The brand new BBC Gospel Singer of The Year 2020 competition is now launched and open for entries, so if you’re 17 or over and you love to sing gospel music, this could be your chance to shine! BBC are searching for the best amateur Gospel singer in the UK.
Five semi-finalists will be chosen to appear in our televised finals where they will each sing in front of a panel of celebrity judges and TV cameras. Three singers will then progress to the final where one will be chosen to become the Songs of Praise Gospel Singer of the Year. Both the semi-final and the final will take place on the same day in Manchester on either 17th or 18th September 2020. Due to the government restrictions on social distancing, the finals will be recorded without a live audience. The winner will receive The Gospel Singer of the Year trophy and £1,000 to be spent in progressing their singing career e.g. on a recording studio session.
BBC Radio presenter Sandra Godley says: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves gospel music to bring their unique style and charisma to the stage. Mark De-Lisser joins me on this week’s BBC CWR Sunday Breakfast show to tell us some more, can’t wait! Now’s your time to shine!“
How To Enter
To apply you’ll need to fill in the entry form telling us why you want to enter the competition. Make simple videos of yourself singing two gospel songs. There’s no need for specialist equipment, they can be recorded on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or camera. Remember to film in landscape, not portrait. Here are the BBC’s Recording Tips and Guidelines.
Song One
All entrants must sing the set song, Amazing Grace. You can download the track to accompany you, play it via the website, or record yourself singing unaccompanied. Amazing Grace downloadable track To download, click on the three dots to the right of the player. Amazing Grace lyrics
Song Two
For the second video, you can sing your choice of a gospel song, contemporary or traditional, based on the Christian faith. The song must be published. Upload your two songs and submit your entry.
If you’re a keen amateur gospel singer this could be your chance. Head to bbc.in/2AmeLt8 for all the details including terms & conditions & privacy notice. The closing date is the 26th of July 2020.
