{"id":191387,"date":"2018-11-15T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/191387\/gospel-fans-will-enjoy-spirit-filled-day-of-praise\/"},"modified":"2018-11-15T14:38:52","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T12:38:52","slug":"gospel-fans-will-enjoy-spirit-filled-day-of-praise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/11\/15\/gospel-fans-will-enjoy-spirit-filled-day-of-praise\/","title":{"rendered":"Gospel fans will enjoy spirit-filled day of praise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The second instalment of the annual <em>All White Gospel Picnic<\/em> is headed to Carnival City and promises to be even bigger and better than last year.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned South African gospel performers are collaborating to present the gospel music festival of the season at Carnival City on November 24.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The <em>All White Gospel Picnic<\/em> is a family-friendly, outdoor celebration on Carnival City\u2019s Festival Lawns.<\/p>\n<p>Vusi Gcabashe, <em>All White Gospel Picnic<\/em> spokesperson, said that after a successful inaugural event in 2017, the organisers are proud to be back with a bigger and better offering this year.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe have a top-quality line-up and believe the event will appeal to a wider audience of music lovers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFans can expect a well organised event with top quality sound and performances, all in a safe and secure environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_191389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-191389\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-191389\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/11\/45GCNENTERTAINMEN_38973-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/11\/45GCNENTERTAINMEN_38973-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/11\/45GCNENTERTAINMEN_38973-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/11\/45GCNENTERTAINMEN_38973-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/11\/45GCNENTERTAINMEN_38973.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-191389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neyi Zimu will be performing at the annual All White Gospel Picnic at Carnival City on November 24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More than 12 000 people are expected to come to Carnival City to see some of South Africa\u2019s gospel greats such as Lebo Sekgobela, Kholeka, Abathandwa (of eeh Moya Wam fame), Sipho Ngwenya, Putuma Tiso, Ayanda Ntanzi, Neyi Zimu and many more acts on one stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGospel music lovers and their families can enjoy these much-loved artists perform all the gospel classics and favourites, into the night,\u201d said Michelle Smith, marketing manager for Carnival City.<\/p>\n<p>This premium lifestyle event, dubbed one of South Africa\u2019s biggest events on the gospel calendar, brings together thousands of gospel lovers for a spirit-filled day of praise and worship in a relaxed, picnic setting geared to accommodate the entire family.<\/p>\n<p>This year fans can expect a bigger stage, children\u2019s play area and even a retail garden.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/191585\/win-bubbly-good-time-festive-season\/\" target=\"_blank\">WIN: Have a bubbly good time this festive season<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/189508\/sokkie-in-the-new-year-with-super-sokkie-2\/\">Sokkie in the New Year with Super Sokkie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Carnival City\u2019s extensive offering of eateries in their Food Court will also be open on the day for anyone who wishes to purchase food or drinks at the event.<\/p>\n<p>No alcohol is permitted at this event.<\/p>\n<p>The Festival Lawns gates open at 10am and close at 10pm.<\/p>\n<p>Picnic baskets and cooler bags are allowed in at an extra cost.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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