Local Bands to Battle in the RevGen Breakout Competition for Stage Time at the Labor Day Weekend Music Festival, Joining Brian Littrell, Newsboys, Jars of Clay, MxPx, and Others
Contact: Lin Lawson, Resound Marketing, 609-279-0050 ext. 103, lin@resoundmarketing.com
FLEMINGTON, Nj., June 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- Revelation Generation is giving local bands the chance to perform alongside an all-star musical lineup at this year's much anticipated day-long Christian music festival scheduled for Labor Day weekend. The first ever RevGen Breakout, to be held at the Safe Haven Café in Somers Point, NJ, is an outdoor battle of the bands competition. The winning band will be given a coveted opportunity to share the stage with chart-topping artists and other breakthrough bands at Revelation Generation, September 1, 2007 from 11 AM to 10 PM at Revelation Farms, Frenchtown, NJ. The current concert lineup includes musical performances by Newsboys, Jars of Clay, Brian Littrell, Nicole C. Mullen, Grits, Building 429, Phil Keaggy, MxPx, Skillet, Emery, Norma Jean, The Almost, and Falling Up.
On Saturday, July 14th the RevGen Breakout competition will begin at noon, rain or shine. Bands interested in competing can download an application form on www.revelationgeneration.org. Accepted bands will then be judged on their song samples posted on their band MySpace pages. Ten finalists will be invited to the final live competition at Safe Haven Café, where a panel of judges – to include a radio DJ and reps from Safe Haven and Revelation Generation – will select the winner.
"This event is something we've always wanted to incorporate into the festival. The overwhelming amount of interest from local bands spurred us to finally make it happen. Including the local community always adds to the spirit of the festival. This is an exceptional opportunity for local bands to perform on a professional sound stage along with top notch artists," said Sean Grom, Grassroots Marketing Coordinator for Revelation Generation. "We're also excited about partnering with the Safe Haven Café for the competition. They have a great facility and a large fan base of their own which will surely turn RevGen Breakout into an event to remember."
The winning band will perform on one of two state-of-the-art stages at Revelation Generation 2007, and receive a radio interview with 90.5 WXGN and several other stations, as well as inclusion in various concert promotions. For more details, check the Revelation Generation website at www.revelationgeneration.org or call 908-483-2000.
In addition to seeing the RevGen Breakout winner and all-star musical performances at Revelation Generation, ticket holders will hear from several guest speakers including Ron Luce, President and founder of Teen Mania Ministries. The event will also continue to offer festival favorites such as the worship tent, children's activities, games, inflatable rides, and extreme sports, as well as the large local vendor tent offering food, drinks, apparel, and other goods.
Ticket Pricing & Availability
Available now, tickets range from only $22 - $32 and can be purchased at www.itickets.com or by obtaining a mail-in ticket order form at www.revelationgeneration.org. Early bird and group discounts are also available.
Media Attendance
Members of the media interested in attending the RevGen Breakout or scheduling pre-concert artist interviews should contact Lin Lawson of Resound Marketing at 609-279-0050 x103 or lin@resoundmarketing.com. For a free press pass to the concert, please RSVP by July 15.
About Revelation Generation
Revelation Generation is an annual, day-long Christian Music festival which takes place on Revelation Farms in Frenchtown, N.J., a 140-plus acre property owned by Robert and Kim Grom – original founders of the non-profit organization who have dedicated their farm to many youth events and to raising money for youth-oriented charities. Revelation Generation is a first-rate entertainment event that will call today's young people to live positive lifestyles—free of drugs, alcohol and addictions—and use their influence and talents to serve others. Revelation Generation brings together the top Christian and “crossover” music artists spanning Rock, Pop, Urban, and Punk with inspiring speakers, demonstrations, activities, and games that the whole family can enjoy. For more information, visit www.revelationgeneration.org.
