by Donovan Ferrao
KUWAIT, MAY 3, 2018: The Salmiya Parish Youth (SPY), came together to organise the third edition of Gospel Rock on of April 27, at Indian English Academy School. This Gospel Rock, taking inspiration from its previous editions held in 2014 and 2016 respectively, lived up to every moment of bringing forth an ensemble of Gospel bands, choirs and individual performers who sang an even wider array of Gospel songs.
The sole objective of Gospel Rock has always been to gather members of all ages from each of the four parishes within Kuwait to praise the Lord through music and song in English as well as in Hindi. This edition featured 24 participating acts having an almost equal ratio of solo, choirs and bands who strutted their vocal and musical prowess as they enraptured the crowd who joined in the singing.
The Chief Guest for the event was Father Michael Fernandes who was visiting Kuwait from Goa. A music enthusiast himself, he spoke about how worshiping God can be accomplished in so many ways but song and music was one of the most alluring ways to have a whole community come together to praise and sing aloud. The Parish Priest, Father Blany Pinto and Father Derrick Misquitta graced the concert with their presence.
The show was spearheaded and knit together by the hosts, MC Christopher Pereira and MC Lloyd D'Souza, as they interacted with the participants before and after every act, disclosing what inspired them to sing and lend their talent for the Lord. They also kept the audience on their feet by giving away spot prizes and performing action songs.
The evening came to an end with the certificate presentation to every participant and group by SPY's Spiritual Director, Father Lionel Braganza who also presented the vote of thanks. SPY core team and volunteers ended the concert on a high by taking centre stage to perform the action song – We're all in this together!
Ramona Crasto who sang Yeshu, a Hindi worship song said, "This isn't the first time I have had the opportunity to perform with SPY but somehow, this time around, I felt that there was so much joy and radiance at this concert. Thank you once again SPY for the opportunity!"