Gosfes 2007 Program

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Head Programme
A Vision for Change
Present International artiste

ing “STITCHIE”
live and his band with full supporting
local gospel artiste Artist

Bringing the Community together, fighting against
Gun, Knife, Drugs ,Crime and Gang Culture.

Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,
Favouring Equality, Diversity and Opportunity

United we stand divided we fall.

Hosted by
Danny D Gospel Mix - New Style Radio 98.7

27th August 2007
Farm Street, Hockley, Birmingham

Company Register No: 5674930 Charity No: 1114879
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COGOP Farm Street
Hockley B’ham

bancroft@gosfes.com Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680

www.gosfes.com email: info@gosfes.com b6ban@aol.com

“GosFes”
BIRMINGHAM’S BEST KEPT SECRET
“GosFes” is one of those great ideas that feels as if it has been
around for a long time but in actual fact is quite new and one of
Birmingham’s best kept secrets.

“GosFes” or “Gospel Festival” is a faith based street celebration
which welcomes all peoples and is an expression of the joy of life.

In a fragmented society it seeks to promote oneness through music
and arts. It is the brain child of one of the talented music director of
the Church of God of Prophecy Farm Street, Bancroft Tabannor.

I said “GosFes” is was one of Birmingham’s best kept secrets, but
not any longer, as it now offers a wide selection of workshops, and
has already been awarded a prestigious award for its unique
contributions to the community

“GosFes” is now set to explode into the national scene and
beyond.

It has been a privilege for the Church of God of Prophecy Farm
Street Hockley Birmingham to be a part of it and in some small way
to have contributed to such a gigantic dream.

Doreen Makaya
Senior Pastor COGOP Farm St

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First I would like to introduce myself to you,
My name is Bancroft Tabannor. I am the
person responsible for these series of


Workshop and the event called ‘‘GosFes’’ held annually
which will be on 27th August 2007.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and thank


you for taking the time out from your busy lives to make the
effort to attend these workshops, which is a ten weeks program
and to be delivered over the next few months.
As you may know there is a need for these workshops within
our community, We aim to be very informative to the youths
and families, the workshops will be hosted by “GosFes” and
will take place at Church of God of Prophecy 20 Farm Street
Hockley Birmingham B19.
The focus of these workshops is to bring awareness to the
youths of our community age between 12 to 18 years old
informing them about the danger of Gun, Knife Drug, Crime
and Gang Culture, Promoting racial and religious harmony,
favouring equality diversity and opportunities, we also will be
incorporating music and singing workshops,
The schedule over the next few months will be intensive yet
productive, and hopefully lots of fun

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We will hold two sessions over ten days, starting on the
Saturday 4th August 2007 and every Saturday there after, each
session will include Introductory Presentation and a plenary /


panel discussion about the workshop, There will be also
members of our team who will assist you whenever you may
need help. We would, however, request that any assistance


required is sought prior to 10am or after 2; 30pm.
The session will begin at 9.30 with registration, so please
ensure that you arrive early so we can start on time.
Further information will be given at the first session
regarding the workshops.
We hope that the workshops will be an enjoyable and
productive opportunity for you to meet and discuss various
issues within these our communities and that we may be able
to raise some preventing measure in place to help the youths
in our communities
Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is any question you
may need answering
bancroft@gosfes.com
Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680

Again welcome
Big Thank you Bancroft Tabannor Co-ordinator “GosFes

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GosFes 2007 will also provide great opportunities for charities,
businesses, statutory agencies and media organisations keen to
reach Britain’s African and Caribbean community.
OBJECTIVES


The key aim of GosFes is to take the church out into the
community and provide an opportunity for the church to
interface with the wider community.


GosFes 2007 will be a safe and secure event bringing together
residents, local congregations, organisations and businesses to
celebrate life and the things that we have in common.

GosFes 2007 also seeks to contribute to the quality and
diversity of community life and to challenge some of the
negative stereotypes that currently exist about the area.

We expect GosFes 2007 to event attracts people of all ages and
races, although most of them come from the black community.
It will give the public an opportunity to chill, relax, socialise in
a family environment, hear great music, plus it provides
numerous activities for children.

ORGANISERS

GosFes is organised by Bancroft Tabannor, a member of
COGOP in Hockley Birmingham. The church has an average
Sunday attendance of over 150 people and is well known in the
local community for its range of community activities which
includes a Puppets shows and youth Talent shows

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“GosFes” is one of the Midlands leading outdoor gospel music
events aimed at the whole community whatever their faith or
ethnicity.


Held at Farm Street Hockley Birmingham GosFes features
leading international gospel artists and local talent, as well as a
range of community activities, and a range of stall selling good


and providing information.

Last year over 3500 people attended GosFes 2006 which was
held at The line up included Jamaican gospel artists Stitchie

GosFes 2007 will take place on 27 August 2007 at Farm Street
Hockley Birmingham and will feature international artists
Stitchie, Robert and Jenieve Bailey, Small Heath Choir and
many more, It is expected to draw its biggest crowd ever, and
provide an opportunity to bring together people from all
sectors of the community to celebrate our common humanity.

GosFes 2007 will seek to build on the success of the event held
last year. Along from the great line up of artists, there will
also be stalls selling food, drink and other goods, the
distribution of information plus various activities for the young
children.

GosFes aims to become a must attend event in the
West Midlands attracting people from all sectors in the
community who will enjoy the uplifting sounds and
inspirational nature of gospel music.

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Small Heath’s COGOP’s profile was raised considerably
within the area last year, as a result of supporting GosFes
2006.

AUDIENCE PROFILE


At least 80% of people who attend GosFes 2007 will come
from the black community. A large number of these will be


from the black Christian community, considered the most
prosperous and successful sector within Britain’s African and
Caribbean population.

It is estimated between 300,000—500,000 of Britain’s African
Caribbean community regularly attend church and there are
some 3,000 black congregations dotted throughout the UK
(many of which are in London).

The vast Majority of Britain’s black middle class have a
church background and it has been estimated that 70% of
people who attend black led churches are in the ABC1 socio-
economic group. It’s also been noted that the majority of black
Christians are:

• Females aged between 20-45 years
• Highly educated and have degrees and other
• professional qualifications
• Have a high disposable income
• Own their own property
• Own their own car
• Have a positive and aspiration attitude to life
• Travel regularly
• Generous donors
• Have a high disposition towards volunteering in
community activities

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The organisers expect between 3,000-5,000 people to be
present at GosFes 2007 and the audience will comprise the
following:

• Church leaders


• Black Church members, of Caribbean and African
heritage
• Members of the local community


• Gospel music fans (young people aged between 16-30)
• Individuals interested in spirituality
• Members of the general public
• Young children under 12

AGM Kids Choir @ BCC[1]

UK Gospel Kids Choir
"Helping to promote UK Gospel Choirs

The Academy of Gospel Music Present a Young Peoples'

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Timetable of Workshop Activities
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 4TH August to the 6th
October 2007


Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat


Time
4/8/07 11/8/07 18/8/07 25/8/07 1/9/07
Drug Drug
10am Music Art Aware- Aware- Singing
ness ness
12pm
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Self- Self-
12:30p Singing Music Art
esteem esteem
14:30

Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat
Time
8/9/07 15/9/07 22/9/07 29/9/07 6/10/07
Drug Drug
10am Music Art Aware- Aware- Singing
ness ness
12pm

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Self- Self-
12:30p Singing Music Art
esteem esteem
14:30p

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UK
Gospel
Artists

info@thewitness.co.uk, fanclub@thewitness.tv, bookings@thewitness.co.uk
About The Witness

www.myspace.com/thewitness

The Witness is one of the UK’s prolific Gospel Reggae/
Dancehall artists, with a string of awards and achievements to
garnish his 10 year career which has seen him perform to
varied audiences in the UK and abroad.
Witness grew up in Lee Bank, Birmingham. He had a deep
love for music from an early age, with a particular slant
towards Reggae/Dancehall. He grew up listening to artists
including Papa San, Shabba Ranks, Tiger, Ninja man and
Lieutenant Stitchie. By his mid teens,

Witness started to lose focus in life and also began to fall away
from the Education system getting himself into scraps with the
Police. As time went on, teenage life for Witness became one
of survival as he found himself without any
direction and felt there was very little support structure around
him. By age 17, The Witness had a life changing
experience when he became a Born Again Christian. His focus
and direction began to change as he diverted his
energies away from the negative aspects of his lifestyle
changing them into positive. His love for music remained and
he soon began writing songs which were positive and inspiring
causing listeners of all ages and backgrounds to be uplifted and
encouraged. Due to his humorous character and his ability to
inspire audiences he began to receive
invitations, initially for events in Birmingham and the West
Midlands. His demand grew and he soon found himself
travelling across the UK and abroad.

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UK
Gospel
Artists
About Lytie



Lytie comes from a Jamaican background but was born and
bred in Birmingham, England. He worships at the local church
here at Farm Street. He has been a Christian for the past seven
years. and has been
singing Gospel Music since he gave life to the Lord.

Before his conversion to God he used to sing with secular
artists such as Frankie Paul, Gregory Isaacs, Sanchez and
Yellow Man amongst others. When God turned his life around
Lytie has dedicated his musical career to lifting up the name of
Jesus. Recently he has shared a stage with famous gospel
artistes such as Papa San and Carleen Davies.

West Midlands Police Supporting GosFes 2006

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Wes Harding COGOP Farm Street
Matthew Jones

Gospel
Artists

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Gospel
Artists
UK

UK

Stitchie 2006

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E-mail:- kingstitchie@gmail.com
Phone:- 1-215-240-8753 | 1-876-654-6078 | 1-876-371-6761
Contact Stitchie -


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Stitchie 2006

Phone:- 1-215-240-8753 | 1-876-654-6078 | 1-876-371-6761
Contact Stitchie -

Small Heath Community Choir

Gospel-_KONTAC
Choir’s
Gospel

Singers
Gospel

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UK

UK

For comments, concerns or questions contact webmaster@kingstitchie.com

About “Stitchie” Jamaican Gospel Artists

Phone:- 1-215-240-8753 | 1-876-654-6078 | 1-876-371-6761
Cleve ‘’Stitchie’’ Laing was raised in Spanish Town Jamaica
and has been recording reggae music since 1983. Initially a
high school teacher by profession, in 1987 he chose to pursue a
full-time career in music. In 1988 he made history by
becoming the first dancehall reggae artist signed to a major
label-Atlantic Records. He recorded three albums for

Contact Stitchie -
Atlantic Records and one for Shanachie. This chart topping,
award winning, world renowned,
dancehall reggae rapper/singer has sustained momentum
throughout his career with a dynamic stage show, heavy
touring, and hit singles.
Although he was a secular artist for well over a decade, his
lyrics were always positive as he continued his search for
spiritual truth in the world.

Ministry Statement:

‘‘Stitchie, a Bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
is committed to boldly proclaim the Gospel through reggae
music globally, under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, to save,
heal, and deliver people in the name of Jesus Christ’’.

Visit Official Website. www.kingstitchie.com

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Bancroft Tabannor receiving an award
28th October 2006 on behalf of ‘‘GosFes’’

Bancroft@gosfes.com
Telephone: 07968613286, 07928671516 & 07877756680
Telephone 07968613286 & 07877756680

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Preparing the Site For GosFes 2006
Floats 2006

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NHS Trust


Sandwell General Hospital


A/E Department

Supported GosFes
BY
Bringing the communities together
Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,
Favouring Equality, Diversity and Opportunity

Lyndon
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4HJ
Tel: 0121 553 1831
Fax: 0121 607 3117

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Swift Introduction


Our main objective is to be a leading provider of money
transfer services, efficiently serving customers in a manner that
exceeds their expectations. This we intend to do proficiently
and at highly competitive rates. We strongly believe in
providing the optimum service whilst working in partnership
with select businesses.

Swift’s agents are appointed on the basis of their goodwill,
years of service, experience and investment in the community.
Swift is unlike any other money transfer business, it believes in
its people and its purpose.

The Swift team has a backbone of consummate professionals
whose composite experience is in excess of 50 years. They have all
worked in a variety of service industries, each having a direct impact
on the business of customer service and the financial service
industry.

This experienced and dedicated team is responsible for the
development of innovative strategies, which will lead to increased
market share. Swift Cash has built strong foundations in Jamaica and
is currently undergoing expansion into other countries.

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Lynette.White@verizon.net 818 891-6918 HM 818 778-4017 WK Address: 15002 Portofino Lane. North

Hills, CA. 91343 Website: http://lynettewhite.tripod.com/ EPK:
USA
Gospel

Artists

About Lynette White

Born in Bronx, New York to Caribbean parents,
Lynette remembers music as one of the biggest parts of her
life. Raised in the church, she was inspired by the sounds of
James Cleveland and Shirley Caesar but could not escape her
cultural roots and vividly recalls the deep soulful
reggae music that permeated the community. At an early age,
family members realized her vocal ability and often had her
perform for friends at parties.

Lynette began her solo career at the age of 12
with The Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Inc.,in
Long Beach California after her family’s reloca-
tion. Throughout her high school years she was an
active member of her church choir as well as
Solid Rock Community Choir, with whom she
toured the local circuit extensively.

http://www.myspace.com/4lynettewhite

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UK
Gospel

Artists

www.sweetermusic.co.uk email:farrellforablessing.com Tele:07968158778

About
Evangelist Simon Farrell

Contact Simon Farrell:
CD/Cassette Album - Sweeter Music CD/CC001

Simon Farrell began singing in churches and schools from the
age of nine. During his early years he enjoyed singing
Reggae, Country & Western, Rock Steady, Soul and his
favorite Calypso.

Simon became a Christian in 1983 and his life was
tremendously transformed. Shortly after this experienced he
recognized the calling on his life to be a minister of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Simon currently lives in England and is married with six
children. In 1997 like many Montserratians, Simon and his
family had to leave his native island of Montserrat because of
the volcanic eruption. However, this did not divert his dream

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When the Lord led Rico to form Shekinah Ministries Sound
System in 1996 it was seen as very controversial because many
Christians believed Reggae music had no place in the church
and neither did a sound system playing with 18 inch speakers.
www.shekinahsoundministries.com Email:info@shekinahsoundministries.com

Some Pastors told members of their congregation not to attend

Shekinah

outreaches for fear of being corrupted. But just as Jesus did not
come for the righteous, Shekinah was not built for the Church!

There were no qualms in going against the grain and breaking
through barriers as far as the church was concerned.

After organizing a series of free outreaches in the city of
Birmingham U.K., It soon became clear that Shekinah was
tapping into something unique with regards to spreading the
gospel. The fruits of this were many accepting Jesus Christ as
their Lord and Savior.

Presently the Sound System consists of four key members,
Spanna (The Tool in God's Hand, Who is also a recording
artist; Miller the Selecta; Brother Keith (The Poet) and Singing
D, the singer who has been likened to the late Garnett Silk.

The Shekinah Sound System has played alongside top
Gospel Reggae artists like Stitchie, Junior Tucker, Chevelle
Franklyn and Judy Mowatt to name a few... They have also
been privileged to link up with top secular sound systems like
Stone Love from Jam Down and Luv Injection from the UK.

No matter what the occasion, Shekinah always seeks to
promote the Love of Jesus Christ and have been truly blessed
to have been the ones chosen to pioneer a move of Christian
Sound Systems that gives God all the Glory while making a
difference.

Shekinah Ministries is a group of Christians who regard
Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Our aim is promote Jesus
Christ through contemporary Christian music, which we
believe to be a powerful medium reaching out to lost souls.

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UK
Gospel
Artists


About Alan B Charles
Gospel / Reggae / R&B


Alan Charles is a 30 something year old Edutainer.
Combining rapping, chanting and poetry to convey
his message of God’s love and hope to the world.
Alan’s unique style
of writing is appealing to both secular and gospel
audiences. A regular on the gospel circuit, his
spiritual yet
humorous brand of poetry alongside his conscious,
thought provoking, inspired raps and chants has seen
him share the stage with Israel Haughton, Trinitee
5:7, Take 6, TD Jakes, Londa Lamond, The Grace
Thrillers, and Stitchie. His artistic gifting has taken
him a far a field as
North America, The Caribbean, Africa and Europe.
Alan is a regular on the secular and comedy circuit in
the UK and has shared the stage with some of the
countries finest black comedians and entertainers
including Angie Le Mar, Curtis Walker, Junior

http://www.myspace.com/alanbcharles

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“GosFes”Activities
27TH August 2007


Floats and foot procession followed by a talent
show. (Puppet Show)


Float 1 -- Farm Street COGP (Stevie the DJ
Man)

Float 2 -- (Promoting Racial, & Religious Harmony,
Favouring Equality, Diversity)

Float 3 -- (International Artist Stitchie) Sheki-
nah Sound Ministries

1. Witness
2. Kontac ( Group )
3. Wes Harding
4. International Artiste (Stitchie)
5. Lytie (minutes)
6. Outreach Ministries
7. Matthew Jones
8. AGM Kids Choir

(Break (30 minutes)
(Shekinah Ministries Sound)

9. Allen Charles ( Message to the youths)
10. Lynette White (USA)
11. Farm Street Children Church
12. Small Heath Choir
13. Simon Farrell
14. International artiste (Stitchie)
15. Spanna (Shekinah Ministries Sound)

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The Route for GosFes 2007

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The Proposed route for “GosFes” is as follows
The floats and procession will start at the intercession of Wheeler Street and into
Farm Street, during this time the following street will be temporarily closed:
Hunters Vale, Villa Street, Farm Croft, Burbury Street, Orchid Drive, and Old Bridge Street

Company Register No: 5674930
Charity No: 1114879


GosFes is supported and sponsored by:


Administration office GOGOP
Aston Villa Football Club

Anchor Trust Queen Elizabeth Court
Church of God of Prophecy, Farm Street
Church of God of Prophecy Mansfield Road

Community Christian Fellowship (Walsall Rd Great Barr)
Carefree Hairdressings Ltd
Danny D Gospel Mix New Style Radio
Living Stones Revival Centre
New life Wesleyan Church (Handsworth Birmingham)
Maureen Tabannor Website:
Pro B Accounting Services
OG Moore Transport Ltd
Steve Benton Transport

‘‘GosFes’’ Co-ordinator Bancroft Tabannor
And the team would like to first thank the Lord,
Artiste, Lecturers and Sponsors for making this annual event
a success, Without your support we wouldn’t be able to make this
event possible.

Programme Design by Bancroft Tabannor

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