The primary objective of the competition is to promote creativity in gospel music. It focuses on the song writing talents of local song writers and as such is more of a composer's than a singer's contest.

The annual event began as part of the pre-independence celebration activities. In 1990 however, the contest was moved to the Easter season as it was felt that the nature of the event was more suited to that time of the year when the Christian Community celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.