GS. Guest Speakers
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Michael Coleman Michael Coleman, the President, co-founder and chairman of the Integrity Music Michael Coleman, a native of
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Clive Ennis Clive Ennis, CEO of Atlanta based Gospel Entertainment Agency “Canthony Entertainment” is arguably one of the most influential gospel music CEO’s and one of the most important music executives in the industry. Clive has grown with some of the most talented artists and entertainment acts in the business. He is a man with a heartfelt devotion to the music he loves, the artists he serves, and the fans that make it all possible. His strength for recognizing talent has sealed contracts with Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, Martha Munizzi, Marvin Sapp, Papa San, Chevelle Franklyn, Vicki Yohe, Darlene McCoy, Tye Tribbett, Willie Brown & Woody. |
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Karen Gibson Karen Gibson is one of the country’s most noted and experienced gospel tutors and directors. Founder and director of Gospel Matters, founder and co-director of UPC and current gospel choir director, Karen has conducted some of the most prestigious and large-scale choirs. She has performed for such dignitaries as Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Martin Luther King III, President Clinton and Queen Elizabeth. Not only has Karen conducted gospel workshops around the country, she has also lead numerous workshops abroad, in countries such as the USA, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Italy and Nigeria, where delegates have numbered anywhere between 20 and 1000. |
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Juliet Fletcher Juliet Fletcher is recognised as a British Gospel pioneer and is one of the most connected individuals on the scene with an enviable network of relational contacts. Her career currently spans 30 years, where for the most part of a decade (in the 90s) she worked as the BBC’s expert, making specialised Gospel Music programmes. Over the last five years Juliet has pioneered the development of the Gospel Grand Summit, an annual event which has successfully pulled this faith-based arts sector together for a combination of industry based discourse, training and showcase performances. |
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Viv Broughton Viv currently owns The Premises Studios in Viv Broughton is one of the worlds leading authorities on the history of gospel music. His interest as a researcher, collector, writer and producer extends over thirty years and he continues to be closely involved with the music. His books on the subject, including Too Close To Heaven: The Illustrated History Of Gospel Music, have been described as “The definitive guide”. He has amassed a huge archive of film, photographs, recordings and interviews that trace the origins of gospel music from the 18th Century to the present day. |
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Noel Robinson Noel Robinson has been one of the most influential people involved in bringing Gospel Music to the masses, working with stars like Chaka Khan, East 17 and Mica Paris, as both an acclaimed guitarist and musical director. He is an award winning performer of Afro Caribbean gospel and leader of a group of singers and musicians called NU Image, who have won four British Oasis Awards. Noel Robinson is currently the CEO of Jubal Communications, a music media company, Noel also works as a full time music and worship minister, travelling extensively giving workshops and concerts.
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Luke Penwald Head of New Media Commercial Development for Premier Christian Media, Luke Penwald will speak about using the World Wide Web to promote oneself as an artist.
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Janine Levy
Head of marketing and A&R for Integrity Europe, Janine Levy, made a ten minute presentation on Gospel Music in Europe. Janine works for one of the biggest independent gospel music labels in the world. Janine is also an agency producer.
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