Newcastle Jets talent Joey Champness will miss part of the club's pre-season as he embarks on a trip to the United States to pursue a career in music.
The 21-year-old's absence will be through the entire month of July as he continues meetings with key record label executives that he started during a recent holiday to the region.
Champness, whose rapper name is JOWIC, was thankful to the Jets for giving him the opportunity to chase his passion outside of football.
"I’m really grateful to the Club for giving me the chance to go and pursue this opportunity," Champness said.