Thursday, July 21, 2011

Glisson Niekerk leaves YMCtheband


After seven years, more than one hundred public appearances and countless memories made, Glisson is leaving YMCtheband.

The news is as a result of Glisson’s desire to pursue a career in Event Management. In August 2011, Glisson will start this journey in Dubai.


While we’re sad that he will no longer be in the band, we celebrate with him as he embarks on this exciting journey. Besides, we have not lost the relationship we have with him as he will always be our brother and friend.



Glisson has been instrumental in YMCtheband and he has had a great season!

YMCtheband was not just a singing career but a calling. We (supporters, management and band) had great times together; we cried, sang, laughed, danced and praised God.

Thank you for creating memorable experiences. You have touched my life in so many ways and inspired me to dream big. I'm pushing myself forward and deeper into another (God given) gift that I've always wanted to do but never had the guts to. After searching, listening and learning; I've finally decided to make a move!


I will continue to support the vision of YMCtheband, and trust me I will check up on you! I love you guys very, very much.

Continue to fight for excellence in Christian music; do your very best and God will take care of everything else. I would like to encourage everyone to find their gift and exercise it. We all have a God given gift; and if we seek God first He will do the rest. Thank you Jesus for an awesome season in YMCtheband: it was an honor and great privilege to serve. To God be all the glory!” 




Meanwhile, we are continuing towards our second album, and expect God to move mightily in the coming months. Our vision to reach the masses for Jesus has not changed, and we’re excited about the ways in which we’ll do so moving forward. Stay tuned!

Currently, we are not looking to replace Glisson in the band. He will join us in ministry one more time this weekend - on Saturday, 23rd July 2011, 18:30 at Extension 1 Hall in Ennerdale, Johannesburg for New Life Ministry Youth Conference 2011 - join us!

Love, always.
YMCtheband