Universal Orlando announces 2012 Rock the Universe line-up

On Sept. 7 and 8, 2012, Rock the Universe will be back at Universal Studios in Orlando. Rock the Universe one of Florida’s biggest Christian music festivals with some of the best bands in Christian rock.

This year’s line up more than a dozen top name bands in Christian rock. Headlining acts include Skillet who were awarded a Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Album” in 2011; four-time Grammy-nominated band, the Newsboys; rock group Switchfoot, which has sold millions of albums worldwide; and three-time Dove award winner Jeremy Camp. The rest of the line up is as follows:

Friday, Sep. 7:

• Skillet
• Newsboys
• Jeremy Camp
• for KING & COUNTRY
• Family Force 5
• Robert Pierre
• Group 1 Crew
• We As Human
• Everfound

Saturday, Sep. 8:

• tobyMac
• Switchfoot
• Relient K
• Britt Nicole
• tenth avenue north
• Rhett Walker Band
• Group 1 Crew
• We As Human
• Everfound

Guests will also enjoy a FanZone presented by Coca-Cola with live music by up-and-coming acts Everfound and We As Human, autograph sessions with the bands, karaoke and band merchandise. On Saturday night, guests will also experience a candle lighting service featuring Tenth Avenue North, guest speakers and more.

On both nights, guests will enjoy the attractions at Universal Studios. Some attractions that will be open include but are not limited to: Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rock it, The Simpsons Ride and Revenge of the Mummy.

Ticket offers for this year include the “Rock Your Weekend Ticket” costs $99.99 for groups of 10 or more or $109.99 for individuals and includes three days park-to-park admission to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure Sept. 7 through 9, admission to both nights of Rock the Universe 2012 and access to Sunday Morning Worship services. This ticket will only be available through Aug. 31, 2012 and will not be sold at the park entrance.

The “Rock the Universe 2012 Two-Night Ticket” costs $71.99 for groups of 10 or more or $85.99 of individuals. The “Rock the Universe 2012 One-Night Ticket” costs $47.99 for groups of 10 or more or $52.99 for individuals.

For more details about Rock the Universe 2012, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com.