FOLLOWING The X Factor, 2017 was an exciting year for Sam Lavery working in the studio on her music, co-writing and recording her second single release, entitled ”Beat Of You”, following on from her well received, debut track ‘Walk Away’.

Sam reached the final seven contestants on the X Factor with Simon Cowell as her mentor. Simon wrote on his card 'Sam Lavery’ as his projected winner in the judge’s pre choice envelopes. And all four judges gave her a standing ovation for her barnstorming version of Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’.

For several months Sam was in extensive training to compete in ‘The Great North Run which took place last year. The run was for Metro Radio’s, Cash For Kids, alongside of course many celebrities including Davina McCall, won of course by the mighty Mo Farah.

Fitness is a very big part of this singer's life. She has taken part regularly in charity events, training six days a week and is in love with extreme sports like paragliding and scuba diving in caves.

On the live front, Sam has been solidly performing throughout this year including Daily Mirror Pride Of Britain Awards, MTV alongside Example, Louisa and Diversity, special guest dates with Matt Goss of Bros and at the mega Party In The Park in Newcastle.

This has now culminated in Sam Lavery announcing her very own solo UK tour which includes a gig at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on Wednesday, January 24.

Sam says “I am so excited for my tour not only to show everyone the new music I’ve been working on, but to meet everyone who has supported me throughout my journey so far. The atmosphere is going to be electric and I can’t wait to get on stage in front of everyone.”

Tickets available from www.ticketweb.co.uk and www.seetickets.com.

For more on Sam, see www.facebook.com/SamLaveryMusic.