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NEWS – General
Budding artists artists that produce niche music like folk, jazz, bhangra, gospel, and grime are being given the opportunity to find out how to make money from their art in the UK, Europe and the US at the first ever Commercial Sense Project.
This three day conference takes place from 14-16 April at the University of East London: Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD. Admission is just £5.
During the three day event delegates will get behind the glitz and glamour of the music to learn how it actually works, and how to generate an income from their music talent.
On 16 April, the Commercial Sense Project will be dedicated to the UK’s growing gospel scene, and feature speakers who will share how artists can make their mark in the world’s biggest market for gospel music, America.
Speakers on April 16 will include Shelia Belle, producer of the world’s most read gospel e-newsletter, The Belle Report, Dave P of Choice FM and Marnita Coleman, founder of leading PR company Sought Out. Speakers during the first two days of the conference will include So Swiss of So Solid, Keith Harris, ex manager of Stevie Wonder and Dennis Collopy of Menace Music Management.
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Gospel Rapper Jahaziel performed alongside RnB superstar Trey Songz at an event hosted by BET International as part of their ‘Global Good’ campaign. Jahaziel performed alongside Mizz Camara, and Poet Dean Atta, as Trey Songz had a Q and A session with the youth in attendance.
Jahaziel was invited to attend the event with a host of celebrities including the Mayor of London. The event was also attended by youth including young offenders, and youth workers from all over London. The event was held at City Hall in Central London.
BET International have partnered with The Damiola Taylor Trust to help inspire, engage and motivate the youth in London. This was the first of many high profile events that will be hosted by the TV network in conjunction with The Damiola Taylor Trust.
Jahaziel performed his song ‘In My Neighbourhood’ which was very well received and will be used as part of BET’s ‘Global Good’ and ‘We Are Family’ on air campaigns.
Jahaziel is currently working on his new album which will be released Summer 2011, he will also be part of ‘The United Nations’ World Tour with Dwayne Tryumf, E Tizz, New D Crew, S.O. and other supporting artists also scheduled for Summer 2011. His Mixtape entitled ‘Still Livin’’ will be released as FREE Download in March.
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The Wise Women Awards will honour and recognise the contributions of black Christian women in the church and the wider community. If you know an ordinary Christian woman doing extraordinary things nominate her for a Wise Woman Award. Visit www.wisewomenawards.org for more details and to make a nomination.
The luxurious Hilton Kensington London Hotel, situated in London’s West End will be the venue for the 2011 Wise Women Awards, which will be a key event in the church calendar.
Attendees will experience a lavish and inspirational awards ceremony. Guests will get to enjoy:
- A delicious Three Course Meal
- Inspiring entertainment from leading gospel artists
- An uplifting Awards ceremony
- A motivating talk
- Dancing to music from a Gospel DJ
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After 12 months and 12 shows across 8 cities in the UK, Love Sax and all that Jazz the smash hit gospel comedy play from Alan Charles returns for the third time to the Broadway Theatre Catford for 2 nights only on 12th and 13th February 2011.
The show addressed various aspects of the love relationship through the eyes of four female friends. Alan Charles’ script does not skirt around the issues – dealing with sex before marriage, domestic violence, being “unequally yoked”, singleness, infidelity, love and romance – situations that takes place both inside and outside the church.
In an attempt to put forth the why, when and how’s of relationships, Love Sax and all that Jazz cleverly makes you laugh, cry, shout, chuckle and scream all that same time. Lisa (Angela Blake) is a single 30-something-year-old hurt in the past and looking to find love again by asking the Lord to deal with her past pain. Louise (Michelle Homer) has to make the choice of whether or not to marry her first love, Alfred, who is not a Christian. Shanice (Michelle Charles) whose husband physically abuses her, should she stay? And does Kelly (Kae Corion) know a good thing when she’s got it?
The story of the friends is dealt with through songs, drama, comedy and the spoken word. Incorporating a live four-piece band, the production is thought-provoking, humorous and one that inspired and uplifted the whole family.
The cast boasts an impressive bunch of people –including husband and wife team Rohan and Selina Alexander, Shirley and Jason Grant, and Courtney Hoilet – some of who featured in Alan’s previous play, “I am getting there”.
The production has already enjoyed critical acclaim throughout the UK and has just returned from a successful tour of the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago.
DETAILS
Date: 12th and 13th February 2011
Venue: Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, Catford SE6 4RU
Box Office: 020 8690 0002, www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk
Tickets: £13 before 1st Jan 2011, £15 thereafter and
£17.50 on the door
Times: Doors 7pm – Shows 7.30pm Nightly
More info: 07989 574 066 or focusarts@yahoo.co.uk
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COURAGEOUS – the next movie from Sherwood Pictures, makers of FIREPROOF – debuts nationwide Sept. 30, 2011, with an exciting story of the difference that dedicated fathers can make in the lives of their families. What FIREPROOF – the No. 1 independent film of 2008 – did to encourage couples to bring unconditional love to marriage, COURAGEOUS stands to do for parents and their children. The film will be distributed by TriStar Pictures, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
COURAGEOUS follows the lives of five men, four of them deputy sheriffs in Albany, Ga. A sudden and unexpected tragedy forces each man to consider what kind of father he has been . . . and just what God intends of fathers.
“My hope is that COURAGEOUS will cause men to re-think what success really is,” said Michael Catt, executive producer, and senior pastor of Sherwood Church, the ministry home of Sherwood Pictures. “Success in life is not in things, but in your most intimate relationships. You are successful if you have a strong faith, children who love you, and a wife who adores you.”
The Sherwood Pictures executive team is Sherwood Church Senior Pastor Michael Catt, Executive Pastor Jim McBride, and Stephen and Alex Kendrick. COURAGEOUS was co-written by Stephen and Alex, and directed by Alex, who also plays one of the law enforcement officers in the ensemble cast.
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Hip Hop artists Jahaziel and Guvna B have joined together to record a new charity single, ‘Coming For Me’, in order to raise awareness of the countless Christians who face injustice, persecution and discrimination simply because of their faith.
‘Coming For Me’ was inspired by Brother Andrew and has been presented by Preacher Boy Missions. The song was produced by Grammy Nominated and award winning producer Steven ‘G.P.’ Abramsamadu
Rapper Jahaziel, who went on a trip to aid the persecuted in Pakistan, said:”Meeting with Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan who’ve lost homes, family, along with their freedoms for following Jesus is the starkest reminder I have ever experienced of what the Gospel of Jesus means. Their horrific plight inspired me to make this track and hopefully give these people a voice”.
‘Coming For Me’ is being released to draw attention to Open Doors’ Right to Believe campaign which has now been signed by over 80,000 people in the UK alone.
We are urging all of our supporters to download the song this week and spread the word. Please visit facebook.com/opendoorsuk for the official music video.
The Hip Hop artists involved in the song are Jahaziel, Guvna B, New Direction Crew, McGladius from 29th Chapter, E Tizz, S.O, and Armor.
Coming for Me (feat. Armor, Guvna B, E Tizz, New Direction Crew, McGladius, Jahaziel & S.O.)
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CHOSEN TO SERVE MINISTRIES CHARITY CONCERT
Bringing water to villages in Ghana (Africa)
Chosen To Serve will be using the funds raised from this concert to build a modern well which will serve four villages in Ghana. This will make it easier to care for the hundreds of ophans and elders. It will also support the redevelopement of the medical centre in the local area and the care centre that will be built in next phases.
GREENJADE
ISAIAH RAYMOND DYER
MATTHEW ALLEN
NATALIE PHILLIPS
MANNA
AARON T AARON
LURINE CATO
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NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY CHURCH—LEYTON
214 LANGTHORNE RD—CORNER OF ELMORE RD – E11 4HS
Saturday 27th November 2010
Tickets in ADVANCE £7.00 Tickets at DOOR £ 10
DOORS OPEN 6.30 P.M. ON STAGE 7.30 P.M.
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