Anne Thomas

YFriday to Record Live CD, DVD in Derby

British Christian rock and worship band Yfriday will be recording their live CD & DVD at The Riverside Centre in Derby this month. The concert, which will be take place 27th October, will feature songs from the Rainmaker, Open, Revolution and Universal albums, with recording beginning at 7.30pm. Doors will open at 7pm.

Religious row takes over Hollywood blockbuster of Philip Pullman novel

A row over religion has engulfed the movie version of 'The Golden Compass', one of Philip Pullman's children's novels from the series His Dark Materials, as critics say that the Hollywood film waters down the anti-Catholic themes in the book so as not to offend.

US Talent Agency Adds Christian Music Division

A renowned US-based talent and literary agency, Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), Inc., has announced the launch of a full service Christian Music Division.

GMA Foundation Inducts New Artists

The US Gospel Music Association Foundation (GMAF) will induct artists Phil Keaggy, the Statler Brothers, Larnelle Harris and The Winans along with former music executive Joe Moscheo to the GMA Gospel Hall of Fame, GMAF's president has announced.

Jaci Velasquez to Release Christmas EP

Jaci Velasquez will release a 3-track Christmas/New Year's EP titled Open House on 30 October, A'postrophe Records announced.

Relient K and Doerksen Lead Nominees in Canadian GMA Awards

American artists Relient K and Brian Doerksen are the leading nominees for GMA (Gospel Music Association) Canada's 29th Annual Covenant Awards to be held October 26 in Calgary, Alberta.

World Vision Rebuilds Peru After Earthquake

A month on from the devastating earthquake that shook the central coast of Peru, World Vision is still on the ground providing humanitarian aid to the most affected families in 39 neighbourhoods of Chincha, Pisco and Ica.

Christian Aid Partners Aid Hurricane Felix Victims

Following the devastating hurricane in Nicaragua and Honduras, local organisations supported by Christian Aid are stepping up for relief efforts.

MercyMe Returns with New Project

Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe will return with their next project, All That Is Within Me, due 20 November.

Iraqi Refugees 'Forgotten People', says World Vision President

The president of the World Vision has warned that Iraqi refugees in Jordan and Syria are "forgotten people". "We have great concern for the Iraqi refugees that are in Jordan. We're working there. We're concerned about the refugees in Syria. These are forgotten people," Dean Hirsch, World Vision's international president, told AFP.

Relient K to Release First-Ever Full Length Christmas Album

Relient K will release their first-ever, full-length Christmas album Let It Snow, Baby...Let It Reindeer. The album, scheduled for release by Capitol Music Group/Gotee Records on 23 October, features Relient K's take on 10 holiday classics and six original songs.