CCN Wolverhampton - July Collective with guest Carl McGregor

A BOUT____

If you are looking to connect with like-minded local Christian creatives, be inspired & encouraged, and grow in your creativity, then you are invited to join us:

Wednesday 9th July, 7.30-9.30pm, at All Nations Church, Temple St, Wolverhampton WV2 4AQ for:

• Networking & Refreshments
• Interview - Carl McGregor (Guest speaker) & Josie Gamble (CCN Director)
• Connect deeper in streamed breakout groups

*Please book your free ticket in advance as numbers are limited*

Meet Carl_______

Carl has been a professional musician for over forty years. In that time, he has worked with a wide variety of artists such as Sir Cliff Richard, Roy Castle, Yaz, Charlie Peacock, and soul diva Beverley Knight. He has also worked with Gospel music legends including Graham Kendrick, Andréa Crouch, The Clark Sisters, Jessie Dixon, and many others. He has also been privileged to work with Grammy and Emmy award winners such as Gloria Gaynor, Michael Bolton, and Sting's producer for many years, 'Kipper'.

Prison & Schools

Over the years, Carl always stayed close to his roots. He has worked with young offenders at a prison near his home town of Wolverhampton since July 2000, teaching music, organising events and assisting offenders to engage in positive expression through music. This has helped troubled lads gain confidence and self-esteem, sadly lacking in their lives. He has also taught music and conducted workshops in many primary and secondary schools.

Mentoring new talent,

Carl has a passion for finding new talent locally and organised a successful event called Rendezvous, where many young artists were able to perform with professional musicians for live audiences. Some went on to achieve success, such as Dominic Smith, who made it to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent. Rachel Kerr, who is now one of the UK's established gospel artists and recently won a MOBO award. And Leah McFall, who came 2nd on the 2013 season of THE VOICE under coach will.i.am.,

Project 21 - The Band

Carl formed the band Project 21 in 1998, which included several fellow session musicians who perform with Beverly Knight, Westlife, Girls Aloud and many other mainstream artists.world-famous

Re:Mission

Carl has worked with a number of world-famous Gospel choirs, including The Andrae Crouch Choir, responsible for big vocal sounds on Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror and Heal the World. He was also the Director of one of Britain’s most successful choirs, 'Re:Mission', for 8 years. He organised tours and events for Re:Mission.

Residential Homes

Carl also performs in residential homes for the elderly in various parts of the country, offering music therapy, performing ballads by artists such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie. And more recently has started the 'Memory Cafe' which provides a much-needed community for the elderly centred around music.

ABOUT CCN & CCD____

Our mission is to champion creativity in the church, and we are doing that through:

Christian Creative Network UK, a national network made up of local branches, creating authentic spaces for creatives to share, inspire and grow together.

Christian Creative Directory, which simply connects Christian creatives with businesses, churches, and charities that need them. Get found and find opportunities.

OUR STREAMS_____

The 'Collective' is CCN Wolverhampton's quarterly gathering open to everyone in the branch. Our 4 streams, Digital Creatives, Written, Sound & Performance, and Artists & Makers, meet separately at various times throughout the year.

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We look forward to seeing you there!

CCN Wolverhampton Team