Diana Antwi Hamilton explained why the O2 Arena rates are high

Higher venue fees are boxing gospel acts out of headline spaces, and the money trail points straight to bar sales.

Price gap at a major London venue

• Diana Antwi Hamilton called out a steep booking imbalance.
• Gospel shows get billed at more than double.
• Secular concerts pay far less for the same room.
• Alcohol revenue drives the pricing logic.

Why gospel shows get sidelined

• The O2 Arena prioritizes events that push bar turnover.
• Gospel concerts skip alcohol sales entirely.
• That absence tanks the venue’s profit expectations.
• Financial math ends up punishing faith-based events.

Where the claim was aired

• Daybreak Hitz hosted the discussion during its segment.
• Hitz FM carried her explanation to listeners.
• Diana broke down the venue economics plainly.
• The platform gave space for industry frustration.

Upcoming events are still moving ahead

• Diana Antwi Hamilton plans the 2026 Awake Experience in Accra.
• ICGC Christ Temple in East Teshie hosts the first date.
• A Kumasi version lands later in the month.
• The Church of Pentecost in Bantama handles that edition.