Everything You Need To Know About Manchester’s “Festival of Praise 2020” (@fopmanchester @topealabi01)

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Festival of Praise (FOP) is a free annual night of praise, worship and prayer for the city of Manchester and the United Kingdom. Its first edition was held in 2011 at the O2 Apollo Theatre Manchester. Apart from promoting revival in the city of Manchester and the UK, FOP is also an avenue for bringing together people of diverse backgrounds and cultures from across the UK to celebrate their faith in Jesus Christ.

In 2020 it will be held at the Manchester Arena (Hunts Bank, M3 1AR) on Friday, January 10th from 6 PM to midnight. There will be appearances by: Sinach, Tope Alabi, Tim Godfrey, Don Moen, Lou Fellingham, Hillsong London, Social Beingz and LZ7.

Raphael Saadiq’s Jimmy Lee Tour Dates For January 2020 (@RaphaelSaadiq)

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Jimmy Lee is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq. It was released on August 23rd, 2019 by Columbia Records. The album is named after Saadiq’s brother, who died of a heroin overdose after contracting HIV. Below are the January tour dates for the project. Additional dates are available on his website.

JAN 23, 2020 – HOUSE OF BLUES SAN DIEGO – SAN DIEGO, CA
JAN 24, 2020 – BROOKLYN BOWL – LAS VEGAS, NV
JAN 25, 2020 – THE VAN BUREN – PHOENIX, AZ
JAN 27, 2020 – HOUSE OF BLUES DALLAS – DALLAS, TX
JAN 28, 2020 – HOUSE OF BLUES NEW ORLEANS – NEW ORLEANS, LA
JAN 30, 2020 – PARKER PLAYHOUSE – FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
JAN 31, 2020 – THE PLAZA LIVE – ORLANDO, FL

Reggae Artist Alborosie Performs In Berkeley, CA On Jan. 23rd (@Alborosie)

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On Thursday, January 23rd, Italian roots reggae artist Alborosie will perform at the Cornerstone (2367 Shattuck Ave) in Berkeley, California. The event is scheduled to run from 8:30 PM until… Alborosie will be supported by the Shengen Clan.

Advance tickets, which are going for $29 USD, are available HERE. It will be $34 USD at the door.

Shelly Thunder To Headline Bahamas Fundraising Concert On Jan. 25th (@ShellyThunder)

shellyOn Saturday, January 25th, 963IMG Gospel Radio Station will host a benefit relief concert to help our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas still struggling from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. It will be held at the Evangel Church in Long Island City, New York.

There will be performances from several Caribbean Gospel artists, such as Yankee B, Louis Mignott, Minister Shelly Thunder, Daniel Musgrove, Toney Lee & Status IV, Pastor Frederick Smith, Zeela, Queson Brown, Golda McFarlane, Rev. Zorina Frederick and Nell Mghee, DJ Apache Finga, spoken word artist Ashli Johnson and more.

The organizers are asking for a donation of $25 USD with 100% of the sales going towards their goal of $10k, to be presented to the Convoy of Hope for the Bahamas! If you are not able to attend but would like to send in your donation, please visit their Fundly Page to do so : https://fundly.com/bahamas-benefit-relief-concert

Slick Rick Confirmed For The Brooklyn Bowl On Jan. 10th (@therulernyc)

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Legendary hip-hop MC Slick Rick will do a set at the Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, January 10th. The show will also feature DJ Kaos & The Slickettes, as well as an opening set by Intelligenz.

The doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 PM, but the actual show time is not until 8:30 PM.

Morgan Heritage’s “Loyalty World Tour” Lands In Salt Lake City On Jan. 18th (@morganheritage)

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Reggae band Morgan Heritage will perform at Soundwell (149 West 200 South) in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, January 18th. This show, which is a 21 and older event, is a part of the group’s Loyalty World Tour.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite; click here to purchase. 

Keesha Peart, DJ Nicholas, Jermaine Edwards & Others For ‘Genesis Praisefest 2020’ (@djnicholas2)

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On Wednesday, January 1st, Jamaica Youth for Christ will be hosting arguably the biggest after watch night service on the island; Genesis Praisefest 2020. It will take place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre (36 Hope Road) in Kingston, Jamaica. Patrons will be treated to performances from Keesha Peart, DJ Nicholas, Jermaine Edwards, Goddy Goddy, Rhoda Isabella and a slew of other musical ministers.

This event is scheduled to run from 12:00 to 6:00 AM (local time) and there is a $1,800 JMD entrance fee.