NEW YORK (Gospel Superfest/ www.gospelsuperfest.com) - Gospel Superfest TV approaches its seventh national TV taping and extravaganza in the entertainment capital of the world, New York City, this October. Billed as Gospel Superfest New York-2, Gospel Superfest TV producers are all set for another dynamic recording session that will yield five nationally syndicated television specials in broadcast syndication. Gospel Superfest TV has become one of the most anticipated series of gospel music specials in syndication today. And this series promises to continue the standard of excellence and uplifting entertainment that the brand has become most noted for in its unprecedented six-year history in television syndication and production.
Gospel Superfest' 4th Annual New Talent Showcase will take place Friday October 28, 2005 at midnight at the Holiday Inn –JFK in Jamaica, NY immediately after the Friday night taping at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York (Dr. A. R. Bernard /Pastor). Last year's showcase winner, Cynthia Turner and Heartspeak has gone on to release a new album on their own independent label and has received great reviews. And, 2002-showcase participant Lisa McClendon, has achieved overwhelming success in recent years and is signed to the Integrity Record Label Group. Registration information and applications are available on line at www.gospelsuperfest.com and registration will remain open until September 17, 2005. After which fifteen (15) unsigned artists will be selected for the showcase. Interested groups, soloist, and quartet performers can register on line at www.gospelsuperfest.com or by faxing a request for an application to (513) 759-4555. Phone calls should be directed to the Gospel Superfest Hotline at 212-631-4200.
'Our new talent showcase is our way of sowing into the ministries of new and up coming talent', states show founder and executive producer Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr. 'We wish we could say yes to the numerous requests we receive every year for our main stage event, but unfortunately we just can't. This is why in 2002 we established the New Talent Showcase as a post reception /showcase to offer opportunities for additional exposure for artists. This year we are assuring that top decision makers from major recording companies will be in the room listening and hopefully, someone will get that big break! This is our goal, each year, to advance the kingdom of God and also to provide a national platform via national and international TV, for new and established ministries.' Cartwright further elaborates.
Tickets for Gospel Superfest New York-2 main stage events can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 212-307-7171. Showcase admission for non-performers is $10.00 at the door only or free for VIP ticket holders and sponsors. For additional information please call the Gospel Superfest Hotline (212) 631-4200.
Some Gospel Superfest Broadcast Facts
Gospel Superfest Television is one of the most widely distributed gospel music TV programs in the US reaching and astonishing 93% of All US TV Households for four consecutive quarters (3rd Quarter 2004 – 2nd Quarter 2004 - Source Nielsen Media Research), Nielsen Media Research is the ratings company that measures national TV audiences for syndicated and Network TV Programming. Gospel Superfest' derivative network offering, 'Back Stage Pass with Clifton Davis' is distributed internationally through an ongoing network affiliation with the Trinity Broadcasting Network where the show has been carried for the last four years. TBN is the largest Christian TV Network in the world and can be seen around the world on every continent including, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America.
Gospel Superfest History
Gospel Superfest was established in 1998 with its first National TV taping held in Louisville, KY in the year 2000. The show has traveled each year holding sessions in Columbus, OH (2001), Raleigh, NC (2001), Jacksonville, FL (2002), Atlanta, GA (2003), and New York City in 2004. This year is a first for Gospel Superfest to repeat its extravaganza in a host city and venue. 'The Christian Cultural Center under the direction and spiritual leadership of Dr. A. R. Bernard, has been a true blessing to my husband and Gospel Superfest Television, and we are very grateful for their support both naturally and spiritually', states, Renita Cartwright the show's Co-Executive Producer. The 21,000-member mega church's in house label, CCCMG is the General Sponsor for the live recording session. Gospel Superfest TV season six is co-sponsored by Kraft Foods, General Motors, Procter & Gamble and Toyota.
Last year's event was a sell out and tickets for both sessions this year are going fast. Gospel fans are encouraged to get tickets early. Gospel Superfest New York-2 will take place October 28th and 29, 2005 at the Christian Cultural Center 12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, where the honorable Dr. A. R. Bernard is Pastor and Founder.
Gospel Superfest New York-2 Main Stage Performers
Main stage performers that are scheduled include: Tonex, Dorinda Clark Cole, Karen Clark Sheard, Hezekiah Walker and LFC, Byron Cage, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Kim Burrell, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, Shirley Murdock, Kierra Ki Ki Sheard, Rev. Timothy Wright & The New York Fellowship, Rodney Posey, Gary Anglin, Malissa Redmond, Rizen, Natalie Wilson & S.O. P Chorale, Dr. Charles Hayes & The Warriors, Shekinah Glory, Witness, Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale, and a host of other prominent gospel artists. Gospel Superfest will be hosted by the noted and celebrated actor and speaker Rev. Clifton Davis, who will appear for the sixth consecutive year. Gospel Superfest New York-2 will be directed by Steve Angus (Dove Awards), and is Executive Produced by show founder Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr.
The Host Hotel for Gospel Superfest is The Hampton Inn JFK please call the hotline at 718-322-7500 for hotel reservations. General show information is available at 212-631-4200 or on line at www.gospelsuperfest.com. Show start times are 8:00 PM for the Friday Night October 28th session and 7:30 PM for the Saturday Night October 29th session. Doors will open approximately one-hour prior to show start times each night. Gospel Superfest is a production of United Television, LLC of Ohio, P. O. Box 474, West Chester, OH 45071.
