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Past & upcoming productions

Big sound. Bold stories. Unforgettable moments.

From landmark collaborations and gospel reimaginings to sold-out anniversary celebrations, Renewal Choir creates productions that bring people together through musical excellence, faith, joy and community.

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Renewal Choir performing before a full concert audience

Upcoming production

Sounds Like Christmas

An uplifting Advent and Christmas concert filled with rich gospel harmonies, soul-stirring solos, seasonal favourites, live-band arrangements and the unmistakable warmth of Renewal Choir.

Date Saturday 28 November 2026
Time 7.00pm
Venue St George’s Bristol
Tickets From £12
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Renewal Choir in concert at St George’s Bristol. Photo: Paul Gillis.

The production journey

A growing story of music and connection

Since September 2005, Renewal Choir has developed a distinctive gospel sound while creating increasingly ambitious productions across Bristol and beyond.

  1. 2022WNO collaboration brings gospel into the epic world of opera.
  2. 2023Handel meets gospel in a celebration of 75 years of Windrush.
  3. 2024Amazing Love fills St George’s with hope, warmth and connection.
  4. 2025Forever Joyful crowns 20 years with a sold-out anniversary concert.
  5. 2026A new Messiah production leads into Sounds Like Christmas.

From the stage

Past production highlights

Explore some of the concerts and creative collaborations that have shaped Renewal Choir’s production story.

Renewal Choir and guest singers performing Handel's Messiah at Bristol Beacon

Flagship production

Handel’s Messiah – A Soulful Celebration

Sunday 15 March 2026 · Bristol Beacon

Handel’s timeless oratorio was reimagined through gospel, jazz and soul, bringing Renewal Choir and friends together with a powerful live band for a vibrant Mother’s Day celebration.

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Handel’s Messiah – A Soulful Celebration at Bristol Beacon. Photo: Paul Gillis.

Forever Joyful, celebrating 20 years of Renewal Choir

Saturday 29 November 2025 · St George’s Bristol

Forever Joyful

A sold-out 20th Anniversary celebration of gospel anthems, festive favourites, home-grown talent and two decades of community.

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Amazing Love Christmas concert artwork

Saturday 30 November 2024 · St George’s Bristol

Amazing Love

A warm and dynamic Christmas celebration exploring the power of love to heal, unite and inspire hope across generations.

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Audience gathered at St George's Bristol for Renewal Choir

Saturday 25 November 2023 · St George’s Bristol

Handel’s Messiah – A Soulful Windrush Celebration

A gospel reimagining of Handel’s masterpiece honouring the culture, resilience and musical legacy of the Windrush generation.

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Renewal Choir Community Chorus rehearsing for WNO's Migrations

From Wednesday 29 June 2022 · WNO tour

Migrations

Renewal Choir Community Chorus joined Welsh National Opera’s cast of more than 100 performers in an immersive new work exploring real migration stories.

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Be part of the next chapter.

Join us at an upcoming production, follow the choir’s journey, or talk to us about bringing Renewal Choir’s uplifting gospel sound to your event.

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Image from Forever Joyful – Celebrating 20 Years.