The First Ever Gospel Hall of Fame UK Inductions!

Gospel History was made! 🇬🇧 Join us as part of the Recounted series in Affinity Xtra celebrating the profound impact of Gospel music in the UK. We were on the ground for the historic first-ever “Gospel Hall of Fame UK” induction ceremony.

This landmark event took place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the International Music Summit (IMS) in London, held at the iconic Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church—the only UK church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached!

Watch to see highlights and hear from the legends who have shaped the sound of UK Gospel music.

The First Gospel Hall of Fame UK Inductees (2025)

We honor the foundational artists, pioneers, and groups who have contributed so much:

• Audrey Gray
• Juliet Fletcher
• Bishop John Francis
• Karen Gibson, MBE
• John Fisher, BEM
• Roy Francis
• Bishop Ruben King
• Steve Thompson
• The Gospel Flames: Donald Campbell, Charles MacIntosh, John Francis, Ivory Laurence
• Noel Robinson
• Posthumous: Fitz McIntyre, Linton Beckles
• Professor Ken Burton
• Tony Best
• Escoffrey Sisters: Marcia Escoffrey, Eshe Escoffrey, Michelle Escoffrey, Sandra Escoffrey (Posthumous)
• Paul Johnson
• Paul Lee
• Steve Yarde
• Dr. Charmain Elliott
• Bishop Delroy Henry
• Kevin Tomlin
• Giant Gospel Choir: Paulette Francis, Cheyenne Malcolm, Ruth Whyte, Joannie J, Ray Stewart, Tony Best, Sinclair Malcolm

• • Golden Chords: Stephanie Ferguson, Orville Fuller (Posthumous), Murray Fuller, Tommy Williams, Brian Ferguson