By Admin. Updated 3:40 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Renowned Vincentian Gospel artiste – Evangelist Bridget Blucher and Trinidad and Tobago-based Gospel artiste – Joel “Positive” Murray will both headline the 2023 Independence Gospel Explosion Family Picnic and Concert.
According to a press release from Ignite Consultancy, the event will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Rawacou* Recreational Park. (Updated)
The picnic commences at 10am, and the concert starts at 2pm.
The event will be held under the theme: “We are many families, but we serve one God”.
The event is being presented by New Life promotion and Andrez Bascombe.
According to the press release, Bascombe stated that they “plan to bring one of the best productions to SVG on the 29th”. He further added that the day promises to be one of good, clean fun with rewards including prizes for the best dressed family, the biggest family in attendance and the church with the biggest presence at the event.
To celebrate SVG’s 44th year of independence, the event will see a total of 44 gospel acts ranging from poetry, dancing, praise and worship from 44 different church ministries across the island including performances from locally based gospel acts such as Jolesia Pope, Caywama, Andrez Bascombe, Gary Miller and Oto Essein, the press release stated.
Patrons can expect to see a kids’playground with entertainment and games including obstacle courses, bouncing castles, ATV rides, bowling and water slides among other activities, the release further stated.
According to the press release, Vincentian International, Evangelist Bridget Blucher’s ministry has been honored with 12 Caribbean Gospel Music Awards. Her performances have left audiences spiritually uplifted, and her songs have been said to bring healing, comfort and strength.
The other headliner is Trinidad and Tobago born gospel star, Positive, who was recently selected by multi-Grammy Award winning American gospel music hitmaker, Kirk Franklin to collaborate on his latest social media music project. Other acts include D.A. Jay out of Jamaica, Shantal from Trinidad and Tobago and Naycha K.I.D, the release stated.
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