2015 Universal Orlando Rock the Universe Line-Up Announced
On September 11 and 12, Universal Orlando will host Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe, and the details of this weekend of faith, fun, and concerts look amazing.
Let’s start with the concerts!
On Friday, mainstays of the Christian rock scene Switchfoot will take to the stage to perform their soul-stirring hits. Later that evening, Christian music giants Newsboys and Crowder will captivate the crowd with powerful hits of their own.
Photo: Universal Orlando
On Saturday, the riding, rocking and rejoicing continues with more of the genre’s biggest stars, including the Grammy award-winning Casting Crowns. Also performing on Saturday are international fan-favorites Jesus Culture and Planetshakers.
Photo: Universal Orlando
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Switchfoot
Newsboys
Crowder
Kari Jobe
Kutless
Family Force 5
Capital Kings
All Things New
Aaron Gillespie Waves of Glory winner
Casting Crowns
Jesus Culture
Planetshakers
Tenth Avenue North
Building 429
Andy Mineo
NF
Nine Lashes
Rapture Ruckus
Shine Bright Baby Waves of Glory winner
With a Rock the Universe event ticket you will be able to enter Universal Studios Florida at 4pm. The event lasts from 4pm to 1am on both event nights (Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12).
During Rock the Universe, the following attractions will be open at Universal Studios Florida
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®
Revenge of the Mummy®
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
and more
During Rock the Universe, there will be inspirational guest speakers, a FanZone where you can get autographs, and experience a special candlelighting ceremony on Saturday night.
PLUS, you can be part of a special Sunday Morning Worship service held at the Park.
Orlando City SC U-12 Pro Academy Team Win IberCup USA over Atletico Madrid
Lions receive incredible development in largest youth tournament in the world
Orlando City SC (OCYS) youth tournament success continued on the world stage this past weekend, as the boy’s U-12 Pro Academy team claimed first place over Atletico Madrid at the world-renowned IberCup USA in Bradenton and Sarasota.
With over 350 teams from 50 nations, the IberCup is the largest and most international youth tournament in the world, boasting top teams such as Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Benfica and Ajax.
The U-12s defeated Atletico Madrid’s U-12 Pro Academy side 1-0 after previously losing 2-0 to the Spanish club in their opening game of the tournament. The Lions advanced through a difficult playoff bracket, defeating teams from southern California and Texas, to make it to the championship match where they produced an inspiring performance against Madrid.
The OCYS U-10 boy’s team also advanced to the final, losing 2-1 to the Dallas Texans after competing against Manchester City’s top U-10 team in the group stages.
“To have the opportunity to have this level of competition only two hours away was fantastic for our kids,” said Orlando City Pro Academy head coach Craig Melton. “For us to play against different styles of play, combinations and tactics, was really good development for our players to get only two hours away from our hometown, rather than having to travel internationally.”
The only Major League Soccer (MLS) team in Florida, the Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 league matches (66-12-22). Orlando City has won three USL PRO regular season titles and two postseason championships. Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. For more information on the pro and youth clubs, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com and www.OrlandoCityYouth.org.