Get Your Music on Amazon!
Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!

JFH Music News Report

25 Things to Know About Rock the Universe's 25TH Year at Universal Orlando Resort


25 Things to Know About Rock the Universe's 25TH Year at Universal Orlando Resort


RSS Icon 

NEWS SOURCE: Universal Orlando Public Relations
January 6, 2023

Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort is back for its’ 25th anniversary on January 27-29. Here are 25 things to know about the event:

  1. Rock the Universe is Florida’s biggest Christian music festival!
  2. Hosted at Universal Studios Florida, Rock the Universe is a separately ticketed event held every winter.
  3. The event began in 1998 and is celebrating its 25th anniversary of faith, fun and fellowship.
  4. There are endless musical and worship experiences with three stages: Music Plaza Stage, Hollywood Stage and the Coca-Cola FanZone Stage.
  5. This year’s headline acts, performing on the Music Plaza Stage Friday night, include Tauren Wells, Skillet and Rend Collective.
  6. Artists performing on the Hollywood Stage Friday night are Bethel Music, Evan Craft and Katy Nichole.
  7. Saturday’s headlining acts on the Music Plaza Stage are Zach Williams, Matthew West and Anne Wilson.
  8. Hollywood Stage’s musical acts on Saturday night include Dante Bowe, We Are Messengers and CAIN.
  9. Our musical guests love Rock the Universe! Zach Williams, Tauren Wells, Skillet, Matthew West, Bethel Music and Rend Collective are all returning acts this year.
  10. GRAMMY-nominated rock band, Skillet first performed at the event in 2001 and has returned 11 times since.
  11. Christian rock band, Newsboys holds the record for the most Rock the Universe performances; they have performed 12 different years.
  12. In total, this year’s headline acts have a combined total of 14 nominations for the Grammy Awards, plus 74 nominations and 19 awards for the GMA Dove Awards.
  13. Located in the New York section of the park, the FanZone Stage presented by Coca-Cola will feature live performances from up-and-coming acts, plus DJ Promote, who will be playing both nights.
  14. Performers on this stage include Ryan Ellis, Jordan St. Cyr, Gable Price & Friends, Ben Fuller and Stephen Stanley.
  15. Keep the party going – Electronic dance music will continue at the FanZone Stage after the live performances.
  16. Fans can meet performers each night during the Coca-Cola FanZone Autograph Sessions.
  17. Beyond the main stage performances, festival attendees can enjoy worship experiences - including a powerful, non-denominational Sunday morning worship service at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to wrap up the weekend. 
  18. The Mosaic Church Band from Winter Garden, FL leads the worship service's musical direction.
  19. During the event, Youth Leaders can relax in select lounges throughout the park, located at Lombard’s Seafood Grille and the Pantages Theatre.
  20. Rock the Universe attendees have exclusive access to thrilling Universal Studios attractions during event hours. Rides include Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Transformers: The Ride – 3D and Revenge of the Mummy, to name a few.
  21. At the heart of the event, Rock the Universe supports youth group ministries.
  22. Universal Orlando offers special pricing, exclusive vacation packages, benefits and opportunities for groups of 10 people or more.
  23. For group rate tickets, chaperones get in for free for every 10 tickets purchased.
  24. A Rock the Universe 3-park Rock Your Weekend Ticket includes entrance to both Rock the Universe events, plus three days of admission to one theme park per day at Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay.
  25. To purchase Rock the Universe tickets and vacation packages, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com.


25 Things to Know About Rock the Universe's 25TH Year at Universal Orlando Resort


###


For more info on these artists, visit the JFH Artists Database.




Leave a Comment

 

News Report Archives

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2024]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 13!

Search JFH



This Tuesday, July 29, 2025
ALBUMS
Magdalene Rose The Heart That Bloomed After Death [Rockfest]

SINGLES
Josiah Queen Cloud and Fire - Single [Capitol CMG]
Stryper Still The Light - Single [Frontiers]

This Friday, August 1, 2025
ALBUMS
Above the Clouds The Messengers [Polished Arrow]
Crash Rickshaw Big Sir - EP [Velvet Blue]
Illbrio Part Two (independent)
Ronnie Martin Moth - Instrumentals [Velvet Blue]
McKamey Legacy Holding to Truth [Horizon]
Brandon Mitchell GAMETIME [Syntax]
Ordained Thunder Roar [Girder]
Rachel Purcell Mercy & Me - EP [Centricity]
Tenkiller Burn The Boats [Charon Collective]
V1 Worship Archives [DREAM Worship]

SINGLES
Ayo Shamir, tonyxtrotter, Yung Drew, Christyan Scarborough All Dog$ Go To Heaven - Single [Syntax]
Josh Baldwin Salvation Song - Single [Bethel]
BASECAMP Lord's Day - Single [Polished Arrow]
bodie NO SKIPS - Single [Provident]
Dan Bremnes Human - Single [Curb]
Colony House OK OK OK OK - Single [LastDaze]
Lauren Daigle Let It Be A Hallelujah - Single [Centricity]
Dave Hall Safe Part II (ft. Megan Tossi & Kayo Bracey) - Single [Syntax]
JusRzd Receipts (ft. GB) - Single [Syntax]
K3hlab iPraise (Remix) (ft. CJ Emulous & Xay Hill) - Single [Syntax]
The Kingsmen Go and Tell Somebody - Single [Horizon]
Jamie MacDonald Left It In The River - Single [Capitol CMG]
Mell Omii Trav Hit His Parlay - Single [Syntax]
Jeannie Ortega Back to Brooklyn - Single [Syntax]
Q-Flo Hilltop Cypher (ft. DJ Mykael V, Glenn Ray, Parris Chariz & Prodi Da Prodigal) - Single [Syntax]
Sleeping At Last Believe - Single (independent)
Vineyard Worship Swing Wide - Single [Vineyard UK]
Solachi Voz Knew Me (ft. GODSVOIC3 & Key'ijah) - Single [Syntax]
VOTA Try - Single (independent)

VINYL
Disciple Attack! (Limited Run Vinyl) Vinyl [Girder]

Next Friday, August 8, 2025
ALBUMS
CXMMXNS All The Praise Belongs [Provident]
Blessing Offor Real [Capitol CMG]
Zane Walls Think About Me - EP [DREAM]

SINGLES
Coqui LIVING 2 DIE - Single [DREAM]
We Are Messengers Losing You - Single [Curb]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Join honey and save on online purchases!
Need proofreading and editing help? We've got you covered! Click here to learn more
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images