Mark De-Lisser hosts the first of two special programmes celebrating gospel music. This week, it’s the semi-final of the competition to find the Gospel Singer of the Year 2022.

Five talented amateur singers take to the stage at The Monastery in Manchester. Deciding who goes through to the final are the judges: TV presenter and celebrity vocal coach Carrie Grant, MOBO award-winning gospel performer CalledOut Music and soul singing star Mica Paris.

Our semi-finalists are Maxine Brooks from Birmingham, Patrice Campbell from London, Kieron Bygraves from Huddersfield, Sandu Bantas from Birmingham and Morgan Cassius from London. Show less