Premier Gospel Radio station made history on September 19, 2023, with the launch of their ground breaking campaign, #Gospel4All, at the iconic Houses of Parliament in London. This event not only celebrated the enduring power of Gospel music but also mark a significant step toward gaining official government recognition for Gospel Heritage Month in the UK.
The #Gospel4All campaign is a bold initiative aimed at uplifting, inspiring, uniting, and educating people through the soul-stirring melodies of Gospel music. It seeks to celebrate Gospel Heritage Month and bring Gospel music to the forefront of British culture and education. Premier Gospel, the leading radio station for Gospel music, is spearheading this movement to highlight the positive impact of Gospel music on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
The launch event boasted a line-up of influential guest speakers who shared their insights and perspectives on the significance of Gospel music and the #Gospel4All campaign’s objectives:
“…But I’m also very proud that Liverpool lighthouse and Premier Gospel have shone a very bright light on gospel music, the importance of gospel music, the joy, the love that it brings to everybody. But I’m also very appreciative of the work you’re doing in Liverpool schools, pilot projects in terms of gospel music, on the curriculum in our schools. And I would hope that that is the first in terms of being rolled out nationally to other schools as well. You’ve done an amazing job and I’m very proud of the work that you’ve done…”Kim Johnson MP
“…..I have asked the Secretary of State for culture, media and sport, about the case for changing the support. I’ve asked her about the best estimate she’s got for how much exactly support and where it goes and who gets it and who doesn’t. And I think the answer we already know is not very many people get it…” Thangam Debbonair: Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport
“..We hope the Gospel 4 All campaign will open doors for Gospel music programs to be welcomed into more schools, hospitals, care facilities, and prisons…” Kevin Bennett Acting CEO Premier Christian Communications
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The event also featured compelling performances from Platoon Music’s Ryan Hylton and Folabi Nuel from their Apple music gospel heritage month project “A UK GOSPEL CELEBRATION”.
Premier Gospel’s Station Director, Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE, provided an insightful presentation on the #Gospel4All campaign, inviting attendees to join the movement. Sharing a manifesto pledge from Premier Gospel to
Uplift: Collaboration with charities and organisations to uplift marginalised communities.
Inspire: Engaging with young people through music, events, and mentorship programs.
Unite: Promoting inclusivity and diversity within the Gospel music industry.
Educate: Advocating for the inclusion of Gospel music in school curriculums and educational initiatives.
Join Premier Gospel in their mission to celebrate, uplift, inspire, unite, and educate through the power of Gospel music. Follow the #Gospel4All campaign on social media and be part of this historic moment.
