The Hoppers to Headline Easter Sunday Gospel Concert at the National Arena

The National Arena in Kingston is set to come alive with praise on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, as some of gospel music’s most respected voices take the stage for Arise 2025.

Headlining the evening is The Hoppers, the internationally renowned gospel group whose ministry has spanned generations. With multiple awards to their name, including the 2023 GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year, and a reputation for stirring live performances, The Hoppers will be making a rare appearance on Jamaican soil, much to the delight of local gospel fans.

Joining them is the celebrated Jamaican group The Gospel Proclaimers, led by Leroy Gibbons. The concert will also feature a special performance by the Kingsway Alumni Reunion Voices, a group of past students from Kingsway High and Preparatory School, which is the main beneficiary of this Easter event. Proceeds from the concert will go towards the school’s development efforts.

Also on the evening’s lineup are talented local gospel artistes, Rhoda Isabella, Carey Sayles, Humble, Vennica Nicholson Reed and KARV Choir. The event will be hosted by radio presenters Nadine Blair and Mical Forsythe.

Tickets are available online at spurropen.com/arise2025. General admission is $6,500, early bird tickets are available for $5,000, and VIP access is set at $9,500, offering enhanced seating and other perks. Tickets may also be purchased at Source of Light Bookstore, Music Mart, Kingsway High School and IADPA BOOKSTORE

Organisers say the event, which begins at 5 p.m., will be an unforgettable worship experience. To stay up to date with the latest announcements, follow @Arise2025Music across social media platforms.