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Third edition of the Sound and Light Fair scheduled for June 23
Throne Room Production is glad to announce the third edition of SOUND AND LIGHT FAIR which comes off at the lobby of the National Theater Accra, from 23rd to 25th June 2023.
The SOUND AND LIGHT FAIR is purposed to bridge the knowledge gap on technological advancement in the music scene and this year’s event will experience the introduction of two new segments.
First is the Music Pastors and Music Directors clinic where there will be discussions on how to build the music department in our churches. Secondly there will be a masterclass session where attendees will get the chance to have an hour practical session with seasoned personalities.
Professionals that will be handling the masterclass include Emmanuel Bludo Jr and Francis Mensah for drummers, Enoch Owureku and Prince ‘Hekeem’ Matthews for guitars, Aron Thompson Orleans for bassists, Mr Freeman Ame and Alexandra Aboagye for vocalists, Sammy “dca” for sound engineers and Samuel Antwi (aka Senku Papa) for keyboardists. The Masterclass session however is ticketed.
As part of activities for the fair, there will be booth session on the first day – Friday, June 23, where each exhibitor gets to demonstrate their products.
This year’s event will have amazing discounts as well as surprise packages with the inclusion of two new music shops namely; Virtual Sounds Labs and Drum & Bass Center. They will be joining Sweet Music Pro Audio and Audio Visual Systems who have been a part of the previous editions of the fair so far.
The fair will climax on the Sunday – June 25 with a worship encounter dubbed the “Intimate Worship” this feature various anointed ministers of God.
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
