UNITED

For over two decades, UNITED has been devoted to connecting people everywhere with the good news of Jesus. They have released 14 live albums and their song 'Oceans' has a staggering 356 million streams on Spotify! UNITED is a revolving collection of musicians and songwriters led by Joel Houston and Taya. We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming this global phenomenon back to the main stage at Big Church.

Gable Price and Friends

For all you rock fans, Gable Price and friends will be flying in from the US to join us at Big Church. Formed in 2018, these guys quickly found their sound; loud guitars, driving bass, beefy drums, and clever wordplay. Referred to consistently as “The Killers if they were a Christian band”, this fresh, new talent are blowing up like crazy and in huge demand on the other side of the pond..

Samm Henshaw

The son of a reverend, London-bred Henshaw grew up on gospel music and began writing worship songs for church at the age of 15. Since then, he has toured with artists such as James Bay, Chance the Rapper, and Tori Kelly. He made waves with his 2019 single “Church”—a high-powered collaboration with Atlanta-based duo EARTHGANG that’s amassed over 21 million streams on Spotify to date. With tones of R&B, soul, hip-hop, gospel, and pop, we are thrilled to welcome him to Big Church.

J Vessel

J Vessel is an award-winning, musical artist & producer from London. In 2014 he became the youngest-ever independent artist to be nominated for a MOBO Award! Full of courage and boldness J Vessell is able to share his views on youth culture and society whilst creating excellent music. Performing to thousands internationally whilst also sharing the stage with the likes of Dave, Andy Mineo, and Tauren Wells, his stage presence is well proved! He will no doubt be bringing his incredible energy and bold sounds to Big Church and we are thrilled to be welcoming him onto mainstage this upcoming year.

Philippa Hanna

As a Big Church beloved it is no shock that we had to get @philippahanna back for another year and will be sharing her incredible gift of worship! We are so pumped to share another year with Philipa and we know we are going to be led to new levels of worship with her on the line-up.

Bethel Music

All the way from Redding, California, Bethel Music started as a local church worship ministry and has evolved into an internationally renowned music label known across the globe. A collective of talented songwriters, artists and musicians, Bethel Music is a community of worshipers committed to pursuing the presence of God. We all know their beloved songs such as ‘King of my Heart’ and ‘Goodness of God’ and we can’t wait to worship with them in May and see what God will do!

Steph Macleod

We are delighted to announce that Steph Macleod will be joining the Big Church line-up! Steph is a Scottish singer-songwriter, worship leader, and passionate mental health awareness, advocate. His beautifully Celtic-toned yet modern music is rooted in the rough and raw experiences that led him to Christ. Steph Macleod embodies the reality of God’s redemptive and boundless love.

London Welsh Male Voice Choir

The London Welsh Male Voice Choir brings an orchestra of powerful voices and Welsh pride to the stage. They have performed in 14 different countries, and many prestigious UK venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, and the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. In 2012 they performed the Olympic Hymn at the Closing Ceremony of the Games reaching an audience of over a billion throughout the world. These guys will be bringing a fresh classical twist to the line-up and we can’t wait! for it!

Tim and The Glory Boys

Announcing Tim and the Glory Boys flying in from Canada and joining us at Big Church festival! If you haven't heard of them then you are about to find your new country faves! Together, these guys have been entertaining live audiences globally since 2013 with their unique blend of boot-stompin' country, front porch jams.

Amanda Cook

Amanda Cook has a renowned gift of leading the thousands in worship globally! With a gorgeous voice and songs of vulnerable and prophetic nature, she has released over 8 albums throughout her music career, all straight from her heart. She captivates congregations with her authenticity and leads the way into the depths of worship. She was a welcomed surprise Worship Tent visitor in 2022 but we are ready for what she will bring to Big Church Festival this year!

The Goudies

Sam and Beth Goudie (GOW-DEE) are a husband-and-wife folk-country duo. Through their close harmonies their songs explore the relationship of love, faith, and the spaces in between - always ending in hope. Residing in South Wales these guys are dedicated to bringing their gorgeous sounds to the public and have been making waves on the country scene. Their debut EP, When This is Over, was released in July 2021. Recorded with just a single microphone in a live room, their songs are an honest and intimate reflection of what really matters.

LZ7

LZ7 are a British institution and Big Church Festival wouldn’t be the same without them. Combining their chart anthems and mainstream presence with their ILLUMINATE schools work we love what they do taking the life-changing message of Jesus to our nation's young people. Their high-energy show is relentless in making the good news known in whatever arena they find themselves.

Tye Tribbet

Tye Tribbett is an award-winning, multi-faceted solo artist and choir director. The accomplished musician is globally known for his charismatic, energetic, and range of delivering high-energy praise songs to intimate worship moments and from African rhythms to trap gospel beats. An impressive history of collaboration with giants of the music industry such as Will Smith, User, and Justin Timberlake.

Jonathan Ogden

From delicate acoustic songs to jazz and hip-hop-infused pop, Jonathan crafts musical soundscapes that invite the listener on a journey. He describes his music as ‘prayers set to music’ expressing his faith through psalm-like lyrics and stunning melodic instrumentation. Following the release of his beat tape, Twenty-Four, and an acoustic EP, Songs From Home, Jonathan has now released his debut album Future Forever." We are so thrilled to have Jonathan back in the Worship Tent at Big Church this year!

Rebecca St James

A Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author and actress, and multi-talented artist Rebecca St James has barrels of experience up her sleeve! With a defining modern-pop style and uncompromising lyrics, she is set to supply some superb sounds at Big Church this year and we are just thrilled to have her join us.

Kings Kaleidoscope

Seattle-based Kings Kaleidoscope uses an eclectic range of instruments and a stylistic, colourful harmony that creates a sound that is simply brilliant! Chad Gardner leads the collective of friends with a soulful voice that brings emotion and meaning to every lyric. We are thrilled to have them back on the main stage at Big Church, we are more than ready to receive the gift of their sound at Big Church this May!

We are Messengers

Fronted by Irishman Darren Mulligan, We Are Messengers say they "make rowdy music for broken messy people and point them to Jesus". The band has seen unbelievable success with over 400 million streams, and over 2 billion radio impressions, and have played to a live audience of 2 million. Following their debut at Big Church in 2019, we’re super excited that We Are Messengers are back with us for 2023!

Lou Fellingham

Lou Fellingham needs little introduction, known and loved throughout the UK for her powerful worship-leading and distinctive voice. Lou is tireless in her pursuit to communicate the love of God, feed the church and bring revelation of God through her singing and songwriting.

Leeland

An international treasure in the Christian music world, Leeland is a Texas-based band made of lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leeland Mooring alongside guitarist and co-writer Casey Moore. With seven albums, four GRAMMY® nominations, and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations their songwriting abilities are well proven! Their songs Lion and the Lamb, Tears of the saints, and Better word are sung in congregations across the globe! Plus, Leeland is credited for making the beloved song Waymaker known across the US and to many of us here in the UK.

London Community Gospel Choir

From humble beginnings, in 1982 London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) came together to spread an important message of peace and unity in diversity through music and faith. Pioneering the sound of British Gospel Music. They went on to become Europe’s leading Gospel brand and one of the most in-demand choirs across continents of the globe. 39 years on, LCGC’s unique, warm, rich, vibrant sound continues to break boundaries and inspire people internationally!

Volney Morgan & New-Ye

The MOBO award-winning group Volney Morgan & New-Ye, are known for their vibrant moves, rhythmic sounds, and electrifying stage presence. With their innovation and boldness Volney Morgan & New-Ye are making a noticeable impact on Gospel Music in the UK and are now progressing to share what they have with the rest of the world.

Israel and New Breed

Israel & New Breed is fronted by world-renowned, multi-award-winning worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, and producer Israel Houghton. Israel has been taking on the gospel music scene by storm ever since 1989, and has been a firm favourite over the years at Big Church! Their raw and prophetic sound is mixed with an upbeat catchiness that defines gospel music in the modern day. Their songs pour out passion for nations across the earth and we are incredibly excited to be welcoming them to the Big Church line-up!

Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir featuring Tracey Jane Campbell.

Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir is a London-based gospel choir committed to creating contemporary gospel of the highest standard! Performing it as widely as possible, with countless collaborations such as the BBC, their unique and powerful sound has traveled far and wide. Their passion remains for the places where the gospel’s power to raise the human spirit is most needed.

Verra Cruz

This is one for the rock and roll fans! Verra Cruz is a British alt-rock-infused musical trio. Known for their hard-hitting anthems and signature lap steel guitar. The three-piece band creates mighty, raucous tracks, laced with spiritual and personal themes. The band admits, "We’re not afraid to sing out about injustice in the world."