UK Gospel Stars Volney Morgan & New-Ye Headlining Canary Islands Festival
Award-winning British gospel group Volney Morgan & New-Ye will perform this Sunday at the 20th Canary Islands Gospel Festival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Volney Morgan & New-Ye, a gospel group from North London, UK, will perform this Sunday at the 20th Canary Islands Gospel Festival. Founded over 16 years ago by friends who loved to sing, the group will join the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Music Band for what promises to be a standout concert. The free show starts at 8:00 PM in the Plaza de la Candelaria.
Known as one of the most exciting names in British gospel today, Volney Morgan & New-Ye brings incredible energy to the stage. They blend powerful harmonies with a sound that mixes traditional spiritual music and modern rhythms.
The group has won many major awards both in the UK and internationally. These include the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Group in 2017, the UK Entertainment Award in 2017, and several Premier Gospel Awards in 2016, 2017, and 2022. They have often been named Choir of the Year.
Their 2017 album, Focus Deluxe, hit number one on the UK iTunes Christian & Gospel charts, boosting their profile in the UK and worldwide. The album also features collaborations with artists like American singer Micah Stampley.
Over the years, Volney Morgan & New-Ye have performed with many famous gospel and Christian artists, including Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, Michelle Williams, Matt Redman, CeCe Winans, and Travis Greene. They were also chosen by Stormzy to perform at his Christmas concert, A Very Merky Christmas.
They've also made a name for themselves in the media and at festivals. They've performed at the BBC Proms, been featured on national and international radio stations like BBC Radio 1Xtra and Premier Gospel Radio, toured Europe, and appeared on various TV channels.
In recent years, the group's global reach has continued to grow. In 2022, they worked with Platoon (an Apple Inc.-linked label) on their single "I Still Believe." Then, in 2023, they became the first British gospel group to headline the Big Church Festival. That same year, they performed at famous venues like the Royal Albert Hall and on Polish national television.
With their message of hope and incredible vocal talent, Volney Morgan & New-Ye promise an unforgettable musical experience.