The city is expecting thousands of people to join them in praise and worship at the International Gospel Festival (IGF), to be held from December 6 to 8.
The festival will be anchored around two platforms, namely the Gospel Showcase and Gospel Music Seminar, which will be held on December 6.
“Not only will it serve as entertainment for our residents, but it will also ensure that invaluable skills are imparted to individuals, groups and choirs through the seminar that will be carried out by well-respected experts,” said Ekurhuleni mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele.
”Gospel music is known for its inspiration and healing of the soul, and I am quite confident that this particular festival will be no different.
“I do hope that people come out in numbers to enjoy great music and the peace and tranquillity that our new-look Germiston Lake Park has to offer.”
Ekurhuleni prides itself on being one of the front-runners advocating for peace, social cohesion and the promotion of cultural diversity.
The International Gospel Festival, therefore, lends itself as one of the city’s many initiatives, that affirms its commitment towards cultivating the culture of racial harmony, creating sustainable job creation, addressing societal ills and promoting community development.
Over two days, gospel music lovers will be entertained and spiritually uplifted, by some of the greatest acts this country has to offer – from the likes of Sifiso Ncwane, Solly Mahlangu and Rebecca Malope, to Solly Moholo, Kholeka, Joyous Celebration, Amadodana Ase Wesile, Deborah Fraser and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Headlining the festival is international gospel sensation Byron Cage.
“I further encourage parents to bring their entire families and to use this event for quality family time,”said Gungubele.
“Let us use the power of gospel music to cement our family units right at the beginning of the festive season.”
