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How Sweet the Sound West End

How Sweet the Sound 2024

Opened: October 20, 2024
Closing: October 20, 2024

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Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore London

Join us at __*How Sweet The Sound*__ for a breathtaking evening of gospel rhythms and passionate displays from some of Europe’s most gifted gospel artists.



__*How Sweet the Sound*__ will showcase a host of top choirs, soloists, praise teams and spoken word artists, competing across four prize categories. Grammy Award-winning composer and vocalist Donald Lawrence will host the event, with judges from the world of gospel: Kingdom Choir founder Karen Gibson MBE, the London Community Gospel Choir’s Bazil Meade MBR, and singer, songwriter and Premier Gospel radio presenter, Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE. There will also be performances from very special guests. 

In association with Premier Gospel Radio


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HOW SWEET THE SOUND to Make European Debut at the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 21, 2023


The hit gospel music competition, How Sweet the Sound, will make its European debut at the Royal Albert Hall next year – and auditions for the contest open today.

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents DanceWorks 2023 in Two Parts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023


Cleveland Public Theatre will present DanceWorks 2023, an annual showcase of contemporary dance. This year's event will be presented in two parts with the first running February 23 through March 11, 2023, with part two running in the spring.

Wiltshire Creative Announces This Year's Engine Room Artists From The South West And The Engine Room Film Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021


Taking place 7-8 July, the Engine Room Film Festival will showcase emerging and established filmmakers from the South West, celebrating local talent on the main stage of Salisbury Playhouse.  

Baritone Will Liverman Releases DREAMS OF A NEW DAY: Songs by Black Composers on Cedille Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2021


Today, baritone Will Liverman has released Dreams of a New Day: Songs by Black Composers with pianist Paul Sánchez on Cedille Records. Liverman says, “Right now, it is more important than ever to celebrate the contributions of Black composers, and I’m honored to give voice to the art songs on this album.'

Baritone Will Liverman Releases 'Dreams Of A New Day: Songs By Black Composers'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2021


On Friday, February 12, 2021, baritone Will Liverman releases Dreams of a New Day: Songs by Black Composers with pianist Paul Sánchez on Cedille Records.

Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Midori, and Dick Van Dyke to be Honored at 43 Annual Kennedy Center Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021


Recipients to be honored at the 43rd annual national celebration of the arts are: multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke.

Juan and Lisa Winans Claim Number One On Billboard's Gospel Airplay Chart
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 27, 2020


Earning widespread gospel airplay, a legion of new fans, and critical acclaim, recording artists Juan and Lisa Winans are heading into a notable 2020 holiday season. Their debut single, 'It Belongs To Me' featuring Marvin L. Winans has landed at No. 1 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart this week.

Juan And Lisa Winans Claim Number One On Billboard's Gospel Airplay Chart
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 25, 2020


Earning widespread gospel airplay, a legion of new fans, and critical acclaim, recording artists Juan and Lisa Winans are heading into a notable 2020 holiday season.

DARE Records To Release Joyous 'Countdown To Christmas' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 18, 2020


The holiday special will air on December 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Grammy Award-Winning Donald Lawrence and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Present World Premiere of GOSHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020


Broadway In Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Quiet Water Entertainment have announced that GOSHEN, featuring dancers and singers performing to music by GRAMMY Award winner Donald Lawrence, will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) for a limited  engagement from May 22 a?" 31, 2020.

Barry Edelstein to Chat with JITNEY Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020


Performances begin this Saturday, January 18, as The Old Globe presents August Wilson's Jitney, 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, directed by one of Wilson's foremost interpreters, Ruben Santiago-Hudson (directed Jitney on Broadway, performed in Gem of the Ocean and Seven Guitars).

Performances Begin For August Wilson's JITNEY At Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019


Presented by Center Theatre Group, performances for August Wilson's a?oeJitneya?? will begin on November 22 at the Mark Taper Forum. Performances will continue through December 29 with the opening set for November 24. Originally presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, a?oeJitneya?? is directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. 

Joan Baez Earns Grammy Nomination For Best Folk Album
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 10, 2018


he Recording Academy has nominated Joan Baez's Whistle Down The Wind, her first new studio record in ten years, for Best Folk Album. The 61st GRAMMY Awards will air February 10th. Fan's can purchase the albumhere.

Joan Baez To Bring FARE THEE WELL Tour To Selma's Historic Walton Theatre on 4/9
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 29, 2018


Due to popular demand, Joan Baez will extend her worldwide “Fare Thee Well” 2018 tour into 2019 including a newly confirmed show at Selma, AL's historic Walton Theatre on April 9. The intimate performance will mark Baez's first return to the area since joining Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery for the 1965 civil rights march. Tickets are available beginning this Friday, November 2 at 10:00am local time viawww.joanbaezwalton.eventbrite.com. See below for complete 2018/2019 tour details.

Joan Baez Extends 'Fare Thee Well...Tour 2018' Into 2019
by Macon Prickett - Jul 17, 2018


Due to popular demand, Joan Baez will extend her extensive 2018 tour into 2019 including stops at D.C.'s Warner Theatre, Northampton's John M. Greene Hall, Knoxville's Tennessee Theatre, Austin's Paramount Theatre and more. See below for complete tour details and on sale dates. Tickets are available for purchase atwww.joanbaez.com/tour.

KCRW Presents the 9th Season of Summer Nights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


KCRW presents the 9th season of its signature event series, Summer Nights, featuring free, all-ages, outdoor shows throughout the summer to communities in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond, featuring the best emerging artists and KCRW's stellar DJs.

Kennedy Center Announces American College Theater National Festival
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2018


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 9-14, 2018 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF.

Joan Baez Announces Final Formal North American Tour & Whistle Down The Wind Out March 2
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018


Acclaimed artist and activist Joan Baez will begin a run of North American datesbeginning on September 11 in Ithaca, NY. The extensive run of shows, following 50 UK and European dates, marks Baez's last year of formal touring and includes stops at the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. See below for complete tour details.

Joan Baez's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Now Streaming on NPR Music's First Listen
by Macon Prickett - Feb 22, 2018


Joan Baez's highly anticipated new album, Whistle Down The Wind, is exclusively streaming now via NPR Music's “First Listen,” who proclaim, “This particular batch of folk songs amplifies Baez ever-present gift for interpretation.” Stream the album here.

New Joan Baez Album 'Whistle Down The Wind' Out 3/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2018


Whistle Down The Wind, the highly anticipated new album from Joan Baez, will be released March 2 via Bobolink / Razor & Tie Records and will be available for preorder

BWW Morning Brief November 17th, 2017 - HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and More!
by Danielle Ashley - Nov 17, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS starts previews tonight on Broadway and more!

CLASSY & SASSY Lena Horne Tribute Coming to The Haven
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2017


To celebrate the centennial of a true American treasure - the one and only Lena Horne - Lagond Music presents Julia Breanetta Simpson in Classy & Sassy for two performances today, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. This special event will be held at The Haven, located at 9 Haven Street in Elmsford, NY.

How Sweet the Sound! Broadway's AMAZING GRACE to Launch National Tour in Washington, D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017


The Broadway musical AMAZING GRACE will take its inspirational message on the road as it launches a 23-week national tour, kicking off with an eight-week run at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, as it inaugurates the new museum's state-of-the-art, 472 seat theatre. The DC run will begin on November 17 through January 8, 2018, opening on November 20.

CLASSY & SASSY Lena Horne Tribute Coming to The Haven
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


To celebrate the centennial of a true American treasure - the one and only Lena Horne - Lagond Music presents Julia Breanetta Simpson in Classy & Sassy for two performances on Saturday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. This special event will be held at The Haven, located at 9 Haven Street in Elmsford, NY.

Vy Higginsen's Gospel Choir from Harlem to Host Concert Series This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017


Vy Higginsen and The Mama Foundation for The Arts announces their first Harlem Gospel Concert Series starring Vy Higginsen's Gospel Choir from Harlem at The Dempsey Theater, 127 West 127th Street starting April 15th at 2:00pm and continuing the first three Saturdays of May (6th, 13th & 20th) at 4:30pm.

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