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ANDREW & DESMA IRONSIDE

Andrew and Desma aspire to train, raise up and release thousands of musicians and singers around the world. Their main message to musicians and singers is "Anointed Excellence" - encouraging individuals and music teams to focus on the anointing as well as developing excellence in their lives and their approach to serving God through church praise and worship.

Andrew started his Christian ministry at the age of 17 as a full time youth leader, assistant pastor, and music director at the Christian Outreach Centre in Woombye, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. He spent 10 years working with, and building, local churches. Andrew is an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer, having recorded and produced many projects over a period of 16 years, latterly recording at "Ironspiration Studios", a facility Andrew runs both for his own projects and for other recording artists.

Andrew's annual schedule includes leading worship, teaching and training worship teams, pastors and leaders throughout Europe, South Africa, the USA and Australia.

Andrew and Desma now live in Sydney, Australia and belong to Hillsong Church. They are proud parents to 5 children and Reggie the dog.

 

TESTIMONIES

“The Ironsides are definitely one of God’s great worship & praise teams! I’ve watched as they transported those present into a realm of exuberant praise where we laughed, danced and rejoiced before God. No matter where the meeting, this fruit always manifests. In addition to all this, I know them personally, and their lives line up with what they proclaim. We couldn’t recommend them higher.” John & Lisa Bevere Authors / Speakers Messenger International USA / Australia / United Kingdom

“Andrew is a great gift to the church. His passion for worship and intimacy with God is infectious, and his gracious manner with people sets him apart as a genuine and caring man of God. He has a wonderful way of honoring pastors and leaders, and comes with a strong desire to bless and build the church. He is an honest and gifted communicator, his insights into the Word of God are inspiring, and he has a tremendous ability to build a sense of team as he works with people.” Peter Patterson Senior Pastor, Sun City Christian Church, Townsville. (Assemblies of God Church)

"The first thing that struck us during the ministry of Andrew Ironside and his team was the hunger for the Presence of God, and then followed a powerful sense of the Presence which ministered to our hearts as we worshipped. Andrew is a consummate worship leader and band leader with a great ability to impart into worship teams as well as lead worship. He is our first choice for ministry in this area." Glenn Rogers Senior Minister Burdekin Community Church AOG Ayr

"Before Andrew came we were like a V8 running on 4 cylinders, but by Sunday night, we were firing on all 8! He brilliantly coached it out of our team - it wasn't Andrew, it was how he brought it out of our worship team. I believe every church music team could have this type of shot in the arm every year as a gift of encouragement to them, and in return - your church." Stuart Moncrieff Pastor Cairns Christian Centre

 

DISCOGRAPHY

Great Jubilation (1984)
Songs of Praise (1986)
Endued with Power (1988)
Instrumental Expressions (1989)
Change the World (1990)
Hear the Call Breakthrough (1991)
Vision (1992)
Spirit of Glory (1993)
Abundance of Rain (1994) Queensland Recording Association "Best Gospel Album" award
Purely Instrumental (1994)
The Word is Out (1995)
Instrumentally Sound (1995) Queensland Recording Association "Best Instrumental Album" award
New Generation (1996)
In the Zone (1996) with Ruckins McKinley
Freedom is... (1997) with Brisbane COC Queensland Recording Association "Best Producer" award
Grace and Mercy (1997) Queensland Recording Association "Best Gospel Album" award
Souls for the Kingdom (1997)
Sound of a Warrior (1998)
Manifestation (1999) with Maurice Thompson
Intimate (1999)
Movers and Shakers (1999)
Refreshment (2000)
The Best Thing (2000)
Open the Gates (2001) with Citipointe COC
How Wonderful (2002) with Citipointe COC
Worldchangers (2002)
Now or Never (2003)
Intimate Vol 2 (2004)
Smooth Jazz (2006)
Worship Encounter (2007)