2008 GosFes Programme

1. Charity No: 1114879
In association with
Charity Showcase Programme
25th August 2008
Time: 11am - 8pm
Farm Street, Hockley, Birmingham
Present
International artist “Junior Tucker”
With full supporting local Gospel artists
Junior Tucker, Lytie, Owen Uriah, Ekklesia, Small Heath Choir,
Hutchinson & Gayle, Plus many more.
Hosted by: Trevor Junior Urban Gospel Flava’s - New Style Radio 98.7
CLEARSCOPE
Music by
NETWORK LTD
For more Info Email: Info@gosfes.com
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Tele: 07968613286 / 07877756680 or visit www.gosfes.com

2. MISSION
To promote community development and
reduce poverty by encouraging enterprise
and increased productivity amongst individuals.
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3. First I would like to introduce
myself to you, My name is
Bancroft Tabannor. I am the
person responsible for Co-
ordinating ‘‘GosFes’’ held
annually on 25th August 2008.
bancroft@gosfes.com Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680
bancroft@gosfes.com Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680
will be our fourth event therefore
would like to take this opportunity
to welcome you and thank you for
www.gosfes.com email: info@gosfes.com b6ban@aol.com
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taking the time out from your busy
schedule to make the effort in attending these event over the
past years
As you may know there is a need for these event within our
community, hosted by “GosFes” and link with Church of God
of Prophecy 20 Farm Street Hockley Birmingham B19.
The focus of these GosFes is to bring unity to our community
against Gun, Knife Drug, Crime and Gang Culture,
Promoting racial and religious harmony, favouring
equality diversity and opportunities, The schedule for
GosFes on the 25th August we will start at 11:00am with the
floats and the then follows with show case which will start
immediately after the procession will be intensive yet
productive, and hopefully lots of fun
www.gosfes.com email: info@gosfes.com b6ban@aol.com
bancroft@gosfes.com
Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680
Again welcome
Big Thank you Bancroft Tabannor Co-ordinator “GosFes
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4. Special Recognition
To The Ambassador
Mr Cleve Laing ‘’Stitchie’’ (International Artist) who as supported
Bancroft and GosFes 2006 /2007 may God Richly bless his
ministries as he minister for the kindom.
Special Appreciation
Lynette White ( From the USA) 2007
The Church of God of Prophecy, Farm Street 2004 2005 2006 2007
Gospel-_KONTAC 2006 /2007
Doreen Makaya Senior Pastor COGOP Farm St 2005 2006 / 2007
Allen Charles 2006 /2007
Matthew Jones 2007
Wes Harding 2007
Witness 2007
Lytie 2005 2006 and 2007
Simon Farrell 2005 and /2007
Spanna (Shekinah Ministries Sound) 2007
(ZORRO the Gospel DJ) 2007
Danny D Gospel Mix New Style Radio 2006 /2007
Trevor Junior Urban Gospel New Style Radio 2007
Belinda Gospel Mix New Style Radio 2006 /2007
Owen Moore (OG Moore Transport Ltd) 2005 2006 / 2007
Pro B Accounting Services 2005 2006 / 2007
Just Ask the printers 2005 2006 / 2007
Young disciples youth 2008
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5. GosFes is organised by Bancroft Tabannor, a member of COGOP in
Hockley Birmingham. The church has an average Sunday attendance of
over 150 people and is well known in the local community for its range of
community activities which includes a Puppets shows and youth Talent
shows
“GosFes” is one of the Midlands leading outdoor gospel music events
aimed at the whole community whatever their faith or ethnicity.
Held at Farm Street Hockley Birmingham GosFes features leading
international gospel artists and local talent, as well as a range of community
activities, and a range of stall selling good and providing information.
Last year over 3500 people attended GosFes 2007 which was held at The
line up included Jamaican gospel artists Stitchie.
GosFes 2008 will take place on 25th August 2008 at Farm Street Hockley
Birmingham and will feature international artists Junior Tucker, Oneil
Bennett (God Bless) Lytie, Owen Uriah Small Heath Choir, Ekklesia,
Hutchinson &Gayle, Difference and many more, It is expected to draw its
biggest crowd ever, and provide an opportunity to bring together people
from all sectors of the community to celebrate our common humanity.
GosFes 2008 will seek to build on the success of the event held last year.
Along from the great line up of artists, there will also be stalls selling food,
drink and other goods, the distribution of information plus various activities
for the young children.
“GosFes” expect between 3,000-5,000 people to be present at GosFes 2008
and the audience will comprise the following:
• Church leaders
• Black Church members, of Caribbean and African heritage
• Members of the local community
• Gospel music fans (young people aged between 16-30)
• Individuals interested in spirituality
• Members of the general public
• Young children under 12
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6. AUDIENCE PROFILE
At least 80% of people who attend GosFes 2008 will come from the black
community. A large number of these will be from the black Christian
community, considered the most prosperous and successful sector within
Britain’s African and Caribbean population.
It is estimated between 300,000—500,000 of Britain’s African Caribbean
community regularly attend church and there are some 3,000 black
congregations dotted throughout the UK (many of which are in London).
The vast Majority of Britain’s black middle class have a church background
and it has been estimated that 70% of people who attend black led churches
are in the ABC1 socio-economic group. It’s also been noted that the
majority of black Christians are:
Male and Females aged between 20-45 years
Aims
The key aim of GosFes is to take the church out into the community and
provide an opportunity for the church to interface with the wider
community.
GosFes 2008 will be a safe and secure event bringing together residents,
local congregations, organisations and businesses to celebrate life and the
things that we have in common.
GosFes 2008 also seeks to contribute to the quality and diversity of
community life and to challenge some of the negative stereotypes that
currently exist about the area.
We expect GosFes 2008 to event attracts people of all ages and races,
although most of them come from the black community. It will give the
public an opportunity to chill, relax, socialise in a family environment, hear
great music, plus it provides numerous activities for children.
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7. Young Disciples LTD (YD) is a youth
development project that engages and
works with ‘socially excluded’ and
disaffected persons a cross some of the
most, deprived wards of Birmingham
(Lozells, Nechells ,Aston, Ladywood). Many young persons from
our inner cities remain marginalised and disenfranchised from
main stream service provision consequently as a result YD ltd
develops creative and strategic ways to work with groups who fall
into the ‘socially excluded’, ‘hard to reach’ or ‘deprived black and
minority ethnic (bme)’ context.
Activities and programmes are delivered through the following
means:
• Sports and health development
• Media and publicity engagement
• Arts and Music inclusion
• Education and training
• Youth council / forum.
Mentoring and coaching
One of YD’s most current projects is ‘Life’ a music video produced
by Ben Robinson of Isis Media. This Music video showcases the
creative musical talents of young people in deprived areas
through lyrics that relate to real life issues that affect
them. Music is one of the key methods Young Disciples uses to
engage disaffected young people. Part of the Volunteer Films
project.
LIFE: How young people perceive life, how it is living in the inner
city, the peer pressure and issues of their community and how
they view life. ‘Don’t write us off because we come from the inner
city we have aspirations and dreams too.’
For more info: Contact Marc Edwards C.E.O.
Young Disciples Ltd or visit the office
42a Lozells Road Birmingham B19 2TH
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8. The STORY SO FAR…………..2001 - God called Nadine Lee to start a new vocal
group that would touch Christians and non-Christians alike.
2002 - The vocal sound developed, news spread & Ekklesia, which means ' The
Called Out', started writing their own material.
2003 - Ekklesia releases a four track EP featuring the most significant faces of UK
Urban Gospel. With a track written by MOBO & UMA, UK Gospel Pioneer Isaiah-
Raymond Dyer of Raymond and Co, the unique sounds of leading Hip hop artist
'Practical Wisdom' of Green Jade and the much sort after guitar flavour that only
Michael
'The Prophet' Brown could add, Good News became one of the strongest musical
offerings of 2003. The release generates a UK Gospel media hype, which in turn
encourages a much requested promo tour of the EP.
August 2003 - Ekklesia enter the GMTV/Integrity/Voice Gospel Challenge,
winning the London heat and awesome comments from judges Kanya King & Mica
Paris.
2004 - Marriages, babies & one member (Shaneeka) leaving -Yes a break
impended.
December 2004 - Hotly anticipated release of Single 'Cant be Hurt'.
A favorite with DJ's & listeners, with some hot mixes by Kenz & Wez er nate.
2006- Ekklesia released another foot stomping hit 'Get to know you'.
Buy Ekklesia's single 'Get to Know You' at:
http://www.emusikuk.co.uk/html/shop.html
2007 – again …Marriages, babies and an almost complete album. Ekklesia have a
short performance break and work on the album
2008- THE ALBUM IS READY to GO!!!!! Launch 26th April 2008
@ The London Gospel Venue. Featuring guests on the album. It doesn’t stop here
so watch this space. Check out Ekklesia, the mix tape and video footage on:
www.myspace.com/ekklesiamusik
Ekklesia have stepped up a gear- they mean business - spiritually,
vocally & expertly. They are urban. They are real.
Contact:
EMUSIK Management
bookings@emusikuk.co.uk
Office: +44 (0) 386 8008
Mobile: +44 (0) 7841418227
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9. Advantage West Midlands
About Advantage West Midlands
Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West
Midlands. We are one of nine RDAs in England that were established to transform the
English regions through sustainable economic development.
Our role is to lead the economic development of the West Midlands, working alongside a
wide range of public, private and voluntary sectors partners to help our region to prosper
building upon our many strengths and addressing our unique challenges.
Advantage West Midlands has an annual budget of more than £300 million to invest in
the economic development of the West Midlands and, at any one time, is managing
around 2,500 projects which are changing the lives of people right across our region.
We drive economic development by identifying where the greatest impact can be made
either by targeting need or investing in success.
Our key task is to provide leadership for the development and delivery of the
West Midlands Economic Strategy the framework for our region’s growth. This enables
us to leverage and maximise investment into our region and thereby create a far greater
impact than we could do by acting in isolation.
Among the broad spectrum of work includes the development of major land and property
projects such as Fort Dunlop and Ventureast in Birmingham to regenerating
communities such as Camp Hill in Nuneaton and investing in projects which improve the
performance of our region's businesses - such as Business Link West Midlands.
Advantage West Midlands
3 Priestley Wharf
Holt Street Aston Science Park
Birmingham B7 4BN
Tel: +44 (0) 121 380 3500
Fax: +44 (0) 121 380 3501
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10. Small Heath Community Choir
UK Gospel Choir’s
PROFILE
Small Heath Unity Choir has been founded for one purpose – ‘A shared desire to wor-
ship God through Gospel music’. The choir was founded in 1970 by Lynn Phipps who
spent 9 years, developing and enhancing the choir with cover songs of great highlights
such as ‘This Body Belongs to God’.
Small Heath Unity Choir has had the opportunity of being led by some great choir direc-
tors, others including Lynn Phipps are Barbara Lamey (1979-1983), Marcia Dennis
(1983-2003), and now currently led by Carol Clarke and Denise Wilson.
The choir currently has experienced musicians who demonstrate knowledge, quality and
professionalism through their abilities to play various musical instruments. As such
Small Heath Unity Choir have been able to work with musicians from other groups and
artists such as ‘Jewels’ gospel group; lead guitarist Geoffrey Kennedy.
Owen Uriah is a very established gospel singer who has
worked with many international artists. He has been com-
pared to artists such as George Nooks, Junior Tucker, Cedrick Mton ,Stitchie,and
Sanchez. His album ‘More than a Conqueror’ is a very unique and spiritual al-
bum. His number one single to date is ‘High Praise’.
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11. Hightlights of GosFes 2007
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12. TELEPHONE: 0121 328 4446
Unit 41, Birch Road East, Wyrley Road Trading Estate, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7DA
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13. MINISTERIAL PROFILE OF PASTOR
MICHAEL EKWULUGO
Reverend Michael Ekwulugo is currently the Co-pastor of the
Community Christian Fellowship. This is a ministry in the
heart of Birmingham that seeks to provide all sections of the community with
the opportunity to come to know Jesus Christ on a personal basis.
Reverend Michael’s passion for the lost and the hurting continues to fuel and
define the evangelical call on his life.
Over the last 14 years, the Lord has graciously anointed Reverend Michael to
preach the gospel in universities, community outreaches, church seminars,
conventions, (cross denominational), radio and television. The Reverend is
married to Katrina and they have two sons, Joshua and Nathaniel.
Lyite comes from a Jamaican background but was born and
bread in Birmingham, England. He worships at the local church here at Farm
Street. He has been a Christian for the past seven years. And as been singing
Gospel Music since he gave live to the Lord, Before his conversion to God he
used to sing with secular artists such as Franky Paul, Gregory Isaacs, Sanchez
and Yellow Man amongst others. When God turned his life around Lytie has
dedicated his musical career to lifting up the name of Jesus. Recently he has
shared a stage with famous gospel artists such as Papa San and Carleen Davies.
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17. Bancroft Tabannor receiving an award
28th October 2006 on behalf of ‘‘GosFes’’
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email: info@gosfes.com b6ban@aol.com Bancroft@gosfes.com
Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680
Telephone 07968613286 & 07877756680
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18. A BIG Thank You
We would like to say a big thank you to Bancroft Tabannor and GosFes for
donating a wheelchair to our Nehemiah Court retirement scheme in Caldmore,
Walsall.
Pictured is Bancroft and trying out the new wheelchair is 89
year old Hilda Lines a resident of Nehemiah Court since
2003. Hilda and her fellow residents are extremely happy to
have the use of a new wheelchair and are very grateful to
Bancroft and the GosFes team for donating the chair.
Nehemiah UCHA has close links with GosFes, the annual
music festival designed to use gospel music as a tool to bring
members of the community, different faiths and
backgrounds together under one banner, to celebrate
diversity and tolerance. But GosFes is much more than a
music festival.
The key aim of GosFes
Is to take the church out into the community and provide an
opportunity for the church to interface with the wider
community. GosFes will be a safe and secure event bringing
together residents, local congregations, organisations and
businesses to celebrate life and the things
that we have in common. GosFes also
seeks to contribute to the quality and
diversity of community life and to challenge some of the
negative stereotypes that currently exist about the area. The
organisers expect GosFes to attract people of all ages and
races. It will give the public an opportunity to chill, relax,
socialise in a family environment, hear great music, plus it
provides numerous activities for children. For those interested
in knowing more about GosFes they have a website www.gosfes.com.
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19. Only God can get the credit for all that has taken place in the
extraordinary life of Junior Tucker.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he began singing at the age of 5.At age 7 he became a
household name in his country performing his first #1 song “Happy” and also began
travelling internationally. Without a shadow of doubt everyone knew being on stage was
what he was born to do.
With tremendous success, he navigated his way through three international recording
contracts which have literally taken him across the world. He has toured throughout the
United States, UK, Japan, Mexico and the Caribbean. at 12 years he was signed to Island
Records and at 14 he had a recording contract with Geffen Records USA. At 23 he
signed to Virgin Records UK. 1991 Junior was released from Virgin and returned to his
roots to pursue a career in Jamaican Dancehall Music. Dancehall brought its accolades,
number one songs, singer of the year titles and a high profile lifestyle. As time
progressed his life became far from “Happy”. Despite so called fortune and fame, behind
the scenes his life was in pieces, spent chasing the next hit song to stay on top and fill the
void in his life.
The death of his father and the birth of his first child; lead to a period of searching for
answers to a deeper meaning to life. He investigated various religions but still no
answers. He penned songs like “I pray” and “Praise His Name”, having no true
knowledge of the God he was singing about. Bombarded by religion, a distorted
childhood and being plagued by nightmares, he cried out one night “God if you are real,
allow me to sleep?” God answered, he slept as never before. He woke up completely
delivered, knowing that he was a Christian. He publicly confessed Jesus at his Lord and
Savior that week at a gospel concert in Kingston and soon after was baptized.
t has been 9 years and he has never returned his secular career. He states, “There is
nothing to go back to”. Coming into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ has
brought clarity to his once hazed purpose and destiny. To his life God has given
direction, and to his gift God has given purpose.
Junior, his wife Trudy and there 3 girls, Chyna, Zoe and Paige now reside in Clewiston,
Florida. For the past 5 years he has submitted his life to his pastors, Pastors Chuck and
Karen Pelham and his bishops, Bishops Tony and Kathy Miller, whom God has used
to mold and shape first the man and then his ministry.
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20. Through Junior Tucker Ministries, Junior not only sings but preaches the Gospel and
conducts praise and worship workshops. God has taken him back to many of the nations
where he performed as a secular artiste to now win souls for the Kingdom. God has even
given him new territories to take the gospel and to set the captives free.
His fourth Reggae Gospel Album titled “Victory – Worship from the Islands II” is
definitely a reflection of his growth and maturity in Christ. Not only are there great foot
stomping beats but also powerful praise and worship songs designed to usher in the
presence of the Lord.
To God Be the Glory!
When the Lord led Rico to form
Shekinah Ministries Sound System
in 1996 it was seen as very
controversial because many
Christians believed Reggae music had no place in the church and neither did a sound
system playing with 18 inch speakers. Some Pastors told members of their congregation
not to attend Shekinah
Outreaches for fear of being corrupted. But just as Jesus did not come for the righteous,
Shekinah was not built for the Church! There were no qualms in going against the grain
and breaking through barriers as far as the church was concerned.
After organizing a series of free outreaches in the city of Birmingham U.K., It soon
became clear that Shekinah was tapping into something unique with regards to spreading
the gospel. The fruits of this were many accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Presently the Sound System consists of four key members, Spanna (The Tool in God's
Hand, Who is also a recording artist; Miller the Selecta; Brother Keith (The Poet) and
Singing D, the singer who has been likened to the late Garnett Silk.
The Shekinah Sound System has played alongside top Gospel Reggae artists like Stitchie,
Junior Tucker, Chevelle Franklyn and Judy Mowatt to name a few... They have also been
privileged to link up with top secular sound systems like Stone Love from Jam Down and
Luv Injection from the UK.
No matter what the occasion, Shekinah always seeks to promote the Love of Jesus Christ
and have been truly blessed to have been the ones chosen to pioneer a move of Christian
Sound Systems that gives God all the Glory while making a difference.
Shekinah Ministries is a group of Christians who regard Jesus Christ as their Lord and
Savior. Our aim is promote Jesus Christ through contemporary Christian music, which we
believe to be a powerful medium reaching out to lost souls.
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21. “GosFes” Activities
25TH August 2008
Floats and foot procession followed by a talent show. (Puppet
Show)
Float 1 -- Farm Street COGP (Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,
Favouring Equality, Diversity)
Float 2 -- (Soulcure Mixing the latest Urban Gospel Presented by
DJ Proclaima)
Float 3 -- (International Artist Junior Tucker)
Shekinah Sound Ministries
1. Witness
2. Worship and Praise
3. Young disciples youth development project (Its time to make
a change we are the youth who can do it)
4. Difference
5. Rev Michael Ekwulugo (Message for the youths)
6. International Artiste (Junior Tucker)
(Break (30 minutes)
(Shekinah Ministries Sound)
7. God Bless (USA Artist)
8. Owen Uriah
9. Hutchinson & Gayle
10. Farm Street Children Church
11. Small Heath Choir
12. Ekklesia
13. International artiste (Junior Tucker)
14. Shekinah Ministries Sound
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22. BAJAH’S FOOD STORE
Tel: 0121 523 3337
VERNON McCOOK
Mobile: 07973 162 407
48 Grove Lane Handsworth,Birmingham B21 9EP
www.bajahscarribbeanfood.co.uk
Single Bible (Aloe Vera) Bread Fruit
Pears (Avocado) Irish Moss
Jelly Coconut Icing Gloss
Mangoes (All Varieties) Egg Nogg
Cerrassie Frankincense
Jamaica Tin Cheese Myrrh
Roots & Roots Drinks Charcoal
H.T.B Bottles D/G Bottles
Tonics (Various)
*We also stock African Foods*
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23. “GosFes” Site Map
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24. Company Register No: 5674930
Charity No: 1114879
GosFes is supported and sponsored by:
Admini- stration office COGOP
Aston Villa Football Club
Anchor Trust Queen Elizabeth Court
Church of God of Prophecy, Farm Street
Community Christian Fellowship (Walsall Rd Great Barr)
New life Wesleyan Church (Handsworth Birmingham)
Maureen Tabannor Website:
Pro B Accounting Services
OG Moore Transport Ltd
Steve Benton Transport
CLEARSCOPE
NETWORK LTD
‘‘GosFes’’
Co-ordinator Bancroft Tabannor
And the team would like to first thank the Lord,
Artiste, Lecturers and Sponsors for making this annual event
a success, Without your support we wouldn’t be able to make this event possible.
Programme Design by Bancroft Tabannor
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