St George's Hall to host Gospel Festival this Christmas

Raise one of the most famous roofs in Liverpool when A Gospel Christmas comes to St George’s Hall.

This unique event on Thursday 19 December is set to showcase the uplifting power of gospel music to promote love, unity, and faith and to bring people together in the glorious Great Hall.

Some of the UK’s best gospel choirs and solo artists will be performing with a line-up that includes the incredible Wayne Ellington and The Lighthouse Choir, Hayli Kincade and The Wavertree Gospel Choir and BIMM Birmingham Gospel Choir.

Previously scheduled to take place in September in Stanley Park, the Liverpool Gospel Music Festival was postponed due to security concerns following August’s racist riots. But now, thanks to Culture Liverpool and the team at St George’s Hall, the event has been given a new home and is ready to send the message that Liverpool stands strong against racism.

Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Well-being, and Culture, said:

“St George’s Hall has always been a place where Liverpool’s community comes together, and we refused to let the recent racist riots overshadow that.

“A Gospel Christmas is a wonderful opportunity for us to show that even in the face of adversity, love and unity can shine through and we are so proud to play a part.”

Anu Omideyi, director of the Liverpool Gospel Music Festival, said:

“We were enormously disappointed to have to postpone the Liverpool Gospel Music Festival in September. The Festival brings communities together and joyfully celebrates the cultural richness that diverse communities have brought to Liverpool.

“The deep scars created in North Liverpool communities by the riots, and our audience telling us that they were anxious about their safety and security, forced us to postpone. In the face of racism, hostility, and division, A Gospel Christmas is a celebration of unity, creativity, and joy.

“We are delighted to partner with St George’s Hall and bring the spirit of the festival back to Liverpool. This event is a step on the journey towards re-establishing that Liverpool is a city where everyone is welcome. It will also raise funds towards the postponed Festival, which we are committed to bringing back next year in the way that best meets the needs of our communities.”