Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeHis gospel singers have performed at Glastonbury, the FA Cup Final and with the likes of Madonna, Sting and Elton John. Now, though, the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) is fighting for survival after being prevented from performing for more than 12 months by the Covid pandemic. “The concert this weekend is absolutely vital to the survival of the gospel choir,” said Meade, who has also worked with Billie, Mel B and Justin Timberlake. When Chelsea and Everton met in football’s FA Cup Final in 2009, the LCGC performed the traditional pre-match hymn, Abide With Me at Wembley Stadium. "We have to negotiate hard for what we get, because some people still see gospel choirs as a bunch of happy-clappy people who will come and perform.

Source: Daily Mirror May 20, 2021 10:09 UTC