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GUVNA B, A STAR AND BREWER: REPRESENT (4 May 09)
The past few days have been hectic on Facebook as 'Represent', a new track by Guvna B, A Star and Brewer (uploaded a couple of days ago on Saturday) has been generating passioned responses to its full on beat and uncompromising theology.
Catch the full version on Guvna B's artist page on Facebook.
JOHN McPHERSON BROADCASTS FINAL GOSPEL SHOW ON BBC AFTER 23 YEARS (4 May 09)
Gospel Inspiration, the show broadcast in the north of England on BBC local radio in Manchester and Sheffield, and presented by John McPherson airs for the last time on 10th May.
John's work can still be found on his website, Thegospelinspiration.com
BBC OXFORD RADIO GIVES PERMANENT SLOT TO UGE (4 May 09)
Urban Gospel Experience announced that they have been offered a permanent show slot on
BBC Oxford. Since their first on air broadcast in June 2007, they have had a series of one hour shows every summer. The new slot was extended to two hours from 7-9pm on Sundays, hosted by DJ G & Lady T.
Oxford area: 95.2FM, or listen online via the BBC iPlayer. Email djg@bbc.co.uk
UPRISE MOVE THE REVOLUTION TO THE CLOUD (4 May 09)
Uprise has moved all of series one from the excellent series to the cloud. Catch any of the episodes from the pilot series on their YouTube channel at YouTube.com/uprisemusictv
Recording for the second series has started. Read the UKGospel.com feature.
SMOOFLOW OPENS VIRTUAL HISTORY BOOK (4 May 09)
Smooflow, one of the scene's most prolific video content creators follows up the several videos and MTV award-winning short movie Broken Silence with the Virtual History Book, an in-depth series exploring Black Historical issues in a modern context. The series will air on OHTV. See preview on YouTube
UK PRODUCER ON TEDASHII TRACK (6 May 09)
He's undoubtedly one of the very best new-generation producers UK gospel has to offer. His incredible work on his group New Direction Crew's debut album, In The Saviour's Shadow, should at the very least be nominated for a MOBO 2009 award.
And now GP has hooked up with the Reach Records camp to produce Tedashii's I'm A Believer, featuring Trip Lee and Soyé, the second single from the album Identity Crisis, due for release on 26th May. More about Tedashii on the Reach Records website, and hear more on GP's MySpace
COMMISSION RETURN TO TAKE NOTES (10 May 09)
For any die-hard fan, the wait must have been almost unbearable, but Commission finally returned with the new single, Take Notes, a House/Electro/Funky hybrid piece. Watch videos, leave messages and comments and the like on their Facebook Group page. Buy it on UKGShop.com
MUYIWA GIVING AWAY £350 WORTH OF CDs THIS WEEKEND! (15 May 09)
Muyiwa & Riversongz appear on The One to One Show (this Sunday, May 17th) at 9 p.m. on Genesis TV (Sky Channel 592). Watch it live online at www.RevelationTV.com
They will be performing fan favourite songs from their excellent 3-album catalogue, and Muyiwa will be giving away £350 worth of Christian Music products. Shows are also repeated.
VICTIZZLE AND TUNDAY RELEASE £10 TICKETS! (20 May 09)
New £10 tickets are now available for purchase for the two-album launch by Victizzle and Tunday. 'Identity', Tunday's debut set and Victizzle's 'In My World' are both launched at London's Ocean Venue on the 13th June in a genuine first-of-its-kind event. Get tickets from UKGShop.com/victizzletunday
NEW BASSLINE COMPILATION RELEASED AS FREE DOWNLOAD (20 May 09)
Fusion Basslines is a new compilation mix CD showcasing some of the more popular and strong tracks that have come out of the UK gospel underground scene in the the past few months.
Mixed by Birmingham-based DJ 4 Real and released with the permission of all artists involved, the 18-track selection offers tracks from Four Kornerz, Sammy G, Triple O, One Quest, L'Dubzy and Victizzle. It's available as a free download from 1st June. MySpace.com/fusionbasslines
JO FISH MEDIA ANNOUNCE WEEK-LONG, HIGH-QUALITY GOSPEL FESTIVAL (20 May 09)
Summer Song, Croydon's first-ever Gospel music festival featuring over 2000 performers from amateur to professional, from primary school children to seasoned adults takes place from 13th - 17th July 2009 at Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
Major strands of the event include a 500 piece Mass choir performing over 3 nights, a cream-of-the-crop selection of RnB, Hip Hop, Grime, Garage and Reggae artistes, as well as a The “A LIST” of British gospel artists, and an all star band, guest presenters and much more, coming together for A Celebration of UK Gospel. The event will be recorded later transmission on TV. More details soon.
LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR BRING GOSPEL TO WEMBLEY STADIUM (30 May 09)
The Football Association invited The London Community Gospel Choir to perform at Wembley Stadium on May 30th before Everton take on Chelsea. LCGC will sing 'Abide With Me' on all ITV's FA Cup coverage, and have now recorded a special version, released as a charity single for Cup Final week.
All profits from the release will go to The FA's official charity partner male cancer charity Everyman, and their joint initiative 'Keep Your Eye on the Ball' which raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancers within the football community.
Buy the single from iTunes | Go to LCGC's website
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Hey Andrea!!
You're too kind. Got your email as well.
Will try and call you in the next few days to get the ball rolling.
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As regards your presence on this site: LOOOOONG over due!!
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