The Road to 2048
From platform launch to a centenary celebration of Caribbean & African Gospel music. Here's what we're building — and what's coming next.
Foundation — Live Now
Song Upload & Directory
Submit original songs with audio, lyrics, metadata, and chords. Browse and search the full catalogue.
Artist Profiles & Directory
Rich public profiles with bios, photos, gallery, social links, streaming platforms, and custom URLs.
Discover Feed
Personalised discovery with new releases, top-rated songs, and trending artists.
Gospel Spheres & Venue Directory
8 music spheres from Church to Broadcast. Searchable venue directory with sphere tagging.
Performance Logger & PRS Royalties
Log performances with setlists, build evidence for PRS royalty claims, and track estimated earnings.
Worship Tools
Service planner with drag-and-drop setlists, chord transposer, collections, and Song of the Week.
Behind the Song Blog
Songwriters share the stories, inspirations, and journeys behind their music.
Song Requests
Venues and churches post what they need — songwriters respond with the perfect track.
Featured Artist of the Week
Weekly spotlight on a different songwriter, with homepage and directory prominence.
Account Types & Roles
Individual accounts with multiple roles (songwriter, musician, producer, worship leader) and organisation accounts (churches, labels, schools, broadcasters, promoters).
Learning Hub
Guides on CCLI registration, PRS royalties, church reporting, performance logging, worship planning, and Gospel music spheres.
Building Now — Q1 2026
Subscription Plans & Billing
Free, Songwriter, Church, Label, School, and Broadcaster tiers with Stripe-powered billing.
Collaboration Board
Find musicians, producers, and vocalists in your area. Post opportunities and connect based on instruments, genres, and availability.
PRS Evidence Reports
Downloadable PDF reports formatted for PRS submission — venue details, dates, setlists, and audience sizes.
Next Up — Q2 2026
Notification Centre
Coming SoonStay updated when someone follows you, comments on your song, performs your track, or when new music drops from artists you follow.
Church Music Trends
Coming SoonSee what songs are trending across churches by denomination, region, and congregation size. Data-driven worship planning.
QR Codes for Artists
Coming SoonGenerate a scannable QR code for your artist page. Print on flyers, business cards, album artwork, and merch.
Mobile App (PWA)
Coming SoonInstall SongShare on your phone like a native app. Perfect for worship leaders using it during services and artists on the go.
Gospel Music Industry Report
Coming SoonThe first-ever comprehensive data report on the UK Gospel music sector — demographics, genres, regions, PRS membership, and more.
Growth — Q3–Q4 2026
Digital Products Store
Sell sheet music PDFs, backing tracks, chord charts, and lyric videos directly from your artist page.
Event Listings & Ticketing
Discover and promote Gospel concerts, festivals, and worship events. Sell tickets directly through SongShare.
AI Song Recommendations
Personalised suggestions based on your listening history, saved songs, and favourite genres.
Songwriting Workshops & Courses
Paid online workshops on songwriting craft, PRS registration, music licensing, worship leading, and production.
Mentorship Programme
Experienced songwriters paired with emerging talent. Guidance on craft, industry, and ministry.
Gospel Music Awards
Annual community-voted awards — Song of the Year, New Artist, Best Worship Song, Best Production, and more.
The Movement — 2027 & Beyond
Sync Licensing Marketplace
Filmmakers, YouTubers, and ad agencies browse and license Gospel tracks for media use.
Live Streaming & Virtual Concerts
Stream live worship sessions or ticketed concerts directly through SongShare.
Community Challenges
Creative challenges like 'Write a song from Psalm 23 in 7 days' that generate content and build community.
Inter-School Competitions
Schools submit original Gospel songs, community votes. Drives student creativity and school sign-ups.
Church Software API
Integration with ChurchSuite, Planning Center, and other management tools. Pull setlists and song data automatically.
Oral History Archive
Video and audio interviews with pioneer Gospel artists. The stories behind 100 years of British Gospel music.
Interactive Heritage Timeline
Visual history of UK Gospel music from Windrush 1948 to the present. Each decade linked to songs, artists, and events.
Centenary Collection 2048
A published 100-year collection and national celebration of British Gospel music-making.
The Long View
Our journey towards 100 years of Caribbean & African Gospel music
Launch
The first interactive database for Caribbean & African Christian worship music in Britain and Ireland
Workshops
Regular annual songwriting workshops across 3+ UK regions, nurturing the next generation of worship songwriters
1,000 Works
A comprehensive digital archive of 1,000 original works preserved and accessible to churches everywhere
Centenary
A published 100-year collection and national centenary celebration of British Gospel music-making
Shape the Future With Us
Join SongShare today and help build the home of Caribbean & African Gospel music. Your songs, your voice, your movement.
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