Amanda Cook is a writer/musician/lover of books who’s been busy busy busy working on a few projects. She has won things (Juno, Dove), lost things (Juno, Dove, her mind), tried things (cooking, horseback riding, being on time), failed things (being on time, horseback riding, keeping a fern alive), and succeeded at a few things (starting over, evolving, getting in a good bedtime routine). Music is her go to mode of transportation and connection.
She has released several albums that explore the intersections of faith/doubt, love/loss, hope/despair, and fun/notfun. She makes music under a few monikers (Amanda Cook, Falcon, Ile Des Chenes) because it’s an amusing thing to do. Her hope is in Jesus and americanos in the morning. She enjoys writing songs that feel helpful, healing, and read like a poem with or without sound. Her latest offering, “Survey: Part 1”, was released earlier this spring.
Amanda resides in Los Angeles with her little, struggling, surviving family of house plants. (The fern sadly didn’t make it, RIP).
As a respected songwriter and artist in the broader worship music community, Pat Barrett has penned popular songs such as No. 1 Billboard Christian Airplay and Billboard Christian AC radio and RIAA Gold Certified single, “Build My Life.” He has also written top songs such as “The Way (New Horizon)” and “Good Good Father.” With these songs and so many more, he is a key songwriter and artist in the broader worship music community.
Barrett, a worship leader based in Atlanta, GA, released his solo debut album in 2018. Barrett was also nominated for the prestigious New Artist of the Year for the 49th GMA Dove Awards. He is also the first signing on Chris Tomlin’s label imprint, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol CMG. In 2021, he released his studio project, Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, a 17-track studio album that featured songs “Morning By Morning (I Will Trust),” “As For Me (Ft. Chris Tomlin),” and the title track. He recently released his newest studio album, Shelter, in October 2023. For more information, visit patbarrettmusic.com.
From delicate acoustic songs to jazz and hip-hop infused pop, Jonathan crafts musical soundscapes that invite the listener on a journey. With a background in graphic design, he is passionate about exploring the intersection of visual art and music to form a complete experience. Describing his songs as ‘prayers set to music’ he expresses his faith through psalm-like lyrics and sweeping, melodic instrumentation.
Writing her first radio single “Behold” at 9 years old, Bella Camp has been passionate about music her whole life. Through her chill pop/singer-songwriter style and most recent release “Familiar”, Bella strives to write raw, honest songs that are both relatable and encouraging to listen to.
Ben Cantelon is a worship leader/songwriter originally from Canada. Ben and his family moved from London having been the Worship Director at HTB and have spent the last 7 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Whilst there, Ben has been writing songs, producing albums and leading worship at his local church The Belonging Co.
Ben has been a part of writings songs that have resourced the church around the world. ‘Happy Day’, ‘Savior Of The World’, ‘Guardian’, ‘Hallelujah (Be High And Lifted Up’ and most recently ‘Jesus Over Everything’ (The Belonging Co), ‘Speak To The Mountains’ (Chris McClarney), ‘Holy’ (Steffany Gretzinger) and ‘Precious Love’ (Chris Tomlin). Ben is married to the lovely Alice and they have three children – Cordelia, Jacobi and Rocco
Ben Haydn a story-teller & artist whose art often combines his own experiences and faith. He has been touring around the UK & Europe at festivals, events and gigs for a number of years and is an experienced performer & communicator. He continues to drop music consistently every 2/3 weeks, slowly growing a humble, yet committed fan base.
Benjamin Haycock is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, rapper and composer that blends melodic, percussive and fingerstyle guitar with honest, personal and accomplished lyricism that is up there with the best. He laces this with raw, emotive and powerful singing vocals and incredibly tight rap flows to match. This is all interwoven to create a truly unique sound with strong character that derives from his engrossing stories about growing up in inner city Birmingham, mixed with the coastal tones of his home in his 20s, Devon.After a successful stint on ‘The Voice’, Benjamin released ‘Restlessness’ as a single, which topped the iTunes singer-songwriter charts and has amassed over 5+ million streams across streaming platforms to date.Benjamin subsequently partnered with Australian guitar company ‘Maton’ and became one of their prestigious artists and global ambassadors. Names on their roster include the likes of John Butler, Tash Sultana, Josh Homme, Tommy Emmanuel, Keith Urban and Neil Finn. He has since played on stages around Europe and the US.In 2023, Benjamin composed/produced a soundscape for the ‘Voices for Nature’ installation that he co-developed with The Tree Council that has been exhibited across the UK at prestigious venues such as the NEC and Hampton Court Palace. Off the back of this success, he finished the year performing in front of the Prime Minister after being invited to perform at 10 Downing Street.
Formed as a lockdown project by vocalist Tiger Nicholson and guitarist James Donovan, Bishopskin have been quietly gaining notoriety for their eccentric and blustering live performances, and blending folk, blues, punk and even mediaeval hymns to produce their unique sound.
The band is made up of lead singing Grosvenor Torrington pastor Tim Gilbert, his lead guitarist son Noah Gilbert from St Matts Plymouth and the brothers from a different mother, drummer and bassist Josh and Digger Gilbert from Central Church Bideford. Their appointed mission is to get the Creation Fest party started with a great selection of back to back, upbeat bangers, pulled together with one thing in mind – to get you on the dance floor!
As their names suggest they are all related and whilst their main musical passion is to be involved in worship, they believe that Christians have more reason to party than anyone. So if you like to get your boogie on then don’t miss the Blushing Ushers on Friday night!
Classically trained and award-winning vocalist, Emily Lindquist, is a singer-songwriter and worship leader with a love for creating spaces where the Lord can transform hearts and people can cultivate passion and devotion for Jesus. Originally hailing from Southern California, Emily’s musical journey began with piano lessons at the age of 5, followed by self-taught guitar skills, sparking a lifelong passion for songwriting.
Now calling the vibrant city of New York home along with her Husband, Matt, she is currently serving as the Executive Pastor of Worship at Church of the City New York. Driven by a desire for purity in worship and a commitment to raise up the next generation to love and glorify Jesus, Emily actively mentors worship leaders around the world. Her pursuit of excellence is inspired by the beauty of the Lord, shaping her music to resonate deeply with the heart cries of consecrated souls longing for connection with Jesus.
Most recently, Emily with Church of the City New York has released a full Album called ‘Where He’s Wanted’. It is a collection of 10 songs recorded live in New York City, centering around creating a place for the Presence of the Lord to dwell. These songs give language and fuel to people who are looking to consecrate their hearts and lives fully for the Lord and she is thrilled to share them with the Church.
To connect you can check out emilylindquist.com or @emilylindquistmusic on Instagram.
Esther is a singer/songwriter from Cornwall; in 2021 she featured on ITV’s ‘The Voice’ where her cover of Alec Benjamin’s ‘Let me down slowly’ secured her a spot with Sir Tom Jones and amassed over 3 million views on Youtube.
She loves to write honest and personal lyrics from her own experiences and of those she cherishes and journeys with.”
Be sure to connect with and follow them on their socials: @jayneandlevi
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Since making it through to the Live Semi Finals of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent in 2016, which saw him playing to a home audience of 18 million, the name Josh Curnow has rocketed into the public eye.
Josh is a full-time singer-songwriter based in Cornwall who played all over Europe supporting the likes of Scouting for Girls and K.T Tunstall. He also travels the UK spreading the word of God through his powerful testimony, speaking in schools and churches alongside Christian organization Life stories at Lunch.
Singer/songwriter Josh Garrels has built his career on deeply personal, introspective lyrics andexploratory sounds that range from pastoral indie folk to hip-hop. Born in 1980 in South Bend,Indiana, Garrels initially played in punk bands as a teenagerand also fell under the spell of EastCoast hip hop.
In his early twenties, he came into the Christian faith, which became a majorthread in his musical journey. With his rich“wooly”voice, he began to explore his own folk-based sound, sometimes rapping,sometimes crooning his complex but approachable songs. Onhis own Small Voice Records, he began releasing records with Over Oceans in 2006, Jacaranda in2008.
In 2011, he released the elaborate double album Love & War & the Sea in Between which was influenced by his adopted home of Portland, Oregon. The album was praised by both Christian and secular media as a career milestone for Garrels, being named Christianity Todays album of the year, and TGC’s album of the decade. He’s had a number of songs placed on TV shows including Netflix ’Virgin River, CBS’ The Ghost Whisperer, ESPN’s Outside the Lines. In 2015 he released Home which landed at number 19 on the Billboard Digital Albums chart and 83 on the Billboard 200. The following year saw the release of the holiday-themed The Light Came Down.In 2019, he issued Chrysaline, which he co-produced with Isaac Wardell. In 2021 Garrels took a year long sabbatical on his Michigan farm, and now, he’s currently creating new work
Joshua Luke Smith is a wordsmith packed with ammo. As a poet, rapper and producer, he creates from the mandate to ‘Speak into Chaos’. Joshua has a unique perspective on the world from both education and experience. Born in London but raised in Pakistan, Joshua ultimately settled in Bath, U.K.
He’s the founder of Orphan No More, a record label and creative community as well as The Psalmists, a charity helping the lives of offenders through creative expression and self-reflection.
Based in Devon, Lucy has been leading worship and writing songs for many years. Her heart in writing and leading is to be vulnerable and real – to share her journey of faith with honesty. Her musical inspiration is eclectic, from soul and RnB to jazz to classical to singer-songwriter, and this diverse array of musical influences has resulted in a diverse sound within her own writing and music. Lucy has recorded four albums to date and has collaborated with artists across the UK, US, Brazil and Europe, including Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Paul Baloche, Ana Valadao and Sinach. Lucy performs and leads regularly at live events across the UK and beyond, including Spring Harvest, David’s Tent, Big Church Day Out, Prom Praise in the Royal Albert Hall, and of course, Creation Fest – a festival that is very close to her heart!
Blessings, my name is brother Noble and my passion is to see my generation empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the will of the father. I’m 21 years old, & I’ve been walking with the Lord for 3 years now and I’ve seen the power of God in ways I’ve never imagined. My heart is to see his sons and daughter set free healed and walking in power & love. I have a Grace on my life that impacts the youth & God is taking the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, all for his glory! We all are called to a deep relationship with the father and many of our identities have been lost and destroyed. My commission is to bring those that are in the dark, into his marvelous light! In Jesus name.
Nora Bart is a Dutch artist living and writing in the UK. She released her first single in 2020 but has been a life long songwriter. Nora’s music reaches people’s hearts, both the aching and joyful. Through melody and honest lyrics she always aims to connect with her audience and treats each performance as a conversation.
Cornwall based married duo, Our Atlantic Roots (Mac and Laura Johnston) bring an uplifting blend of American & British alt-folk, with harmonies that are rich, dynamic and unite beautifully. The couple started songwriting together 10 years ago after meeting in North Carolina. Mac’s guitar playing is full of character and accompanies lyrics that are both poetic and direct, hopeful, and authentic. The duo has been praised by hit songwriter Mark Cawley (Tina Turner, Paul Carrack, Kathy Mattea) for their skillful writing and by folk patriarch Geoff Lakeman for their live performance. Mac and Laura present a blend of the cultures they are individually from, by merging various genres characterized by their country and folk roots. With over 3.7 million streams and hundreds of live shows under their belts, as well as national BBC TV and countless BBC Introducing features, they are an emerging act that are well worth keeping an eye on. Their new EP ‘Memories Live On’ releases spring 2024 and they will be touring throughout the UK this year.
At concerts, Philippa openly shares her teenage battle with anxiety and depression which eventually forced her out of full-time education. ‘That was the darkest time imaginable.’ Says Philippa, ‘I thought I’d never live a normal life.’ Thanks to a cathartic spiritual encounter at a Godfrey Birtill concert in 2004, Philippa found what she describes as her ‘life-changing faith’ and set about sharing her journey in both literary and music form. Philippa is now an internationally published author with over 1500 live shows, two books and five studio albums to her credit.
For those who see Philippa and husband Joel in concert, a ‘down-to-earth’ fusion of candid storytelling and catchy songs makes for an unforgettable evening. Having toured with the likes of Lionel Richie, Leona Lewis, Wet Wet Wet, Little Mix and many more, Philippa also has an established presence in the Christian music world, racking up collaborations with Kevin Max of D.C Talk fame, Graham Kendrick, and Christian hit writer Chris Eaton. Churchgoers often realise mid-concert how well they already know the music, thanks to Philippa’s regular features on TBNUKs ‘Praise The Lord’ and BBC ‘Songs of Praise’. Her songs are played daily on Christian radio with popular hits like Raggedy Doll, The Daffodil Song, Arrow and Off The Wagon getting regular spins. Her Country influences have also earned her plays on BBC Radio 2’s Country show with Bob Harris and Good Morning Sunday.
Robi Mitch is a songwriter, performer and music producer based in Penryn, Cornwall. He grew up in Bristol in a commune run by his hippy parents, and the folk music influences of his early upbringing soon merged with the multicultural soundscape sweeping through Bristol in the 2010s.
Robi’s work as a musician has taken him to east Asia on many occasions, touring in Taiwan and China and working with local musicians there. He has toured in Europe and America, and played many UK festivals including Glastonbury and Boomtown. Working under various aliases, he’s penned hundreds of songs spanning various genres.
Robi Mitch launched his debut EP Our Year in 2020, which was spotlighted by BBC Introducing upon its release. His song Close / Closer featured in Spotify’s Fresh Finds and was championed by Nice Guys Records, along with several tracks from his Future Perfect album. Following 2 recent EPs recorded at Humm studios in Bristol, Robi’s latest Throne EP is a bedroom pop mixtape brimming with vintage grooveboxes, world percussion and Casio keyboards, recorded and mixed at home in Penryn.
My name is Ron Cross, and I work in Church Relations for Open Doors. I’m an ordained minister in the Church of England and have pastored churches in London and Los Angeles. Most recently I was Vicar of Croyde and Georgeham in North Devon. I’m currently on staff at an HTB Church in Bristol.
I’m married to Ro for 26 years now and we have two fabulous children. Our daughter has recently graduated Cambridge University and working at Christian Aid and our son is off to university in September studying sports coaching.
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Steph Macleod is a Scottish singer-songwriter, worship leader and mental health awareness advocate from Scotland, UK. His music is rooted in the rough and raw experiences that led him to Christ; from broken family relationships to homelessness and addiction, Steph Macleod embodies the reality of God’s redemptive and boundless love. From his critically acclaimed debut album “Light In The Darkest Of Nights” (2010) to his latest release, “O Perfect Father” (2021), Steph creates a unique sonic experience by blending underlying folk tones with traditional and contemporary worship infused with Celtic melodies. Alongside dexterous guitar skills and a voice charged with emotion and depth, he pulls his audience into an intimate encounter with God, as the music reveals earthy sounds and heavenly narratives. With multiples released projects to date as well as extensive touring and collaborative experience with artists such as Celtic Worship, Nathan Jess, Chris McClarney (Jesus Culture), Matt Redman, The Humming People, Rend Collective and Martin Smith, Steph has been touching hearts around the world with the reaches of God’s saving grace. He has also regularly featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Songs of Praise and UCB and has had the great honour of being involved with organisations such as Tearfund, IJM, Origin Scotland, Open Doors and The Bethany Christian Trust. He also launched his own podcast during the pandemic, “This Is My Story, This Is My Song”, a space dedicated to honest conversations about various life journeys towards faith, the role of creativity in hardships and mental health. Steph Macleod is part of the Integrity Music family.
Stuey Blanco is a Gospel Rap artist from Tacoma, Washington USA. Fusing faith and real life-style experiences, Stuey Blanco uses his music as a tool to help bring hope to the hopeless and provide a voice to the voiceless.
The Eleventh Hour are a three piece Christian Pop Punk band made up of brothers, Jacob, Ian and Oliver. Their sound has been compared to early green day, but with inspiring and uplifting messages of faith and hope.
The Liberty Worship Collective is a diverse collection of singers, songwriters, and musicians from all over the world, united together in a mission to equip the Church with God-glorifying worship resources, all while pursuing their higher education goals.
Rural born singer-songwriter and producer, now based in Devon, Tom has a habit of writing songs about hope, resilience, and the weather, taking inspiration from counter cultural themes such as selflessness and forgiveness. In the studio he creates layered, wild and rugged folk-based songs, carefully woven together into a thoughtful and detailed tapestry of sound. Meanwhile, his live solo performances, armed with just a guitar and harmonica take on a wildness th
at vamps beyond traditional song structures. His lyrics are there to be explored, hiding deeper meaning and presenting poetic truths with humility and honesty.
In 2019 Tom released his debut album MY PEACE WILL COME as a follow up to his EP Courage. Both are available on Spotify/Youtube/Bandcamp/etc. Or visit tomhartleybooth.com
