Everyone is invited to Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica, for the annual Praise in the Park gospel concert on Thursday, October 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. local time. This year’s performers are Kevin Downswell, Johnmark Wiggan, and Carey Sayles, with host Markland Edwards at the helm. It is free and open to the public. 

Praise in the Park 2024 is being powered by Credit Unions of Jamaica, with additional support from sponsors Cuna Caribbean Insurance, Cumax Wealth Management Ltd., New Insight Event Services, and SIPS.

American gospel singer and songwriter VaShawn Mitchell, who has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful, will celebrate both his 48th birthday and his twenty-five-year music legacy at an event aptly called 48/25 Celebration.

Although his actual birthday is on November 19, the affair will be on Saturday, November 16 at Greenwood Oasis (7621 S. Greenwood Avenue) in Chicago, Illinois. Beverly Crawford, Lisa Page-Brooks, Meachum Clarke, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Donnie McClurkin, Randy Weston, and Dave Hollister will all be there. Click here to buy tickets.

Christian power couple Carey and Sharilyn Sayles will be launching their album, His Goodness, on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Swallowfield Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica.

Presented by their own Sayles International Music Ministry, the event will also double as a gospel concert that will feature performances by Sister Pat, Hilkaiah Jones, Dennis Rushton, Osanna Praise, Humble, and others. It will be hosted by comedian and TV personality Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis.

General advance tickets are J$2,500, while VIP is J$5,000. Physical tickets are available at Fontana, and electronic passes can be purchased online via spuropen.com.

Children Sing Productions, in association with Southaven Honda, present “Shout,” a celebration of gospel with some of the best in the business. There will be performances by Pastor Shirley Caesar, Pastor John P. Kee, Lisa Knowles-Smith, and the Cordova High School Choir.

The event will be staged at the First Baptist Church, which is located at 2835 Broad Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, November 8th. Tickets start at US$45, and they can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Following the launch of his Chosen Creative Arts Academy, Tye Tribbett is now introducing a new 12-week course that will provide insight, instruction, and practical information to singers, worship leaders, new artists, musicians, creatives, production technicians, and other music industry-related occupations.

This is a virtual course that will also feature interviews with Shelia E., Randy Jackson, Chandler Moore, 1K Phew, and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. For additional information, such as cost, registration, etc., visit tyetribbett.com/chosen-virtual-experience.

If you are a believer based in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and you were not able to attend day one of this year’s Efizzy concert, then you are in luck. Part two will be presented on Sunday, October 6th, at House of Praise (3105 Dixie Road) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. 

Confirmed artists for this year are Naomi Raine, Annatoria, Tim Bowman, CalledOut Music, and Limoblaze, and as usual, there is always a transformative word from PWA as well as worship with Ignite’s Heart and Soul. This is a free event!

Fans and supporters of Sinmidele will be thrilled to learn that she will be releasing her very first album on October 18, 2024. Unfortunately, not much is known about the project as it relates to the number of tracks and whether or not there will be any collaborations. However, what we do know is that it will be called “Perfect Union.” 

Sinmidele, whose real name is Sinmidele Ayodeji, is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter with a natural flair for music. Her music career took off after the release of the single “Amen Amen,” which showcased her soulful and uplifting sound and gained her a loyal fan base in Nigeria and beyond.