Greg Magirescu

Greg Magirescu is an award-winning Christian songwriter, recording artist, speaker and itinerant evangelist based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He continues to tour extensively around the world as a lay evangelist, using music to build bridges and tear down walls between people of all denominations, races and cultures. His eclectic style of songwriting has made him a popular guest speaker and songwriting teacher at numerous Christian music conferences around the globe.

Greg Magirescu (pronounced Magic-Rescue with a silent “c” in Magic) is more than an entertainer with a ministry. His desire is to empower Christians of every denomination, culture, and nationality to put their faith into action, as JAMES 2:14-16 suggests. Greg’s unique and inspiring music aims to be “food for the journey”, offering encouragement and hope. His songs are also a challenge, compelling listeners to reflect on their individual walk with Jesus. All of this is presented in a positive and fun manner through Greg’s powerful story-telling skills and engaging communication with his audiences. One thing is for sure people will not go home the same after one of Greg’s concerts. A commonly heard statement following one of Greg’s presentations is “he’s sure given me a lot to think about”. CAREER MILESTONES Today, Greg is a sought-after songwriter in the Christian music industry. In November 2001, Greg was commissioned to write music for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto. Greg’s “Alleluia” is included on the World Youth Day double CD (2002) and is featured on his sophomore release “Sweet Surrender” (2003), where he is joined by JUNO Award-winning gospel group, Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale. Greg was invited to perform his “Alleluia” for Pope John Paul in front of over 800,000 people in Toronto, plus millions more around the world via television. In 2004, “Alleluia” received a nomination for the Covenant Award for “Praise & Worship Song of the Year”. In 2002, his debut project “Food For The Journey” (2001 Word Entertainment Canada) was nominated for a Covenant Award for “Pop/Contemporary Christian Album of the Year”. He also won the Unity Award (presented by the United Catholic Music & Video Association) for “2002 International Artist of the Year” and “2002 Songwriter of the Year” in Washington, DC, where he performed with Howie D. of “The Backstreet Boys” and Rick Elias of Rich Mullins’ “Ragamuffin Band”. In addition to being a full-time touring artist, Greg has co-written with some of the top writers in the CCM industry, including Scott Krippayne, Kyle Matthews, Tony Wood and Sarah Hart. Greg has served as Artist-In-Residence for the Canadian Academy On Campus in Three Hills, Alberta. He has performed in concert, at festivals, conferences, youth rallies, special events and led worship services in churches of all denominations around the world. Greg is also a frequently-requested speaker for conferences in the areas of music and ministry, songwriting, and liturgical worship. In addition to his roles as a concert artist, liturgical musician and speaker, Greg teaches songwriting classes and seminars. Greg has been a guest on many radio morning shows, plus television programs including three appearance on “Life On The Rock” with Jeff Cavins and “Backstage” on EWTN, in the United States, and “Lifeline” for The Miracle Channel, “It’s A New Day” with Willard Thiessen on NOW-TV, “100 Huntley Street” with David Mainse, in Canada. His music is also featured on hundreds of contemporary Christian radio programs around the world. In September 2003, Greg released his sophomore project, Sweet Surrender, through his indie label, Angel Cake Café Music, which includes the single “One Heart”, (co-written with Scott Krippayne), and features Greg in a duet with award-winning singer-songwriter, Carolyn Arends. The album was launched at the start of his 2003 Australia Tour, and is currently enjoying retail distribution and radio airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, the United States, and throughout Europe.

I play about 120 - 200 dates a year around the world, which I've been doing for the past 10 years. And, yes, I still love it... I've had several special moments including singing for Pope John Paul II in front of over 800,000 people at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto; writing for Gladys Knight & The Pips in the late 70's; singing in prisons in New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa... there are too many to mention.

I grew up in the 60's & 70's so it would be The Beatles, Jackson Five, The Carpenters (wow, love those smooth layered harmonies!), disco (yikes.. how embarassing), classical (Mozart, Vivaldi, Scriabin, Clemente, etc.)... basically I have an "everything AND the kitchen sink" background in music... and my songwriting reflects that.