The Gospel Music Industry Alliance (GMIA) – the body representing British Gospel – has appointed six new directors to shape and implement a national vision for the sector, as it launches into the new 2020 era.
Chosen for their influence, experience and expressed passion, the elected individuals are:
Karen Gibson – founder and leader of Kingdom Choir
Marcia Dixon – award-winning Journalist and PR specialist
Wizdom – Managing Director of Tileyard, the largest independent music community in Europe
Anu Omideyi- founder and leader of The Reapers Choir
Tolu Adepegba – radio and media presenter
Roger Moore – record label and film production owner/founder, GL360.
The new directors were chosen by special committees set up in each of the GMIA’s six regional areas, representing practitioners from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, South West & Wales, the North, the Midlands and South East & London. The mood amongst the diverse creative community is one of great excitement and expectation.
They join existing directors: Janet Simpson (music director and member of legendary group, The Simpson Sisters), Kevin Tomlin (Black Music historian and author) and GMIA founder, Juliet Fletcher (British Gospel pioneer).
During the past decade, the growth and influence of gospel music in Britain has seen an exponential participatory increase, particularly with the rise of African gospel beats, and following the popularity of community, university and corporate gospel choirs.
More significant to this is the exposure of gospel acts at various high-profile events and occasions in the media.-Keep Faith.
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