IDMC IN REHEARSALS
With lots to prepare, IDMC went back to its rehearsal home, the premises studios Hackney, putting the final touches to their presentation on Sunday evening. The team are continuing to blend, but are also continuing to recruit members to develop the groups sound. 3 lovely ladies came to audition last night, 2 John Knew from before, and one a brand new aquaintance, but all 3 were very nice singers. We are still on the hunt for just 2 more male vocalist which will
John to start Community Gospel Choir in the Croydon area
HOT NEWS HOT NEWS HOT NEWS HOT NEWS As part of IDMC's 18th anniversary, John will be doing a number of Gospel choir workshops around the country, but will start a perminent Community workshop Gospel choir in the Croydon area. For many years, friends and fans of IDMC have been asking for a workshop choir, and now here it is. Ever wanted to sing and learn how to sing in a gospel choir, but felt you were not good enough, well here is your
John Prepares for Schools gospel singing workshops
Now that we are getting into the spring season, and if IDMC's 18th anniversary schedule wasn't enough for John to be getting on with, John and some of the IDMC crew will be planning and preparing for its spin-off organisation "We Sing U Sing" to deliver gospel choir workshops to schools in and around the south London area. This years sees a special emphasis on the Olympics as London prepares for its big year, John and the team will be preparing the
IDMC PREPARES
February 26th 2012 saw IDMC mark it's 18th Anniversary, and now John is preparing to take the group out on the road, around the country for a series of concerts, workshops and live praise session in churches, festivals and concert halls throughout the UK and Europe With a new line up of singers who have been together for just over 18 months, they have worked hard to build the IDMC sound that John has worked to develop for the past 18 years. With
AVERY SUNSHINE with IDMC Gospel choir 8th MARCH 2012
Thursday 8th March saw IDMC begin it's 18th Anniversary campaign, by opening for the fantastic U.S. Soulful gospel artist Avery Sunshine, at the Union Chapel, Islington, London. A lot of preparation went into IDMC delivering a memorable performance to start its year with a big bang. Playing to a very lively and warm audience, the choir opened with an accapella re-arrangement by John of the Andre Crouch Classic, "No HATRED IN CHRIST", which instantly set the mood of the choirs set,"QUALITY VOCALS". The
IDMC in Belgravia
It was such a cold and rainy evening, which threatened to keep the crowds away, but instead they came out in their numbers to enjoy the entertainment provided by the Motcomb street association The audience gathered were treated to a local Jazz band and a military brass band in the earlier part of the evening, as well as the Christmas lights being switched on by well known celebrity Christopher Biggins With the cold and rain coming in, it looked like IDMC would be
IDMC Christmas party @ Cafe Rouge
Well it was a cold Tuesday 6th December and IDMC swapped their usual venue of "The Premise studios" for the lush surroundings of "The Cafe Rouge" in the West End. The group were celebrating the end of another year, giving thanks for the many miles we've travelled and the hundreds of lives we've touched with our gift of music and song. With all the personalities within the choir you can imagine the level of jokes and laughter we share for the whole evening. Sometimes
IDMC Gospel Carol Performance in Knightsbridge
John and IDMC will be headlining the performances at the annual switching on of the Christmas lights in Motcombe Street Belgravia, just down the road from Knightsbridge. This will be the second year IDMC have supported this event which always promises to be lots of fun. The event starts at 6:00pm with a Jazz band, Household Cavalry and IDMC taking the stage at 7:30pm, with Celebrity Christopher Biggins switching on the lights, so don't be late..let's hope the weather holds. Singing carols, gospel and
Gospel Carol singing in Nottingham
John and the IDMC spent the weekend of the 26th November singing Christmas joy to the shoppers of the East Midlands designer outlet, just of Junction 28 off the M1. It was a lovely time, sponsored by Capital FM. John, Maulin, Rhoda F, Rhoda M, Courtney and Beatrice sang a combination of carols given the IDMC touch, inspirational songs and chart topping songs from Adele, and Bruno Mars. The days lasted from 11:00am - 3:00pm, with some great foods courtesy of the centre, our