'Biggest Gospel Celebration in UK History' Announced
US gospel legends Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin will partner with British artists in November for the "biggest gospel celebration in UK history", Sony BMG has announced.
by Anne Thomas
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007, 9:31 (BST)
US gospel legends Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin will partner with British artists in November for the "biggest gospel celebration in UK history", Sony BMG has announced.
Gospel Gathering UK, which will take place at the Butlins site in Minehead, will stage British gospel singers Raymond & Co, Roger Samuels and Muyiwa & Riversongz alongside Franklin, McClurkin, and Mary Mary.
The event will take place over the course of a weekend, from 16 to 18 November, and will feature live music workshops, a talent show, and sports and leisure activities.
Bishop John Francis, who is universally acclaimed by 'Gospel Today' as one of the world's top five world-class pace-setting pastors, will wrap up the event with a Sunday service.
According to Sony BMG, the influence and reach of gospel music is increasing daily, with gospel programming rising by over 100 per cent year-on-year. Gospel Gathering UK will not only be the biggest celebration ever in Europe, but will be the first of many biannual Gospel Gatherings in the UK.
For more information, go to www.gospelgatheringuk.com.
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Added: Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 19:42 (BST)
I think that it's so wonderful when the word can be spread through songs, and for me it does'nt matter where the artists comes from, as long as the word is preached to the people.
P.S sorry but i'm new to the site. god bless nd keep up the good work
Antoinette, Birmingham
