Compassion ambassadors
09 Dec 2011
Set Sail 
Street band Set Sail passed up law and literature degrees to take their folk indie-pop tunes to the streets of, well, the world. Formed in 2010, the trio—Josiah Willows, Brandon Hoogenboom and Josh May—have taken a new approach to live music and are literally playing on street corners in whichever country they find themselves in. MORE
01 Apr 2011
How Ridiculous 
In Perth, WA, four Compassion Child Advocates who met through their local church have become overnight YouTube sensations with their amazing basketball antics. The group that calls themselves 'How Ridiculous' has been picked up by various TV networks and radio stations across the country, and their YouTube clip has racked up over 10,000 hits-all for the sake of children living in poverty and the work of Compassion.
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10 Mar 2011
Rebecca St James 
This prolific young singer/songwriter, who uses Christianity as the inspiration for her music, has been providing soul-searching lyrics set to a backdrop of catchy, accessible tunes since the age of 13. MORE
10 Mar 2011
Michael W Smith 
Comparing his life growing up in a small West Virginia town to the lives of children he's seen in Compassion projects, Michael W. Smith notes some similarities: "Kids are kids, and kids everywhere seem to spend time playing in the streets," he said. "We throw rocks, balls, anything to create a game. But those similarities end when poverty is added to the situation. MORE
04 Mar 2011
Alabaster Box 
Originally from the Gold Coast but now Tennesee based in the US, this outfit has a message in their music and preach the Gospel without fear or favour as they play at concerts, churches, schools and festivals throughout the world. MORE
03 Mar 2011
Full hearts 
FULL HEARTS are determined to live out what they sing. As partner artists of Compassion, FULL HEARTS are strong advocates for raising awareness and support for poor and disadvantaged children. Each sponsoring a number of kids regularly encouraging people at their shows to sponsor a child and make a difference. MORE
03 Mar 2011
Darlene Zschech 
Darlene has become well known through her performances on the live recordings at Hillsong Church in Sydney, where she is the worship pastor. Many of the songs she has penned are sung in churches throughout the world. Her best known, Shout to the Lord has become immortalised as a Christian anthem of praise and worship.
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