Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir are pleased and honoured to announce that they will be performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle on May 19th.

We are extremely excited to be taking part in such a historic moment, and know that it is one that we will always treasure. For this special day we have invited some friends of The Kingdom Choir – some of the finest from the worlds of gospel, pop and jazz – to join us.

The choir is:

Abimbola Amoako Adenike Adenaike Aisha Stuart Ayanna Mitchell Celia Osuagwu Chekirah Ugoala Chrystal Lecointe Clinton Jordan Collette Watson-Blythe David Elevique Elaine Simpson Farriea McLean James Francis Karen Gibson Kelisha Tuck Kemi Bramwell Kim Samuels Mahalia Fontaine Mariam Akintokun Mark DeLisserNicole Di Gioacchino Paul Lee Robyn Samuels Shanna Goodhead Sharlene Morris Stacey Skeete Stephanie Grant Tracey-Jane Campbell Vernon Samuels Wayne Ellington Wayne Hernandez

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish the couple all the very best for their coming union and thank them once again for their kind invitation.

For more, see below:

Kensington Palace Tweet re The Kingdom Choir

 

 

If you are in a gospel choir, lead a gospel choir, want to join a gospel choir, are a budding gospel choir director or simply just love gospel choirs, then you really shouldn’t miss this event!

March 8-10 2018 heralds the advent of the True Worship Summit,  a unique opportunity for gospel practitioners to be equipped, trained, counseled, and encouraged in their art, and for them to connect with worshippers from across the UK and Europe who share the same passion.

The three-day event will kick off with a Choir Day led by gospel maestros Donald Lawrence and Bazil Meade, who will also be joined by Ken Burton, Danny Thomas, Mark De-Lisser and myself on a special Gospel Panel.

It’s going to be an amazing time. I sincerely hope you come. Click on the link below to see the advert, then click on the next link to get involved. See you there!

Watch the True Worship TV Advert!                   Get Involved with the True Worship Summit!

 

 

September 27th 2017 saw the beginning of an exciting new venture in the heart of Clapham Junction when Battersea Rise became the home of a brand new community gospel choir – Gospel on The Rise!

Held at Fresh Ground on Battersea Rise SW11 1EQ, each Wednesday saw the joint rocking to the resounding sounds of gospel music along with huge doses of laughter,  love and a whole load of hugging.

Here’s what some of the choir members have said:

‘I’m still buzzing from tonight’s session. Music is such a healer. I can’t imagine doing anything else on a Wednesday evening….. because of GOTR I will have made some life long friends…

‘I’m really enjoying myself and my face literally aches by the time I get home, I’ve smiled so much.’

‘A huge THANK YOU to Karen and all the GOTR team and members for a wonderful term of joy, energy and amazing sound!

‘This choir has been a rock, keeping me going through a very tough time, and I was looking forward to every single week, the sessions being so uplifting and empowering. I can’t wait to see you all .’

‘….I have never felt so valued as an individual, but also [as] part of a cohesive group, and I thank you a lot for that!’

Choir leader Karen Gibson, award-winning gospel choir conductor and TV judge was inspired by conducting workshops all over the world to bring the same music, joy and community to Battersea – her home of many years. With her stellar team of helpers, this is exactly what she has done.

 The next term will continue at Fresh Ground London, 68 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EQ, February 28th 2018. Why not come down and experience the joy, music and community for yourself? Bring lots of energy, give it your all and this workshop will not only be truly inspiring and educational but will be a lot of fun!

JOIN GOSPEL on THE RISE NOW!

Yes, it’s that time of year again – the annual broadcast of one of my favourites, The BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year, is back again! I love and commend what this show has done in giving gospel music a platform on prime-time, national TV. Music is a powerful medium, but I personally believe that this vibrant, inspirational genre is more than special. In my experience, it is healing and transformative for those from all walks of life and for young and old alike.

 

 

 

Gospel Choir of the Year 2017, Programme 1

Our ‘official’ first rehearsal starts tomorrow and I can’t wait to see YOU there! There’s still time to sign up for the early bird rate so go on – hurry, hit the JOIN THE COURSE link below and come down for another great evening of music joy community!

Offer ends midnight tonight, so don’t delay! 

JOIN THE COURSE

www.gospelontherise.co.uk