News Archive

This is where you can read my news from previous years.

New Easter Song 

  "Here At The Cross" - our brand new Easter song released today. Written by myself, Tricia and John Hartley. It features Dave Bell on lead vocals and Harun Kotch on acoustic guitar. Caroline Bonnett has done a wonderful job with the instrumentation, BVs and production. We hope this song will be a great resource for you, your friends and your churches. The download includes the full music score Click on the image to listen/download.

Mentors - the unsung heroes 

My latest podcast. This podcast was inspired by reading about an Anglican clergyman who mentored many influential people within the UK church. Maybe an unsung hero. It got me thinking about the importance of being mentored and mentoring others.

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Let It All Go - Lyric Video 

We now have a lyric video for our song - “Let It All Go”. Click on the image to watch on YouTube. 

Noel Richards Live - now streaming 

I am delighted that this album – Noel Richards Live – is now streaming on all platforms.

It was recorded at Regents Hall, Oxford Street, London, UK, in December 1994 when we were on the 'Warrior' Tour.

The album captures the beginning of a journey that would culminate at London's Wembley Stadium for the “Champion of the World” event in June 1997.

The core band comprised:

Brad Mason – drums

Andi Skipsey – bass

James Taylor – keys

Vanessa Freeman – backing vocals

These guys toured extensively with me in the following…

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Lionheart - Digital Release 

Now streaming on all platforms. This was my second studio album, released in 1989, featuring my live touring band at the time.

It was released originally on cassette (remember those?) back in 1989. Musically, it really does have that 1980s feel, but we hope you enjoy listening. 

It was produced by Andy Piercy and featured my live band of that period. There are some wonderful sax solos from Craig Rickards on the tracks.

On lead guitar was Doug Horley who later wrote 'We Want To See Jesus Lifted High'. 

This…

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By Your Side - Acoustic Video 

 

I have just uploaded a simple acoustic version of our song - “By Your Side” - to my Official YouTube Channel. This is the latest in a series of acoustic videos available there. 

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The Danger Line - digital release 

This was my first album, released in 1986 and featuring a fantastic line-up of musicians.

I thought it might be good to re-issue it. Musically, it is very 1980s, but I hope you enjoy listening to it.

My favourite song on the album is 'Father's Love' and you can take a listen here by clicking on the image above.

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 100 – Special Podcast – Noel Richards and Dave Bilbrough 

Myself and Dave Bilbrough were special guests on the 100th episode of the  "Off Grid Christianity Podcast", hosted by Martin Purnell.

Recorded live in September 2024, we play some of our compositions, together with stories behind the songs plus our thoughts on some of the subjects that have been covered in the previous 99 episodes.

This episode will bring you laughter, encouragement and much more. 

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Our new song - "Let It All Go" 

“Let It All Go”. The studio version of our new song with fantastic production and arrangement by Caroline Bonnett, is now available to stream and play from our website. Chord charts also available. Enjoy!! When life gets too much. Weighed down by our troubles and the struggles we are facing; sometimes to let it all go, is the best we can do.   CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO PLAY/DOWNLOAD

Off Grid Christianity - Live Online Event 

Featuring – Dave Bilbrough and Noel Richards, hosted by Martin Purnell

Friday 27th Sptember 7.30pm

Off Grid Christianity will be recording a special live podcast on Friday 27th September at
7.30pm.

Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church…
whether they attend one or not! Hosted by Martin Purnell, former ‘Drivetime’ presenter on
the UK’s first FM Christian Radio station, ‘Cross Rhythms City’, in Stoke-on-Trent. Martin
also pioneered the legendary lunchtime discussion…

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