Oh Freedom! is a 4-day multi-church venue festival planned for May 2025. It explores the birth of Gospel music through the impact and horrors of the transatlantic slave trade with 16 shows. The festival melds music, theatre and storytelling to delve into the historical roots of work-songs, spirituals, ragtime, gospel, and the blues.

Oh Freedom! is more than a festival—it’s a journey through the rich tapestry of Black history and culture, weaving together the harrowing truths of the past with the hopeful harmonies of gospel music. Whether through a single voice or a resounding choir, Oh Freedom! inspires, educates, and uplifts.

The Amazing Grace Show
Led By Samantha Antoinette
The Amazing Grace show is a powerful fusion of storytelling and music, exploring the birth of gospel through the struggles and resilience of African enslavement. From the harrowing journey across the Atlantic to life on the plantations, it traces the origins of spirituals, work songs, ragtime, gospel, and blues. Through soul-stirring performances, the production honors the pain, perseverance, and faith that gave rise to a musical tradition that continues to inspire and uplift.

Oh Freedom! Song Workshop
Experience the power of gospel in our one-hour Spirituals Workshop, led by Samantha Antoinette and Nicky Brown. Dive into the rich heritage of spirituals as you learn to sing a soulful song together. Open to all attendees, this inspiring session blends history, harmony, and heart, leaving participants uplifted and connected through music.

The Gospel Blues
Led By Beverley Skeete
Raw gospel singing and testifying come alive in this dynamic show, blending the soulful sounds of gospel, blues, and spirituals. Journey through rich narratives of struggle, resilience, and hope, celebrating the intertwining histories of these genres in an electrifying performance. This unforgettable experience transforms sacred music into an emotional and uplifting celebration.