Tickets on Sale Now for Orlando's Hottest Christian Music Event Featuring Performances by Casting Crowns, tobyMac and David Crowder Band

Popular "Rock Your Weekend" Ticket Available and Includes Three Days Free Admission to Theme Parks and Access to All-New Sunday Concerts

Contact: Kristen Clark, 407-224-7321

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- Universal Studios Florida will become Orlando's hottest spot for Christian rock and entertainment as Rock the Universe 2009 takes center stage on September 11 and 12. Tickets are on sale now for guests to experience an action-packed weekend of fun and fellowship -- complete with live performances by 14 mega-talented artists, testimonies by celebrity guest speakers and thrilling rides and attractions. Plus, for the first time, guests who purchase the "Rock Your Weekend" ticket can experience more music than ever before with access to bonus Sunday concerts.

With a combined total of more than 65 GMA Dove Awards, this year's Rock the Universe lineup includes some of Christian music's most talented artists. Guests will enjoy the uplifting sounds of musicians such as MSN 2006 Artist of the Year David Crowder Band, 17-time Christian Singles Billboard chart-topper Jeremy Camp, multi-platinum selling band Casting Crowns and three-time Grammy Award winner Third Day.

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2009 LINEUP
Friday, September 11
Switchfoot
David Crowder Band
Jeremy Camp
Pillar
Fireflight
Remedy Drive
Seven Stories Up

Saturday, September 12
Third Day
Casting Crowns
tobyMac
Hawk Nelson
The Afters
Group 1 Crew
New Method

Rock the Universe guests will also have the opportunity to hear the moving and heartfelt testimonies of celebrity guest speakers Donny Robinson and Mark Stuart. Robinson won a bronze medal in the BMX racing competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and Stuart is the lead singer for the chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning band Audio Adrenaline.

There are a variety of ways to experience all of the excitement of Rock the Universe 2009 -- including the value-driven "Rock Your Weekend" ticket.

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2009 OFFERS
Rock the Universe 2009 One-Night Ticket
- Advance Pricing: $43.99 for groups, $49.99 for individuals
- Day-of: $54.99 for both
- Admission to Rock the Universe 2009 on either Friday, September 11 or Saturday, September 12

Rock the Universe 2009 Two-Night Ticket
- Advance Pricing: $72.99 for groups, $79.99 for individuals
- Day-of: $84.99 for individuals, $79.99 for groups
- Admission to Rock the Universe 2009 on both Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12

BEST OFFER: "Rock Your Weekend" Ticket
- On or Before Sept. 4: $72. 99 for groups, $79.99 for individuals
- After Sept. 4: $99.99 for both
- Admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13
- Admission to both nights of Rock the Universe 2009
- Access to Sunday bonus concerts -- including top-selling group Barlow Girl, singer/songwriter Plumb, teenage sensation pureNRG, hip-hop band Group 1 Crew and Sidewalk Prophet

For more information about Rock the Universe 2009 -- including the return of the Sunday Morning Worship services -- or to purchase tickets, visit www.rocktheuniverse.com or call 1-866-RTU-INFO (1-866-788-4636).