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Hillsong United

Australian worship band

This article is about the band. For the Hillsong Church youth ministry, see Hillsong Church § Hillsong United.

Hillsong United (stylised as Hillsong UNITED or UNITED) is a contemporary worship collective originating from Hillsong Church. Since forming in 1998 out of the church's youth ministry, the group has released fifteen live albums and six studio albums.

Band members are involved in Hillsong Church services and also play for the church.[1] The band has toured in a number of countries, leading worship in various places and has an international influence.[2][3][4]

History

Originally called United Live,[5] Hillsong United was formed in 1998, originating from the youth ministry of Hillsong Church called Powerhouse Youth.[6][7] The band released their first live album Everyday after Darlene Zschech—the worship pastor of the church—suggested for them to record their own CDs.[5] Mentored by Zschech in their early years, the band was fi

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The origin of hillsong united

Powerhouse grew and split in the mid 1990s into two youth groups: Powerhouse (aged 18–25) and Wildlife (12–17).Reuben Morgan, assisted by guitarist Marcus Beaumont and vocalist/songwriter Tanya Riches, administrated the band and music for Powerhouse and all United nights, albums and events until 2003, when the role was passed on to Joel Houston. The three performed with the 18–25's Powerhouse band that also included Mark Stevens, Nigel Handoff, Peter King and Raymond Badham. For the older group, Peter King was the main piano player and music director, with guitarist Nigel Hendroff later taking the music directing role. In the younger ministry Wildlife, it was former Channel V Leg-Up competition-winning Able band boys Joel Houston and Marty Sampson, with Able band's Luke Munns and Michael Guy Chislett  being the main drummer and guitarist respectively, while Joel Houston played bass. They were initially trained by Russell Fragar. Marty Sampson, Holly Dawson, Mark Stevens, Katrina Peoples, Michelle Fragar, Tan

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Artist Spotlight: Hillsong United – Pioneers of Modern Worship Music

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how Hillsong United became one of the most influential worship bands in the world? With countless heart-stirring worship songs, Hillsong United is a pioneering force in modern worship music, consistently inspiring millions of believers across the globe. In this article, we will explore the formation and early years, the breakthrough and influence, the band members and collaborations, and the outreach and ministry of Hillsong United.

Formation and Early Years

Hillsong United was formed in 1998 as part of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church, led by Pastor Brian Houston. Originally named “United Live,” the group’s members came together with a vision for creating worship music that resonated with a younger generation of believers. Their first album, “Everyday,” was released in 1999, featuring a fresh and distinct sound that set them apart in the contemporary Christian music landscape.

Hillsong United developed their musical vision and styl

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