UGA Debuts Free Online Talent Referral Service



Oakland, CA -- August 10, 2004 -- In order to ease the process of urban gospel artists getting booked at churches, conferences, and other gospel events, the Urban Gospel Alliance has launched an online artist referral service. Free to both UGA member artists and anyone in charge of securing talent for a program or event, the service connects audiences with talented and ministry minded artists throughout the U.S.



"We are always looking for ways to add value to our members and to the gospel community at large," stated UGA National Director Curtis Jermany. " Easier access to talent for the community and more opportunities to minister for our members was a natural addition."



All UGA members are automatically enrolled in the service. Event planners and coordinators who are searching for urban gospel artists can simply go to UGA's website, http://www.urbangospelalliance.com, and click on the "Book An Artist For Your Event" link on the left side of the page. Here they can specify details about their event and what type of urban gospel artist they would like to book. After submission, UGA will supply a list of contact information for all artists who match the specified criteria within 24 hours.



For more information about the UGA Artist Referral Service and to find out how you can be involved, contact Curtis Jermany at 510.472.0177 or info@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 a list of other member benifits, visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.



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