Music – Nikki Webster Press Archive

Australia’s sweetheart Nikki Webster has dropped a brand new album and we’re right back in 2001’s Strawberry Kisses hey-day

Dec 16, 2020Oct 19, 2022 2020, Music No Comments

20 years after her Sydney Olympics moment, the star still shines bright for Nikki.

Nikki Webster, certified icon of Australia, has released a new album just in time for Christmas

Aptly named Girls, the features 12 new songs and has dropped on Apple Music and Spotify.

Featuring banger after banger such as Rubix Cube, I’m in Love with a Ghost and title track Girls, the album is guaranteed to bring you the nostalgia you never knew you needed as the year comes to an end.

The singer, now aged 33, announced the news on her Instagram account on Wednesday, writing: “I’m so excited to say, I’ve released a brand new album, Girls! The twelve new songs are available now on Apple Music and Spotify, link in bio. I hope you enjoy them!”

She shared the indigo, purple and pink themed album cover alongside the announcement.

Nikki shot to fame when she performed at the opening and closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, shortly following the now-infamous stint with a hit single Strawberry Kisses.

She released a song here and there over the next two decades, though never anything as big as an entire studio album.

Now, her next chapter begins – and Girls has all the makings of a Strawberry Kisses-worthy comeback.

Nikki’s profile has remained largely under the radar over the last two decades – she married her husband Matthew McMah in 2011, with the couple having two children before separating in 2018.

In 2019, she appeared in The Masked Singer, lasting three episodes before being voted off.

Just this month, Nikki spoke to Woman’s Day about her two adorable kids, daughter Skylah, five, and two-year-old son Malachi.

Chatting about their sweet relationship with Nikki’s dad, Mark, she said: “You know I was a little daddy’s girl growing up so I just love watching the relationship with Skylah and him, and both my parents.”

“My kids absolutely adore them! I often catch myself just watching them both interact with my parents and thinking to myself they’re so lucky to have a nana and poppy so close to them,” she said.

The former child star also spoke of a potential return to TV, saying she wouldn’t say no to being the next Bachelorette.

“Australia’s next Bachelorette, could you imagine?!” she mused, before adding “You know what? I could totally do that! One hundred per cent I’m there – how else do you meet men these days?”

Source: nowtolove.com.au

Nikki’s all grown up!

Dec 13, 2004Oct 21, 2022 2004, The Best of Nikki Webster Comments Off

The Olympic golden girl has grown into a fully-fledged pop princess, all without a hint of scandal.

Funny man Rove McManus pretended to spike her lemonade – and she once trashed Michael Jackson’s hotel suite – but that’s the extent of any scandal in pint-sized singer Nikki Webster’s past. No Drew Barrymore-style stints in rehab, no battles with booze and pills, no anorexia or bulimia scares, not even any unsuitable boyfriends.

“In fact, no serious boyfriends at all,” laughs Australia’s former child sweetheart, who flew to worldwide fame as “Hero Girl” at the Sydney Olympics in front of four billion TV viewers. “Maybe the time will come one day.”

At 17, the curly-haired poppet’s all grown up. And still the only secret in her closet is a serious fashion habit, courtesy of her best-selling Kmart clothing range. She may be a good girl, but this teenager is far from ordinary, whatever she might say. After all, how many 17-year-olds have partied with Michael Jackson? Nikki sang a duet with Michael, before his subsequent disgrace, on the then-superstar’s HIStory tour of Australia. It was her first, and only, brush with rock ‘n’ roll-style bad behavior.
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Nikki Webster, Gotham Records & BMG Australia Part Ways

Dec 1, 2004Oct 20, 2022 2004, Music No Comments

Immediate Release
December 2004

At the age of 13 years old Nikki Webster secured her record deal with Gotham/ BMG and has since released 4 albums – Follow Your Heart, Bliss, Let’s Dance and Best of Nikki Webster. However the agreement between Nikki Webster and Gotham/BMG has expired, enabling Nikki to explore new opportunities and musical directions.

“I feel that that in order to grow as a recording artist, I need to have the opportunity to explore the music world and work with a range of different people, which will broaden my knowledge of the industry. I was given the opportunity to work hand in hand with Gotham/BMG and have learnt so much from them individually and collectively but its time for me to find new direction and see where it will take me. Thank you all for your support.” By Nikki Webster

During her time with Gotham/BMG, Nikki gained new experiences and worked with some amazing people. She has received an Aria nomination, released four albums, performed the theme song for Disney’s The Jungle Book 2, starred in the successful stage production of Wizard of Oz, and has performed all around the world.

Nikki has just released the Best of Nikki Webster, which sums up the past four years and closes the first chapter of Nikki’s recording career. It also gives Nikki the opportunity to be free to embark on the next chapter of her musical journey.

2005 is shaping up to be a busy year for Nikki. After a well earned break over Christmas, Nikki will be touring in January with her Best Day’s Tour (Which will be Nikki’s 3rd tour in 12 months), participate in a series of engagements and will continue to work on her successful Kmart apparel & accessories range. Nikki is also considering a number of other media opportunities for 2005.

Nikki continues to be represented by Williamson Management.

Nikki’s grown-up life

Nov 8, 2004Oct 21, 2022 2004, The Best of Nikki Webster Comments Off

Songstress Nikki Webster talks about life, the HSC and the release of her new album.

You’re about to launch a new album and sit for your HSC. How have you coped?
I am crazy! The HSC has already started. During my school holidays I was performing but I’ve been studying hard. It’s been frantic but good. I just kind of juggle everything around.

Your album, The Best of Nikki Webster is out on November 29. What can we expect?
There will be no new material but there will be Under Southern Skies from the Olympics. They are songs that really mean something to me. Strawberry Kisses would have to be my favourite because it was my first song. And I’d also have to say Don’t Give Up because I co-wrote that one earlier this year.

Let’s Dance – was that song written by Delta Goodrem?
It was co-written by Delta, Mark Holden and a guy called Axel Breitung. I have done a lot of work with Mark and he knows what I like.

You turn 18 next year – is the new look to distinguish yourself from that image of the young girl from the Olympics?
It’s been four years since the Olympics and people are suddenly realising I am older. I’m growing up. I don’t live in a bubble. I can look quite young so it’s good to look my age.

Do you think people will always remember you as that flying girl from the Sydney Olympics?
It hasn’t bothered me. I did it for my country but it only annoys me when people only remember that and ignore my other achievements.

What do you plan to do once the HSC is over? Are you going to Schoolies?
I’m not going to Schoolies – I don’t have any real plans. I’m going to take a break to figure out what I want to do. I’m going to the US for a holiday and then I’ll holiday with my family for Christmas. Hopefully I’ll be able to combine music and fashion in my future but I’m always up for new things. I’d like to get into writing more music. I like to challenge myself.

By Monique Butterworth

Source: New Idea
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“I Met Nikki Webster”

Oct 1, 2004Oct 21, 2022 2004, Let's Dance Comments Off

D-Girl reader Edwina was lucky enough to be our roving celeb reporter, and got to interview one of her fave singers, Nikki Webster!

DG: How many music lessons do you have a year?
N: Probably one a week but sometimes none, so it just depends. If I’m performing, my performances are kind of my music lessons I suppose.

DG: When you were in The Wizard of Oz how did you go to school?
N: When I was doing Wizard of Oz I had a full-time tutor. My school work was sent home and I worked with the tutor. He also went to the shows with me. But otherwise, I go to school.

DG: Do you have any pets?
N: I do. I have two dogs. One called Star and one called Princess. I have a bird called Cheeky and I have a fish called Angelwings. I also have a duck who doesn’t live with me anymore, but his name is Quackers.

DG: I like wearing the Nikki Webster clothes. Do you design them?
N: I do. I design them straight from when I’m drawing them on a piece of paper, to seeing them designed on the computer, to actually seeing them made, and then seeing you walking around in them.

DG: What is your latest album Let’s Dance like?
N: It’s mostly dance but it’s got a kind of rock feel. Basically, it’s for people who like to dance, so it’s full of really upbeat songs. There are six original songs that have been written specially for the album and six remakes. It’s different from my last album because it has a story to it, and really different beats and perspectives.
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Smells like tween spirit

Jul 10, 2004Oct 26, 2022 2004, Featured, Let's Dance Comments Off

Nikki Webster is now 17, but is she acting her age? Craig Mathieson reports.

In an empty auditorium at the Yarraville Club, Nikki Webster is singing to her past. Standing on stage, running through Somewhere Over the Rainbow as part of her pre-show soundcheck, the 17-year-old pop star is clad in black: leather jacket, jeans and boots.

A few metres to her right, on a large video screen, is an image of herself as a 13-year-old, all perfect teeth and an explosion of pink. She’s older now but her image is still the sweetly precocious girl thrust into the public eye at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

It’s the last day of the Victorian leg of Webster’s latest national tour, which has taken in locations from Ballarat to Ferntree Gully. She hits the road during school holidays; shows are at either 11am or 2pm – sometimes both – and feature Webster singing, in a strong voice for her size, over a recorded backing track while four dancers run through choreographed routines behind her.

It’s a sturdy business framework. Nikki Webster is already a brand name. She’s released three albums, appeared in musicals and now has a signature clothing range. A new line, designed by Webster, appears every two months, in competition with the range by America’s titans of tween, 18-year-old twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Continue reading Smells like tween spirit

Write your own pop songs!

Nov 1, 2003Oct 20, 2022 2003, Music Comments Off

Ever wanted to create your own song from scratch? We asked a couple of our friends, Nikki and Mandy, to tell us how they do it! So what are you waiting for? Get writing!

Nikki Webster

TG: Do you write any of your own songs?
N: I’m just starting to at the moment – there might be one or two on my new album. I have been working with a producer though, writing my own songs…

TG: Has it been a good experience?
N: Yeah, I mean it’s just another area to explore, I like it and will see what I can learn from it.

TG: So how do you start writing a song?
N: I start with the words, but obviously first of all you have to have an idea of what you want the song to be about. Every day something comes into your head and you just jot down words and then I meet with my producer. He’s a good piano player so we mix up a theme and a melody and go from there.

TG: Has there been a song that changed your life?
N: Christina’s “Beautiful”. I love listening to that song.
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two minute talk

Dec 1, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss No Comments

Nikki Webster is back with her new album, Bliss, and her catchy new song, 24/7 (Crazy ‘Bout Your Smile)…

What can we expect from your new album?
“My voice has aged since Follow Your Heart, and the material on my new album is just a little bit older because it’s what a 15-year-old would sing about. It’s really exciting. I was pretty relaxed, because I felt more experienced than I did with Follow Your Heart. I hope that all my fans will enjoy it and grow with me. I just hope that when I reach Kylie’s age, my fans will still be with me!”

Has Kylie given you advice on the industry?
“Mainly to always be happy and to remember that your fans are the main point. Which is true, because if it wasn’t for all my fan support, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Is it still strange to hear yourself on the radio?
“Well, I haven’t had much radio support, which is disappointing, so I’ve only heard it a few times. But hopefully my new songs will get more support.”

Are you crazy about anyone’s smile right now?
“Not at the moment. It’s a bit hard when you’re away from home. But I’ve got a lot of friends to keep me company, so it’s okay.

You design your clothes for the videos, don’t you?
“I do design everything myself, and it’s great fun. I am lucky I don’t have someone saying, ‘You’ve got to wear this,’ because they aren’t 15 and wouldn’t know what a teenager wears. I have a stylist who works with me as well, and she gets the fabrics and gets them made. I would love to bring out my own clothing range one day–that would be fantastic!”

By Kate Whitby

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Nikki’s beautiful life

Aug 17, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss Comments Off

Remember the little girl who stole the show at the 2000 Olympics? Nikki Webster’s now a big star, touring Europe and hanging out with her pal Kylie Minogue

You could understand why Nikki Webster’s classmates could be green with envy. Licking envelopes in an office for work experience doesn’t compare to touring Europe and singing in front of hordes of screaming fans. But that’s how Nikki, 15, spent her recent school holidays and work experience.

‘I went to Sweden, Holland, Denmark, Belgium and Finland,’ she says. ‘’It was great fun. In Holland I did two shows – with 10,000 people each!’

The teen who literally swung onto the world stage at the Sydney Olympics has grown up a great deal, and she says travelling has opened her eyes. Nikki toured for seven weeks with her dancers – her mum and dad took turns chaperoning – to promote her single Strawberry Kisses. She says it was odd ‘getting into that pink suit again’ but luckily, it still fits the growing girl.

‘Performing in front of all those kids who can’t speak your language but love your music – it was a great reward,’ Nikki says. In London, Nikki caught up with her friend and mentor Kylie Minogue.

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“I’ve grown up!”

Aug 1, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss, Interviews, The Wizard of Oz Comments Off

The Return of Nikki Webster

It’s been a hectic few months for Nikki Webster. After finishing up the Sydney season of her musical The Wizard of Oz, she headed straight to the studio to record her second album, before jetting overseas to promote her first single “Strawberry Kisses”. Now she’s back home and not only is she starring in Oz in Melbourne, but she’s also releasing her brand new single “Something More Beautiful” . . .

How far off is the new album?
I’ve finished recording it, it’s in the stages of mixing now. They’re getting it all together and putting in all the drums and stuff. It’s an exciting time, but I haven’t heard much of it yet!

How have you managed to record it while juggling everything else?
I did it at the end of The Wizard of Oz season in Sydney. I went into the recording studio about two weeks after. We’d blocked out three weeks, but it only took a week to do the whole album. We did about three songs a day which is pretty good, and then I went off to Europe, and now I’m doing The Wizard of Oz in Melbourne!

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