Firm Foundations

Firm Foundations 2006 - Passion

Artists & Speakers

The standard of artists appearing at FF2006 were among some of the best yet. Headlining the Festival were Delirous? with a stop on their Tour. Other acts include Titus, Andy Hunter°, One Hundred Hours and [Dweeb]. Worship was lead by Rex Allchurch and Christians in Sport provided some sports based workshops throughout the weekend program.

For further information on artists appearing this year please scroll down the page, further information on artists who have performed at other years Firm Foundations festivals can be found on the previous festivals page.

Bands

Delirious?

Mission Bell Album Cover Firmly established as one of the best Christian rock groups of recent times delivering the message world wide Delirious will be headling Firm Foundations 2006.

The bands latest album offering, Mission Bell was released in November 2005, "some think that the band's eighth will be a return to the days of Glo, trading the band's route back towards a more church-oriented sound. Others think that this will see the band unveil their plan for an even more global sound, whatever that means. All we do know for sure is that the band are facing a summer unlike any before, reconnecting with the church base from which they grew. Delirious will be leading worship at all three of the Soul Survivor festivals, as well as at Grapevine and Summer Madness."

Website: www.delirious.co.uk

Andy Hunter°

Andy Hunter° on a roof top Andy Hunter° is a world class DJ who was voted in at 115 in the DJmag top DJ list for 2005.

"With media like Rolling Stone giving his first album Exodus props and endorsements by Microsoft for national licensing and promotion opportunities, Hunter has found himself touring the U.S., Japan and Europe with top names in the dance music business." Andy° has played alongside some of the cream of house and hip hop DJ's including a tour with number 1 DJ Tiesto and with legend Grand Master Flash at the Miami Winter Music Conference.

Andy° hopes Life (his latest album) will connect with all types of audiences --those passionate about his sound, the genre and/or the conceptualizing of faith.

“Now, I’m having fun. I’m having a ball while I’m doing this,” Andy° acknowledges, his sense of humor shining through. “It’s not like I’m Mr. Serious Spiritual Guy. But it does mean that my faith complements my music, and in turn my music complements my faith. Nothing in Life really stands alone.”

Website: www.andyhunter.com

Titus

Titus "Titus are: Pak - Vocals, Bass: Matt - Guitar, Vocals: Paul - Drums

Titus - Pak, Matt and Paul, although hailing from likes of Holland , Hong Kong & UK have Made Newcastle in the North East of England their home & creative location of their loud addictive Punk / Rock tunes.

Friendship which has lasted over 10 years , the boys interest in music began at a youth event called Titus. Where they founded their instruments and began their journey which has taken them from playing in small church halls to huge European festivals.

Website: www.titusmusic.com

One Hundred Hours

One Hundred Hours on stage One Hundred Hours are Tre, Paul, Tori and Mark. The band formed after a one off gig which lead to a tour of Calafornia and have since not only toured in the United States but the UK, Hungary, Norway, Finland, Holland, Denmark, South Africa, Romania, Canada, India and Australia. Named after a book by Wyn Fountain the bands aim is summed up by their lead singer, Tre:

"Faith is the reason, definitely. We really believe that hope and love can be found in Jesus. And we're not afraid to say it. But at the end of the day, we're a rock n roll band too… and the music carries the hope, explores the doubts and provides a little common ground for all of us to encounter the miracle in the everyday. We don't expect everyone to agree with us… but we do hope they experience something in the music that challenges some assumptions and helps them to encounter the love of God. And hopefully the heart and the passion of that experience will bring us all a little closer to one another and a little closer to grace."

Website: www.onehundredhours.com

[Dweeb]

[Dweeb] [dweeb] came together from various parts of the country in 2002, each bringing with them a wealth of musical training and a diverse mix of musical influences from the likes of Incubus to Miles Davis, from Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Steve Reich.

Their sound is energetic rock music with a twist of jazzy funk. Their stage show, although delightfully mental and wonderfully entertaining, exudes with a passion and sincerity that comes from their belief in God.

[dweeb] have now played at some of the country's top venues including the London Astoria, and have captivated audiences of thousands at the Grassrootz festivals. With a packed gig schedule taking them all over the country, and favourable media exposure through local press, magazines and radio, [dweeb] have alerted the attention of booking agencies and record companies alike as their fan base consistently grows.

In short, [dweeb] are proving to be one of the most exciting acts of the moment.

-Human Interface Management

Website: www.dweebmusic.co.uk

Speakers and Workshop Leaders

Christians In Sport

Christians in Sport is a missionary organisation with a vision to see Christians in every sports club, representing Christ and building the Church. They run sports at Firm Foundations which in the past have included football and more.

Website: www.christiansinsport.org.uk

Elevate Dance Company

Elevate Dance Company are apprentices of Springs Dance Company. Springs Dance Company is Europe's foremost professional Christian dance company, established in 1979.

Website: www.springsdancecompany.org.uk

Rex Allchurch

Rex Allchurch Rex is based in Chichester, West Sussex and is part of Vineyard church in Bognor where he leads worship regularly. Rex is currently studying Performing Arts BA (Hons) at University College Chichester. He also teaches music and drama part time in a local secondary school. Rex has led worship at various festivals including Spring Harvest.

Rex has been writing songs since he was five years old. His aim for the songs he writes is to encourage, inspire, and strengthen the hearts of people, as well as being a tool for seeking greater intimacy with God.

Website: www.survivor.co.uk

Andy Frost

Andy is a surf-loving speaker who works for Share Jesus International. He is passionate about seeing how the Church can reconnect with society and culture.

When and where did you become a Christian?
I was 18 when I sorted my life out with God whilst working on a youth camp in America.

What are you most looking forward to about Firm Foundations?
Seeing 'connections' made as people experience something fresh of God.

Where was your last holiday?
A cracking surf trip in Portugal with good grub and great waves.

What was the last film you watched at the cinema?
Hot Fuzz - comical genius.

Website: www.sharejesusinternational.com

Jo Wells

Jo Wells When and where did you become a Christian?
Skegness! 6 yrs ago when I was 19.

What's the best thing about being a Christian?
Living in reality that's so much more exciting than anything Hollywood could come up with.

Where was your last holiday?
Portugual, in February, chasing some winter sun.

What's your earliest childhood memory?
Singing silly nursery rhymes at playschool.

Which four people would be your ideal dinner guests?
Jesus, George Bush, Russell Brand, Madonna. At least it would be interesting!

What is your favourite type of sweet or chocolate bar?
Terry's Chocolate Orange. It's just so good!

Website: www.sharejesusinternational.com

Mark Ritchie

Website: www.73rdtrust.com

Baz Gascoyne

Donal Campbell

Website: www.scbc.org.uk