Christmas at WBC

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Gospel Christmas with IDMC 
IDMC Gospel and Soul Choir are returning to Woodford Baptist Church

The renowned IDMC Gospel and Soul Choir, led by John Fisher BEM are bringing their joyful and inspiring music to South Woodford.

This special Christmas concert will get you in the mood for all the celebrations ahead, and make you leave with joy in your step and hope in your heart.

The choir’s music is both infectious and inspirational, with a global message of love, hope, joy and peace. As John often says ‘Gospel is who we are’

Led by award winning musician, choir director and founder John Fisher, the choir have managed to amass a total of nine albums and various single releases containing legendary gospel soul funk classics, including Soul Food, Don’t Lose Your Song, Season for Love and Walk with Me (recorded live at north London’s famous jazz venue – Jazz Café).

The latest album offering is Hideaway Live (recorded live at South London’s Hideaway Jazz Club) with a deluxe re-release and album launch at the Jamaica High Commission, celebrating 24 years of the choir.

The choir have been finalists in the BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year and also winning both Premier Gospel Radio Gospel Choir of the Year and an Urban Music Award for Best Gospel Act 2018.

As well as the traditional ministerial duties of a gospel choir, IDMC have performed to varying audiences both home-grown and all around Europe, the choir have had many high-profile collaborations with artists and organisations.