Australia's premier gospel a cappella choir
Who we are
We are Café of the Gate of Salvation, Sydney’s premier a cappella gospel choir. Inspired by the footstompin’, soulful music of the African-American vocal tradition, we sing because we love to and we share our voices, to foster inclusiveness, compassion and joy.
Our next gig
Raise the Roof: Gospel Meets Groove
Saturday 19 July
Mary's Underground
8pm start. Doors open 7pm. Food and drinks available.
Get ready for a night of electrifying rhythm and soul-stirring harmony as we step out from our a cappella roots for a unique live performance at Mary’s Underground (formerly The Basement) in Circular Quay. Under the dynamic direction of Tony Backhouse, the choir will be joined by special guests Peter Dasent (keyboards) and Jeremy Cook (drums), adding a rich new layer to our signature sound.
This special evening will celebrate the powerful intersection of gospel, soul, funk, and R&B — a sound rooted in resistance, hope, and liberation. Expect a thrilling setlist that blends timeless gospel favourites with irresistible soul grooves, all delivered by our powerhouse choir and a lineup of spectacular soloists.
Ticket prices:
Seated: $49.99 ; Concession: $39.99
Standing: $39.99 ; Concession $24.99
Bookings can be made here
Acknowledgement of Country
The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation acknowledges that we sing, live and gather on Aboriginal land. We recognise continual connection to land, water and community for over 60,000 years and pay respect to Elders past and present and to all First Nations peoples.
We have been rehearsing on the land of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation since 1986 and pay respect to the people and songlines of the oldest living continual culture in the world.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
We have been rehearsing on the land of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation since 1986 and pay respect to the people and songlines of the oldest living continual culture in the world.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
