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3 days ago
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- 7NEWS
Craig David announces in Sunrise exclusive that he will tour Australia in 2025
Craig David has announced he will tour Australia. The beloved superstar, who rose to fame 25 years ago with his debut album, Born to Do It, will come Down Under later this year. He just dropped his new album, Commitment, which features a collaboration with American singing sensation JoJo, In It With You. Appearing on Sunrise on Friday, David let slip of the plans. '(I might be coming to Australia) sooner than you think actually,' the 7 Days singer told Nat Barr and Matt Shirvington during the interview. 'I think we have a few little things on the cards.' Barr pressed the singer, only for him to relent. 'Yeah, I am (coming to Australia). I'll give you the dates as soon as I know the exact ones. But we're coming back over, 100 per cent,' he continued. David went on to say he will be coming this year, adding: 'I promise you it will be before Santa comes around.' In the wide-ranging interview, David spoke about the joy of making the new music. David said: 'It's funny because I felt like the kid in me was able to play, making this new album. 'It felt like the reason I got into music, (like) with Born To Do It, the songs that changed my life, that live in so many people's hearts.' The singer made a comparison to the new album and Born To Do It. 'I understand the credence of what people are trying to articulate when they say 'can you give us another Born To Do It'. 'I'm like 'hey, I kind of know what you mean and I'm going to try to give you the feeling in 2025'. 'I'm really proud of this album, it just feels, wholesome.' Elsewhere, David reflected on his rise to fame, back in 2000. He famously grew-up on a council estate, in a two-bedroom flat with his mother. He quickly became a global, chart-topping sensation. David said: 'The next minute, having watched so many performances on TV programs like Top of the Pops, then being able to play in certain arenas you wish you could see an artist in. The next thing, I was actually playing them. He also reflected on the sacrifices of his mother. 'You know, my mum is everything. I think I can speak on behalf of everyone. Having a wonderful mother, who cares for you, nurtures you, goes above and beyond (is so special). 'Years later, you realise 'you gave me that 20 pounds because that thing was important to me'. Even when you didn't have it. 'She has always shown so much love. She's always been there for me in times. To just reach out and say 'Craig, I love you' and that's it.' David, who is good friends with Delta Goodrem, reflected on Australia and their friendship. David first visited Australia at the Rumba Festival in 2001. 'Every time I come to Australia, some of my favourite memories are made there. 'Delta and I go back so many years. I am so fond of her. 'I am so glad for her because she's gone through so much in her life. 'Now, she's found the right partner and she's enjoying this phase of her life. 'I'm just really happy for such a special woman.'
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Craig David makes social housing plea in emotional return to childhood home where biggest hits were born
Craig David returned to his childhood council house where his biggest hits were created as he made a plea for more social housing. The singer, 43, lived on the Holyrood Estate in Southampton from the age of one until his music career took off in his early 20s. David made a film for Shelter 's campaign, going back to the estate with his mother Tina. Growing up in a social home was a space where David says he felt "secure, supported and able to be myself." It was here he came up with songs for his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It, which included the hits 7 Days, Walking Away and Fill Me In.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Craig David makes social housing plea at former home
Craig David has returned to his childhood council house to push for social housing, which he said "heartbreakingly" many children do not have access to. The singer, whose hits include 7 Days, lived on the Holyrood Estate near Southampton city centre from the age of one until his music career took off in his early 20s. He has made a film for housing charity Shelter's campaign, going back to the estate with his mother Tina. "Growing up in a social home meant everything to me," said the 43-year-old. "It wasn't just a place to live - it was a space where I felt secure, supported and able to be myself. "The sense of community was so strong too. We looked out for each other and that made all the difference." The Shelter film follows David meeting the family who now live in his former home, as well as speaking about his childhood and his early career. While living in the area, he came up with songs for his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It, which became the fastest-selling debut by a British male solo act at the time. "Going back with Shelter to visit my old home, and still feeling that same energy, reminded me just how powerful the foundation of a stable, loving home can be." The garage singer said it was "heartbreaking to think so many children today don't have that same chance". "Every child deserves the security, support and sense of belonging I was lucky enough to grow up with - and that means investing in social housing," he added. Mairi MacRae, director of campaigns and policy at Shelter, said the housing and homelessness charity was grateful to David for showing "how powerful and life-changing a social home can be - providing the solid foundation for a successful career and future". She said: "That's a world away from what growing numbers of homeless children are facing today - living in temporary accommodation where instability looms over them, never knowing if they'll be forced to move again, leaving their schools and communities behind." The charity is calling on the government to commit to investing in 90,000 social homes a year for the next 10 years in its June spending review. A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said the Government was "taking urgent action to fix the broken system we inherited". They said ministers were doing this "through our Plan for Change, injecting £2 billion to help deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, investing in homelessness services, and bringing forward overdue reforms to the Right to Buy scheme that will protect the stock of existing social housing". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. 'Constant stress': Families tell BBC of life in limbo due to housing crisis Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children Craig David appointed MBE after career revival Shelter
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Craig David has important message as he returns to Southampton
Music superstar Craig David has returned to his Southampton council estate to call for better access to social housing. The icon, famous for hits including 7 Days, has called on the government to invest more in social housing after revisiting his old home on the Holyrood Estate in the city. One of Southampton's most famous sons, he lived there from the age of one until his music career took off in his early 20s. He returned to the city with housing charity, Shelter, going back to the estate with his mother Tina. Craig David outside his flats in the Holyrood Estate when he was younger (Image: Craig David/Family Handout) The musician, now 43 and awarded an MBE in 2021, said: "Growing up in a social home meant everything to me. "It wasn't just a place to live – it was a space where I felt secure, supported and able to be myself. "The sense of community was so strong too – we looked out for each other and that made all the difference. "I remember how, in that very home, I could sit down, play my melodies and dream. "That home was where I wrote some of the most important songs of my life – songs that went on to shape my career and touch so many people's hearts." READ MORE: Westquay: Opening date for ProCook Southampton confirmed While living in the area, he came up with songs for his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It, which included the hits 7 Days, Walking Away and Fill Me In. The chart-topping album became the fastest-selling debut by a British male solo act at the time, making David the face of the UK garage genre. Holyrood flatsHe continued: "Going back with Shelter to visit my old home, and still feeling that same energy, reminded me just how powerful the foundation of a stable, loving home can be. "I'm proud to support Shelter's campaign, because it's heart-breaking to think so many children today don't have that same chance. "Every child deserves the security, support and sense of belonging I was lucky enough to grow up with – and that means investing in social housing." The Shelter film follows David meeting the family who now live in his former home, as well as speaking about his childhood and his early career. A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said the Government is 'taking urgent action to fix the broken system we inherited'. They said ministers are doing this 'through our Plan for Change, injecting £2 billion to help deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, investing in homelessness services, and bringing forward overdue reforms to the Right to Buy scheme that will protect the stock of existing social housing'.
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Craig David makes social housing plea at former Southampton home
Craig David has returned to his childhood council house to push for social housing, which he said "heartbreakingly" many kids do not have access singer lived on the Holyrood Estate near Southampton city centre from the age of one until his music career took off in his early has made a film for housing charity Shelter's campaign, going back to the estate with his mother 43-year-old 7 Days singer said: "Growing up in a social home meant everything to me." "It wasn't just a place to live - it was a space where I felt secure, supported and able to be myself," he said."The sense of community was so strong too - we looked out for each other and that made all the difference." The Shelter film follows David meeting the family who now live in his former home, as well as speaking about his childhood and his early living in the area, he came up with songs for his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It - which became the fastest-selling debut by a British male solo act at the time."Going back with Shelter to visit my old home, and still feeling that same energy, reminded me just how powerful the foundation of a stable, loving home can be."The garage singer said it was "heartbreaking to think so many children today don't have that same chance"."Every child deserves the security, support and sense of belonging I was lucky enough to grow up with - and that means investing in social housing," he added. Mairi MacRae, director of campaigns and policy at Shelter, said the housing and homelessness charity was grateful to David for showing "how powerful and life-changing a social home can be - providing the solid foundation for a successful career and future".She said: "That's a world away from what growing numbers of homeless children are facing today - living in temporary accommodation where instability looms over them, never knowing if they'll be forced to move again, leaving their schools and communities behind."The charity is calling on the government to commit to investing in 90,000 social homes a year for the next 10 years in its June spending review.A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said the Government was "taking urgent action to fix the broken system we inherited".They said ministers are doing this "through our Plan for Change, injecting £2 billion to help deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, investing in homelessness services, and bringing forward overdue reforms to the Right to Buy scheme that will protect the stock of existing social housing". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
