Gospel Garden, billed as London’s first outdoor gospel festival, will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in London, England.

Presented by Live Nation Urban in partnership with Premier Gospel, the event will be headlined by Grammy-winning artist Kirk Franklin, who will be joined by fellow gospel icons Fred Hammond and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Nigerian gospel star Mercy Chinwo is also on the lineup, alongside rising artist Jerub. Get your tickets here.

For many gospel artists who transitioned from secular music, remaining steadfast in their faith can present ongoing challenges. Jamaican gospel singer Derrick Scott understands those struggles firsthand, having begun his musical journey as a dancehall deejay before dedicating his life to Christ more than two decades ago.

His latest single, “Deliver Me”, released on June 19 through his independent label, DScott Music, is a honest declaration of perseverance, focusing on resisting temptation and remaining faithful to God’s Word despite life’s trials.

“I was a deejay before I started singing, and sometimes when I look around at Beenie Man and (Lieutenant) Stitchie, I laugh. Me and him (Stitchie) used to learn to deejay around the same time on a sound system in Spanish Town named City Life. And mi sey, ‘how them man a mek money an’ me broke,’ but mi still hold the faith,”Scott shared. “That was one of my biggest temptations. But the fact that I am not drawn into the world by that shows I am withstanding temptation.”

Since embracing Christianity over 20 years ago, Scott has released four gospel albums along with numerous singles. “Deliver Me” not only reaffirms his unwavering commitment to his faith but also honors a promise he made to his late wife, Nadine, to remain faithful to God regardless of the obstacles he might face.

Nadine, whom Scott was married to for four years, passed away in 2022. “After losing her, I was going through a rough time, but my faith in God never wavered,” he said.

A native of Linstead in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Scott comes from a community with a rich musical heritage. The rural market town has produced several celebrated reggae artists, including Phyllis Dillon, Culture, and Scott‘s older brother, Freddie McKay.

Now available on all major streaming platforms, “Deliver Me” continues Derrick Scott‘s message of faith and perseverance.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced the arrangements to celebrate the life and legacy of gospel artiste David “Kukudoo” McDermott.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. Public viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the thanksgiving service.

Ahead of the funeral service, a Tribute Concert in Kukudoo‘s honour will be staged at the same venue on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Minister Grange hailed Kukudoo as a significant cultural figure whose work celebrated African-derived spiritual traditions within Jamaican society. She also praised him as a dynamic performer whose music and message resonated with audiences across generations and all walks of life.

Kukudoo was also honoured during the recent Labour Day Concert, an event at which he had become a beloved and regular performer.