STATE SECRETARY OF CULTURE MAKES NEW GOSPEL FRIENDS
Michelle David introduced the kick-off of the Gospel Festival 2006 during which she told the State Secretary of Culture Medy van der Laan that gospel music plays a big part in her life. At the launch the State Secretary made new friends when she sang "I'm Gonna Let It Shine" together with Michelle and members of Gospel group The New City Voices.
It was also announced that this year big name acts from outside of Holland will also be taking part, these include Kurt Carr (USA), Tonéx (USA) and the London Community Gospel Choir. Dutch acts will also play a large part in the festival including Berget Lewis with her Gospeltrain. The Gospel festival Amsterdam is an international event that annually attracts around two thousand visitors from all over Holland. The State Secretary promised to be at this years event which will be on the 1st and 2nd of September at the Arena Boulevard in Amsterdam South East.