BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the best in
international, regional and local gospel talent, this year's "Barbados
Gospelfest -- AWESOME 2008," will be held from May 18th through May 25th,
2008. Continuing to attract thousands of locals and visitors from the
Caribbean, the US and the UK, the festival has become a major annual
Caribbean gospel event, held at various venues across Barbados. 2008's
celebration will feature an exciting lineup of talented artists, ranging
from choirs to comedians.
This year's leading performer, Israel and New Breed, the 2007 Grammy
Award winner for Best Traditional Gospel Album, will captivate and
electrify the audience. Other headliners are Shekinah Glory Ministry of
Chicago whose ultimate purpose is reflected in the meaning of its name --
to usher listeners into the "very manifest presence of God."
Christian Comedy will feature for the first time in the festival with
the introduction of Christian comedian Akintunde, a thirteen-year veteran
stand-up comedian. Akintunde's humorous musings on the challenges of
marriage and parenting in the 21st century, as well as his clever
observations about everyday life, have made him one of the most popular
Christian comics working today.
As a wholesome family-oriented festival, Barbados Gospelfest
incorporates specific events that target children, teenagers and young
adults.
The calendar of events for this year's 16th Annual Barbados Gospelfest
is as follows:
Sunday, May 18th (Venue and time to be announced):
Event: 15th Anniversary Celebration and Thanksgiving Service
Monday, May 19th (7:00pm): St. Michael's Cathedral Bridgetown
Event: Hymn Speak "Lost in Wonder, Love & Praise"
Wednesday, May 21st (5:30pm): Jackie Opel Amphitheatre, Bridgetown
Event: British American Sunset Concert
Thursday, May 22nd (8:00pm): Frank Collymore Hall for the Expressions of
Gospel
Event: Courts Expressions of Gospel
Friday, May 23rd (8:00pm/9:00pm): Divi Southwinds Beach Resort (Venue to
be announced)
Event: Laughter and Jazz
Event: Extreme Youth Event
Saturday, May 24th (7:00pm): Garfield Sobers Complex (Wildey, St. Michael)
Event: International Gospel Night "All Nations Sing"
Sunday, May 25th (1:00pm): Farley Hill National Park (Farley Hill St.
Peter)
Event: One Awesome Day
*There is an entrance fee for some of these events.
The Barbados Tourism Authority partners with Barbados Gospelfest to
promote the festival throughout the Caribbean, the USA, Canada and the UK.
Interest continues to be strong in these markets where special travel and
accommodation packages facilitate persons visiting Barbados for the
festival. To book packages go to http://www.barbadosgospelfest.com and click on
the travel tab.
ABOUT BARBADOS GOSPELFEST
Barbados Gospelfest is an annual production of Gospelfest (Barbados)
Inc. Envisioned to be the premier international Christian music and arts
festival, Barbados Gospelfest promotes the life-changing impact of God in
the lives of all those that come into contact with the festival. Now in its
16th year, Gospelfest features leading local, regional and international
Gospel artists. It also provides a platform for artistic interpretation of
Gospel through dance and other expressions. The festival is family-oriented
and incorporates specific events aimed at children, as well as teenagers
and young adults. To find out more and/or be a part of the experience
visit, http://www.barbadosgospelfest.com.
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience
with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable
landscapes ranging from rolling waves on the Atlantic to those gently
lapping the Caribbean coast. It is the first and only Zagat rated Caribbean
island with numerous internationally-renowned chefs who masterfully put
signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an
ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic
championships, including the 2007 Cricket Finals and the 2006 PGA World
Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to
quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly
renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct
service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American
Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the
Eastern Caribbean. The island's official website is http://www.visitbarbados.org.
For more information, contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at
1.800.221.9831.
SOURCE The Barbados Tourism Authority
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Related links:
http://www.barbadosgospelfest.com
http://www.visitbarbados.org
CONTACT:
Emily Grubb, emily@brandmanpr.com, or Daphna
Barzilay, daphna@brandmanpr.com, both of The Brandman Agency for
The Barbados Tourism Authority, +1-212-683-2442
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