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One of Liverpool Lighthouse’s projects, City Sings Gospel, is spearheading an Amazing Grace Festival 2007, backed by Liverpool City Council and the Capital of Culture, to mark both the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and the 800th birthday of the city. The Amazing Grace Festival was launched with the advanced screening of Amazing Grace, released in cinemas nationwide on Friday 23rd March. The highlight of our season of City Sings Gospel events will be the Waterfront Gospel music Festival on the 16th and 17th June. It will contribute to the annual Maritime Festival of Tall Ships, contributing in a significant way to the city wide 800th Anniversary Celebration of the city of Liverpool. Tuesday Feb 6th: Advance screening of Amazing Grace at Liverpool Lighthouse - an inspirational story of a reluctant leader called to do the impossible and the loyal friends who risked everything to join him. This event brought together church and secular leaders from across the city and proved to be an extremely moving and powerful evening. The event commenced with a VIP reception followed by the screening in the King’s Hall. Jo Wylie, from Liverpool Cathedral, summed up the film describing it as such challenging and descriptive account of the life of William Wilberforce, revealing the opposition and struggles he faced before the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade. This is not just a date for the history books, but the triumph of vision and determination under the banner of "Amazing Grace". Sunday 25th March: BBC Radio 4 broadcast and Set Free – Hot Gospel Showcase: This day, the anniversary of the passing of the Abolition Bill, began with a live BBC Radio 4 broadcast from the Maritime Museum featuring Senior Pastor of Temple of Praise Tani Omideyi , the Right Reverend DJ James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool and Love and Joy Gospel Choir. Events continued back at Liverpool Lighthouse with a Set Free Hot Gospel Showcase. Sunday April 15th: Sunday Night Live at Liverpool Lighthouse – This City Sings Gospel event featured US gospel artistes Izzy and Keshia McFarland, Christopher Lewis, Manchester Gospel Artist Flame, Sanctified Gospel Choir and Jazz Gospel Saxophonist Alex Douglas. The event attracted audiences from across the Northwest and had guests singing and dancing in the auditorium aisles. Sunday 20th May: Sunday Night Live at Liverpool Lighthouse – A City Sings Gospel Showcase featuring CSG Choirs from across Merseyside. All tickets £2.00. 7pm Wednesday 23rd May: Liverpool Cargo The Musical at Liverpool Lighthouse. The anti-slavery musical written by Paul Field uses contemporary music, dance and images to tell the story of the tortured struggles of the countless African slaves and the Abolitionists campaign to stop the vile trade in human lives. This powerful musical will feature Paul Field. Tickets £5.00 adults, £3.00 children and concessions. 7pm Friday 15th June: City Sing Gospel Schools Showcase at Liverpool Lighthouse. All tickets £2.00. This Urban Gospel event starts at 7pm featuring special guest artistes. Saturday 16th June: Waterfront Gospel Music Festival Gospel in conjunction with the Maritime Festival of Tall Ships. The event will be held outside of the Maritime Museum. The first part of the day will feature CSG participants and up and and up and coming non-choir artists from Manchester, Bristol, Hull and London and will be hosted by Latin-gospel DJ El Nino. The second half will profile nationally recognised Gospel Artistes including Love and Joy Gospel Choir and will be hosted by BBC1 Xtra DJ Fitz. Free to attend. 12-6pm Sunday 17th June: Waterfront – Transatlantic Memorial Gospel Music Event. Transatlantic service of reflection, commemoration and remembrance on board HMS Albion at the Pier Head from 2-4pm, with a special naval service from 2:30-3:30pm. This commemoration service will involve church and civic leaders from Liverpool, West Africa, the Caribbean and the USA and will feature choral and gospel music, congregational hymn singing, readings, musical renditions, a minute silence and a special commemorative act of remembrance for the millions of slaves that died at sea. This event is by invitation only. Sunday 17th June: Sunday Night Live at Liverpool Lighthouse – featuring the internationally renowned African Children’s Choir, who represent the future of the entire continent, demonstrating the potential to become strong leaders for a better future in their homeland. This event will also feature supporting artists from the city and will complete the weekend festival activities. Tickets £5.00 adults, £3.00 children and concessions. 7:30pm Wednesday 20th June: Book Launch. The launch of John Aitken’s new biography on John Newton From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Liverpool Lighthouse, Oakfield Road, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 0UF For tickets call Sarah or Joan on 0151 476 2342 Sunday 15th July: Sunday Night Live at Liverpool Lighthouse – a special commemorative John Newton performance featuring the Stavanger Gospel Choir amongst several others. Tickets £5.00 adults and £3.00 children and concessions. 7:30pm
Liverpool Lighthouse, Oakfield Road, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 0UF For tickets call Sarah or Joan on 0151 476 2342 For further enquiries please call Sarah on 0151 476 2342 or email info@liverpoollighthouse.com |
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