The Voice of Gospel music in the UK
Thank you for an amazing night where we celebrated together the music, the message, the culture of UK Gospel music.
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Let us take a moment to recap some of the highlights that made this night truly special:
🏆 Nine Prestigious Award Categories 🏆
We congratulate the talented winners who represent various genres of UK gospel music. Among them are Limoblaze, Annatoria, Triple O, Guvna B, The Spirituals, Manor Collective, Tofunmi Adorna, and Mercy Chinwo, who received the highly esteemed Best International Act award.
✨ Outstanding Contribution to Gospel Award ✨
We were honoured to present Bukayo Saka, Stormzy, Kanya King & Yolanda Brown with the Outstanding Contribution to Gospel Award, recognizing his significant impact on the gospel, message and culture.
🎤 Incredible Live Performances 🎤
The event featured electrifying performances by renowned artists such as Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Annatoria (The Voice UK), Travis Green (USA), Israel Houghton (USA), Guvna B, Chevelle Franklin (Jamaica), ZimPraise (Zimbabwe), Mahalia Buchanan (South Africa) and Dunsin Oyekan (Nigeria). Their exceptional talents and soul-stirring performances left the audience in awe.
🎶 Unique Segments 🎶
The Hip Hop Cypher and The Global Mic Toss highlighted the rich history and evolution of gospel music in the UK and around the world, showcasing the vibrant and diverse nature of this beloved genre.
The 2023 Categories:
Best Album
NOMINEES:
Everything Left Unsaid – Triple O
My Beautiful Reality – CalledOut Music
Purple Purpose – Konola
Sunday In Lagos – Limoblaze
We Got Love – We Got Love Project
Best Video
NOMINEES:
Bridgeland Road – Guvna B
Desire – Limoblaze
Jireh (My Provider) – Limoblaze
Stay With Me – Annatoria
The Divide – Annatoria
Best Male Vocalist
NOMINEES:
CalledOut Music
Limoblaze
Reblah
Ryan Hylton
Triple O
Best Female Vocalist
NOMINEES:
Annatoria
Asha Elia
Becca Folkes
NaffymaR
Sarah Téibo
Best Song
NOMINEES:
Hold On Me – CalledOut Music
Jireh (My Provider) – Limoblaze
Stay With Me – Annatoria
Vibin – Steve Valentine
Best Group
NOMINEES:
Brightraay
Day Three Music
Manor Collective
OTC
The Spirituals
Warehouse Worship
Choir of the Year
NOMINEES:
London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC)
Tab Worship
The Kingdom Choir
The Spirituals
Volney Morgan & New-Ye
Best Newcomer
NOMINEES:
Adeshola
Day Three Music
LaToyah Bless
Laura Ehio
Tofunmi Adorna
Vonte Grace
Best International Artist
NOMINEES:
Caleb Gordon
DOE
Jonathan McReynolds
Mercy Chinwo
Pastor Mike Jr.
Rehmahz
Ryan Ofei
Tye Tribbett
Victor Thompson
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 in partnership with Jamaica Tourist Board.
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.
