For the members of the group Inseason, singing is in the blood and it’s only natural to want to share the ‘good news’ in this way. The group have been singing together for the past 2 years they see that making their contribution on the night as a wonderful opportunity to be part of this vibrant and exciting event and the chance of bringing joy to the hearts of those hearing us.
Monthly Archive for November, 2009
Ikay is from Bristol and has been singing for around 12 years. This rising gospel music star has recently been offered a recording deal with Integrity Records. Once he heard about the Handel’s Messiah Soulful Celebration he was really keen to be a part of this exciting event.
Miles lives in the South West, Bristol. His work has featured in several museum exhibitions in Bristol, he is a West Country slam champion. One of Bristol cities cultural poets. He frequently invited onto programs on BBC Radio Bristol. He has been commissioned by ITV and BBC to feature his poetry in various TV programmes, one of the most notable was performing at Jessie Jackson’s visit to Bristol. His most recent commission, was a poem reacting to the inauguration of President Barack Obama which he attended, written and performed for The Politics Show BBC South West. He conducts poetry workshops in schools and community organisations and is currently working on a book of poems entitled The Orchard Road a project which combines his poetry with graphic arts
Celestine has a natural jazz/soul vocal style which moves effortlessly through different genres of music – “a singer with a really hauntingly beautiful voice” and “an inner beauty that shines through”. Celestine has collaborated with the likes of Gary Barlow (Take That), Stargate (Norway), Tony Moore (Kashmir Klub) and Spooky (Charlie May/Duncan Forbes), Sonic Syringe, Garage Gospel. Celestine is at her best when performing live – see her video performance of the classic ‘Feeling Good’ on (www.myspace.com/celestineonline).
To hear a different style from Celestine log on to www.myspace.com/thebandspooky for the Progressive House Track ‘Strange Addiction’. D J Mag reviewed “No doubt here this will be a future classic on all fronts with the very lovely vocals of Celestine .” Celestine’s past performances have included: • Royal Variety Performance in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Charles • BBC TV Star for a Night Grand Final Winner • The Elaine Show – BBC TV Scotland • Cancer Research Show at The Royal Albert Hall • The Rainbow Trust Ball, Grosvenor Hotel, London • Royal Marriott Hotel, Bristol • Bel Air House Hotel, Dulwich • Performances with The John Fenlon Band at Jongleurs, Bristol • African Fusion – British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol • The Colston Hall Stage, Queen Square • Exeter Respect Festiva. Celestine has been singing from the age of 9 and is looking forward to participating in the Handel’s Messiah Soulful Celebration where she will have the opportunity to work with other talented artist from the area and preform with the Renewal Choir.
The University of the West of England (UWE) Gospel Choir was established 4 years ago and over the years has seen many students and university staff engaging in events all over the city. Performances have included taking part in the Abolition 200 service at Bristol Cathedral in 2007 along with Renewal Choir, and the choir was one of the supporting artist at Renewal’s 2007 performance of Handel’s Messiah Soulful Celebration. The Gospel Choir also performed at the CPA showcase at St George’s, Bristol and see this year’s Handel’s Messiah Soulful Celebration as a great opportunity to perform at the Colston Hall and also have the opportunity to experience being a part of a large Gospel Choir for the Hallelujah Chorus finale.
18/12/2009
8:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Clifton Cathedral
17/12/2009
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Elim@Bristol
04/12/2009
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
10/12/2009
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Elim@Bristol
26/11/2009
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
03/12/2009
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: Elim@Bristol Church, Jamaica Street, Bristol. BS2 8JP
As part of the Handel’s Messiah – Soulful Celebration we are incorporating a special community participation project for the concert event finale Hallelujah Chorus. Our “Hallelujah Chorus” project actively promotes the opportunity for local people to “sign-up” to a series of performance development workshops to prepare them to sing in a 100 voice mass choir in Renewal’s 2009 Christmas concert event finale on Saturday 12 December.
Click Here to sign up for the 100 voice mass choir or for more info.
