[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

I would imagine it will appear on youtube

Lucky Devon people get to see his new song first.

The new song:

Youtube video

I think it helps him talk about the oppression he felt in the xfactor, and how it has driven him forward in his fight for civil rights.

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

You're such a ****ing WUM

Those pictures look amazing, and he sounds great <3. Aliyah

[Vanessa]

Gig Review: Luke Friend (G-A-Y, London)
Posted by: Jon Hornbuckle 8 January 2014

Review Overview
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Summary : A strong performance from the X Factor star and the packed out London crowd lapped up every second of it.
G-A-Y in London continues to go from strength to strength with the past year seeing the release of a successful compilation album and an array of performances from huge artists including Idina Menzel, Leona Lewis, Ellie Goulding and Lady Gaga.
Last Saturday we were invited along to Luke Friend’s début performance at the venue and were eager to see how his credible acoustic sound would go down with the crowd who are more accustomed to pop divas and bouncing boybands.
Kicking off his set with 'I Will Wait' by Mumford & Sons, Luke instantly had the audience in the palm of his hand as they cheered and sang their way through the track, which was surely getting its first ever play in G-A-Y.
Luke’s audience interaction was on point throughout, showing enough of his cheeky personality to connect with the audience but the music and his voice always remained at the forefront of his performance. Screams multiplied when Teignmouth’s most famous resident announced his love for Katy Perry before diving into a mash-up of her 'Teenage Dream' and John Newman's monster smash of 2013, 'Love Me Again'.
One of the most memorable moments of X Factor 2013 was Luke's performance of Snow Patrol's 'Run' when singing for survival and it was a great showcase of Luke's strong, raspy vocals, and when he performed it at G-A-Y he fortunately didn't drop his guitar this time.
Luke's fans, otherwise known as the ‘Friendies’ had queued for hours to get to the front and it was when one Friendie shouted for Luke to perform a track from his latest EP, Live Ont' Sofa, that he made the risky move of straying from the setlist and performing the fan favourite, a cover of 'Sex' by The 1975, a band who we're 500% sure have never ever been played in any gay bar in the UK before.
Luke closed the set by recreating another of his strongest X Factor performances, this time in the shape of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful', which had everyone in the venue singing along.
Overall, a solid performance from one of the most genuinely credible acts to ever come from X Factor and things will only improve once he's in bigger venues with a longer set. On TV shows it can be hard to be sure of someone's talent, so it's in live performances where someone's career sinks or swims and Luke needn't worry.
Luke's EP, Live Ont' Sofa, is available on Amazon and iTunes now and tickets for The X Factor Tour are available from Ticketmaster.

[Vanessa]

Luke Friend ‏@LukeFriendMusic 12m

There is some very very exciting news that am gonna tell you all soon!... #friendies

Recoding contract!

[Mystic Mock]

It's great to read positive reviews for Luke's gig performances.

[Vanessa]

Paper interview. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.u...ail/story.html

[Vanessa]

@LukeFriendMusic
"BIG NEWS: just been endorsed by @rotosound_uk guitar string company,along with possible Guitar endorsements too! More news to follow..."

[Vanessa]

Luke interview with ITV. http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/...lans-for-2014/

[Vanessa]

X Factor 2013: Luke Friend confirms he HAS been talking to record labels & life has been CRAZY since The X Factor ended

I recently caught up with Luke Friend to see what he has been up to since The X Factor came to an end last month, and it seems he has been really busy.

Whilst on the phone with Luke, he even got mobbed by a load of fans, so that tells you how much his fans love him. However, he has dismissed the rumour that he’s not been offered any sort of record deal…

It had been reported in the press last month that some of the finalists have been offered record labels with different divisons of Sony Music, but one particular newspaper said that Luke Friend had been snubbed and nobody was as eager to sign him up.
However, when I spoke to Luke this week, he did confirm that those reports are the furthest they can be from the truth.

He said: “The only time that it has really been quiet was when everyone was off and that was just natural. Over the new year, nobody really does anything. I think with me, there’s the record labels within Sony Music talking to each other. Everything is up in the air with the record labels at the moment as they’re talking and deciding who I should go with”.

Life following on from The X Factor has still be as hectic according to Luke, and he even got mobbed by a group of fans whilst I was speaking to him on the phone.

He explained: “Well, it feels like it hasn’t even ended yet because of the tour and everything, but yeah, everything has been a little bit crazy. I’ve been doing gigs and everything and it’s absolutely mental sometimes. I’m just amazed with all the support I’ve had and I just can’t believe that after the show, life is still crazy.

“There’s been loads of stuff going on like talking to different record people and management. Everything, because it’s so early in the year, is still up in the air. But there’s been stuff in the papers with people saying that nobody is going to give me a record deal, which is strange, but it isn’t true”.

So, there you have it, straight from the horses mouth. As we know more about record labels and that side of things regarding Luke, we’ll certainly let you all know.
from unrealitytv.

[Vanessa]

Luke did a gig in his home town last friday. This is the link to the pictures of the event.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...a3148c&theater

[Vanessa]

Video of last friday Exeter gig.

Youtube video

He's just signed up for the next IAC. Can't wait to see him in the jungle eating bugs and penises.

[Vanessa]

Interview with Luke at the Exeter gig.

Youtube video

Luke is planning to gig in the USA after the X Factor tour. His winner's song is from one of his favourites bands.

[Vanessa]

Someone did this drawing of Luke. It's amazing!

[Vanessa]

"Fairbanks endorsement sign Luke Friend". http://www.fairbanks-endorsements.com/

[Vanessa]

Luke Friend ‏@LukeFriendMusic 23h

ANNOUNCEMENT:Me and @nickymcdonald1 are doing a one-off concert at the @Rivieracentre this saturday 18th of January.

I wish i could go. I hate work!

[Mystic Mock]

Has Luke joined a new record label? It doesn't seem to have many singers promoted on the site but I hope that they'll look after him noneoftheless.

Congrats Luke

Friend ‏@LukeFriendMusic 3m

Got 50mtrs swimming badge today. Yay me.
Celebrating with a milk shake lol #friendlies

[Mystic Mock]

Youtube video

I wonder if it will be released for him when he does his album?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by The Mockinator

Youtube video

I wonder if it will be released for him when he does his album?

I hope so!

[BigSister]

lukes songs so far on x factor tour (on going 2nd half now soon)

Spoiler:

kiss from a rose and play that funky music ^_^
if he does i will wait in the second half i will be a very happy bunny next Saturday
they are also selling pictures of luke too so im gonna buy one of those and a programme and a laminate as i collect those every tour I go too if i can

[BigSister]

Spoiler:

Luke sam C and nicholas are doing a group number and sam C and luke are duetting on i wont give up ^_^

[BigSister]

Spoiler:

what makes you beautiful which he sings to an audience member

Luke Friend ‏@LukeFriendMusic 13h

ANNOUNCEMENT: Vanessa is coming to see me on the x-factor tour! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! #friendlies