Gosfes 2007 Program

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A Vision for Change

Present International artiste

“STITCHIE” live and his band with full supporting

local gospel artiste Artist

Bringing the Community together, fighting against

Gun, Knife, Drugs ,Crime and Gang Culture.

Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,

Favouring Equality, Diversity and Opportunity

United we stand divided we fall.

Hosted by

Danny D Gospel Mix - New Style Radio 98.7

27th August 2007 Farm Street, Hockley, Birmingham

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“GosFes”

BIRMINGHAM’S BEST KEPT SECRET

“GosFes” is one of those great ideas that feels as if it has been

around for a long time but in actual fact is quite new and one of

Birmingham’s best kept secrets.

“GosFes” or “Gospel Festival” is a faith based street celebration

which welcomes all peoples and is an expression of the joy of life.

In a fragmented society it seeks to promote oneness through music

and arts. It is the brain child of one of the talented music director of the Church of God of Prophecy Farm Street, Bancroft Tabannor.

I said “GosFes” is was one of Birmingham’s best kept secrets, but

not any longer, as it now offers a wide selection of workshops, and

has already been awarded a prestigious award for its unique

contributions to the community

“GosFes” is now set to explode into the national scene and

beyond.

It has been a privilege for the Church of God of Prophecy Farm Street Hockley Birmingham to be a part of it and in some small way

to have contributed to such a gigantic dream.

Doreen Makaya

Senior Pastor COGOP Farm St

COGOP Farm Street

Hockley B’ham

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First I would like to introduce myself to you,

My name is Bancroft Tabannor. I am the

person responsible for these series of

Workshop and the event called ‘‘GosFes’’ held annually

which will be on 27th August 2007.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and thank

you for taking the time out from your busy lives to make the

effort to attend these workshops, which is a ten weeks program

and to be delivered over the next few months.

As you may know there is a need for these workshops within

our community, We aim to be very informative to the youths

and families, the workshops will be hosted by “GosFes” and

will take place at Church of God of Prophecy 20 Farm Street

Hockley Birmingham B19.

The focus of these workshops is to bring awareness to the

youths of our community age between 12 to 18 years old

informing them about the danger of Gun, Knife Drug, Crime

and Gang Culture, Promoting racial and religious harmony,

favouring equality diversity and opportunities, we also will be

incorporating music and singing workshops,

The schedule over the next few months will be intensive yet

productive, and hopefully lots of fun

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We will hold two sessions over ten days, starting on the

Saturday 4th August 2007 and every Saturday there after, each

session will include Introductory Presentation and a plenary /

panel discussion about the workshop, There will be also

members of our team who will assist you whenever you may

need help. We would, however, request that any assistance

required is sought prior to 10am or after 2; 30pm.

The session will begin at 9.30 with registration, so please

ensure that you arrive early so we can start on time.

Further information will be given at the first session

regarding the workshops.

We hope that the workshops will be an enjoyable and

productive opportunity for you to meet and discuss various

issues within these our communities and that we may be able

to raise some preventing measure in place to help the youths

in our communities

Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is any question you

may need answering


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Again welcome

Big Thank you Bancroft Tabannor Co-ordinator “GosFes

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GosFes 2007 will also provide great opportunities for charities, businesses, statutory agencies and media organisations keen to

reach Britain’s African and Caribbean community.

OBJECTIVES

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 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.

ORGANISERS

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

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“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 2006 which was

held at The line up included Jamaican gospel artists Stitchie

GosFes 2007 will take place on 27 August 2007 at Farm Street

Hockley Birmingham and will feature international artists Stitchie, Robert and Jenieve Bailey, Small Heath Choir 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 2007 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 aims to become a must attend event in the

West Midlands attracting people from all sectors in the community who will enjoy the uplifting sounds and

inspirational nature of gospel music.

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Small Heath’s COGOP’s profile was raised considerably within the area last year, as a result of supporting GosFes

2006.

AUDIENCE PROFILE

At least 80% of people who attend GosFes 2007 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:

• Females aged between 20-45 years

• Highly educated and have degrees and other • professional qualifications

• Have a high disposable income

• Own their own property • Own their own car

• Have a positive and aspiration attitude to life

• Travel regularly

• Generous donors • Have a high disposition towards volunteering in

community activities

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The organisers expect between 3,000-5,000 people to be present at GosFes 2007 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

UK Gospel Kids Choir

"Helping to promote UK Gospel Choirs

The Academy of Gospel Music Present a Young Peoples'

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Timetable of Workshop Activities

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 4TH August to the 6th

October 2007

Time Sat

4/8/07

Sat

11/8/07

Sat

18/8/07

Sat

25/8/07

Sat

1/9/07

10am Music Art

Drug

Aware-

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Drug

Aware-

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Singing

12pm

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:30p Singing Self-

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Self-

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14:30

Time Sat

8/9/07

Sat

15/9/07

Sat

22/9/07

Sat

29/9/07

Sat

6/10/07

10am Music Art

Drug

Aware-

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Drug

Aware-

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Singing

12pm

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:30p Singing Self-

esteem Music Art

Self-

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14:30p

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The Witness is one of the UK’s prolific Gospel Reggae/Dancehall artists, with a string of awards and achievements to

garnish his 10 year career which has seen him perform to

varied audiences in the UK and abroad.

Witness grew up in Lee Bank, Birmingham. He had a deep love for music from an early age, with a particular slant

towards Reggae/Dancehall. He grew up listening to artists

including Papa San, Shabba Ranks, Tiger, Ninja man and Lieutenant Stitchie. By his mid teens,

Witness started to lose focus in life and also began to fall away

from the Education system getting himself into scraps with the Police. As time went on, teenage life for Witness became one

of survival as he found himself without any

direction and felt there was very little support structure around him. By age 17, The Witness had a life changing

experience when he became a Born Again Christian. His focus

and direction began to change as he diverted his energies away from the negative aspects of his lifestyle

changing them into positive. His love for music remained and

he soon began writing songs which were positive and inspiring

causing listeners of all ages and backgrounds to be uplifted and encouraged. Due to his humorous character and his ability to

inspire audiences he began to receive

invitations, initially for events in Birmingham and the West Midlands. His demand grew and he soon found himself

travelling across the UK and abroad.

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Lytie comes from a Jamaican background but was born and

bred 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 life to the Lord.

Before his conversion to God he used to sing with secular

artists such as Frankie 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

artistes such as Papa San and Carleen Davies.

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Matthew Jones

Wes Harding COGOP Farm Street

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Contact Stitchie -

Phone:- 1-215-240-8753 | 1-876-654-6078 | 1-876-371-6761

E-mail:- [email protected]

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Small Heath Community Choir

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Cleve ‘’Stitchie’’ Laing was raised in Spanish Town Jamaica and has been recording reggae music since 1983. Initially a

high school teacher by profession, in 1987 he chose to pursue a

full-time career in music. In 1988 he made history by

becoming the first dancehall reggae artist signed to a major label-Atlantic Records. He recorded three albums for

Atlantic Records and one for Shanachie. This chart topping,

award winning, world renowned, dancehall reggae rapper/singer has sustained momentum

throughout his career with a dynamic stage show, heavy

touring, and hit singles.

Although he was a secular artist for well over a decade, his lyrics were always positive as he continued his search for

spiritual truth in the world.

Ministry Statement:

‘‘Stitchie, a Bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ is committed to boldly proclaim the Gospel through reggae

music globally, under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, to save,

heal, and deliver people in the name of Jesus Christ’’.

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For comments, concerns or questions contact webmaster@

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Bancroft Tabannor receiving an award 28th October 2006 on behalf of ‘‘GosFes’’

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Floats 2006

Preparing the Site For GosFes 2006

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Swift Introduction

Our main objective is to be a leading provider of money transfer services, efficiently serving customers in a manner that

exceeds their expectations. This we intend to do proficiently

and at highly competitive rates. We strongly believe in

providing the optimum service whilst working in partnership with select businesses.

Swift’s agents are appointed on the basis of their goodwill, years of service, experience and investment in the community.

Swift is unlike any other money transfer business, it believes in

its people and its purpose.

The Swift team has a backbone of consummate professionals whose composite experience is in excess of 50 years. They have all

worked in a variety of service industries, each having a direct impact

on the business of customer service and the financial service

industry.

This experienced and dedicated team is responsible for the

development of innovative strategies, which will lead to increased market share. Swift Cash has built strong foundations in Jamaica and

is currently undergoing expansion into other countries.

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About Lynette White

Born in Bronx, New York to Caribbean parents,

Lynette remembers music as one of the biggest parts of her

life. Raised in the church, she was inspired by the sounds of

James Cleveland and Shirley Caesar but could not escape her

cultural roots and vividly recalls the deep soulful

reggae music that permeated the community. At an early age, family members realized her vocal ability and often had her

perform for friends at parties.

Lynette began her solo career at the age of 12 with The Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Inc.,in Long Beach California after her family’s reloca-tion. Throughout her high school years she was an active member of her church choir as well as Solid Rock Community Choir, with whom she toured the local circuit extensively.

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Simon Farrell began singing in churches and schools from the

age of nine. During his early years he enjoyed singing

Reggae, Country & Western, Rock Steady, Soul and his

favorite Calypso.

Simon became a Christian in 1983 and his life was

tremendously transformed. Shortly after this experienced he

recognized the calling on his life to be a minister of the

Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Simon currently lives in England and is married with six

children. In 1997 like many Montserratians, Simon and his

family had to leave his native island of Montserrat because of

the volcanic eruption. However, this did not divert his dream

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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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Alan Charles is a 30 something year old Edutainer. Combining rapping, chanting and poetry to convey

his message of God’s love and hope to the world.

Alan’s unique style

of writing is appealing to both secular and gospel audiences. A regular on the gospel circuit, his

spiritual yet

humorous brand of poetry alongside his conscious, thought provoking, inspired raps and chants has seen

him share the stage with Israel Haughton, Trinitee

5:7, Take 6, TD Jakes, Londa Lamond, The Grace

Thrillers, and Stitchie. His artistic gifting has taken him a far a field as

North America, The Caribbean, Africa and Europe.

Alan is a regular on the secular and comedy circuit in the UK and has shared the stage with some of the

countries finest black comedians and entertainers

including Angie Le Mar, Curtis Walker, Junior

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“GosFes”Activities

27TH August 2007 Floats and foot procession followed by a talent show. (Puppet Show) Float 1 -- Farm Street COGP (Stevie the DJ Man) Float 2 -- (Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,

Favouring Equality, Diversity) Float 3 -- (International Artist Stitchie) Sheki-nah Sound Ministries 1. Witness 2. Kontac ( Group ) 3. Wes Harding 4. International Artiste (Stitchie) 5. Lytie (minutes) 6. Outreach Ministries 7. Matthew Jones 8. AGM Kids Choir

(Break (30 minutes) (Shekinah Ministries Sound)

9. Allen Charles ( Message to the youths) 10. Lynette White (USA) 11. Farm Street Children Church 12. Small Heath Choir 13. Simon Farrell 14. International artiste (Stitchie) 15. Spanna (Shekinah Ministries Sound)

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The Route for G

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The Pro

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The floats and procession will start at the intercession of Wheeler Street and into

Farm Street, during this tim

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Hunters Vale, Villa Street, Farm Croft, Burbury Street, Orchid Drive, and Old Bridge Street

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GosFes is supported and sponsored by:

Administration office GOGOP

Aston Villa Football Club

Anchor Trust Queen Elizabeth Court

Church of God of Prophecy, Farm Street Church of God of Prophecy Mansfield Road

Community Christian Fellowship (Walsall Rd Great Barr)

Carefree Hairdressings Ltd

Danny D Gospel Mix New Style Radio

Living Stones Revival Centre

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.

Programme Design by Bancroft Tabannor

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Gosfes 2007 Program

Spiritual

cogop farm street hockley

singing workshops

church of god

key aim of gosfes

street celebration

community age

caribbean community

wider community