The 15th Annual Gospel Music Fest with Sheilah Belle
Richmond, VA – June 4, 2025 — The 15th Anniversary of Gospel Music Fest with The Belle – One of the largest Gospel concerts on the East Coast – is set to return to the Dogwood Dell stage in Byrd Park in Richmond, VA on Sunday, July 13th, 2025 @ 5pm.
This FREE to THE PUBLIC EVENT milestone celebration will honor 25 years of cultural artistry and shine a spotlight on some of the most influential voices from our Community and in the Gospel music industry.
Since its inception, Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, has created and remained one of the most coveted outdoor events for Gospel Music on the East Coast, recognizing and amplifying the voices and talents that continues to shape the Gospel Music industry. Gospel Music Fest with The Belle also created a platform that grew into one of the largest outdoor Gospel audiences, bringing meaningful and unforgettable cultural moments that has reverberated across the Gospel community and industry. This year’s 15th Anniversary of Gospel Music Fest with The Belle promises to deliver the ultimate show-stopping moments that will touch your heart and fill you with joy.
This year’s power packed line up will include many fan favorites including, Gospel Recording artists, the award winning Earnest Pugh, Lucinda Moore, Desiree Roots, Cora Harvey Armstrong, Mervin Mayo, Almetta Ingram & the Ingramettes, Saint Paul’s Baptist Church Men’s Choir, Rufus Johnson, C. Goss, and Leon Medley aka Rudy.
This year’s evening of Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, will be co-hosted by the incomparable, award-winning gospel radio announcer Doc Christian, and multi-media personality, Mid-Day Host of Praise 104.7FM, Editor-in-Chief of The Belle Report, COO of the Gospel Industry Network, and Executive Producer and Visionary of Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, Sheilah Belle a.k.a. “The Belle”.
Since becoming a music staple in the city of Richmond and on the East Coast, this event has seen crowds as large as 12,000 gather at the Dogwood Dell stage in Byrd Park.
Gospel Music Fest with The Belle in collaboration with the City of Richmond is open to everyone who enjoys great Gospel music. Soloists, Choirs and recording artists are invited every year to come out for an evening of fellowship with the community.
If you would like to participate as a vendor this year, please send your request to thebellereport@hotmail.com before June 18th.
