The Voice of Gospel music in the UK
The BIGGEST Gospel
Event of the Year
Sat 21 Sept 2024 at 7pm
Royal Festival Hall, London
Join us at the world-famous Royal Festival Hall for live performances from the UK’s biggest gospel artists PLUS a host of special guests.
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The HOSTS
Our guest host is none other than star of Grammy and Emmy nominated Netflix series ‘The Diplomat’, David Gyasi. David is a celebrated British actor who has starred in award winning films and shows such as Interstellar, Cloud atlas and Carnival Row to name a few. Alongside his flourishing career, David is a devout Christian and a beacon of light in his field but most importantly! He is a Gospel music lover and a perfect addition to our team.
Cassandra is our third and final host! Cass is our very own talented content creator, event host, and Premier Gospel presenter. Her brilliant sense of humour and unmistakable charisma has led her to becoming a regional finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2023.
For the third year running, we welcome back Ibe Giantkiller Otah. Amongst being a top Premier Gospel presenter, Ibe is a music producer and established Christian comedian/ M.C. Ibe has performed alongside some of the UK’s Top Comedians and uses joy and laughter to engage his audiences.
Live at The Awards
Join us for a night filled with live music, where you’ll discover new artists, embrace new causes, and immerse yourself in the diverse forms of Gospel. Don’t miss this unparalleled evening!
It’s the culture,
it’s the message,
it’s the music.
Secure your seat today.
From the beat of the drum to the roar of voices, this year’s awards will be an uplifting journey through gospel music – it’s not just about listening; it’s about feeling. Expect an evening where music is both the medium and the message; where every note and lyric unites and inspires.
Join us at world famous London Royal Festival Hall as we celebrate the profound impact of gospel music, with unmissable guests, performances and so much more.
This years Premier Gospel Awards is in partnership with Compassion UK.
Thank you for our special sponsor bringing the gospel choirs to the event.
The 2024 Categories:
Best Album
Best Album shortlist:
- Reblah – Holy Impact
- Asha Elia – Awake
- Ryan Ofei – Restore
- Eugy Official – The Prodigal Son
- Vonte Grace – The Young Lion
Best Video
Best Video shortlist:
- Limoblaze – Holy Father
- Volney Morgan & New-Ye ft. Triple O – Champion
- Annatoria ft. Joe L Barnes – Fountain
- Still Shadey Ft LECRAE – LEAN
- Namesbliss – Iniesta Flow
Best Male Vocalist
Best Male Vocalist short list:
- Reblah
- Called Out
- Limoblaze
- Still Shadey
- Emmanuel Smith
Best Female Vocalist
Best Female Vocalist shortlist:
- Annatoria
- Asha Ellia
- Becca Folkes
- Sarah Teibo
- Naffymar
Best Song
Best Song shortlist:
- Big God – Tim Godfrey
- Put it on God – Limoblaze
- Home – Adrian J Moore
- In the Room – Maverick City Music
- Smile – Jason Nicholson Porter
Best Group
Best Group shortlist:
- Warehouse Worship
- Manor Collective
- Day Three Music
- House Worship
- Melodies From Heaven
Choir of the Year
Choir of the Year shortlist:
- The Spirituals
- LCGC
- Kingdom Choir
- Clive Brown and Urban Sound
- Volney Morgan & New Ye
Best Newcomer
Best Newcomer short list:
- Eugy
- Folabi Nuel
- Imrhan
- Kaye Marie
- Si Knightly,
- Adrian J Moore
- House WorshipPublic voting is now open, just click here and vote for your favourite Best Newcomer.
Best International Artist
Best International short list:
- Cece Winans
- Maverick City
- Sherwin Gardner
- Anike (Wande)
- Victory Boyd
- Sinach
- Dietrick Haddon
Public voting is now open, just click here and vote for your favourite Best International.
Outstanding Contribution to Gospel in Culture
A new category for 2024: Best Worship Group
The Premier Gospel Awards is a celebration that has resonated with fans nationwide, showcasing and honouring the transformative power of gospel artists. This year, we’re amplifying this experience by introducing ‘Best Worship Group,’ a new category where the audience takes the helm in celebrating worship music’s influence.
This new category is sponsored by Visit Antigua and Barbuda.
About Compassion
Founded in 1952, Compassion is a Christian child development charity releasing children from poverty, in Jesus’ name. Working in 29 countries, we partner with more than 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty. Our heart is to give children and young people living in extreme need the opportunity to thrive and reach their God-given potential both now and into the future.
We’re Christ-centred, motivated by Jesus’ call to love our neighbour. We’re child-focused, helping those left most vulnerable to the effects of poverty. And we’re church-driven, running our programmes exclusively in partnership with local churches.
Compassion’s child development programmes are holistic, giving children support in every core area of their lives. Because we work in partnership with local churches who know their communities inside out, our programmes are tailored to a child’s age, gender, health, culture and family situation. Independent research shows they are highly effective, and now more than 2.3 million children globally are being released from poverty.
You can find out more about Compassion’s work here.
The Awards
Premier Gospel is the Voice of UK gospel, and lovers of gospel music will not want to miss this fabulous and glamourous event powered by Compassion.
Join the Premier Gospel presenters and the artists they champion, to celebrate the music, the message and the culture with a night of incredible live performances and awards.
From the moment you step into the venue, you will be immersed in a world of glitz and glamour. Come dressed to impress in your finest attire and prepare to be wowed by the amazing talent that will grace the stage.
Launched in 2016, the Premier Gospel Awards event showcases the range of genres that make up gospel music and features performances by leading artists. Past performers have included Guvna B, Anita Wilson, Faith Child, CalledOut Music, Becca Folkes and Samm Henshaw.
Winners for these hotly-contested categories are chosen by a panel of industry experts. The Best Newcomer and Best International Act winners are chosen by Premier Gospel listeners through a public vote.