Gospel Hip Hop Panel & Showcase times are now set for the Bobby Jones Gospel Industry Retreat,December 5-7 in Miami Fl.
November 11, 2004 (Press Release) --
Holy Hip Hop Showcase & Panel Featured at Bobby Jones Gospel Industry Retreat
Panel and Showcase Times Set, Major Label Participation Expected
Oakland, CA -- October 8, 2004 - Holy Hip Hop music will be making its way to Miami at the 15th Bobby Jones Gospel Industry Retreat held December 5-7, 2004. A Holy Hip Hop Showcase and Panel discussion will be featured during the information, ministry, and entertainment packed retreat. Sponsored by Urban Gospel Alliance (UGA), the showcase will highlight some of the best independent Holy Hip Hop artists in the country.
The panel discussion will continue the popular and controversial topic of bridging the gap between the churches and Holy Hip Hop artists. Both sides of the issue will be represented, with pastors and artists chiming in on the subject.
UGA Schedule & Participants
Two day panel
December 6 & 7- 10:00 - 11:30 (room tba during retreat)
Showcase
December 7- 4:30-6pm (room tba during retreat)
Participants
MODERATORS:
Bishop Sam Williams-VP GMWA Gospel Announcers Guild
Curtis Jermany- National Director Urban Gospel Alliance
PANELISTS:
David Gough-DoRohn Records
Rick Joyner-Gospel Music Channel (former PD the Light radio syndicate)
Pastor Tommy Kyollen (Urban D)- artist founder of Flavor Fest
XROSS-artist
Pastor Larelle Kelly-Larelle Kelly Ministries
Mo Henderson-Shabach Entertainment
Bro.Gary, Youth Pastor @ The Potters House, Jacksonville, Fla.
Amp-artist Camp Quest
ROC & Treiva Williams- Producer, manager and parents of Lil IROC
Bishop Walter Hawkins- Artist/pastor Love Ctr Ministries
Edwin Hawkins- Artist, founder of Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar
OTHERS TBA
"UGA's goal is to have some sort of urban gospel presence at all the major gospel conferences in order to foster understanding," stated Curtis Jermany, National Director of UGA. "The Bobby Jones Retreat is such an important event to anyone interested in gospel music ministry. We want all those under the banner of urban gospel to come out to represent, support, and learn."
Retreat activities will take place at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort in Miami, Florida. Participants and presenters include leaders in the gospel music industry. The retreat is well attended by gospel music enthusiasts from all walks of life, including movie stars, corporate executives, writers, publishers, promoters, recording executives, and the media.
To register for the retreat click here or visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.
About UGA
UGA is a forum and platform for all facets of urban gospel music--contemporary gospel, holy hip hop, spoken word, inspirational, gospel jazz, neo-soul, gospel house, reggae, and comedy. UGA chapters across the country sponsor free monthly concerts featuring these genres.
For more information on UGA and becoming a member visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.
Panel and Showcase Times Set, Major Label Participation Expected
Oakland, CA -- October 8, 2004 - Holy Hip Hop music will be making its way to Miami at the 15th Bobby Jones Gospel Industry Retreat held December 5-7, 2004. A Holy Hip Hop Showcase and Panel discussion will be featured during the information, ministry, and entertainment packed retreat. Sponsored by Urban Gospel Alliance (UGA), the showcase will highlight some of the best independent Holy Hip Hop artists in the country.
The panel discussion will continue the popular and controversial topic of bridging the gap between the churches and Holy Hip Hop artists. Both sides of the issue will be represented, with pastors and artists chiming in on the subject.
UGA Schedule & Participants
Two day panel
December 6 & 7- 10:00 - 11:30 (room tba during retreat)
Showcase
December 7- 4:30-6pm (room tba during retreat)
Participants
MODERATORS:
Bishop Sam Williams-VP GMWA Gospel Announcers Guild
Curtis Jermany- National Director Urban Gospel Alliance
PANELISTS:
David Gough-DoRohn Records
Rick Joyner-Gospel Music Channel (former PD the Light radio syndicate)
Pastor Tommy Kyollen (Urban D)- artist founder of Flavor Fest
XROSS-artist
Pastor Larelle Kelly-Larelle Kelly Ministries
Mo Henderson-Shabach Entertainment
Bro.Gary, Youth Pastor @ The Potters House, Jacksonville, Fla.
Amp-artist Camp Quest
ROC & Treiva Williams- Producer, manager and parents of Lil IROC
Bishop Walter Hawkins- Artist/pastor Love Ctr Ministries
Edwin Hawkins- Artist, founder of Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar
OTHERS TBA
"UGA's goal is to have some sort of urban gospel presence at all the major gospel conferences in order to foster understanding," stated Curtis Jermany, National Director of UGA. "The Bobby Jones Retreat is such an important event to anyone interested in gospel music ministry. We want all those under the banner of urban gospel to come out to represent, support, and learn."
Retreat activities will take place at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort in Miami, Florida. Participants and presenters include leaders in the gospel music industry. The retreat is well attended by gospel music enthusiasts from all walks of life, including movie stars, corporate executives, writers, publishers, promoters, recording executives, and the media.
To register for the retreat click here or visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.
About UGA
UGA is a forum and platform for all facets of urban gospel music--contemporary gospel, holy hip hop, spoken word, inspirational, gospel jazz, neo-soul, gospel house, reggae, and comedy. UGA chapters across the country sponsor free monthly concerts featuring these genres.
For more information on UGA and becoming a member visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.
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