Gospel Celebration Concert

This special night brings together powerful voices from across the city for a celebration of gospel music that the whole family can enjoy. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your crew, and get ready for a night of uplifting music under the summer sky—free with fair admission!

Emcees:

Bro. Patrick Cole: Brother Patrick Cole is a native of Indianapolis and attended public schools graduating from John Marshall HS and has a BS Degree in Music Ed from Ball State University (#Chirpchirp!) he is married to LeAnne Cole & has 2 sons Patrick III (Tre) & Wesley. He is a Music Teacher for IPS #90Ernie Pyle Magnet School. He is also currently serving as choir director at his church New Life Worship Center. Bro Patrick Cole is host of Saturday Night Live Gospel 7 – midnight, Sunday Afternoon Praise 1-3 and Gospel Flight 106.7 on WTLC FM Sunday mornings from 5-8:00 a.m. Patrick enjoys sports especially football, music and sending time with his family. Bro. Cole has been with the station since 1993.He will be inducted in the class of 2017 Indy Legends of Gospel.

Jalen Malone: Jalen was born in Elkhart, Indiana, and raised in New Castle by his mother and grandmother in a faith-filled home where he was told from a young age he’d become a great man of God. After graduating from New Castle High School in 2012, he attended Indiana State University, where he led the gospel choir, served in ministry, worked with the NASW, and accepted his call to preach. He earned a degree in Social Work with a minor in African and African American Studies, then moved to Indianapolis, where he founded J. Malone Ministries—now J. Malone Enterprises—in 2021. Jalen earned his Master’s in Social Work from IUPUI in 2022 and married Nikkole Malone in 2024. He remains committed to building businesses that serve Indianapolis while faithfully following his calling.