MEDIA INFORMATION Tuesday 12 August 2008
UNITED – YOUTH CONCERT – A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR FESTIVAL GOERS
Sunday 7 September 2008 from 5.30pm in Fogarty Park
Some of Cairns most talented young performers will unite for a free, family concert in Fogarty Park on Sunday 7 September from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Making its debut in this year’s official Festival Cairns program is United – Youth Concert presented by Cairns Christian Ministers Network.
The Cairns Christian Ministers Network in cooperation with the Christian Churches of Cairns, present an evening of dance, contemporary worship, artistic expressions and prayer for the blessing of Cairns.
Featuring the renowned voice of Emma-Louise, dance crew “Shakinah” and “The DOGS” drummers, the night promises great entertainment and celebration for Cairns and its broader community.
Performer Backgrounds – United – Youth Concert
• Emma-Louise
Emma-Louise is a 17 year old school student at Cairns State High School. She started playing guitar at the age of 12 and ever since – has been in love with writing and performing her own material. Emma has just finished recording her new EP titled
“ Autumn Tongues” which is scheduled for release in September.
In 2007 Emma entered into the Q-song awards and won both Courier mail’s People’s choice and the secondary category section.
• DOGS (Drummers of the Good Shepherd)
DOGS (Drummers Of the Good Shepherd) is a boys drumming group based at The Good Shepherd Church, Edge Hill.
Each week a group of around 14 boys, led by Glenn Saggers, meet to study both the bible and the drum.
The boys use drums and percussion from all over the world to build their rhythms and incorporate a variety of styles such as African, Middle Eastern, Indian, tribal and modern rock rhythms.
Their drumming is at times loud, energetic and moving, where they often accompany a song or play solo drumming pieces.
Through these drums, the boys are brought together in one beat to praise God. “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise,
and rejoice, and sing praise.” (Psalm 98:4)
• The Shakinah Dance Crew
The Shakinah Dance crew exists to create anointed dances and compelling dramas designed to Inspire, Influence and Challenge people from all walks of life. Our unshakable dance crew pursues a dance intended to stamp out injustice and bring the hope of glory to every platform they embrace.
Shakinah Dance Crew is a Living Waters based ministry established in 2004 and has experienced major growth ever since. The amazing team includes: Elise Xhafer, Debra Bowie, Shirley O’Shane, Elizabeth Gebadi (WORSHIP TEAM) Samuel Xhafer, Josh Thaiday, Mosh Gebadi, Leroy Minniecon, Shivani Hanlan, Samara Rea, Talicia Minniecon, Sarah Dixon & Shekinah Rea. The crew have just had the privilege of being a part of the Living Waters Crusades for All Nations in Port Moresby, PNG with 50,000 people in attendance over four nights.
Shakinah is strongly committed to the Cairns region, dedicated to being a solution and agent of change in a society riddled with troubled youths through the medium of dance.
Festival Cairns 2008 will run from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 20 September, 2008.
For further information about Festival Cairns 2008, click on www.festivalcairns.com.au or contact management company, Events Cairns on tel: 07 4051 0222 / email: info@eventscairns.com
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For further information about United – Youth Concert, contact:
Richard Mindenhall
Mob:
Email: richardmindenhall@hotmail.com
For all publicity enquiries, contact:
Pip Miller
Pip Miller PR
Ph: (07) 4032 4400
Mob: 0419 681 543
Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au
Internet: www.festivalcairns.com.au