Gospel Groove

Anyone with a love of singing, movement, or just curiosity to try something new should join this workshop.  No prior experience is needed, so this workshop is perfect for beginners, experienced singers, choir members or anyone who wants to feel the joy, energy and spirit of Gospel music.  Everyone is welcome; bring along your enthusiasm, your voice and your sense of fun! 

Experience the joy of singing in a group, connect with other music lovers, and discover the infectious energy of Gospel music firsthand.  You’ll leave with new skills, a few inspiring songs in your pocket, and a full heart from sharing in the rhythm, harmony and soul of this vibrant tradition. 

Please note: Festival of Voices does not provide supervision of children 15 years and younger. All children requiring supervision must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times and may be refused admission or attendance if not accompanied by an adult who is also registered for this workshop. 

2 hours

As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

The Gospel Groove workshop was fabulous, foot-stomping fun! 
– Sylvia

No sheet music, no stress – just uplifting singing and connection. 
– Mark

 Steve Clarke led an engaging, well-paced Gospel Groove workshop, teaching us the songs and parts with ease and humour in four-part harmony. We learned about the roots of Gospel music and the importance of Gospel songs in the Civil Rights Movement. I really enjoyed moving and clapping along with the whole group, the opportunity for vocal improvisation and the feeling of genuine joy. 
– Martine