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
Live at the Bowral Memorial Hall
Sat, 30 Aug 2025
6pm to 8pm
6pm to 8pm
Bowral Memorial Hall
16-24 Bendooley St
Bowral NSW 2576
16-24 Bendooley St
Bowral NSW 2576
"Australia's premier a cappella gospel choir", Café of the Gate of Salvation, brings their powerful, uplifting harmonies to the beautifully refurbished Bowral Memorial Hall. Founded in 1986 by Tony Backhouse, this 30 voice ensemble has been inspiring audiences with rich, four-part gospel anthems that speak of hope, justice, compassion, and joy.
Expect an early-evening concert filled with moving spirituals, spirited community singing, and soul-stirring energy—ideal for gospel lovers and newcomers alike.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a heartfelt gospel celebration right in the heart of the Southern Highlands!
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DDPZW
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.
