Australia's premier gospel a cappella choir

Australia's premier gospel choir is an exciting a cappella (unaccompanied) choir inspired by the African-American vocal tradition: the passionate, committed and exciting music of gospel and spirituals. This unusual aggregation of souls first collected in 1986, under the direction of Tony Backhouse.  Now with musical direction provided by Dynes Austin, the choir welcomed many new members in 2008 and is enjoying taking on new material . 


Cafe Rocks The Opera House
On Saturday 24th October 2009 Cafe Of The Gate Of Salvation was honoured to be a part of the 350.org climate change event at The Opera House Forecourt. Australia was the first of 179 countries to take part in 4500 events worldwide as part of the International Day of Climate Action. The Cafe entertained more than 1000 people as they turned the Opera House steps into a global message board, forming the number 350 to send a climate change message to world leaders.
Click here to view footage of the day.

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 The music sends shivers up your spine and shoots straight for the heart."
Claire McKenzie, Brisbane Courier Mail

"... a spontaneity and dynamism ... a tight ensemble that engages and inspires the audience by its enthusiasm, high energy sound and original material."
Barry Walmsley, Newcastle Herald

"... passionate, footstomping gospel ..."
Michael Magasanik, Melbourne Age