Tickets on Sale December 19 for McDonald’s Gospelfest
Monday, December 15, 2014
Newark, NJ – Iselin, NJ – Gospel fever returns to the New York Tri-State area on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Prudential Center (165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ). After auditions in January 2015, the competitors will be preparing to share the stage with the top Choirs and Quartets in the Nation, including Bishop Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Ricky Dillard & New G, Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Mississippi Mass Choir, The Thompson Community Reunion Choir, Greater Allen AME Cathedral Mass Choir, Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites and back by popular demand The Clark Sisters.
Produced and directed by Emmy Award winning Producer, A. Curtis Farrow, McDonald’s Gospelfest is a talent competition that features many abilities. Rising stars of all colors, ages, cultures and faiths will compete in a variety of categories including Soloists, Youth Choir, Adult Choir, Praise Dance, Step, Singing Groups, Gospel Comedians, Gospel Poets and Gospel Rappers.
Tickets will be sale to the public on Friday, December 19, 2014! Tickets can be purchased at the Prudential Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster by calling 800.745.3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. For further information, please call the McDonald’s Gospelfest Hotline at 973-643-6262.
McDonald’s Gospelfest originated in 1983 under the auspices of the McDonald’s Corporation and the McDonald’s Tri-State Owner/Operator Association. Over thirty years later, it has emerged as the nation’s preeminent Gospel celebration, bringing joy, inspiration, encouragement and hope to millions of Americans. Previous McDonald’s Gospelfest participants have gone on to successful careers in entertainment, including the renowned Bishop Hezekiah Walker.
Over the course of the past 32 years, The McDonald’s Tri-State Owner/Operator Association has awarded millions of dollars in scholarship money. The McDonald’s Gospelfest competition has been an important fundraising event which supports education opportunities within local communities.
About McDonald’s New York Tri-State Area Restaurants
McDonald's is the world's best-known brand and is the global leader in food service. There are more than 600 McDonald's restaurants, owned by 100 franchisees, located throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area. For more information, please visit www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com.