Donald Lawrence Presents – Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Global

What Is Music & Arts Global?

Grammy Winner Donald Lawrence presents Edwin Hawkins Music + Arts Global • Oslo, Norway

A 3 day Contemporary Gospel music intensive / choral retreat at the Oslofjord Convention Center in Sandefjord, celebrating the art of Gospel music; it’s history, pedagogy and impact around the world.

Join us on 29 April – 1 May 2027 for Music + Arts Global, a relaunch of a formally branded experience called Music & Arts Seminar which was created by 4 time Grammy Winner and the father of Contemporary Gospel music, Mr. Edwin Hawkins. Edwin is most famous for recording and arranging one of the biggest Gospel songs ever: “Oh Happy Day.”

This three day event culminates with a live mass choir recording.

Music + Arts Global is more than an event – it is an experience and a celebration of God’s love and the coming together of diverse cultures via the art of Gospel music.

Travel Info

Travel costs from Tønsberg (closest City) to venue is at least 40usd.

BY PLANE

Sandefjord Airport Torp

Oslofjord is only a 15-minute drive from Sandefjord Airport Torp, which has direct domestic and international flights, including to and from Bergen, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Information about flights can be found here:

See flights to and from Sandefjord Airport Torp here

Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Oslo Airport Gardermoen is Norway’s main airport with direct routes to destinations across Europe. Only a 90-minute drive to Oslofjord.

BY TRAIN

VY (formerly NSB)

The nearest train station is Stokke, which is a 10-minute drive from Oslofjord. There are more than 20 daily departures from Oslo to Stokke and direct train connections from both Sandefjord Airport Torp and Oslo Airport Gardermoen.

Find train departure times here

The airport express train (for event planners)

We collaborate with the airport express train to provide a comfortable journey from Gardermoen to Oslofjord. If you want exclusive transport for you and your group, you are welcome to contact us for an offer.

BY BUS

We cooperate with bus companies and are more than happy to assist with transport to and from Oslofjord.

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Venue Location

Oslofjord Convention Center
Oslofjordveien 9, NO-3159 Melsomvik

Hotels

These are the recommended hotels. We do not have negotiated rates. Click the links below to book your reservation.

HOST HOTEL:

At Oslo Convention Center everything from accommodation and food options will be available for the whole conference.

Oslofjord Convention Center

Additional hotel options 15-20 minutes away from Oslofjord Convention Center

Hotel Klubben

Quality Hotel Tønsberg

Thon Hotel Tønsberg Brygge

Music

Global Love Alive

Words

El Shaddai

Gallery

WE WIN

EL SHADDAI

WORDS

Preserving Legacy. Empowering the Next Generation.

We will select 15 emerging student-artists from Howard University and Yale University – two institutions that shaped Maestro Smallwood’s musical and spiritual formation — and fund their full participation: travel, accommodations, and complete access.

DONATE NOW

richardsmallwoodscholarship@gmail.com

(Memo: Norway 2027)

Make checks payable to “Small Rich Foundation”

Mail to: SMALL RICH FOUNDATION
20948 CHESSON, LYNWOOD, IL 60411

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