We ask bands and soloists to pinpoint their most memorable live performance. This issue British-based rapper THE BLESSED MAN recalls a particular day at London's Mile End Stadium.

One show that really stood out for me was at the Impact 2000
Millennium Celebration For The Community at Mile End Stadium in East
London. It was a big gig with Stitchie, Kele Le Roc, London Community
Gospel Choir all playing and the Mayor of Tower Hamlets (Sayfal Alom)
opened the show. As an up and coming artist it was so encouraging to
perform and minister before the Mayor. Sharing the same stage with the
likes of Stitchie and Kele Le Roc was such an honour. Even though the
attendance on the day was below expectations, eight souls were saved
including a road sweeper. I am always encouraged when souls are won
for the Kingdom of God. On this particular day, I felt that the Lord
reassured me that he had truly called me to minister through rap
music. There was such a powerful PRESENCE of the Lord on the stage
such as I have never experienced prior to this event. This event
encouraged me to do more as far as the music is concerned and I went
on to record my debut album.