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SIANI AND JAHAZIEL MULTIPLE AWARD WINNERS AT OASIS AWARDS 2006
Here is what some of the media has been saying about the Oasis Awards!
United by ONE
Christian Today
The Voice
The Good News
28th July 2006
PRESS RELEASE
SIANI AND JAHAZIEL MULTIPLE AWARD WINNERS AT OASIS AWARDS 2006
Siani and Jahaziel were the surprise multiple award winners at the Oasis Awards, Britain's first ever gospel music and church awards ceremony.
The female gospel trio Siani went home with four awards, Best Gospel Group, Best Gospel Song – ‘Love Is’, Best Songwriter (Simone Stewart), and Best British Album/EP, whilst holy hip-hop artist Jahaziel received three awards including Best Holy Hip-Hop Artist and Best Holy hip-hop song.
Other award winners on the night included Natalie Phillips, who received the award for Best Female Singer; David Daniels and the PCF Choir; who were voted Best Gospel Choir; Tim Hughes, whose song 'Here I Am To Worship' won the award for best Praise and Worship song; Muyiwa who received the award for best radio presenter in London and the SE and Nikki Tapper, who won the award for best radio presenter in the Midlands and The North.
Ni-Cola received the award for Best Newcomer, and UKGospel.com were the surprise winners of the award for best gospel website.
The Oasis Awards 2006 were co-hosted by Premier Radio presenter Muyiwa and BBC WM gospel show presenter Nikki Tapper.
The award presentations were interspersed with inspirational performances by artists from Britain, France and America.
The show opened with a well-received performance from saxophonist Andre ‘Saxman’ Brown, and throughout the evening their were inspirational performances from a wide range of artists which included popular newcomer Roger Samuels, rapper Jahaziel, Leeds based urban gospel outfit Sons of Light, contemporary gospel group The Company, Leah and Oliver Chewua, two French based artists, Sammy G from the Midlands, Lyric Sings, a dynamic duo for the US and fellow American artist Antonio Neal.
Winners of the church categories included Ruach Ministries who received the award for Church of the Year, and Pastor Nims Obunge, who won the award for Community Minister of the Year.
Roney Henderson, the brainchild behind The Oasis Awards 2006 commented, “I am sure that many people were surprised by the winners in the various categories, but the winners were those who had received the most public votes. I hope that people enjoyed the show and that the Christian community will see the Oasis Awards as a tool that will help raise the profile of gospel music and the church within the wider community.”
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Sponsors of the Oasis Awards 2006 are Premier Radio, leading Christian radio station, www.unitedbyone.co.uk, Europe’s no 1 urban website, leading black newspaper New Nation, HM Prison Service, Gospel Light, Noble Sleek, makers of Sleek Hair products and cosmetics, Glory House, a leading independent church in East London
Supporters of the Oasis Awards 2006 are the Church of God of Prophecy, one of the UK’s leading black denominations; Jamaica National, leading money transfer organization; leading architect company Paul Henry Architects; www.ukgospel.com; www.str8up.co.uk, www.soulcure.com
CHURCH CATEGORIES NOMINEES
Below are the list of nominees in the Oasis Award Church Categories. These categories although nominated by the public, will be voted for by a specially selected panel comprised of church leaders, media personnel and respected social figures.
Winners will be presented with their awards on Thursday 27 July 2006 at the Oasis Awards taking place at the Hackney Empire, 191 Mare Street, London E8.
CHURCH OF THE YEAR
Ruach Ministries - Bishop John Francis
Redeemed Christian Church of God - Pastor Agu Irukwu
Church of God of Prophecy - Bishop Wilton Powell
Christian Life City - Bishop Wayne Malcolm
New Testament Church Of God - Bishop Eric Brown
People's Christian Fellowship - Pastor Dave Daniels
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE YEAR
Church of God of Prophecy - Bishop Wilton Powell
Ruach Ministries - Bishop John Francis
New Wine Church - Dr Tayo Adeyemi
The Peoples Christian Fellowship - Pastor Dave Daniels
COMMUNITY MINISTER OF THE YEAR
Pastor Courtney Daniel - Young Bloodz Ministry
Pastor Nims Obunge - Peace Alliance
Rev Les Isaacs - Street Pastors
Bishop Wayne Malcolm - Christian Life City
CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR
International Gathering of Champions - Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
Festival of Life - Pastor Agu Irukwu
Prophetic Praise and Power - Bishop John Francis
Church of God of Prophecy National Convention - Bishop Wilton Powell
Maximise Life - Dr Tayo Adeyemi
MINISTER OF THE YEAR
Bishop John Francis - Ruach Ministries
Pastor Agu Irukwu - Redeemed Christian Church of God
Bishop Wayne Malcolm - Christian Life City
Dr Tayo Adeyemi - New Wine
Pastor Albert Odulele - Glory House
Pastor David Daniel - People's Christian Fellowship
4th May 2006
PRESS RELEASE
GOSPEL COMMUNITY GETTING READY FOR PREMIER GOSPEL AWARDS EVENT
- THE OASIS AWARDS
Britain’s gospel music scene is getting ready for the prestigious Oasis Awards, an event that will recognise the achievements of the thriving British and International gospel music industry and, for the first time ever, highlight the contributions and impact of Britain’s black majority churches on their local community.
Organised by Roney Henderson, founder of Musicstar Entertainment, the Oasis Awards are scheduled to take place at the Hackney Empire, London E8 on Thursday July 27th, 2006 and is set to be one of the highlights of the UK gospel music calendar.
There will be performances by leading British and international artists, well-known Christian personalities in attendance, and a total of 34 awards will be up for grabs.
Seven awards will recognize the achievements of church ministries, Christian leaders and community projects initiated by the black Christian community; 21 awards will honour British gospel artists and gospel industry practitioners and six awards will celebrate the accomplishments of overseas artists.
Nominations for the gospel music award categories will be invited from members of Britain’s gospel music community as well as the general public, and the winners will be decided by public vote on the official Oasis Awards website.
Nominees for the church awards will be chosen by the public, and a special panel of leading Christian figures from across the denominational spectrum will decide on the winners.
Roney Henderson, CEO of Musicstar Entertainments commented, “The Oasis Awards provides a great platform for Britain’s black church community and the gospel music industry to showcase its achievements and for the general public to hear of the great work being done by the church, and see gospel music being performed live by some of our most talented artists. The Oasis Awards will be an inspirational and memorable event.”
The Oasis Awards are taking place at a time when the profile of the black church and gospel music is at an all time high. Britain's black churches are considered the most stable, prosperous and influential sector of the African and Caribbean community, and it’s estimated that between 33-50% of African and Caribbean people regularly attend church.
During the past two years gospel music has seen its profile rise steadily and in the past 12 months there has been an increase in the number of satellite TV stations and radio programmes that regularly feature gospel music. This is coupled with the rise in web sites dedicated to writing about gospel music and its artists.
Sponsors of the Oasis Awards 2006 are Premier Radio, United by ONE, New Nation and HM Prison Service.
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For more information phone MD Public Relations on 020 8221 1788/07946 207881
NOTES FOR EDITORS
- The Oasis Awards will take place on Thursday 27th July at the Hackney Empire, 191 Mare Street, London E8.
- Tickets prices start from £15 and are available from the Hackney Empire box office on 020 8985 2424
- Musicstar Entertainments is a promotions and PR company. Clients they have worked with include Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Gospocentric.
22nd May 2006
PRESS RELEASE
OASIS AWARDS WEBSITE GOES LIVE
The Oasis Awards web-site (www.oasis-awards.com) has now gone live and is inviting the general public, practitioners within the British gospel music industry and, members of the black Christian community to place their nominations in the 34 award categories.
The Oasis Awards will take place at Hackney Empire on July 27 and is set to recognise the achievements of UK and overseas gospel artists and highlight the contribution black majority churches have made to local communities and wider British society.
Oasis Awards up for grabs include Minister of the Year, Church/Ministry of the Year,
Best Album - Best Gospel Song - Best Praise and Worship Song - Best Reggae/Hip-Hop Song - Best Holy Hip Hop artist International Choir of the Year, International Female Artist of the Year and International Minister/TV Ministry of the Year
To place their nominations the public must log onto www.oasis-awards.com. Individuals can make up to two nominations per category. At the end of the nomination period, the nominees that get the most nominations will be put forward for public vote, apart from the six awards in the church awards category. The winners of the church awards will be decided by a specially selected panel comprised of church leaders, members of the Christian media, community leaders and prominent Christians.
Oasis Awards organiser Roney Henderson comments, “It’s important that the public own these awards. They are the ones whose lives are touched and affected by the ministries of gospel artists and churches, and that’s why we want them to nominate artists and ministries who are having an impact.”
The Oasis Awards promises to be a spectacular event. Premier Radio presenter Muyiwa and BBC WM gospel show presenter Nicky Tapper will host the event, and artists scheduled to appear include hip-hop artist Jahaziel, US gospel newcomer Anthony O’Neal and praise and worship duo Roger and Sam.
Previous Oasis Award winners include Noel Robinson, Raymond & Co and Bazil Meade.
ENDS For more information contact MD Public Relations on 020 8221 1788/07946 207881
Note for editors/radio presenters:
- Sponsors of the Oasis Awards 2006 are:
Premier Radio, leading Christian radio station, www.unitedbyone.co.uk, Europe’s no 1 urban website, leading black newspaper New Nation, HM Prison Service, Gospel Light, Noble Sleek, makers of Sleek Hair products and cosmetics, Glory House, a leading independent church in East London and the Church of God of Prophecy, one of the UK’s leading black denominations
- The following categories are up for nomination:
CHURCH AWARDS (6 awards):
Minister of the Year - Church of the Year - Church Conference of the Year Community Church of the Year - Community Minister of the Year
BRITISH MUSIC AWARDS (20 awards):
Best Album - Best Gospel Song - Best Praise and Worship Song - Best Reggae/Hip-Hop Song - Best Holy Hip Hop artist - Best Reggae artist/group - Best Praise & Worship act/Group - Best Gospel Group - Best London Radio Presenter - Best Midlands Radio Presenter - Best Female Artist - Best Male Artist - Best Producer - Best Musician - Best Packaging - Best unsigned artist - Best Gospel club night - Best TV Channel - Best Website - Best Choir
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS (7 awards):
Caribbean Act of the Year - International Choir of the Year - International Female Artist of the Year - International Group of the Year - International Male Artist of the Year - International Hip/Hop Ragga Artist of the Year - International Minister/TV Ministry of the Year
- The Oasis Awards will take place on Thursday 27th July at the Hackney Empire, 191 Mare Street, London E8.
- Tickets will start from £15 and are available from the Hackney Empire box office on 020 8985 2424 or Gospel Light 020 8469 4152
- Musicstar Entertainments is a promotions and PR company. Clients they have worked with include Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Gospocentric.
4th May 2006
PRESS RELEASE
GOSPEL COMMUNITY GETTING READY FOR PREMIER GOSPEL AWARDS EVENT
- THE OASIS AWARDS
Britain’s gospel music scene is getting ready for the prestigious Oasis Awards, an event that will recognise the achievements of the thriving British and International gospel music industry and, for the first time ever, highlight the contributions and impact of Britain’s black majority churches on their local community.
Organised by Roney Henderson, founder of Musicstar Entertainment, the Oasis Awards are scheduled to take place at the Hackney Empire, London E8 on Thursday July 27th, 2006 and is set to be one of the highlights of the UK gospel music calendar.
There will be performances by leading British and international artists, well-known Christian personalities in attendance, and a total of 34 awards will be up for grabs.
Seven awards will recognize the achievements of church ministries, Christian leaders and community projects initiated by the black Christian community; 21 awards will honour British gospel artists and gospel industry practitioners and six awards will celebrate the accomplishments of overseas artists.
Nominations for the gospel music award categories will be invited from members of Britain’s gospel music community as well as the general public, and the winners will be decided by public vote on the official Oasis Awards website.
Nominees for the church awards will be chosen by the public, and a special panel of leading Christian figures from across the denominational spectrum will decide on the winners.
Roney Henderson, CEO of Musicstar Entertainments commented, “The Oasis Awards provides a great platform for Britain’s black church community and the gospel music industry to showcase its achievements and for the general public to hear of the great work being done by the church, and see gospel music being performed live by some of our most talented artists. The Oasis Awards will be an inspirational and memorable event.” The Oasis Awards are taking place at a time when the profile of the black church and gospel music is at an all time high. Britain's black churches are considered the most stable, prosperous and influential sector of the African and Caribbean community, and it’s estimated that between 33-50% of African and Caribbean people regularly attend church.
During the past two years gospel music has seen its profile rise steadily and in the past 12 months there has been an increase in the number of satellite TV stations and radio programmes that regularly feature gospel music. This is coupled with the rise in web sites dedicated to writing about gospel music and its artists.
Sponsors of the Oasis Awards 2006 are Premier Radio, United by ONE, New Nation and HM Prison Service.
ENDS
For more information phone MD Public Relations on 020 8221 1788/07946 207881
NOTES FOR EDITORS
- The Oasis Awards will take place on Thursday 27th July at the Hackney Empire, 191 Mare Street, London E8.
- Tickets prices start from £15 and are available from the Hackney Empire box office on 020 8985 2424
- Musicstar Entertainments is a promotions and PR company. Clients they have worked with include Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Gospocentric.
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