On Saturday, October 21st, Chic Entertainment will present the 2023 staging of Gospel Explosion, at Judah Church – 7649 West Colonial Drive – in Orlando, Florida. There will be live performances by Jermaine Edwards, Sister Arlene, Stacy Elevated Wilson, Sister Prudence Williams, Saskie Smith, and Kukudoo.

In addition to the explosive live music, the event will also have lots of refreshments and door prizes. Tickets are going for $40 (for adults), and $15 for children under twelve. Starting time is 7pm sharp.

Last year, the organizers of Efizzy Nite – a concert created for young believers – served up a praise fest like no other. They invited Tye Tribbett to the GTA, and they’re once again gearing up to welcome some major gospel acts to the House of Praise – 3105 Dixie Road – in Mississauga, Ontario.

For 2023 they have split the event in two, the first will be on September 29th, and the second on October 8th. The September staging will feature Naomi Raine, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music; while in October they will present Limoblaze and Calledout Music.

Gospel music lovers are invited to the 16th Crown Gospel Music Awards, which, for the first time, is being held at Orlando Stadium – 1804 Soweto – in Gauteng, South Africa.

Considered one of the biggest gospel awards show in Africa, Crown will take place on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. In addition to the amazing live music that will be served up throughout the night, attendees will also be able to witness the gold carpet, and see their favorite gospel artists up-close and personal.

Passes for the 16th Annual Crown Gospel Music Awards can be purchased from Ticket Pro.

Israel Houghton is a Grammy award-winning American gospel recording artist, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He’s also a highly respected composer and multi-instrumentalist. Houghton formed Israel & New Breed – a music group and ministry organization – in the mid 90s.

The ensemble was created in 1995 to be exact, and their debut album, Whisper it Loud, was released two years later, in 97. Their releases: New Season, Power of One, and Jesus at the Center topped the Billboard charts, while Alive In South Africa, and Live From Another Level ended up selling gold. Equally noteworthy is the fact that a majority of Israel Houghton‘s LPs were released via his own record label, Integrity.

Houghton is considered one of the most influential tastemakers, because of his ability to add zest and energy to contemporary gospel. His music is known for its cross-cultural style of gospel fused with jazz, rock, and even reggae. Furthermore, he has been honored with a number of prestigious awards, including Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and, as mentioned earlier, Grammy Award.

An independent record label, located in Kingston, Jamaica, is currently looking for a vocalist to join their team. The prospect must be: 1) willing to sing songs penned by other writers; 2) open to singing gospel and inspirational tunes exclusively; and 3) should not be affiliated with any other music entity.

Furthermore, the imprint would like to partner with someone who is actively pursuing a career as a recording artist, and as such, is committed to doing the necessary work to effectively promote and exploit recorded songs, i.e. music videos, interviews, live performances etc.

Interested vocalists are being asked to contact Maria Jackson 27 via email (info@mariajackson27.com).

United Pentecostal Church, Greater Life Ministries, is inviting members of the Caribbean community residing in and around Fort Lauderdale, to join them for their Caribbean Night of Worship & Dinner.

Scheduled for Friday, September 29th, on the church grounds – 4563 North University Drive – in Lauderhill, Florida, the evening will be all about Caribbean food, praise and worship.

Jamaican gospel recording artist Rhoda Isabella will be performing live. Required donation is only $45.

The next set of Gigantic Gospel Concerts being presented by J. Spivey Productions are on September 9th and 10th, at Friendship West Baptist Church – 2020 W. Wheatland Road – in Dallas, and Greater Grace – 10800 Scott Street – in Houston, respectively.

Both events will have an all female lineup: The Legendary Clark Sisters, Jekalyn Carr, Le’Andria Johnson, Kathy Taylor, Tutu & The Truthettes, Christian Anderson, Sharon Ann, Taushey Sias, and Jacqueline Calhoun. Digital tickets can be purchased from eventbrite, while physical passes are available at local outlets.