The Encounter 3

Multi-award winner and international recording artist Bashir Hogue will headline a concert called The Encounter 3 with several of his friends. This event will be presented under the theme “Can These Bones Live?” which is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-10.

This worship experience will take place on Saturday, March 22nd at Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church (4541 N Broad Street) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bashir will be joined by Earnest Pugh, Kim Cruse, Lonnie Hunter, and others. Click here to buy tickets.

Cellus Hamilton Announces Joint Tour With Comedian Matthew Hudson

Christian hip-hop artist Cellus Hamilton recently announced that his ‘Laughter & Truth Tour‘ will be stopping in eight cities this spring! He has partnered with comedian Matthew Hudson to deliver non-stop comedy combined with soulful hip-hop. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations as of this writing.

Charlotte, NC – March 1, 2025
Dallas, TX – March 7, 2025
Houston, TX – March 8, 2025
Washington, DC – March 15, 2025
New York City – March 16, 2025
Orlando, FL – March 21, 2025
Chicago, IL – March 28, 2025
Atlanta, GA – April 4, 2025

Click on the following link to purchase tickets for a night of music, laughter, and genuine conversation: sowandtell.co.

Praise On The Green

Music professionals Otis Kemp, Kevin Downswell, Rondell Positive, Ishika Purpose, and Ashe have all been confirmed for Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza 2025. Set for Sunday, February 23rd, from 4pm to 8pm, it will be held at Shirley Branca Park—6900 Miramar Parkway—in Miramar, Florida.

Praise On The Green is a free event that is being presented by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers in association with Inner Circle for Reggae Month.

Unified Praise!

Unified Praise is a gospel gathering that will feature Stellar Award winner Titus Showers, Sunday Best winner Crystal Aiken, gospel chart-topping JOKIA, Dallas sensation CeCe Godbolt, and Levollois Hamilton, along with Destiny World Outreach Center and Liberty Christian Center Praise Teams.

The gathering will take place on Friday, February 21st, at Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center—810 N Main Street—in Belton, Texas. Running time is 7:00 PM–9:30 PM. Click here for additional information and tickets.

New Date For ERSA Sing-Spiration

ERSA Sing-Spiration, which was scheduled for Sunday, February 16 at Gordon Town Square in St. Andrew, Jamaica, has been postponed. Although a reason was not given for the deferment, Juliet Holness, Jamaica’s Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, has stated that it will now be staged one week later, on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

All previously confirmed performers remain: Levy’s Heritage, Humble, Miguel, Roy Rayon, and the ERSA Choir. This event is being presented by Juliet Holness in collaboration with CHASE (Culture, Health, Sports, Education Fund). It will start at 5pm local time.

Gospel Celebration 2025

Southeast Hope Assembly in Calgary, Alberta, continues to transform lives through Christ. They are inviting everyone to join them on Saturday, March 15, for ‘Gospel Celebration 2025,’ a praise and worship gathering on the church grounds.

It will be headlined by Marvia Providence, who will share the stage with the One Time Choir, Psalmist Rex Nwafe Jokwu, and Psalmist Roxann Gallimore Ivy. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

KOKA’s 75th Anniversary

KOKA, one of the longest broadcasting urban stations serving the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area, will be celebrating their 75th anniversary on Monday, March 17, 2025. The festivities will be presented at Morning Star Baptist Church—5340 Jewella Avenue—in Shreveport.

An impressive list of artists and public figures will be on hand to support the network that has supported them. Confirmed are Byron Cage, Jokia, Martha Munizzi, Last Call, JaKalyn Carr, Semaje, Shelby 5, Lisa Knowles-Smith, and that is just to name a few. Get tickets here.