Shillong, Nov 3: Grammy-winning American gospel collective Maverick City Music will perform live in Shillong on December 12 at Polo as part of pre-Christmas celebrations.
The concert is being organised by the KJP Assembly through its Mission and Evangelism Department with support from the Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Rocksii EMG.
Addressing a press conference, KJP Assembly Administrative Secretary Rev. S. Diengngan said the event aims to prepare hearts for Christmas and raise funds for the Assembly’s socio-development projects including humanitarian assistance, education and healthcare.
Maverick City Music, the Atlanta-based collective known for songs like ‘Jireh’, is a multiple Grammy and GMA Dove Award winner and was the first Christian gospel group in two decades to perform on the Grammy stage in 2022.
The concert will also provide a platform to showcase local musical talents of Meghalaya, the organisers said.
Tickets are priced at Rs 1,000 for Silver, Rs 2,500 for Gold and Rs 10,000 for Patron’s Lounge. Donors contributing Rs 10,000 and above will receive a certificate signed by the artists.
The KJP Assembly has appealed to churches and the public across Meghalaya and beyond to participate in the gospel concert.
