Best Dressed Fun in the Son is 10 Years!

Best Dressed Fun in the Son Gospel Festival, which is the premier gospel festival in the Caribbean, began 10 years ago at the Island Village in Ocho Rios as an event geared towards college students.  It was introduced by Glory Music - and endorsed by the Jamaica Tourist Board - as a fun-filled, wholesome alternative to the traditional Spring Break activities.

However, in 2005 the Gospel Festival moved to Kingston and has been held in the city ever since, at such venues as Hope Gardens, Jamaica College grounds and the UWI Mona Bowl.  This year, the Festival will once again be sponsored by the Jamaica Broilers Group - through its Best Dressed Chicken brand - in association with Glory Music at the National Heroes Park on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  The Group continues to support this event in keeping with its ongoing commitment to assist with the spiritual upliftment and transformation of lives within the nation.

US gospel sensation Kirk Franklin will be among a group of leading Jamaican gospel performers such as Papa San, Junior Tucker, DJ Nicholas, Carlene Davis and Goddy Goddy to perform at this year’s event.  Additionally, two internationally based groups – New Creation, comprising Jamaican singers and musicians and  Simply Chrysolite, the highly acclaimed all-girl gospel group from South Africa, are expected to put on a sensational  show.  International Evangelist Andrew Palau will minister the Word.

Over the past decade Best Dressed Fun in the Son Gospel Festival has hosted internationally renowned artistes such as Alvin Slaughter, TobyMac, Out of Eden, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Mary Mary, Nicole C. Mullen, Hezekiah Walker, Martha Munnizzi, Natalie Wilson, Audio Adrenaline, Israel Haughton and Tye Tribett. In addition, speakers have included Dr. Myles Munroe, Rev. Jackie McCullough, Dr. Ron Kenoly, Bishop Henry Fernandez, Pastor Sara Conner and Pastor Chris Hill.