Dewsbury Festival of Christian Music

The last one  was from Friday October 1 - Sunday October 10 2004

If you came we hope you enjoyed yourself.

There won't be a festival this year! (2007)

Message from Chris Battye, Chair of the Trustees 

- Dewsbury Festival of Christian Music

The Psalmist says 'Let everything that has breath - Praise the Lord'. 

Dewsbury Festival of Christian Music brought together an array of highly talented artistes covering a wide spectrum of music and other disciplines, yet united in one purpose - to Glorify the Lord.

Enquiries by phone to

01924 454750

or email:

enquiries@branchministries.org.uk  

Call into the Branch Christian Bookshop, 17 Halifax Road, 

Dewsbury, WF13 3JH. [See Map at bottom of page.]

By post, sending a stamped addressed envelope to the above 

Together in Praise
Church of the Nazarene
(Aldams Road, Dewsbury)
Blend of musicians and singers from the various churches in Dewsbury.
7.30 pm
£2.50 (concessions £2.00)
Refreshments included

Out in the Open
The Bandstand
(Old Market Place, Dewsbury)
Open air event featuring Jason the Amazing, a Christian clown from Leeds.
11am
No Charge

Amazing Time with Jason the Amazing
St John's C of E School
(Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury)
An afternoon of fun for children aged 4-12 years with Jason and a few little friends!
2.30 pm - 4pm
Adults £1.50. Children £1.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Worship Seminar with Dave Bilbrough
Dewsbury Minster
(Rishworth Road, Dewsbury)
Those involved in worship ministry will enjoy this session with this highly respected international worship leader. Split into two sessions: 1st hour, Dave will talk on principles of leading worship. 2nd hour, split into 3 groups: Song writing with Dave/vocal technique with Pat (Dave's wife)/small groups with Steve (keyboard player).

2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
£5.00 - tickets by invitation
(Please contact enquiries@branchministries.org.uk )
Dave Bilbrough - Live & Acoustic
Dewsbury Minster
(Rishworth Road, Dewsbury)
For over two decades Dave has been recognised as one of Britain's foremost worship leaders and songwriters. His songs like All Hail The Lamb and I Am A New Creation are sung in thousands of churches. Dave is in great demand as a worship leader, having ministered throughout the world. This concert, which Dave performed in the West End, is a major departure from his usual large-scale worship events and focuses on much of the material that influenced him in his early music career, including The Beatles, Fats Waller and Paul Simon.
7.30 pm
£6 (concessions £5)

Celebration Praise with Dave Bilbrough
Dewsbury Minster
(Rishworth Road, Dewsbury)
Join in an evening of praise and worship led by Dave Bilbrough.
6.30 pm
Admission Free

Behold Mime - Steve Murray
Elim / Central Methodist Church
(Daisy Hill, Dewsbury)
This evening promises to be a special time as Steve Murray performs a number of mimes providing a new, thought-provoking angle on the message of Jesus Christ. Steve organises the Behold Mime Ministry based in Chelmsford and has performed throughout the UK and abroad.
7.30 pm
Admission Free

Voices in Praise - Black Gospel Choir
Dewsbury Minster
(Rishworth Road, Dewsbury)
Talented black gospel choir from Leeds.
8pm
£5 (concessions £4)

Organ Recital by David Hall
United Reform Church
(Longcauseway, Dewsbury)
David is a local musician and is the resident organist at the URC. His recital will guarantee you have a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.
2pm
£2 (concessions £1.50)
Refreshments available
(additional charge)

St John Fisher School Concert
St John Fisher Secondary School
(Oxford Road, Dewsbury)
Come along and be entertained by the talented children who attend the St John Fisher Roman Catholic School. This evening will be a memorable time.
7.30 pm
£3 (concessions £2)

St John's Infant School presents 'Cover to Cover'
St John's Church
(Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury)
Once again the Festival is proud to host another world premier musical drama written by local playwright Helen Mason. The school children will be performing a play illustrating the entire 66 books of the Bible.
2pm
Admission Free
Donations Please

An Evening with John Gerighty
St Paulinus' Church
(Cemetery Road, Dewsbury)
Formally of Christian duo Simeon and John, John is a highly respected singer/songwriter and worship leader. The evening promises to be a memorable event.
7.30 pm
£4 (concessions £3)

St John Fisher School Concert
St John Fisher Secondary School
(Oxford Road, Dewsbury)
Another chance to see the musical drama written by Helen mason, and performed by the children from St John's Infant School.
6pm
Admission free - donations

Janis English & Friends in Concert
Dewsbury Baptist Church
(Manor Street, Dewsbury)
This Scottish-born country gospel singer performs all over the world and has recorded in Nashville. Janis is also involved in the Women Aglow Ministry.
8pm
£4 (concessions £3)

Fun in the Open
The Bandstand
(Old Market Place, Dewsbury)
Fun outside featuring a return visit from Uncle Michael the Christian Clown from Matlock in Derbyshire.
11am
No Charge

A Wacky Afternoon with Uncle Michael
Dewsbury Gospel Church
(Halifax Road, Dewsbury)
An opportunity for children aged 4-12 years to join in the fun with Uncle Michael and some of his puppet friends.
2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Adults £1.50. Children £1
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Godz Groove
Dewsbury Gospel Church
(Halifax Road, Dewsbury)
Join resident Christian DJ 'Jammin' James Stickland as he brings a night of loud dance music set in an atmosphere far better than any nightclub around with stunning lights and smoke effects.
7.30pm - 10.30pm
£2
Over 13s only
(refreshments available)

Wakefield Festival Chorus
Dewsbury Minster
(Rishworth Road, Dewsbury)
7.45 pm
£4 (concessions £3)

United in Worship
St. Saviour's Church
(Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe)
A service of thanksgiving for the 2004 festival. A praise evening reflecting the different styles of Christian music.

For more details email enquiries@branchministries.org.uk