Iziko

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The 4th Iziko Crown Gospel Music Convention, a unique opportunity to contribute towards developing South African gospel music and empowering local gospel musicians, is going to Durban in August.

The convention, which acts as a fore-runner to the glittering SABC Crown Gospel Awards is now in its third year and provides a crucial opportunity for key stakeholders to view South Africa’s most popular music genre.

According to Zanele Mbokazi, head of World Gospel Power House (WGPH) which co-ordinates the prestigious events, the convention provides a platform for the gospel music industry to gather, for new talent to be seen, heard and supported and for crucial challenges to be addressed. Mbokazi is inviting all gospel artists including songwriters, producers, artist managers, promoters, and interested gospel music stakeholders to register now.

Mbokazi says the WGPH will also be scouting for new talent with a talent search. The winners will get much-needed exposure to the music industry, as well as an opportunity to appear at the much-awaited 3rd Crown Gospel Awards in November.

The Iziko Gospel Music Convention runs for two days (August 6 and 7 from 9am to 4pm) at the SABC offices at KE Masingo Road (Old Fort Road). The convention will cover a host of crucial music industry topics such as, Recording Deals, Song Writing Skills, The Role of Media In The Gospel Industry and Life Skills For Artists.

Registration for Iziko costs R250.00, which covers all sessions held during the two days as well as breakfast and lunch. Entrance for the Talent Search is R300 for groups and R150 for solo artists.

Space is limited. For more information on how to register, contact The World Gospel House on (031) 303 3520 or email nelly@mirrorpr.co.za during office hours.