And the winner of University Gospel Choir of the Year 2026 is…
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It’s no secret that music can move us like nothing else.
And there’s something especially powerful about Gospel music.
The energy, the joy, the sense of unity - it’s on full display as university Gospel choirs from across the UK come together for this year’s University Gospel Choir of the Year final.
Ahead of the showdown on the 21st March, Premier’s Mal Pope caught up with six choir representatives to talk about the impact of Gospel music on students today.
Released on 19 Mar 2026
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