LLL supports Handmade Collective’s new worship album
What began as an informal monthly catch-up between Adelaide-based Christian artists has blossomed into an inspiring live album project created to provide churches with original worship music.
With the support of an LLL Mission Outreach Grant, the young musicians known as Handmade Collective gathered at St John’s Lutheran Church, Unley SA, in March to record 10 uplifting songs.
The band’s first single Be Still, based on Psalm 46 and written by vocalist Isobel Yeend, was released in May, with the full live album slated to be available in June.
‘We wanted to create a useful resource that congregations can use in worship,’ said Dan Kitson, bass player, songwriter and founding member of Handmade Collective.
‘The idea was to make nice recordings and lyric videos that churches can use in worship easily.
‘We just needed the funding to make that possible.
‘It just seemed like the right time to do it, and then we were fortunate to get the grant from LLL.
‘It was the support we needed to get the project off the ground, which was very much appreciated.’
Along with Isobel and Dan, Handmade Collective is comprised of Josiah Whillas (vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriter), Matthew Ahrens (keyboards, songwriter), Ebony Kitson (violin) and drummer Bailey Hall.
To watch the music video for Be Still, learn more about Handmade Collective, and download songs and videos, head to the project’s website here – or give them a follow on their social media channels:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/handmadeartandfaith
Instagram: www.instagram.com/handmadeartandfaith
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@handmade.collective
Photos: Left – LLL Chief Relationship Officer Scott Ross hands Handmade Collective’s Dan Kitson a Mission Outreach Grant. Right – Handmade Collective performs during a live recording session at St John’s Lutheran Church, Unley SA.
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