The Oasis Awards last held in 2002 return this year

IN A SURPRISE announcement the Oasis Awards have announced that their second awards ceremony will take place at the Hackney Empire, London on Thursday 27th July. The Oasis Awards are one of several attempts to establish regular awards for the British black gospel scene but floundered after the 2002 awards ceremony. One artist already announced to appear at the awards ceremony is American newcomer Antonio Neal. CR

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