Urban Gospel Alliance Conference Location Announced

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 28, 2003 -- UGA 04 Conference Location And Times Announced

Follow-up conference to Bridging The Gap- Gospel Hip Hop conference



UGA 04 is set to take Bridging The Gap to the next level with added late night artist showcases to include Spoken Word, Christian Jazz, and Comedy. The whole event will be capped with a stellar lineup for the UGA Urban Industry Awards show.

Registration is now open and includes one year membership to the Urban Gospel Alliance.



UGA 04 @-A-Glance:

What:

?UGA 04? is a 4-Day conference & Red Carpeted Award Show, Musical Showcase and Conference at the Riverside CA Convention Center.

?UGA 04? was created to allow emerging urban gospel artists the opportunity to meet with top record label executives.NEW MUSIC AWARDS SHOW FOR THE URBAN GOSPEL MARKET

The UGA 04 Conference will include the UGA Urban Gospel Industry awards featuring award categories that include Gospel Hip Hop, Spoken Word, Comedy, Contemporary Gospel, and more.

For a full list of categories visit www.urbangospelalliance.com.



Where:

Riverside Convention Center (http://www.riversidecb.com)

Riverside CA.

Host Hotel:

Mission Inn. (http://www.missioninn.com)

A California location with a European feel.

Located in the charming Mission Inn district of downtown Riverside, close to historic sites, antique shopping and museums.

SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE

$89 per night (regular rate-$155)



Overflow Guest Accommodations:

Marriott Hotel- $95 per night



Airport:

Ontario International

(free shuttle transportation to both hotels)



When:

July 14-16, 2004-UGA 04

July 17, 2004- Urban Gospel Industry Awards



TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:30am check in

9-9:30am Praise & Worship Sessions

SESSION 1: Keeping Ministry In The Music

9:40-11:00am

SESSION 2: Keeping Business In The Ministry

11:10am- 12:30pm

SHOWCASE LUNCHEONS

12:35-2:05

SESSION 3: Holy vs Inspirational-How Far Is Too Far?



Cost

$45 conference

$75 dinner

$25 award show

EARLY BIRD PACKAGE

$110



Showcase Opportunities

UGA 04 will feature the following showcases

2 new artists showcases (July 14 & 15 @ 7pm)

Late Nite showcases featuring:

Spoken Word, (July 14)

Spiritual Jazz, (July 15)

Comedy, (July 16) at 10:30pm



Label Sponsored Showcase Luncheons

Opportunities are available for 45 or 90 minute label showcase presentations which will include info distribution throughout monthly UGA chapter events.

Call 510-472-0177 or write crj_lawn@msn.com for details.



Pre-Awards Charity Banquet (formal)

July 16th 7pm

$75 per plate

Urban Gospel Industry (UGI) Awards

July 17th 8pm

$25



Conference Pass

Free to UGA members. Currently $45 per year

Artist Showcase Participation Conference Pass: (July 14-16)



FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 510-472-0177 OR EMAIL crj_lawn@msn.com