Event review: ‘Celebration Concert’ featuring Tye Tribbett @ Westminster’s Central Hall, London (June 2008)

July 4th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

To celebrate 25 years of Bishop John Francis being in ministry, a spectrum of events during June were organised, including this concert. The elegant Westminster Central Hall was the location where hundreds of people, young and old, gathered on this warm midsummer’s evening for an event of great Gospel music.

Opening up the evening’s proceedings was a special presentation by Bishop’s two teenage daughters, Juanita and Teleisa Francis , who performed a powerful warfare dance routine, much to the delight of their father and the crowd. Muyiwa and Riversongz delivered their distinct brand of Pop/Rock praise saturated with African rhythm and showcased tracks from the recent album, Declaring His Love, plus all the favourites while insisting on audience participation. Muyiwa then flipped the script and utilised his radio presenting skills to host the remainder of the show, introducing Byron Cage who brought his flavour of traditional American Gospel, ministering much-loved classics such as ‘I Will Bless the Lord ’ and ‘The Presence of The Lord ’. The prince of praise took the party to the next level with his passionate songs and fancy footwork.

This set the scene for headliners Tye Tribbet and Greater Anointing to seal the deal. Welcomed by an intensely excited crowd (some of whom had dressed up in school uniforms and donned other Tye Tribbett -inspired outfits in tribute), this phenomenal collective wasted no time and begun with the defiant "I Want It All Back ", before proceeding to deliver their fervent catalogue of empowering warfare praise and adoring worship, including many from his groundbreaking latest album "Stand Out ". As expected, Tye Tribbett and the gang’s eccentric energy was off the wall (literally!) causing a commotion; the crowd having no choice but to get involved in the contagious action, most being more than happy to oblige! Everyone was shucking out, especially Bishop Francis !

To describe the performance as electrifying is an understatement, yet by no means was it devoid of depth. Ever the truth-teller, Tye Tribbett commanded a significant pause, communicating the serious message of the necessity for Christians to take a stand in a world full of compromise and live in righteousness. It was a completely exhilarating night in every way and a celebration it most definitely was.

Source: UnitedbyOne

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