Get ready to celebrate the festive season with the London Community Gospel Choir. Expect Christmas tunes and gospel classics, plus a host of special guests. We sat down with the team and asked them some questions ahead of their show on 20th December at Royal Albert Hall.
The London Community Gospel Choir has become synonymous with uplifting and powerful performances. What can audiences expect from this year’s festive concert that makes it stand out from previous seasons?
So every year it’s our thing to invite special artists to the stage, usually someone everyone knows and loves, A list celebs you know, but this year we wanted to show off all the great talent we have worked with, recorded and performed with this year. Some really special talent and friends of LCGC. It’s going to be a vocal masterclass, emotional, musical and the most uplifting way to celebrate Christmas this year.
With the addition of The Heritage Orchestra and the guidance of conductor Tom Richards, how does this collaboration enhance the overall experience of your holiday performances?
All you have to do is listen to the layers, texture and spirit the orchestra bring to the show. They are the wins on the Angel bringing life to the arrangements.
You’ll be sharing the stage with special guests like Clinton Jordan, Mo Brandis, and Katie Coleman. How do these collaborations influence the energy and diversity of your show?
The energy from all of these artists will no doubt fill the room. They are all unique and have something special in their style and character. Mo is from Germany but has spent some time relocating across the world and you can hear the experience in his music. Very soulful and it’s all feel good vibes. Katie, Essex through and through with such a powerful voice. I can’t wait to hear her vocals bounce off the walls. Clinton who is an ex LCGC member has been with us since he was a teenager, true home grown talent that has gone on to do amazing things in his career. His style reminds me of Stevie, so skilful and soulful. It’ll be the best version of this show yet.
What is your process for selecting the Christmas tunes and gospel classics that will be performed, and how do you ensure a balance between traditional favorites and fresh arrangements?
The plan this year is to get everyone up and dancing from the go. We usually warm the audience up and keep the energy until further down the set list but this year is different. We want to celebrate. all the songs and arrangements will reflect this mixed with some of our favourite singalong traditional Christmas songs.
What message or feeling do you hope audiences take home after experiencing a night filled with the soulful harmonies of the London Community Gospel Choir during the festive season?
We want to remind everyone how sweet it is to be loved and love, encourage our audience to embrace the human touch and spirit that the festive season brings. Life is beautiful with us all in it living in unity and peace. Enjoy the music, the atmosphere and message that Gospel brings and let it be the soundtrack for your days to come.
Get your tickets here for this special Christmas concert here: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2024/london-community-gospel-choir-at-christmas/