‘JOY’ was definitely a moment at last year’s Big Church Festival, and we are so happy to relive it, thanks to Martin Smith’s recent live video of ‘JOY’ is a UK Christian Charts-topping release, and StepFWD Awards Song of the Year JOY in 2024.
The official live video, released this month, captures one of the standout moments from last year’s Big Church Festival, as Martin Smith is joined by the London Community Gospel Choir for a joyful celebration of worship. Backed by a 35,000 festival crowd singing every word, the performance reflects the energy and sense of unity that has become synonymous with the UK’s largest Christian music festival.
The release is part of the song’s REMIX Vol. 1, which sees various versions released including Afrobeat, Chill and Dance versions. The track was also a new entry this week in AStepFWD and Official Charts’ Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart, proving it has been connecting with listeners across the UK. It’s another reminder of Martin Smith’s enduring influence on worship music, more than three decades after first becoming a household name through Delirious?.
Rather than recreating the song in a controlled studio setting, the live recording embraces the moment exactly as it happened. The addition of the London Community Gospel Choir had added another dimension to the performance with a rich gospel sound that perfectly complemented the song’s message.
For those who were at Big Church Festival 2025, the video is a chance to re-experience one of the weekend’s highlights. For everyone else, it’s a glimpse into the atmosphere that draws tens of thousands of worshippers together each year.
Check out all the versions of JOY (Remix Vol. 1) on Spotify today.
