Monday, June 16, 2008

A Weekend of Soul-Stirring Music and Thrills Awaits Guests at Universal Orlando's Rock the Universe 2008

A Weekend of Soul-Stirring Music and Thrills Awaits Guests at Universal Orlando's Rock the Universe 2008

Tickets on Sale Now for Orlando's Hottest Christian Music Event, Featuring Performances by More Than a Dozen of the Biggest Names in Christian Rock
ORLANDO, Fla., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- It's a weekend full of faith against a backdrop of theme park excitement as Universal Orlando Resort unleashes Rock the Universe 2008 on September 5th and 6th. Tickets are on sale now for guests to enjoy more than a dozen mega-talented artists who will transform Universal Studios Florida into the ultimate destination for Christian music and unforgettable thrills.

Throughout the two-day event, guests will have the opportunity to see live performances by today's hottest Christian rock bands and artists, witness moving testimonies from celebrity guest speakers and experience thrilling rides and attractions.


Rock the Universe 2008 features a powerful lineup of music ranging from contemporary Christian and hip- hop to punk. On Friday, September 5th, the event features Grammy-nominated alternative rock band Switchfoot, pop/punk rock group Relient K, contemporary Christian band Newsboys, hard-rock group Skillet, hip-hop groups Grits and Group 1 Crew and up-and-coming artist New Method. On Saturday, September 6th, internationally-acclaimed group Third Day, singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp, Grammy Award- winning band Jars of Clay, pop-punk group Stellar Kart and rock bands Leeland, This Beautiful Republic and Special D will take center stage at the event.

In addition to music, attendees of Rock the Universe 2008 will hear the life-changing testimonies of celebrity guest speakers AJ Styles and Brian "Head" Welch. Styles is one of TNA's best high-flying pro wrestlers, and Welch is the former lead guitarist of the popular rock group Korn. Thrill-seekers attending the event will also have the opportunity to enjoy immersive theme park rides and attractions at Universal Studios, including the all-new Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride and Shrek 4-D.

Tickets are on sale now for Rock the Universe 2008. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.rocktheuniverse.com or call 1-866-RTU-INFO.

Universal Orlando Resort has created some of the world's most innovative theme park attractions based on pop culture's most compelling films and stories. The resort includes two exciting theme parks - Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure; Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre entertainment complex; and three magnificently themed on-site hotels - the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.

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