Liam Fender teams up with Newcastle-based gospel choir for biggest gig yet

North Shields' Liam Fender is set to join forces with a Newcastle-based gospel choir to mark his biggest gig to date at the Boiler Shop on 17 May.

Fender, whose debut EP 'Love Will' earned him national acclaim last year, will collaborate with the Voices of Virtue gospel choir- a collective known for their captivating live shows.

The brother of Geordie superstar Sam, Fender's latest concert promises to be his most exciting.

“This gig is an idea that has been in the back of my mind for some time and when it was suggested to me I thought, why not," said Fender. "I love gospel music and choral music and figured it would be interesting at least to hear my material with that treatment. This will be our biggest show to date.

"It's the perfect marriage of heartfelt songwriting and soul-stirring gospel music."

The show is led by Tyneside concert promoter Paul James. Known to frequently work alongside celebrities such as Jason Cook, Chris Ramsey, Nolberto Solano and Alan Shearer, Paul helms the NorthEastFUSE project, which brings together disparate cultural artists for special one-off collaborative concerts.

Reflecting on the project, James shared his excitement, stating: "Combining Liam’s songs with this incredible choir will produce one of the most exceptional performances of the year. It's a testament to the power of collaboration and the magic that happens when artists from different backgrounds come together to create something truly special."

Tickets for Liam Fender with the Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir are on sale now priced from £19.00 plus the normal booking fees. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

You can purchase them here.