IDMC Easter Tour 2012
IDMC Easter Tour 2012 IDMC set out on its first Easter season tour in a long while, with 7 dates over 10 days. The group which was made up of 8 singers and a 4 piece band travelled to Yeovil, Mine head, Gloucester, London, Skegness, Chatham and back to Mine head, covering over 1500 miles. Many of these areas were places the choir had never been before, and were areas where gospel choirs were heard of, seen on TV, but never seen in the
John & IDMC Hit the road
Saturday morning 7th April and the IDMC crew are all packed and ready to move. We had a productive preparation period, and feel ready to be a blessing. Going to church on Good Friday was such an inspiration, and John had the privilege to lead worship, and received a powerful word which was great preparation for the concerts ahead. The tour team are all part of the senior IDMC crew, and so will create a great musical backdrop to the Easter season. The tour party
IDMC Easter Tour 2012
So here we are, with the build-up to IDMC’s Easter tour covering the South West of England. John and IDMC will start the first leg of 9 dates for this years anniversary tour. "It has been a blast, performing and singing with IDMC for so many years, and to know that churches, and promoters still want us, it is a blessing, said founder and director John Fisher. With the choir ever growing, with new members coming in, the team are embarking on a
IDMC Live @ NTCG C.O.P Woodgreen
Well, John and the South London IDMC Crew showed their passports at London Bridge, and headed North, while Rhoda Morson and Chloe came in from the West and Nathan from the East and we all converged on NTCG Cathedral Of Praise, Woodgreen for their monthly Praise night. Numbers wise at the start was quiet but as the sun went down the numbers swelled to make a good-sized attendance. Sound checks went well with the IDMC team working things out, and the band settling
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
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