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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Multiple Grammy and Dove award winning artists Third Day and TobyMac (from dc talk) will be the headline performers at the launch event of 'Louder' at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday 7th May 2007. Both acts will be joined by Grammy nominated artist Ayiesha Woods and worship leader Brenton Brown. The evening will also feature appearances by 29th Chapter, King Charles and a very special performance by the African Children's Choir as well as a guest appearance by Kevin Max (also from dc talk) who will join TobyMac on stage for a few songs. Apart from a family friendly evening of excellent entertainment, promoters hope the evening will also provide support and awareness for African-based HIV/Aids charities HOPEHIV, Sponsored Arts for Education (S.A.F.E) and the African Childrens Choir. Xaltmusic and its partners hope to make 'Louder' an annual event.
'Louder' opens its doors at 16:45 with the show starting at 17:00.
Tickets go on sale mid February and will be available directly from the Royal Albert Hall (www.royalalberthall.com) and through Puratickets (www.puratickets.com)
'Louder' is thrilled to be partnering with Soul in the City, Youth for Christ and Youth Alpha.
More information:
SOULINTHECITY LONDON mobilises thousands of young people and the wider church, who are motivated by their faith in Jesus, to engage in their communities, bringing transformation across the Capital. With the support and active involvement of MPs and the Metropolitan Police we can give local community initiatives the tools to make meaningful and lasting change in their area.
Quote from Patrick Regan CEO SOULINTHECITY/XLP
"It's great to see such a quality music event in London, created for our young people and families, that carries the Kingdom message into the heart of the Capital, what a privilege to be a part of it!"
YOUTH FOR CHRIST takes the good news of Jesus Christ relevantly to over 71,000 young people each week across Britain, using music, sport, drama, through over 60 local Centres, on the streets, in prisons and through youth groups.
Quote from Roy Crowne, National Director:
"Music plays such a key role in a young person's life that events such as this create an amazing memory. The excitement of being part of 'Louder' is that they see a role model and then live their own dream of using their gifts to serve God."
YOUTH ALPHA is an evangelistic course that is being used by groups all around the world to help young people meet Jesus. Over about ten weeks the course looks at topics from 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Why did Jesus die?' to ' Why & how should I read the Bible?'. There are over 1500 courses being run around the UK.
Quote from Matt Costley, Head of Youth Alpha
"'Louder' is going to be a fantastic evening, and a great chance for people to bring their friends along! Youth Alpha is proud to be involved in it."
"Sponsored Arts For Education (SAFE) educates and informs African communities about vital health and social issues by using the arts, primarily theatre, to help break the stigma, silence and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS. By working with the best young artists, SAFE also provides much needed employment for the arts community, and recognizes the importance of culture to all communities worldwide.
Quote from Alan Rickman:
"S.A.F.E. is doing amazing and important work where it counts - helping people to help themselves."
HOPEHIV seeks to offer Life, Hope and Purpose to the 13 million children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa by working with talented African partners in the areas of Street children, Kids' Clubs, Foster Care, Peer Education, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development
Quote from The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP:
"Every single child deserves the chance to bridge the gap between what they are today and what they have in themselves to become"
African Children's Choir - Since it's inception in 1984 the African Children's Choir works to bridge cultural gaps and spread hope and joy while shining the spotlight on the desperate plight of children in Africa.
Money raised through donations supports schools established throughout Uganda and other African countries. Funds also go toward educational scholarships so children can attend schools beyond those operated by Music for Life.
Quote from Ray Barnett - Founder of the African Children's Choir
"The children hold the key to Africa's future. By providing children at risk with an education and hope today, we can help advance Africa tomorrow."
Xalt Music Ltd has been working in the UK and Europe for over 10 years promoting tours and shows, talent buying and providing production for many Christian music events.
Quote from Jude Brown - Managing Director of Xalt Music:
"We are very excited to bring such a talented group of artists to London for the launch of 'Louder' - which we like to think of as 'a show with benefits'! The HIV/Aids pandemic in Africa really is something our generation can affect. We hope this show will help to 'inspire and motivate a generation' to worship - with songs and with action."
CONTACT INFORMATION:
'Louder'
Jude Brown (event details): jude@xaltmusic.com
www.louderlondon.com (going live early February)
Soul in the City
Tania Bright 0870 085 3685 or tbright@soulinthecity.co.uk
www.soulinthecity.co.uk
Youth for Christ
Merisa MacInnes: (0)1993 844495 or mob: 07817 304397 or merisa.macinnes@yfc.co.uk
www.yfc.co.uk
Youth Alpha
Matt Costley (general): +44 (0) 845 644 7544 or youth@alpha.org
Mark Elsdon-Dew (press): +44 (0)20 7052 0271 or communications@htb.org.uk
www.alpha.org
S.A.F.E.
Chipo Chung +44 (0)7958 106436 or chipochung@hotmail.com
www.sponsoredarts.org
HOPEHIV
Mark Glen +44 (0) 20 8288 1196 or info@hopehiv.org
www.hopehiv.org
African Childrens Choir
Sylvia Callister +44 (0)845 073 0473 or Sylvia@africanchildrenschoir.com
www.africanchildrenschoir.com
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