Soweto Gospel Choir - Freedom

Music - Choir Concert

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The Soweto Gospel Choir return to St George's Hall for the first time since 2009! Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their latest album Freedom, a collection of songs which celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movements struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir now bring their Freedom concert to the UK. Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics. With a line-up of South Africa’s best vocalists, 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. In this uplifting and joyous repertoire, The Choir will perform a rousing program of freedom songs celebrating the life of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela as well as international gospel classics including a spine-tingling take on Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and an extraordinary rendition of Amazing Grace which has had over 15 million views on YouTube. Don’t miss the spectacular Soweto Gospel Choir LIVE!

Opening Times / Details:

19:30

Opening Notes:

Please note this show is rescheduled from 21 October 2020 & 2 September 2021

Price notes:

Tickets - £33.00 - £27.00 Booking Fees apply

For more information:

Website: https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/soweto-gospel-choir-freedom

Venue Details

Address:
St George's Hall
Bridge Street
Bradford
BD1 1JT

Directions:

Full information on where to park can be obtained from the Box Office staff when booking your tickets.

Designated parking spaces are available for disabled patrons at the Alhambra on Morley Street and on Randall Well Street opposite the Love Apple Cafe Bar. Please access the Morley Street spaces via Great Horton Road at the side of the Alhambra.

There is a drop-off and pick-up point in the lay-by outside St George's Hall for wheelchair users.

For further information please ask for a copy of our leaflet Access to Bradford Theatres when booking your tickets.

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