Florida's biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe 2011, will take place Sept. 9 - 10 at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Guests will enjoy a faith-filled weekend featuring performances by 17 hit artists, an all-new fan zone, inspiring guest speakers, nightly candlelighting ceremonies, access to some of the world's best theme park experiences and more.
This year's sensational lineup features some of the biggest names in Christian rock, laying claim to a combined total of 71 Dove awards and 39 No. 1 singles.
More than a dozen hit bands will take the stage, including Switchfoot - who was named "Best Christian Band" by the 2009 Top in Rock awards; Grammy award-winning group and Daytona Beach natives Casting Crowns; rock group Relient K, who have sold more than 2 million albums; and Third Day, who have topped the Christian music charts with 14 No. 1 singles.
- ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 LINEUP
Friday, September 9
Switchfoot
David Crowder Band
anberlin
Grits
Family Force 5
Rhema Soul
Hyland
- Saturday, September 10
Casting Crowns
Third Day
Relient K
RED
Tenth Avenue North
Brandon Heath
Live Fish
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, this year's event will also feature guest speakers who survived the attacks. Ret. Navy Capt. Tom Joyce, who survived the attack on the Pentagon, and Sujo John, who worked on the 81st floor of the North Tower in New York City's World Trade Center, will share their inspirational stories about how their faith helped guide them through that tragic time.
Rock the Universe guests will also get to experience an all-new fan zone, featuring autograph sessions with performing acts, band merchandise, and a first-ever New Artists' Stage where they can enjoy live performances by three emerging artists: former American Idol contestant Jason Castro, for King & Country, and Dara Maclean.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.RocktheUniverse.com or call 1-866-RTU-INFO.