Gospel truth
Having recently seen the Last Choir Standing competition on BBC1, I am amazed that the ACM Gospel Choir, who appear more like a rock group, back one of the judges in a Stevie Wonder number and then, as if by magic, appear with him a few days later in a concert, all at a time they release an album. Aren’t these usually winners’ perks and shouldn’t a judge be impartial?
The ACM Gospel Choir on Last Choir Standing on BBC One Photo: BBC / Guy Levy
I know many of your readers train on theatre courses and are still unable to find work easily. So can someone tell me the Equity status for the ACM Gospel Choir, as they were performing in professional conditions for a paying public, or perhaps, as they are nearly all musicians, Musicians Union membership.
Also, the question remains that by doing professional work, should any public-funded organisation’s grant status be reviewed?
Jennifer Oxley
Bromley
Kent
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