Music + Arts Global is a 3 day Contemporary Gospel music intensive / choral retreat celebrating the art of Gospel music; it’s history, pedagogy and impact around the world.
What is Music + Arts Global?
Music + Arts Global is 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 via Apple’s Platoon record label.
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.
The Schedule
Donald Lawrence Presents Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Global 2025 Schedule
“Stockholm, Sweden”
17:55 – Welcome – Introduction to delegates, safety briefing and program outline etc
18:00 – Opening Prayer – Dr Tecoy Porter
18:05 – Opening Song – DeWayne Woods
18:10 – Introduction – Donald Lawrence introduce boards members & Music & Arts Legacy Members
18:15 – Global Choir Session I – Donald Lawrence
20:00 – Break
20:30 – 21:30 – Global Choir Session II – Donald Lawrence
21:30 – 22:30 – Album release music rehearsal Mass Choir 2023 & all that would like to participate End of programmed activities
09:20 – “To Start The Day” – Dr. Tecoy Porter
10:00 – Introduce Dr. Alisha Jones moderator
Global Choir session III
(Donald Lawrence/Volney Morgan)
12:00 – Lunch
13:30 – Global Choir Session IV – Donald Lawrence/ Vincent Bohanan
14:45 – Short break
15:00 – Global Choir Session V – Donald Lawrence/DeWayne Woods/Joakim Arenius
16:30 – End of Programmed Sessions
17:30 – Doors Open
19.30 – Music & Arts Choir Showcase
(Choirs from Italy, Ireland, Copenhagen & United States)
21:00 – Donald Lawrence presents: “Global Love Alive” album release featuring: Rodney Posey, Vincent Bohanan, Blanche McAllister-Dykes & Music & Arts Global Mass Choir
22:30 – Programmed events end.
10:00 – 12:30 – Global Band Rehearsal (open to attendees) ending with a band Q&A
11:00 – 12:30 – Choir Masters Round Table & Social
12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 – Inspiration Dr. Tecoy Porter
14:00 – 16:30 – Global Choir Session – Dr. Alisha Jones moderator VI (Rick Robinson/ David Bratton/JJ Hairston)
16:30 – Programmed Sessions End
17:30 – Doors open to public
18:30 – Donald Lawrence presents Music & Arts Choir Live Showcase – Choirs from Sweden/Norway/Latvia and Concert Recording unplugged Featuring Music & Arts Global Choir
22:30 – Concert End
Venue Location
Filadelfia Convention Center
Rörstrandsgatan 5, 113 40
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotels
Here are some recommended hotels. We do not have negotiated rates. Contact the hotel directly to book your reservation.
Travel Info
AIPORT
The closest airport to Stockholm city is Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Sweden’s main international airport. It is located about 37 km (approx. 23 miles) north of Stockholm.
https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Arlanda Express
From Arlanda you can take the fast train “Arlanda Express” which will get you to Stockholm Central station in only 18 min.
Costs:
- One way ticket: 340 SEK (32$/29€)
- Roundtrip: 640 SEK (60$/55€)
https://www.arlandaexpress.com
You can buy your ticket online before your trip or when you arrive to Arlanda airport at one of the ticket machines.
GROUPS
If you are travelling with a group of more than 25 people, send an email to customerservice@arlandaexpress.se and they will get back to you with a quotation for your group trip. In the email, please state:
- Subject line: “Group trip”
- How many you will be
- What dates you wish to travel
The customer service will need your request at least ONE MONTH ahead of your trip.
Bus
Flygbussarna – the bus from Arlanda airport is a popular and quite practical way to take you to the city. Depending on which bus station you get off, it takes approx. 40-50 min.
You can buy your tickets online before your trip, either on their website or on an app or when you arrive to Arlanda airport at one of the ticket machines.
The app is highly recommended since you will have all information in one place: ticket, departure time, location of the bus station and other traffic information.
Costs:
- One way ticket: 129 SEK (12$/11€)
- Roundtrip: 209 SEK (20$/18€)
There are group tickets with a discount for smaller groups (3-4 people).
https://www.flygbussarna.se/en/
GROUPS:
Groups of more than 15 people have to contact the customerservice for more information, discount and handling of booking.
https://kundservice.flygbussarna.se/s/gruppbokning?language=en_US
Tip:
If you stay at the Elite Palace hotel which is closest to the venue, you can get off at S:t Eriksplan. The hotel is about a 5 min. walk from the bus station.
Taxi
If you prefer to take a cab to Stockholm City it is utterly important to choose the right taxi company. Unfortunately, a lot of turists get scammed by non-reliable companies.
These are the companies that you can travel with:
- Taxi Stockholm
- Taxi Kurir
- Sverige Taxi 020
Before leaving, it is highly recommended that you agree on the price with the driver. Ask them what the drive to Stockholm city will cost.
Anything above 1000 SEK (93$/86€) is a scam.
Other international taxi companies as Uber or Bolt are available and have to be booked as usual through their app.
A taxi ride from Arlanda to Stockholm city takes, depending on traffic 30-35 minutes.
TRANSFER TO VENUE
The venue for Music & Arts Global 2025 is situated at Rörstrandsgatan 5, in the northwest part of Stockholm City.
The closest subway station is S:t Eriksplan. You can buy your tickets either on their website or at the subway station. There are both ticket machines and a personal customer service available at every station.
The sign for subway is T (tunnelbana).
If you will use the subway every day during your stay in Stockholm, you can buy a Travel card for 72hours that lets you travel as much as you like during that time.
Costs:
- Travel card 72hours: 350 SEK (33$/30€)
- Single ticket: 42 SEK (4$/3,5€)
The ticket also includes bus rides, tramways, commuter trains and commuter boats.
For all information, please go to:
https://sl.se/en/in-english
UBER and Bolt are available through their apps.
If you prefer to take a cab to the venue, please remember to only use these taxi companies (see more information on taxis above):
- Taxi Stockholm
- Taxi Kurir
- Sverige Taxi 020
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