Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"

Name: Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"
Start: 2026-10-18T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-18T20:00:00-04:00
Location: The Downtown Durham Armory (across from the Marriott Hotel)

Schedule

Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Downtown Durham Armory (across from the Marriott Hotel) | Durham, NC

Mark Your Calendars For SUNDAY, 10/18/2026!!

Words of Essence present's. . .

"A Gospel Experience To Remember!"
About this Event

Mark your Calendars for:

"AN AMAZING GOSPEL EXPERIENCE"

"SUNDAY, October 18, 2026 @ 5PM"

Words of Essence's

"21st Annual Gospel Showcase & Talent Show 2026"

Only $20 - GP/ $10 - Student/ Seniors (60+)

( $25 Tix After 9/15/2026)

*** TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON 10/18/2026 ***

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9/15/2026 DEADLINE FOR:

TALENT CONTESTANTS, VENDORS, SPONSORSHIP

"Tix for Only $25"
($20 BEFORE DEADLINE 9/15/26)

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SPECIAL APRIL "BIRTHDAY PROMO"

GET 3 TICKETS for $20

(DEADLINE: After 4/30/26 $20 for 1 Tix)

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REMEMBER TO SHARE WITH 2-3 FRIENDS/ FAMILY !!
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TICKETS Available on Eventbrite.com

Alternate Options:

1.) CashApp:
$LawandaAnderson
Subject line: "Gospel Show" and ____(your email address)

2.) Mail Payment to:
Words of Essence, LLC
PO Box 13182
Durham, NC 27709

** Donations Are Welcomed **
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Talent Contestants, Vendor Spaces and Sponsorship Opportunities are Available

(Deadline: 9/15/2026)

Optional:

Mail Payment and Info to:
Words of Essence, LLC
PO Box 13182 Durham, NC 27709
(Confirmation letter and Receipt will be mailed to Participant)

For More Information:
919-624-4138

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2026 Talent Show Contestant:

Do you have Awesome Talent as a Singer, Dancer, Poet or Gospel Performer? If you answered YES...

You definitely must sign up for our "2025 Talent Contest"

All Talent Contestants will have the opportunity to perform before our Judges (Experienced Media Professionals) for a chance to win Cash Prizes ($500, etc.), Trophies and More!
(Limited number of Contestants)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download "Talent Contest Form" by visiting:
www.WordsofEssence.com
(View under "Forms")

OR

Email the following information to [email protected] with Subject Title:

“Talent Show Contestant”

1. Attach Brief Biography & Picture of individual or group members

2. Upload Your Best Media Performance to Youtube.com
(3-4 minute limit) & provide Link in Email

3. Complete Contact Information (name, address, email, Talent Displayed) inside Email

4. Application Fee: $50 (Solo Act), $65 (2-4 Members), $75 (5-7 Members), $95 (8 Members –Up) Submitted via Eventbrite.com

* Selection Committee will contact all applicants by SEPTEMBER 15TH with further details on Media Submission & Performance Details *

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2026 Sponsor/ Contributor:

Advertise your business during our Event as a "2026 Sponsor/ Contributor."

Prices range from $50 - $1000

INSTRUCTIONS (2 options):

1. Download "Sponsorship Letter" by visiting:
www.WordsofEssence.com
(View under "Forms")

2.) Mail information to address in letter

OR

Submit online via Eventbrite.com by including the following:

1.) Typed copy of company information (name, address, email, Business info)

2.) Attach Advertisement in completed format (business card – Full page)

3.) Email Packet of info to: [email protected] under Subject line, “Gospel Showcase Sponsorship Ad”

4.) Submit Sponsorship fee via www.Eventbrite.com:

________ Distinguished Sponsor - $1000
________ Gold Sponsor - $500
_______ Silver Sponsor - $200
_______ Bronze Sponsor - $100
_______ Business Card - $50

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2026 Vendor Spaces

Showcase and Market your Product(s) and/or Service
Vendor Spaces: $95

INSTRUCTIONS (2 options):

1. Download "Vendor Form" by visiting:
www.WordsofEssence.com
(View under "Forms")

OR

Email the following information to [email protected] with Subject Title: “VENDOR SPACE”:

1. Complete Contact Information Sheet (below) or place Details in Email

2. Vendor Fee: $95 (Vendor only) or $115 (Includes Business Card)

Payment via Eventbrite.com

** DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026**

_______ Vendor Space ($95)
_______ Vendor Space & Business Card ($115)

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For more information on becoming a Talent Contestant, Vendor or Sponsor Contact:

Lawanda Lee Anderson at 919-624-4138

See ya on October 18, 2026!
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