alesha Dixon and Dannii Minogue.

Sam will be joined by 2014 X Factor finalist Jay James who will also light up the stage with a show-stopping performance.

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Sam will attend and perform at Hope for Holly’s Best of British Ball on Saturday June 13. The charity was founded by Holly’s parents when she was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C ('NP-C') an extremely rare and devastating genetic condition which causes neurological decline and childhood dementia.

The evening will feature a drinks reception, three course meal, entertainment and a charity auction, welcoming Just Dance Academy and over 300 guests to StadiumMK.

Sam said: “I’m looking forward to a wonderful evening. I always like to get involved in events that raise funds for important charities and this is certainly a very worthy cause.”

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Sam will perform at Liverpool’s musical extravaganza, Music on the Waterfront, which will welcome a host of stars to the city’s Pier Head on Saturday June 6. Last year 30,000 fans attended the outdoor event and this year’s festival is set to be bigger than ever. Stretching from the area outside the Liverpool Echo Arena right up to the end of Princes Parade, thousands of visitors will attend this ever-growing festival.

The event is part of the larger International Mersey River Festival which last year attracted over 200,000 visitors, and sees around 150 exhibitors and 60 boats attending the show.

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Swansea City hosted their annual SwansAid charity football match at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday May 31 which Sam played in alongside a host of other celebs.

Last year’s winning captain Adam Woodyatt returned to attempt to take home the title for the second year running. Nearly 11,000 people attended to see his side defeat Danny Dyer’s team in a high goal-scoring encounter that ended 14-12. This year, Woodyatt’s opposing captain was another X Factor star, Jake Quickenden, whose team triumphed 15-12.

Other stars that attended included: The Only Way in Essex star, Dan Osborne; Eastenders actors, Jake Wood and Ben Hardy; Blue singer, Lee Ryan; singer-songwriter, Dane Bowers; and soap... READ MORE

Sam will support legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck on a UK tour that marks 50 years since Engelbert made his first steps in what would become an incredible career. Humperdinck has earned 63 gold and 24 platinum records, selling more than 150 million units. He is best known, of course, for mega-hit ‘Release Me [And Let Me Love Again]’.

Engelbert is reaffirming the home connection by inviting fellow Leicesterian Sam to open the Birmingham and London shows.

Engelbert said, “We’ve got a lot in common and I am delighted to have her join me on the road. She’s no novice, having topped both the UK album and singles chart, supported Beyoncé and blown us all away on X Factor, but I like... READ MORE

Continuing her proud support for a variety of charities, Sam performed at the North West ChildLine Ball on March 7 which raised an incredible £220,000 for the charity. The show also featured performances from The Voice winner Jermain Jackman and Britain’s Got Talent finalists Bars and Melody.

Guests gathered at the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate for a glittering Havana Nights ball which welcomed a host of other celebrities, including King of the Jungle Carl Fogarty and Slade star Noddy Holder.

Organised by charity ambassador Michael Josephson and hosted by Key 103 DJ Darren Proctor, the ball raised valuable funds which will go towards the NSPCC’s ChildLine Schools Service in Greater... READ MORE

Raising money for the St Giles Trust, Noruma’s Got Talent was a fantastic event that followed the format of the hit TV show and was judged by Sam Bailey.

Held at The Loose Cannon on April 16, the show started with a performance from Britain’s Got Talent runners-up Twist & Pulse. All the acts then showcased their talents to Sam, who commented on each before selecting an overall winner.

Sam also treated the guests to an exclusive live performance featuring some of her favourite songs. It was later announced that Nomura had raised £500,000 for the charity which aims to break the cycle of prison, crime and disadvantage and create safer communities by supporting people to change their... READ MORE

Sam Bailey has joined forces with Exante Diet to lose two stone in time for summer. Sam will be on a customised diet pack for four weeks and all her progress will be tracked on the Exante Diet website.

Exante Diet is the UK’s number one meal replacement diet offering the largest online range of meal-replacement products that includes: soups, shakes, bars and meals to be used in a range of flexible, easy-to-follow diet plans.

Exante Diet are offering an exclusive ‘Sam Bailey Diet Pack’ that includes a range of low-calorie food and drink, a personally signed postcard and the chance to meet Sam face-to-face.

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Sam Bailey went down a storm with revellers on the famous Rock of Gibraltar when she headlined official May Day Celebrations in the historic Grand Casemates Square, the larger of the city’s two main public squares, on Friday 1st May.

Having visited the British Overseas Territory on a number of occasions while performing on cruise ships in the past, Sam was flattered by the offer she received from the Government of Gibraltar and jumped at the chance to get involved with festivities.

The all-day event began at 11am and families enjoyed live music and performances from Art In Movement, Urban Dance, Kristian Celecia, Another Day, Headwires, Super Wookie, Heritage, Jet Stream and the... READ MORE