Rocknations
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Rocknations is the annual youth conference hosted every summer by the Abundant Life Church in Bradford, England.
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[edit] History
The conference began in 2001, with about 70 delegates when Steve Gambill launched the first conference for young people and their leaders and has since grown to become one of the biggest young peoples conferences in the UK, reaching thousands who atend the conference. In recent Rocknations has expanded and broadcasts to millions to over 200 nations as well via internet through podcasting and online radio. Steve's vision is empower young people to change their culture for Christ.
Rocknations features mix of inspiring speakers, praise & worship, live bands. On site there are various activities to keep delegates occupied between sessions, such as basketball and football tournaments, a skate park, and an open air cafe.
In past years, conference delegates have been given the opportunity to spend time in deprived areas of Bradford, helping with the church's social justice projects.
[edit] Speakers
Over the last 6 years, Rocknations has attracted high-profile, in demand speakers and bands from the Christian world, including Russell Evans (from Planetshakers), Phil Dooley (from Hillsong Church and Hillsong United), Matthew Barnett (founder of the LA Dream Center) and Mal Fletcher (founder of Next Wave International). This year they have confirmed Christine Caine as the headline speaker. And also Andy Hawthorne (Founder of the Message Trust).
Also conference host Steve Gambill, youth director at ALC, speaks at the conference every year.
The conference also features up and coming UK speakers, Chezz (from Planet Youth in Aycliffe) and Jon Norman (from Wildlife, in Norwich).
[edit] Bands
RPM are the house band for this conference, and lead in praise and worship at every session. Guest bands include Hillsong United, One Hundred Hours, thebandwithnoname, Titus, Electralyte. Switchfoot were booked to perform at Rocknations 06, however they had to cancel due to a family medical emergency. They later played a separate gig at the church in February 2007.
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