Hillsong Young & Free
Hillsong Young & Free is an Australian contemporary worship music band and youth ministry of Hillsong Church, known for pioneering energetic electronic-pop adaptations of Christian worship.Formed in Sydney in 2013 under Hillsong Church's youth ministry, the band revolutionized worship music for younger audiences with chart-topping albums like 'We Are Young & Free' and 'Youth Revival'. They've won multiple Dove Awards and maintain global influence through tours and streaming platforms.
- Their 2013 debut single "Alive" topped Billboard's Christian Digital Songs chart, marking one of the fastest rises for a new worship act.
- Despite controversies surrounding Hillsong Church's leadership in the 2020s, Young & Free maintained artistic separation, continuing music production without direct implication in scandals.
- They pioneered viral worship trends, notably with 2017's "Real Love" amassing 100M+ YouTube views, blending faith messages with TikTok-friendly visuals.