Connell Cruise in The Citizen Newspaper

Connell Cruise @ The Battle of the Saints 2011!

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Designed to Shine Conference 2011... Behind the Scenes

Practicing for the iShine Launch 2011!

In the meantime...

What's happening?!

Over this side we're just getting ready to start up iShine Southern Starz- SEASON 2! 

Man- we've got such an awesome line up for this second season... I just know it's gonna blow your mind (in a good way;)

Since iShine Season 1 finished up we've been chilling out and writing music; Courtney went off to record in Europe and I... I got cast in my first movie :D

Now, I can't give away too many details yet but... Just for you guys... I've uploaded some behind-the-scenes action of the first day's shoot, check it out :)

Until next time... keep on doing whatever you're doing in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ - do it as if you're doing it for Him - being grateful to the Father every step of the way (Col 3:17).

Whether you're in a different country or on a movie set, at school, at home or even on facebook...
shine for Jesus 

You stay classy iShine ;)

Behind The Scenes with Connell Cruise

iShine presenter Connell Cruise was hard at work recording his very own songs 'Save Me' and 'So Small' as well as 'We Shine', that was originally sung by Fee for the iShine Southern Starz CD, Volume 1.

Cruise got some really hot South African musos to collaborate on his recordings. Raymond Green was on guitar, Dave Nilsson on drums, Adam Taylor on bass and Andrew Baird as producer.

Here's some fab pics from his time in the studio, The album will be out on the 23rd September 2011. The songs are HOT!

20th September 2011 - iShine CD Launch! Be there!

Connell's Take on Courtney's New Look

Connell Cruise discusses his latest Single 'Save Me'

Connell Cruise lets us in on his fave new albums!

Our multi-talented 'iShine All Starz' presenter Connell Cruise shares with us what albums he is listening to at the moment, and why they are impacting him so much...



I just love the passion and the vision of Proxy. After chatting to Vuyo on iShine I was so impressed by the heart behind the album, and the heart in the artists. That they just want to sing/speak about Jesus Christ- who He is and what He's done- so that everyone listening to their songs will know Him- His nature and His greatness. I can't honestly think of a better 'mission' for music, it's what I want to do with mine as well. Love it.

The Journey. It's Stuart Townsend. I don't think I need to say any more right? ;) When he comes out with an album (and this is his 8th or something isn't it?) I have to listen. Sure, the genre might not be the most revolutionary in the world, but his musicianship and the message it carries, I love to see where he's going spiritually (and it's so clear through his songs) because he's one of those guys who ends up paving the way for new generations of believers and how we handle our place in this world as Children of God.

I love the fact that the album is drawn from his life experiences, I think our life's testimony and the saving power of Jesus Christ as we know it from His Word are the most powerful and effective means we have to overcome oppression and evil (Rev 12:11). On top of that I can't get over the incredible people Aaron's got co-writing on his album!

Welcome to iShine All Starz!

It's finally here!! After months of prep and waiting IT'S HERE!!! :D

Welcome to iShine All Starz!!

Man, we're just getting started! There's so much lined up for you- so keep tuning in every Saturday! and write to us! (though, when I say write I really mean e-mail or comment on facebook/twitter/the blog).

Tell you what, if you write in then every week I'll read out some of the best letters you send... I don't really know why, just for lols I guess :)

The heart of this show is that all the discussions, the interviews, the music videos, the performances- everything- would so rock your world...

that you would shine for Jesus... always.

Inspired by the greatness of your God

That's what today's performance was all about.

That's what the song is all about... That there is no-one like Jesus Christ

Even though He is so magnificently GREAT and STRONG!

even though we're so tiny, and weak...

He is your Father, and He loves you as His child...

and if you have Him... If He has you...

Then you have everything you need.

Take a listen... And keep shining :)

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