Could your church host the next Ed Sheeran?
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Huge artists like Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, and Florence and the Machine all started out playing small shows. But since the pandemic, grassroots music venues are now closing at a rate of one per week. So, is it time for your church to start opening up its doors and hosting gigs? Josh Gauton, frontman of the band Lotus Bliss; Charlotte Anderson, CEO of Connective Vision; and Harley Stapleton-Brister from Union Chapel, share their thoughts.
Released on 19 Feb 2024
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