celebrationofgospel

Have you ever wanted to sing in a lively Gospel Choir?
Do you want to improve your voice in a fun filled enviroment?
Now is your chance to sing Gospel Music beginner or experienced singer these workshops are for everyone..
Various workshops for beginners and advanced singers..
Free admission (£3 registration fee)
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December 2008
11am Prompt
Limited Spaces..Book Now!
A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC - CGM
A Celebration of Gospel Music (CGM) is an annual event to bring to the forefront the rich heritage; past, present and future of Gospel music.
It came about through a reminiscence of UK Gospel music. Founder of CGM, Junior Spence, began to challenge senior leaders of the UK Gospel music industry to keep the spirit of UK authentic Gospel music alive and more importantly to ensure that it is handed down to our younger generation, who at present seem to be missing out on the legacy of UK Gospel music which their predecessors laid down in the younger years of UK Gospel.
The sound of British Gospel having gone through a cycle of change; once as an unrecognized sound confined only within the walls of church, then exploding onto the scene with a host of different artists who brought the sounds to the fore, was a powerful force with its own circuit of concerts, events, personalities and followers, a scene that saw different churches coming together to produce exciting music projects. Over time this circuit has receded behind the shadows of its former glory, with its light becoming secluded once again and fewer spectacular events and projects to be noted. CGM is the much needed event set to revitalize Gospel music once again in the UK, and that is its aim. To be a catalyst in the UK Gospel circuit and bring about another spark to this genre of music.
CGM was launched in 2007 in honour of the great sounds of Gospel music. It has presented a spectacular event of history, education and powerful songs with breathtaking performances and live music.
With national recognition of the abolition of slavery and black history month, Celebration of Gospel Music has been no better timed in seeking to preserve the great heritage in the history of black people.
However, although Gospel music has been embedded primarily in the black majority churches, it has nevertheless influenced and impacted all genres of music and all aspects of society. CGM is the culmination of a celebration of Gospel heritage, multiplicity and progress.
Junior Spence says, “ CGM will not only feature great performances, we also aim to produce resources and information that can be accessed by the general public so that they can learn about gospel music and create networking opportunities to perpetuate the great heritage of gospel music here in the UK."
It is Visual Ministries’ vision for A Celebration of Gospel Music (CGM) to continue to feature some of the best artists in concert but also to provide a much needed interactive experience which is to include a range of workshops (from vocal techniques to more industry-based seminars) and key networking opportunities and showcases for those aspiring to be in this genre of music.
Visual Ministries believes that by so doing it will raise the standards currently in UK Gospel music, encourage those, in and aspiring to be in the industry and ultimately educate the younger generation so as to perpetuate the authentic sounds of UK Gospel music.
‘The UK needs an annual event like CGM. Gospel music is a recognised and respected art form that has greatly influenced popular music, but I believe it is time for the contribution of UK artists to be recognised.’
(Junior Spence)
Visual Ministries has certainly made the vision plain and is running with it to bring it to pass in a much needed time and generation.