Tired of missing out on your favorite gospel artists? It's a common problem: multiple gospel events, all on the same day! Artiste manager Kwesi Ernest is urging musicians to unite and create a shared event calendar, aiming to prevent these frustrating scheduling conflicts. He believes this simple step could revolutionize the gospel music scene.
During a discussion on Onua Showtime, Kwesi Ernest pointed out a significant issue: the overlapping of major gospel events. This makes it challenging for fans and supporting artists to attend multiple shows, ultimately impacting attendance and, of course, revenue.
He highlighted a specific example: the day Piesie Esther hosted her "Flora Made by Grace concert," other gospel musicians, including the organizers of the Women in Gospel event, also held major programs. Imagine the scramble!
Kwesi Ernest's solution? Collaboration. He suggests that gospel musicians coordinate their event dates, ensuring maximum support and participation for everyone involved. He emphasized that if the artists agreed to support one person one week and another the following week, patronage would be higher. Otherwise, the artists will keep losing money.
But here's where it gets controversial...
However, gospel promoter Nii Nii disagrees with Kwesi Ernest's proposal, arguing that the space is open to everyone. He added that Sundays, in particular, are already filled with church activities, and as such, the suggestion of a shared calendar may not be practical. He believes the idea of a shared calendar won't hold water.
What do you think? Is a unified event calendar a practical solution, or should the gospel music scene remain a free-for-all? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
