Experience the power and joy of gospel music as the University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral come together with Voices for Sanctuary.
Proceeds from the event will go directly to University of Kent’s Sanctuary Programme. As a University of Sanctuary, we are proud to offer five scholarships each year for refugee and asylum-seeking students. We raise funds to support them through their studies, alongside a wider programme of Sanctuary work. Coming together with our partners and telling Sanctuary stories from Canterbury, a historic place of pilgrimage and refuge, we aim to share a collective message of compassion, belonging and hope.
With words from:
The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover
Hosted by YolanDa Brown
Students who have found sanctuary in Canterbury
Featuring:
Clive Brown & Urban Sound
University of Kent Gospel Choir
Canterbury Christ Church Gospel Choir
Fee Mak
Muyiwa Olarewaju
VIP EXPERIENCE - £100
Includes:
- A sparkling canapé reception at Cathedral Lodge
- An exclusive private candle-lit acoustic performance in the Cathedral
- VIP concert seating
To purchase your VIP Experience ticket, please fill out the registration form below. Spaces are limited.
Please note: This event features personal narratives from individuals who came to the UK seeking asylum, and contains sensitive material, which some people might find moving.
Clive Brown & Urban Sound
Clive Brown is a leading figure in British gospel music, widely recognised for his powerful direction, rich vocal arrangements and lasting impact on generations of singers. With over 40 years of experience, he has trained some of the UK's most renowned gospel artists and is celebrated for a sound that blends spiritual depth with musical excellence. His credits include performing with Meat Loaf, Mariah Carey, Shirley Caesar and the late Thomas Whitfield, as well as appearances at Euro 96 and in the West End production Mama, I Want to Sing.
Clive's signature style as a singer, writer, arranger and theatre performer is dynamic, electrifying and deeply rooted in faith, captivating audiences across five decades. His latest ensemble, Clive Brown & Urban Sound (CBUS), is a vibrant choir formed in 2019, known for their soulful harmonies, creative arrangements and heartfelt performances.
Dedicated to ministry and transformation through music, CBUS is a 20+ member collective that brings gospel into contemporary spaces while honouring its roots. Their debut EP The Divine was released in 2023 to critical acclaim, followed by standout performances at the Premier Gospel Awards and Music and Arts Global.
In May 2025, they delivered another powerful live concert and are now preparing to release their first full-length album.
Clive Brown & Urban Sound are preparing to bring their empowering sound across London, the UK and internationally offering performances that promise to uplift, inspire and empower.
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Produced in association with Goziam Okogwu, The Rite Collective.
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With thanks to Pharon IFA Ltd., the sponsor for this event:
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