New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalGospel Tentand Beyond
Building a Sustainable Career in Gospel Music.
A free city-wide gospel artist development workshop presented by Davell Crawford, Booking Consultant to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Gospel Tent, and hosted with Dwight & Connie Fitch, also Booking Consultants to the Gospel Tent.
- Where
- The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La
- When
- To be announced
- Hosted by
- Davell Crawford · Dwight & Connie Fitch
Welcome to the Gospel Tent Professional Development Series.
A city-wide free gospel artist development workshop, open to solo artists, choirs, praise teams, musicians, worship leaders, ministers of music, and emerging performers at every stage.
On behalf of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Gospel Tent, thank you for joining us for this Professional Development Workshop. Every year, thousands of artists dream of performing before audiences that appreciate excellence, authenticity, and meaningful artistry. The Festival is one of those stages, but the lessons of this workshop extend far beyond a single event.
This workshop was created to help you strengthen the areas of your career that are within your control. You cannot control every opportunity, programming decision, budget, schedule, or artistic need.
We'll explore practical habits that make artists stronger candidates for festivals, churches, theaters, schools, community organizations, and performing arts venues, presenting yourself professionally, developing compelling programs, communicating effectively, building meaningful relationships, and preparing for opportunities long before they arrive.
This workshop is not about promising bookings. It is about preparing artists.
Because preparation creates confidence. Confidence builds professionalism. Professionalism earns trust. Trust creates opportunity.
Four pillars of a sustainable career.
Preparation
Do the work before the opportunity arrives, repertoire, materials, and readiness.
Professionalism
Communicate clearly, honor commitments, and represent your ministry with excellence.
Presentation
Craft programs, stage presence, and artistic identity that move audiences.
Reputation
Build trust and relationships across festivals, churches, theaters, and venues.
Davell Crawford
Booking Consultant
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Gospel Tent
Dwight Fitch
Booking Consultant
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Gospel Tent
Connie Fitch
Booking Consultant
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Gospel Tent
Reserve your free seat.
This workshop is free and open to all. RSVP to save your spot, share a little about yourself, and, if you have one, submit a question for discussion.
- Free admission · RSVP required
- Optional: submit a question in advance
- We'll be in touch with date and time
