Memorable Performances
- LCGC performed for the former South African president, Nelson Mandela during his first visit to London in July 1996; he was accompanied by Prince Charles. The choir were again called upon to sing in August 2007 as a statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at a ceremony in Parliament Square, London.
- In 2005 LCGC gained a worldwide audience as the backing choir turned out from head-to-toe in white for Madonna's Live 8 performance of her hit single Like A Prayer in Hyde park, London.
- In 2009 the choir performed the traditional hymn Abide with Me at Wembley Stadium to open the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Everton.
- LCGC joined Blur to perform Tender at the Brit Awards 2012 after picking up a special award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. The choir also featured on the original recording 1999 and also in the music video.
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