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At 6.00 PM on Saturday 2nd of June United Voices will host the Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers Tribute Charity Concert.
Venue: Church on the Way, 158 Bradford Rd, Bradford BD10 8SA.

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Remember last year's charity concert was a SELL-OUT so make sure you get your tickets early as seats are limited and you don't want to miss out on the region's best gospel music concert.

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Choirs & artists include:

Isaiah-Raymond Dyer	Rose Anderson	Janine Dyer	Audrey Lawrence-Mattis	Emma O'Connor
Philippe Cambridge	United Voices Youth Chorale	United Voices Concert Choir

 

	This United Voices & Friends Sing Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers Charity Concert will be a major gospel event in the North of England.   Some of the very best gospel artists from across the country will descend on Bradford to bring gospel music that will touch your soul, encourage your heart and inspire your mind. Never has there been an evening in the UK when so many talented artists will sing some of the greatest songs originally written and performed by one of gospel's most loved choirs: Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers. This concert follows on from the success of last year's sell-out! United Voices & Friends Sing Richard Smallwood Charity Gospel Concert - see Last year's concert.   Whether you are a seasoned devotee to gospel worship music or someone who has never heard but would like to hear genuine live gospel music at its best, then this evening is for you.

 

	Isaiah-Raymond is the founder and leader of the renowned MOBO/UMA Award winning UK gospel group 'Raymond & Co'.   Raymond & Co released their 2003 'Playing Games' album on the Integrity/Sony label in 150 countries. They became one of the UK most popular gospel groups wowing audiences with their soulful harmonies and contemporary gospel flavours throughout Britain, as well as Europe and America.   Raymond & Co have shared the platform with some of the world's leading gospel artists including: Kirk Franklin; Mary Mary; Fred Hammond; Karen Clark-Sheard; Kim Burrell; Tye Tribbett; Deitrick Haddon; and have sang at many of Britain's mega-churches. Recently he opened for Fantasia at the O2 arena.   In the 1990's Isaiah found himself in trouble with the law and doing time. The incarceration had a profound effect on him and he left prison a changed man with a renewed commitment to his faith. He returned to his home church, joined the choir, and in 1994 formed Raymond & Co with Gillian Nembhard, Christopher Gordon, Lisa Allen and, another of our guest singers, Janine Dyer.   Isaiah-Raymond is a prolific songwriter recognised for skill and precision and has received various awards recognising his song writing ability. He has worked with a wealth of talent including X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke as well as chart-topping Jessie J. Isaiah has also been seen on the Revelation TV channel co-hosting the 'UK Gospel Live' show. He appears as a soloist at special events, conferences and private functions. Isaiah-Raymond is also a skilled Christian speaker and is noted as "a bridge between two generations": able to communicate principles to audiences of all ages.   Isaiah-Raymond inspires and encourages people particularly those with musical talent. He is a qualified Arts Award Assessor and vocal coach and is instrumental in developing young vocalists. A big part of Isaiah-Raymond's captive audience is in prisons, under the banner of Love Life UK Prison Outreach he oversees visits into prisons where he hosts gospel concerts, services and bible studies to incarcerated men.   Isaiah-Raymond is married to Susan and is the father of Divine, Nebiyah and Joshua-Nabiy.   www.raymondandco.net

 

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	Rose Anderson is a skilled, anointed and creative vocalist, psalmist, songwriter and worship leader with over thirty years experience.   Although British and currently residing in Birmingham, England, Rose has also lived in Atlanta, GA, USA where she attended the 2001 Gospel Heritage Music Conference. She has been influenced greatly by top gospel artists Donald Lawrence, Kirk Franklin and Kurt Carr.   Rose's powerful singing ministry has taken her to Poland, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, The Bahamas and North America. She has shared the stage with some of the most popular gospel singers and musicians including: Vikki Winans; Israel Houghton; Howard McRary; Kevin Bond; Darwin Hobbs; Ben Tankard; Lawrence Johnson; Graham Kendrick; and Timothy Carpenter.   Rose has a deep desire is to see individuals set free and experience change in the mind, soul and spirit. She is an active member of New Jerusalem International Ministries in Aston, Birmingham.   In 2009, Rose released her debut solo CD 'From the Heart' in the USA, Bahamas and Great Britain. In addition to being an anointed gospel singer, Rose is a music consultant, voice coach and teacher. Her consultancy, RayMa Music, helps with performance, stage presence, finding your unique singing voice, vocal training, public speaking, music theatre, self-esteem, individual, group and choir coaching etc.     www.Rayma-music.com

 

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Audrey Mattis-Lawrence	Audrey Mattis is well known on the British gospel scene as an award-winning choir director of repute.   Singing from an early age in 1988, she sang with the choir which provided the backing vocals on the anti-apartheid anthem 'Something Inside so Strong' by Labi Siffre. Since her start she has continued to hone her craft and has increased in talent and inspiration.   Audrey has directed a number of established gospel choirs over the years including Highgate Gospel Choir, NTCG Mass Choir and most recently Vicinity Gospel Choir. In 1995 she received the BGMAN Choir Director of the Year award and currently works within the music industry as a vocal coach and choir tutor. She has worked closely with a range of organisations including British Gospel Arts, schools, colleges and universities all over the UK and has delivered at hundreds of singing workshops.   Audrey started the Audrey Mattis Chorale in 1993 after being invited to work with the American Grammy nominee Howard McCrary at Ronnie Scott's. AMC members have appeared on TV, stage and have provided backing singing and musicianship for tours. Shows have included BBC's 'Songs of Praise', BBC Radio 2's 'Gospel Train', 'Stars in their Eyes' and the MOBO's. AMC have toured Germany as part of the German Christian 'Kirchentag' festival and more recently performed at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.   AMC have worked with a variety of corporate organisations and celebrities providing musical entertainment for their private functions. Those companies include Selfridges, Bradford & Bingley, BBC, Sky News, the MOBO awards, MTV and Susie Mathis Events.   amc-chorale.com

 

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Janine Dyer	Janine Dyer is one of the most talented gospel singers in the country and was part of the award-winning gospel group 'Raymond & Co' Janine has been singing for as long as she can remember, coming from a musically talented family. As a member of the New Testament church of God (NTCOG) Willesden, London, music was always a strong part of her life, with good mentorship and people pushing Janine, her vocal abilities were recognised and encouraged from the age of 5.   Janine enjoyed singing in the 'Joybells Junior Choir' and various groups as her voice continued to develop. She gave her heart to the lord at the age of 15 and sang in her local church gospel choir for many years. At 18 Janine became the gospel choir director and led the choir successfully for over 6 years. Janine has served in ministry for the NTCOG with her vocal gifting since her early teenage years, singing in the NTCOG national choirs, leading praise and worship and singing for various national and local NTCOG events.   Janine is also known as a member of the group 'Raymond & Co', who enjoyed national and international acclaim in the church world and secular industry. 'Raymond & Co' were winners of many prestigious awards (winners of GMTV/Voice Gospel Challenge, voted Best Gospel Act at the Urban Music Awards in 2003, and Best Gospel Act at the MOBO Awards in 2004).   Janine has always known she has had a strong calling from the Lord regarding her singing ministry from a young age, and strongly believes that God has given her a unique gift to touch and change peoples lives for His glory. Her desires are to fulfil God's will, and for God's people to have a passion for praise and worship and to know the power of praise and worship.   Janine works as a make-up artist and part-time singing tutor. She is married to Bruce and has three sons.

 

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Emma O'Connor	Emma O'Connor is a naturally talented gospel singer who has worked with notable artists, sung at large events and directed choirs.   According to her mother, Emma has been singing since she was born. Singing at home at a young age, she sang along to records by Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, The Clark Sisters and Stevie Wonder. Emma then started singing at school, in the church choir, in theatres and at weddings.   Emma became a session artist, singing with Mary Wilson of the Supremes, reggae artists Winston Reedy and Donna Marie, and Carol Thompson of lovers' rock fame. Emma has also sung at the Isle of Wight Festival, Luton's Gospel In The Sun and on TV at the MOBO Awards.   Emma began teaching vocals and says "Singing and teaching vocals is my first love. Empowering people to sing confidently and reach their full potential has got to be one of the best feelings as a vocal coach."   Recently Emma co-produced an album show-casing new UK gospel artists, coached a semi-finalist in the 'Apollo Theatre - Harlem NY 2010' show, coached and directed 'LCCW - Watford Community Choir' worked with the Luton Youth Choir, provided backing vocals for Children in Need, judged at 'Festival4stars UK' and a regular on her church praise & worship team.

 

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Philippe Cambridge	Philippe Cambridge is a talented up and coming rapper.   At the age of 13 Philippe started rapping in a group called 'Unborn Promises' and performed at many local and district church events. A few years down the line the group went their separate ways. Philippe stopped rapping in the church and focussed on secular rap.   In 2008, after re-committing his life back to God, Philippe returned to gospel rap: ministering in many places and with many notable artists such as Pauline Sheehan on her live video recording. Philippe continues to be involved in music in every way he thinks is possible.   www.facebook.com/philippe.cambridge

 

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United Voices Concert Choir	This concert has been planned by the United Voices Concert Choir (UVCC). this popular and established gospel choir is lead by one of the foremost gospel artists in the country, Colin Williams.   Colin's anointed voice has opened the way to sing with some of the most popular artists and on T.V. (including BBC's 'Songs of Praise', BBC Radio 2's 'Gospel Train', BBC Radio 2's 10th Anniversary Concert, Harlem Gospel Choir Master Class, BBC Radio Sheffield's Christmas Carol Concert, Medgar Evers College Choir (Brooklyn School of Music), World Wide Message Tribe [Ireland 2002], Graham Kendrick, Jennifer Holliday, Steve Thompson, Deronda K Lewis, Audrey Mattis Chorale and the 'Men's Room' Worship Team.   Bradford based UVCC is made up of many gifted singers from several church denominations in different towns (including Bradford, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Leeds and Sheffield). United Voices are in great demand across the country at celebrations, concerts, conventions, cultural events and weddings. There is a vast amount of gospel music experience and youthful zeal in this growing gospel choir that includes singers who have supported well-known artists, given backing vocals on album projects, appeared in theatre and sung on radio and T.V. UVCC are currently working on the their debut CD project.

 

United Voices Youth Chorale	United Voices Youth Chorale are rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after and foremost young people's choirs in Britain. They have talent way beyond their young ages and many of UVYC have already been recording on various projects in recording studios, including taking part in 2010's 'One Voice - Somebody Please Help Haiti' charity single at London's Abbey Road Studios.

 

Ella Louise Bridge	Ella Louise Bridge has been a professional singer since leaving school, appearing regularly on TV.   Growing up in the 80s, Ella Louise was exposed to a wide genre of music and spent her weekends trawling through her mother's vinyl record collection. There began her love for music. Her vocal talent was recognised and after leaving school Ella Louise was signed up to NMS Management under the care of Nigel Martin Smith, former Manager of Take That. Ella Louise's first professional performance was backing the hit band BoyZone on their UK Tour.   Ella Louise studied Performing Arts and then became a session vocalist appearing on ITV and the BBC including The Royal Variety Show. Her heart is deeply rooted Christian/Gospel music and she serves as a worship leader in her church. Although Ella Louise is a confident lead vocalist, her passion lies with Vocal arrangements, backing singing and song writing. She has been influenced in her music ministry by Hezekiah Walker, The Winans, The Merrybells Choir and Keith Green.

 

	A Tribute To Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers   Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers were one of the most well-loved and skilful choirs in the history of gospel music. They became one of the most celebrated gospel choirs of all time and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. To many Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers did not sing... they ministered!   The late Reverend Milton Brunson organised a mass gospel choir in 1948 at Chicago's McKinley High School. This choir was called the 'Thompson Community Singers' or 'The Tommies' after the late Rev. Eugene Thompson of St. Stephen's Church. The Rev Milton Brunson's vision was to expand the scope of choir innovation while at the same time adhering to traditional sound of the mass gospel choir. The choir grew from an ensemble of 48 to more than 200 voices and became the United States' longest running mass gospel choir. They had success in 1963 with the single 'Witness / Rise Up And Walk' and in 1964 'Here Is One / Soldier In God's Army' on the VeeJay Gospel label.   They later moved base to Austin in Chicago's West Side. The Tommies have had five number one albums in the gospel charts and in 1995 won a Grammy award. They backed Shirley Caesar, the 'Queen of Gospel Music', on several projects. Milton Brunson also founded the Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, organised other choirs, played as a bass soloist, directed a thousand voices chorus, worked with Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. and assisted schools in crisis. The late Jessy Dixon also lead the Thompson Community Singers until he founded The Chicago Community Choir. Then in 1997 Milton's wife, Joanne Brunson, took over the choir after the Rev. Milton Brunson passed into glory just after the release of their album 'He's Still Good'. Joanne Brunson invited a young assistant pastor Smokie Norful, now a very popular gospel singer, to sing on the Tommies' 2000 album 'Real'.   The choir was later lead by musical director Percy Bady, who is now known as a prolific musician, song-writer, producer, singer and arranger. Percy Brady has worked with notable gospel artists like: Donnie McClurkin; Yolanda Adams; Dorinda Clark-Cole; BeBe & CeCe Winans; and Marvin Sapp. Kim McFarland-Anderson, Leanne Faine, Ricky Dillard and the late Ethel Holloway are examples of several Tommies singers who became successful gospel artists in their own right.

 

	Bradford Venue Our friends at Church On The Way have once again kindly agreed to open the doors of their church to host this concert. United Voices expresses its gratitude to Pastor James King and Church on the Way for their generosity in opening this facility again for this concert. 158 Bradford Road Idle, Bradford, BD10 8SA Web: http://cotw.org.uk For directions and a map go to the Concert Venue Directions page.    By Car Church On The Way can be found, just off Bradford Road, opposite the Morrisons Supermarket in the Five Lane Ends suburb. It is 2 ½ miles (9 minutes driving time) North of the city. The church is conveniently located for those travelling from Bradford, Leeds, Harrogate, Keighley. The church can also be reached from the M62/M606 motorways via the Bradford Outer Ring Road (A6177 anti-clockwise) and Idle Road. There is a car park at the church plus nearby on-street parking.   By Public Transport A 15-20 minute bus ride (service number 640, 612, 610) from bus stop P6 on Hall Ings, outside Bradford Interchange in the City Centre. Frequent direct rail services reach Bradford Interchange from Leeds, Halifax and Manchester Victoria. There are 3 direct services from London King's Cross to Bradford Interchange. Frequent East Coast Trains from London King's Cross to Leeds connect with local services to Bradford Interchange. Other direct rail services stop at Bradford Forster Square from Skipton, Keighley and Ilkley.

 

	SPONSORSHIP We are looking for sponsors for this popular charity gospel concert. Please contact us to express your interest and for further information.

 

	Last Year's Concert Last year's United Voices & Friends Sing Richard Smallwood Charity Gospel Concert was a memorable event. Not only was money raised for the local Little Heroes charity (supporting children undergoing treatment for cancer), everyone there enjoyed anointed, joyful and powerful gospel music, some local businesses and ministries given visibility through sponsorship, but also we received reports of lives been restored, envisioned and filled with hope. A truly successful night for all who attended: on or off the stage. To read more and view photos from the concert and rehearsals see Last Year's Concert page and Photo Gallery.

 

United Voices Youth Chorale practising 'Shout' 17 March 2012.

 

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