Alvin Slaughter, Dove and Stellar Award winner, will electrify the audience when he appears at the 17th Annual Barbados Gospelfest being held May 16-24, 2009.

Adrian Agard, Executive Producer of Barbados Gospelfest, has once again assembled an incredible line-up of artists for this year's festival of music and artistic expression in celebration of gospel

Other headliners for Barbados Gospelfest 2009 are Ian Pitter from the UK, Kay Morris from Canada, Prodigal Son from Jamica, and Rod Z from Orlando, Florida, who will headlining the Laughter & Jazz festival.

As a wholesome family-oriented festival Barbados Gospelfest incorporates specific events that target children, teenagers and young adults.

The calendar of events for this year’s 17th Annual Barbados Gospelfest is as follows:

17TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday | May 17

Public Discussion (HIV / AIDS)
Monday | May 18

HYMNSPEAK
Tuesday | May 19

BRITISH AMERICAN SUNSET CONCERT
Wednesday | May 20

EXPRESSIONS OF GOSPEL
Thursday | May 21

LAUGHTER & JAZZ
Friday | May 22

YOUTH SURGE (REBIRTH)
Friday | May 22

WORSHIP WITH IMPACT (WORKSHOP)
Saturday | May 23

FLAGS OF WORSHIP
Saturday | May 23

AWESOME IN WORSHIP
Saturday | May 23

ONE AWESOME DAY
Sunday | May 24

The Barbados Tourism Authority partners with Barbados Gospelfest to promote the festival throughout the Caribbean, the USA, Canada and the UK. Interest continues to be strong in these markets where special travel and accommodation packages facilitate persons visiting Barbados for the festival. The Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is offering a special package for the Barbados Gospelfest. Click here for more info.

To book other packages go to www.barbadosgospelfest.com and click on the travel tab.

ABOUT BARBADOS GOSPELFEST

Barbados Gospelfest is an annual production of Gospelfest (Barbados) Inc. Envisaged to be the premier international Christian music and arts festival, Barbados Gospelfest promotes the life-changing impact of God in the lives of all those that come into contact with the festival. Now in its 17th year, Gospelfest features leading local, regional and international Gospel artistes. It also provides a platform for artistic interpretation of Gospel through dance and other expressions. The festival is family-oriented and incorporates specific events aimed at children, as well as teenagers and young adults.To find out more and/or be a part of this awesome experience visit at www.barbadosgospelfest.com.

For Further Information, Contact:

Publicist, Barbados Gospelfest 2009
Email: info@barbadosgospelfest.com

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