Want to know more about GosFes see the 2009 GosFes programme for lots of information http://www.gosfes.com

1. st
On 31 August 2009
11:00am - 9:00pm
Farm Street, Hockley, Birmingham B19 2 TZ
Tel: 07968 613 286 www.gosfes.com, b6ban@aol.com
5thAnniversary
Programme in association with
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Fire Service
Present
Young, and Gifted Talent Contest
Hosted by
Danny D Sister Belinda & Trevor Junior
From Newstyle Radio 78.7FM
Artists Such as Junior Tucker, Yaz Alexander, King Arthur,
Owen Uriah, Lytie, Simon Farrell performing on the day...
Music by Shekinah Sound
1

2. Introduction
Firstly I would like to introduce myself to you, my name is Bancroft
Tabannor. I'm the person responsible for co-ordinating ‘‘GosFes’’ annual
charity based event.As well as being the event-ordinator, I'm also 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 puppet shows and youth talent shows.
“GosFes” is one of the Midlands leading outdoor gospel music events aimed at the whole
communityfaith or ethnicity. Its also provides an opportunity to bring together people
from all sectors of the community to celebrate our common humanity. The event creates
an ideal setting where the public can chill, relax and socialise in a family environment and
hear great music. Numerous activities for children are also available for the Children to
enjoy.
Last year over 3500 people attended GosFes 2008 and this year is the fifth annual event
and it’s expected to draw its biggest crowd ever. GosFes 2009 will take place on 31st
August 2009 at Farm Street Hockley Birmingham. Besides local talent and a range of
community activities, it will feature Young, and Gifted Talent Contest, including
international artists Junior Tucker, Yaz Alexander, Lytie, Owen Uriah, Simon Farrell and
many more. In addition there will be numerous stalls selling goods and providing
information during the event.
GosFes audience
“GosFes” expect between 3,000-5,000 people to be present at GosFes 2009 and the
audience will comprise of the following:
Church members, of Caribbean and African heritage
of the local community
music fans (young people aged between 16-30)
interested in spirituality
of the general public
children under 12
2

3. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome and thank you for taking
the time out from your busy schedule to make the effort in attending these events
over these past years.
www.gosfes.com email: info@gosfes.com b6ban@aol.com
bancroft@gosfes.com Tele: 07968613286
Again welcome!
Bancroft Tabannor Co-ordinator GosFes
3

4. A Message from The Administrator
Tasha Tabannor
It gives me great pleasure to send my greetings to all who have
gathered each year to support GosFes. GosFes event is for everyone
in Birmingham and surrounding areas, which holds great promise for
prosperity and bringing peace to the community.
As GosFes grows from year to year, we are anticipating GoFes to be a
landmark in the community and to do many positive things such as removing all barriers
and negativity that currently exists amongst us.
It is very important that we as community fight together as one nation towards working
with all ages to build a future without discrimination and one which promotes love and
harmony.
The GosFes Slogan is A VISION FOR CHANGE. We can only make this change by
standing together as one people in unity and love,
GosFes ACRONYM: Great Outreach Services For Every Soul
GosFes works closely with West-Midlands Police
I would like to send challenges to the:- Gun, Knife, Drugs Users, Sex Offenders, and
all other abusive youths out there - please drop your weapons and make peace, find a
church and get help and make a change. It’s time to stop all the killing and live
together as one.
Peace and Love
Tasha Tabannor
4

5. Special Recognition
To The Ambassador
Mr Cleve Laing ‘’Stitchie’’ (International Artist) who has supported
Bancroft and GosFes 2006 / 2007 / 2008 may God Richly bless his ministry
as he minister for the kingdom.
Lynette White (From the USA) 2007 2008
Junior Tucker King Arthur
2008 2009 2008 2009
Wesleyan Holiness Church Handsworth 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
The Church of God of Prophecy, Farm Street 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Maureen Tabannor 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Gospel Kontac 2006 2007 2009
Doreen Makaya Senior Pastor COGOP Farm St 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009
Pastor Neville Brown 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009
Living Stone Revival Centre 2006
Allen Charles 2006 2007
Witness 2007 2008
Lytie 2005 2006 2007 and 2008 2009
Simon Farrell 2005 2007 2009
Spanna (Shekinah Ministries Sound) 2007 2008 2009
ZORRO the Gospel DJ 2007
Danny D Gospel Mix New Style Radio 2006 2007 2008 2009
Trevor Junior Urban Gospel New Style Radio 2007 2008 2009
Belinda Gospel Mix New Style Radio 2006 2007 2008 2009
Owen Moore (OG Moore Transport Ltd) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pro B Accounting Services 2005 2006 2007 2009
Just Ask the printers 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Young disciples youth 2008
5

6. YD
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 (Loz ells,
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
www.youngdisciples.co.uk
info@youngdisciples.co.uk
6

7. Your local
Neighborhood
Team:
Sergeant Shortall
Sergeant Tringham
PC Baggott
PC Boyden
PC Cook
PC Wolverson
PC Minshull
PC La Planche
(Holte School based officer)
PCSO Donovan
PCSO Hagans
PC Booker
PC Sumar
PC Williams
PC Lacey
PC Partridge
PCSO
PCSO Rafiq
Bridge Street West
Police Station
Bridge St West
Newtown
Birmingham
B19 2YT
0845 113 5000
Extension 7814 6534
7

8. 8

9. The History
Looking back when GosFes first
started 29th August 2005
to 31st
August 2009
Celebrates its 5th Anniversary..
Turn the page over, Can you
remember?
9

10. 10

11. 11

12. 12

13. 13

14. 14

15. About
Sista Michelle Mckenzie
Michelle’s encouragement to everyone
"Only what
We Sincerely Do For Christ Will Last"
About
Apostle
Ukachukwu Ezenwere
Album Titled:
VICTORY.
Apostle Ukachukwu Ezenwere was born in Nigeria, where he grew in a
local community church called C & S Church since his youth. He has
been committed to the work of God. He has performed with so many
churches, artists and gospel bands in Nigeria and South Africa, before
moving to UK. Apostle Uka is one of the well known African artists in the
UK. He is a writer and composer, and has written so many songs both
western and African style songs through God’s' inspiration, which are yet
to come out, his first album was release in march 2009, apostle Uka
released his first solo album titled (victory), which he played in African
style, singed in four languages: English, Zulu, Igbo and Yoruba, his
album has sold many copies in Africa, and is now on sale in the UK
15

16. About Owen Uriah & Lyite
Owen Uriah is a very established gospel singer who has
worked with many international artists. He has been compared
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 album. His number one single to date
is ‘High Praise’.
The heart of Uriah
The Same Yesterday More Than Conqueror High Praises
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 has been singing Gospel Music since
he gave his 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.
Repent I believe The King
16

17. 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.
17

18. Biography
Simon Farrell
Simon Farrell has been singing from
the age of nine (9), He started singing
in church and at school. As a young man he continued singing and never stopped, for this
is something he really loves and enjoys. Simon (aka Ivan) in his earlier years sang various
types of songs. This included Reggae, Country & Western, Rock Steady, Soul Music and
his favorite then was Calypso. Simon is married and standing with him is his lovely wife
and six (6) beautiful children. In the year of 1983, something wonderful took place in this
young man’s life.
He repented to God for transgressing his laws; God saved him and transformed his life
tremendously. He then realized the calling on his life to be a minister of the gospel of Je-
sus Christ. As this Evangelist continued to preach the good news of The Kingdom of God
his singing ministry continued to grow. He then realized and understood that God has
given him a ministry in singing and this is to sing to the honour and glory of God.
In 1986, he wrote his first gospel Christian song entitled 'Jesus is Sweeter,' since then he
continued to write sing and perform his songs throughout the Caribbean and different
parts of the world in conventions and different churches. Mr. Farrell is from the island of
Montserrat and he is presently living in Birmingham, England with his family. It was al-
ways his desire and his dream to record a gospel Christian album in his country
Montserrat. This was not to be for in 1997, like many other Montserratians he too had to
leave his country with his family because of the volcanic eruption on the island, but this
did not detour his dream neither his goal one bit.
As he continued to fellowship and worship with the brethren at the Church of God of
Prophecy, Farm Street, through the relationship of his friend John Wade, God led him to a
gentleman, his name was Ruben King of Kingship Music LTD. As they teamed up
together, God made it possible to bring his dream to pass and made it a reality. It is very
important to note that over the past years throughout his singing ministry the Holy Spirit
of God continued to teach and reveal songs to Simon daily, enabling him to use scripture
verses from the Bible to write these songs.
This album is very unique it is an album prepared for all people of all nations; the music is
blended with Caribbean Rhythms including Calypso, Reggae, Ska, Soul Music and Tradi-
tional Gospel Songs. However I am not the author of this album, the author is the Holy
Spirit but I am excited that God has blessed me with the privilege to bring forth His last
day message in song. I trust and hope that as you listen to these songs your life will be
changed and transformed that you will come to know the Jesus that I am singing about
and declare the divine fact that 'Jesus is Sweeter.'
Hear The Music, Listen To The Lyrics
Bless Your Heart
18

19. About
Yaz Alexander
Birmingham-based singer-songwriter Yaz Alexander is a vocal force to be reckoned
with. Her performances are characterised by a passion and energy for her music that
captivates and commands an audience under her hypnotic spell. Already established as
one of Britain's most in-demand session and backing vocalists, she's now forging her own
path as a solo artist with the release of her album Life Begins. Yaz Alexander is a name to
watch out for and a performer not to be missed.
She has toured across great chunks of the globe as part of
international reggae star Pato Banton's touring Reggae Revolution
entourage. Her partnership with Banton began in 1990 and two
years later she joined him and friends including Ranking Roger,
Macka B and David 'Skipper' Largie on vocals on his album
Universal Love. She also contributed vocals to his 1996 album, Stay
Positive, co-writing the track One People. "I learned my craft over
the years through countless studio and live sessions, etc...mainly
with Pato who gave me the blessed opportunity to perform on many
stage in various beautiful parts of the world. Without his support I
wouldn't have the confidence I have.
Their performing relationship continues to this day, whilst Yaz has also worked with
youngsters as a vocal coach at Banton's School of Music at The Custard Factory in
Digbeth, Birmingham. Her passionate style is born out of her profound love of both
reggae and jazz music, she is at home in both genres and has collaborated with luminaries
of the calibre of Mighty Diamonds, Eddy Grant, Peter Hunningale, Vivian Jones, Nerious
Joseph, Musical Youth, Soweto Kinch and veteran jazz performer Andy Hamilton. I first
heard Yaz in February 2003 when she guested with a superbly powerful rendition of
Forever Loving Jah, the Bob Marley classic, alongside the Gabbidon band at The Drum in
Birmingham. In October 2003, she helped launch the Black History Month at The Drum.
With a typically charismatic performance, Yaz and her backing band Urban Elementz
delivered a fine set including two compositions of her own, Hold On and Freedom, and
closed her set with a compelling repeat of the Marley classic, Forever Loving Jah.
December 2007 Yaz release her first solo album, Life Begins. Of the seventeen tracks,
includes her singles This World and Empress, a reprise of Bob Marley’s Get Up Stand
Up, three songs written by her producer Dennis Edwards and two from Steel Pulse’s
producer Paul Horton. The tracks are: This World, Empress, Still Burning, Why Me,
Don't Trust Love, Step Right Ahead, Love Has Got A Hold, How Could I Leave, Sister,
Get Up Stand Up Interlude, I, More Love, Black Pride, Mama, Beautiful, Out In The
Rain, Still Burnin' Remix. Get hold of a copy today.
Visit Yaz's website's at
www.yazalexander.com and at www.myspace.com/yazalexander
to listen to some of her latest offerings.
19

20. About King Arthur
King Arthur
Realizing his strength as a singer, song-writer, musician and recording artiste, Winston
"King Arthur" Blake is aware of the many challenges a gospel singer encounters, in his
quest to inspire, uplift and entertain people, who comes in contact with his music.
His current debut album entitled "unfolding The Truth’’ Time "delivers a number of
thought provoking songs that includes "Receive It" My God Can Do It, His music
echoes a call to consciousness and to a new awareness of God. His songs also bring into
sharp focus an in-depth understanding of God's truth, the foundation on which he has
built his ministry, In regards to directing his path as singer, songwriter, musician, pastor,
writer and publisher of God's principles and truth. What is encouraging is that people are
enthused by reggae driven gospel music, and whole-heartedly embrace gospel music that
allows them to express themselves in their own unique way.
20

21. TELEPHONE: 0121 328 4446
Unit 41, Birch Road East, Wyrley Road Trading Estate, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7DA
21

22. 22

23. Only God can get the credit for all that has taken place in the
extraordinary life of Junior Tucker.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Junior 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 as his Lord and Savior that week at a
gospel concert in Kingston and soon after was baptized.
It 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 their 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
mould and shape first the man and then his ministry.
23

24. 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
Saviour. Our aim is promote Jesus Christ through contemporary Christian music, which
we believe to be a powerful medium reaching out to lost souls.
24

25. COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY FEATURE
HELP US KEEP YOU SAFE IN YOUR HOME
West Midlands Fire Service is offering people a free Home Fire Safety Check.
This involves fire-fighters calling at your home giving advice on fire safety and associated
hazards. They will talk to you about a wide range of topics, such as hazards in the kitchen,
safe disposal of smoking materials, heaters, candles and electric blankets, offering
practical advice on how to stay safe from fire and what to do should you be unfortunate
enough to have a fire in your home.
Visiting fire-fighters may fit smoke alarms if necessary and extra help can be provided for
people with additional needs, for example, there are now smoke alarms specially designed
for deaf and hard of hearing.
Home Fire Safety Check appointments are made in advance, at a time that suits you with a
password agreed, so you know the right people are calling at your door. The fire-fighters
will be in uniform and carrying ID cards that they will be happy to show you.
If fire fighters call without a prior appointment it is probably because there has been a fire
in your area and they want to check you are okay, and ask if you would like to arrange a
Home Fire Safety Check with them whilst they are in the neighbourhood.
Chief Fire Officer Vij Randeniya said: “The Home Fire Safety Check is a completely free
service that we are offering to help keep people safe in their homes.
“Our fire-fighters are experienced at carrying out these checks and their visit to your home
will be undertaken with the minimum disruption. Having a Home Fire Safety Check is a
simple way of making your family safer in the home.”
To arrange a FREE
HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK
call Freephone
0800 389 5525
25

26. 31ST August 2009
Programme Presented by
Activities
Danny D Trevor Junior
& Belinda
New Style Radio 98.7
Float 1: King Arthur Community Float and
foot procession follow s
Float 2: (International Artist Junior Tucker)
Shekinah Sound Ministries
1. Praise and Worship Farm Street COGOP
2. Farm Street Children and Puppet Show
3. Young Disciples Youths Development Project
Its time to make a change, we are the youths who can do it
4. Apostle Ukachukwu Ezenwere
5. Rev Michael Ekwulugo (Message for the youths)
6. Young Gifted Talent Final
7. Yaz Alexander
8. Simon Farrell
9. Michelle Mckenzie {USA}
Break (30 minutes)
10. Special Charity Offering
towards the funding of future GosFes events
11. Sponsor’s time
12. Owen Uriah
13. King Arthur
14. Junior Tucker International artiste
15. Shekinah Ministries Sound
Play us out - See you next year...
26

27. “GosFes” Site Map
“GosFes” Site Map
“GosFes” Site Map
“GosFes” Site Map
27

28. GosFes is supported
and sponsored by:
Administration office COGOP
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
“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.
Company Register No: 5674930 Charity No: 1114879
Programme Design by Bancroft Tabannor
28