The 2022 Gospel Music "Fanfest" Convention
June 9, 10, & 11, 2022, at East Columbus Christian Church
3170 Indiana Ave., Columbus, IN 47201
Schedule for the Convention Thursday, June 9 11:00-01:00 pm - Sound load-in 01:00-04:00 pm - Sound checks and booth setup 05:00 pm - Doors open 06:00-09:00 pm - Evening Showcase Concert 09:30-11:00 pm - Social gathering at iHop Restaurant for artists, their paid guests, and IGMA members only. Friday, June 10 09:30-11:30 am - Sound checks and booth setup 11:30-01:00 pm - Lunch break 01:00-04:00 pm - Sound checks and booth setup 05:00 pm - Doors open 06:00-09:00 pm - Evening Showcase Concert 09:20-10:30 pm-Pizza Party on site for artists, their paid guests, and IGMA members. (Pizza Party is a ticketed event. All tickets pre-ordered.) Saturday, June 11 10:00-11:40 am - Sound checks and booth setup 10:40-11:30 am - "On the Road" Story Swap Time 11:30-01:00 pm - Lunch break 01:00-01:55 pm - "Convention Favorites" Awards Ceremony! 02:00-02:55 pm - Master Class by Old Paths Quartet 03:00-04:00 pm - Songwriting Seminar by Leigh Murray 05:00 pm - Doors open 06:00-09:30 pm - Headliner Concert with Old Paths Qt. 09:30-10:30 pm - Booth teardown (if not already done) Special Events and Seminars (Saturday Only - See descriptions on the right): "Convention Favorites" Awards Ceremony - IGMA "On the Road" Story Swap Time - Everyone! Songwriting Seminar - Leigh Murray Master Class - Old Paths Quartet (Check back often as additional details are added!) Click below for maps of restaurants and hotels near the Convention site!
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Prices for daily admission and All Events Passes good for all 3 Concerts and seminars:
Daily admission charges for individual evening concert showcases are: Thursday, $10; Friday, $10; & Saturday, $15.
All Events Passes good for all three concerts and all seminars are $20 and are available at the Convention site and ARK Book & Gift Store in Eastbrook Plaza in Columbus.
All Events Passes good for all three concerts and all seminars are $20 and are available at the Convention site and ARK Book & Gift Store in Eastbrook Plaza in Columbus.
Current Line-up for Showcases:
(Limited adjustments may be made)
All Showcase Concerts start at 6:00 pm
NOTE: No food concessions this year!
Thursday, June 9 Friday, June 10
NOTE: No food concessions this year!
Thursday, June 9 Friday, June 10
6:00 Ron Bridgewater 6:00 Ron Bridgewater
Jill Lovins Revival Road Quartet
Singing Evangels The Sinclairs
Dave Melton Family Jennifer Johnson
Connie Wright 4 the Light Quartet
The Sinclairs Kristina Locher
Rugged Cross Quartet Dave Melton Family
Jim Hutson, Emcee ~ INTERMISSION ~
~ INTERMISSION ~ Blessed Truth Quartet
Blessed Truth Quartet Kristen Stanton
Victorious Witness Quartet
Scott Mauldin Yulanda Reynolds & Curtis Vance
Witness Quartet Mark Vice
Faithful First
Jill Lovins Revival Road Quartet
Singing Evangels The Sinclairs
Dave Melton Family Jennifer Johnson
Connie Wright 4 the Light Quartet
The Sinclairs Kristina Locher
Rugged Cross Quartet Dave Melton Family
Jim Hutson, Emcee ~ INTERMISSION ~
~ INTERMISSION ~ Blessed Truth Quartet
Blessed Truth Quartet Kristen Stanton
Victorious Witness Quartet
Scott Mauldin Yulanda Reynolds & Curtis Vance
Witness Quartet Mark Vice
Faithful First
Saturday, June 11 - Start time: 6:00 pm
6:00 Ron Bridgewater
Victorious
Rugged Cross Quartet
Leigh Murray
Faithful First
Dave Melton Family
Headliners - OLD PATHS QUARTET!
6:00 Ron Bridgewater
Victorious
Rugged Cross Quartet
Leigh Murray
Faithful First
Dave Melton Family
Headliners - OLD PATHS QUARTET!
also,
Mark Vice, appearing Friday only!
Seminar Information:
"On the Road" Story Swap Time
Saturday - 10:30 am
One of the most popular "seminars" from 2019. Not technically a seminar, but it was full of laughs last Convention. This session allows all participating artists and fans to share humorous stories, compare notes, and fess up to what they've learned "the hard way!" Interesting, funny, and (voluntarily) embarrassing, these shared moments of learning experiences can provide catharsis! Great for camaraderie right before breaking for lunch.
Saturday - 10:30 am
One of the most popular "seminars" from 2019. Not technically a seminar, but it was full of laughs last Convention. This session allows all participating artists and fans to share humorous stories, compare notes, and fess up to what they've learned "the hard way!" Interesting, funny, and (voluntarily) embarrassing, these shared moments of learning experiences can provide catharsis! Great for camaraderie right before breaking for lunch.
"Convention Favorites" Awards Ceremony
Saturday - 1:00 pm
Now open to the public, "Convention Favorite" certificates will be presented to the several groups and individuals whom our independent judges rank highest in a number of categories. "Honorable mentions" will also be recognized. Come see if you agree with the judges! This is also a great "photo op" for websites and Facebook! A fun session for all and a great place to give "attaboys" to your friends.
Saturday - 1:00 pm
Now open to the public, "Convention Favorite" certificates will be presented to the several groups and individuals whom our independent judges rank highest in a number of categories. "Honorable mentions" will also be recognized. Come see if you agree with the judges! This is also a great "photo op" for websites and Facebook! A fun session for all and a great place to give "attaboys" to your friends.
Masterclass
by Old Paths Quartet
Saturday - 2:00 pm
In this Master Class, Old Paths Quartet will give participants a rare opportunity to ask all the questions you've always wanted to ask but have been afraid to ask. Learn helpful tips for increasing the effectiveness of your ministry; rehearsal tips, recording tips, and more.
Songwriting
by Leigh Murray
Saturday - 3:00 pm
Where do great song ideas come from? Do I have untapped creativity to be a songwriter? Have you ever tried writing a song but then felt "stuck" at some point? Join me as we discover some proven methods and exercises that can unlock the creative potential hidden inside you or help you get "unstuck." We'll be sharing lessons that successful songwriters have learned that have helped them along their journey. We'll be laughing together, crying together, and learning from each other and those who have gone before us. We'll all leave a bit more capable as songwriters and ready to take on this exciting challenge!
by Old Paths Quartet
Saturday - 2:00 pm
In this Master Class, Old Paths Quartet will give participants a rare opportunity to ask all the questions you've always wanted to ask but have been afraid to ask. Learn helpful tips for increasing the effectiveness of your ministry; rehearsal tips, recording tips, and more.
Songwriting
by Leigh Murray
Saturday - 3:00 pm
Where do great song ideas come from? Do I have untapped creativity to be a songwriter? Have you ever tried writing a song but then felt "stuck" at some point? Join me as we discover some proven methods and exercises that can unlock the creative potential hidden inside you or help you get "unstuck." We'll be sharing lessons that successful songwriters have learned that have helped them along their journey. We'll be laughing together, crying together, and learning from each other and those who have gone before us. We'll all leave a bit more capable as songwriters and ready to take on this exciting challenge!
