SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR – Live at The Sydney Fringe Festival.

Triple Grammy Award winning global gospel superstars spreading joy and lifting spirits since 2002.

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir – celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America.

Hope opens with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, before the repertoire echoes down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin.

The Soweto Gospel Choir take over The Sydney Speigeltent as part of The Sydney Fringe Festival, here at the Entertainment Quarter. Tickets on sale now.

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel and folk music.

Hope is a concert that will sing forever in your hearts!

Sydney Fringe Festival has announced the inclusion of two headline shows, by the triple Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir with both shows set to take over the iconic Sydney Spiegeltent at The Entertainment Quarter from 30 August – 29 September. The high energy show History of House is a joyous musical collaboration between one of Australia’s most iconic DJs, Groove Terminator and the Soweto Gospel Choir – that is set to bring the beat back to Sydney dance floors via a euphoric trip through the history of dance music! The show celebrates house music over the past 50 years, including chart topping hits from Chic, Donna Summer, Prince and The Eurhythmics to name a few!

For those looking for a more healing elixir in their music, the Soweto Gospel Choir will also bring their brand-new gospel concert Hope, featuring a rousing program of songs and anthems inspired by the freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, and the United States Civil Rights movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950s America. The show was created to bring a beacon of hope to people all over the globe in a post pandemic world, to remind audiences of the power of hope and of the history of struggle that has gone before us. In this rousing show the choir performs beautiful renditions of the works of legendary artists such as James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin, as well as traditional African gospel tunes.

Shimmy Jiyane, Soweto’s Choir Master said, “Hope is a special show for all of us in the Soweto Gospel Choir. These are the songs that we grew up on; that inspired us and that keep inspiring us. Hope showcases the power of song and the power of performance and how they can inspire and soundtrack real change.”

CEO and Festival Director, Kerri Glasscock said, “We are so excited to welcome Soweto Gospel Choir back to Sydney, a city with which they have a long and cherished relationship. Audiences will experience the inspirational and life-affirming power of the choir across these two headline shows. Teaming up with music industry icon Groove Terminator for ‘History Of House’, they will reignite Sydney’s dancefloors, creating an electrifying celebration of music. And ‘Hope’ is the ultimate life-affirming concert, bringing a fusion of beats and stories to the city in an unforgettable journey through history.”

Tickets:

Soweto Gospel Choir “HOPE”

Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30pm, special performance on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Tickets are on sale now – dont miss out!

History of House will play at the Sydney Speilgeltent from Thursday to Sunday and is a must-see for house music lovers – those who love the dancefloor, and who want to experience a truly captivating live show by world class performers! It’s a dancefloor-exploding celebration of dance music through the decades, reimagined and reignited. History of House premiered at Adelaide Fringe 2020, winning Best Music Show.

Hope will play at the Sydney Speilgetent on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Hailing from the town of Soweto, the birthplace of South Africa’s democratic movement’s struggle for freedom, the Soweto Gospel Choir inspires audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics. Hope is a concert that will sing forever in your hearts!

ABOUT GROOVE TERMINATOR
Arguably Australia’s first ‘Superstar DJ’, Simon Lewicki has been at the top of his game as both a DJ and music industry professional for over 34 years. His Australian and US Billboard #1 single “Is It Love” in 2001 rocketed him to international fame, culminating in Gold records and nominations for Best Male Artist at the ARIA Awards (Australian Grammys). Simon is considered an elder statesman of the business by his peers both domestically and internationally. Simon has been working with Ministry of Sound Australia as the Creative Director for their successful national touring Orchestral show in recent years, as well as being head of A+R for the Music Publishing division he co-founded in 2010.

ABOUT SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
Founded in 2002, the Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir have been spreading their infectious joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades. These uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban. They have toured the globe and sold out some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including their critically acclaimed tour of FREEDOM – celebrating the centenary of the birth of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela.

About Sydney Fringe Festvial:

The Sydney Fringe Festival is the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales with over 450 events presented in over 70 venues across Greater Sydney each year.

Each September emerging artists and culture creators from all over the city join forces with us to share Sydney’s stories, presenting new work from all genres.

Join us for the Sydney Fringe Festival — a month of delicious, unfiltered, eclectic performances, where literally anything could happen.

With over 20 new and exciting shows happening here at the Entertainment Quarter and the Spiegeltent Festival Gardens – see a show, see another and then tell your friends not to miss out!

Explore The Entertainment Quarter:

Before or after the laughs, make the most of your visit to The Entertainment Quarter. Discover a variety of dining options, entertainment venues, and attractions to complement your comedy experience.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of The Entertainment Quarter.

Our EQ precinct is home to a delectable array of restaurants and cafes, perfect for a pre-movie dinner or post-film coffee.

Satisfy your taste buds with diverse cuisines, from gourmet burgers to international flavours – there’s something for every palate; Culinary Delights include:

• Fratelli Fresh – sink your taste buds into pizza, pasta and a delicious cocktails.
• El Camino Cantina – Mexican food for everyone – Tacos, Nachos, towers of margs – what more could you want?
• Watsons EQ – you local pub with all your favourites – steaks, burgers, beers and wine.
• Mary’s EQ – Famous for their burgers, chicken and delicious drinks!
• Winghaus – your local sports bar – with added wings and sports fun.
• Jamacia Blue – perfect spot for a coffee / cake before the show.

Any So many more…