Rock & Worship Roadshow 2014

By Kim Jones Oct 30, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

(Photo : Atlantic/INO/Ardent)
Skillet(2013) - L to R - Korey Cooper, Jen Ledger, John Cooper, Seth Morrison

The "Rock & Worship Roadshow" has announced the 2014 line-up! The tour, sponsored by Compassion International and Grand Canyon University, will kick off on January 9, 2014 in Sacramento, California and will run through February 16, where it ends in West Valley City, Utah.

With the release of the dates, the Roadshow also some shared some changes that will be new for the year. The largest change is that the band that founded it all, MercyMe, won't be on the tour.

In a press release, Bart Millard explained the reason for the break, saying, "The Roadshow still remains our vision and baby, but we thought it was time for us to take a year off and allow other great bands like Skillet and Third Day to join in the fun. We know fans will continue to support The Roadshow with these great artists." He went on to reassure fans, saying, "And, don’t worry, we’ll be back on the tour again."

With Skillet, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, Soulfire Revolution, We As Human, The Neverclaim and Vertical Church Band all confirmed, "great artists" could be called an understatement!

The other change fans will see in 2014 is new ways to buy tickets. All seats will be reserved and tickets will be sold the traditional $10 at-the-door way, in advance for $10 at the venue box office during regular hours, or $20 online or by phone. There will be no additional services fees for the tickets, keeping it an affordable event for the whole family. Tickets will go on sale November 26 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

2014 will also see VIP passes and add-ons on the menu. VIP passes are $50 each and include:

- Preferred floor seating
- Special edition tour VIP ticket buyer t-shirt
- Special edition souvenir VIP tour laminate
- Coupon for $5 off purchase of $20 or more of Road Show merchandise.

Add-on packages (these do not include admission to the Roadshow) include:

The Birthday Celebration Package ($150)

- Go on stage and have “Happy Birthday” sung to you by thousands of The Roadshow fans!
- Go backstage and get dessert from catering (You might even run into a band member or two back there!)
- Get an Official Roadshow 2014 T-Shirt and an Official NewReleaseTuesday.com T-Shirt

The We Love Awards Presentation Package ($150)

Package holder gets to be the person to announce the winner of a major category in the 2nd Annual We Love Christian Music Awards: Live at The Roadshow!

- Open the winner’s envelope on main stage during the show and read the winner out loud
- Your winning announcement will be recorded and posted online as the official announcement of the winner
- Keep the winning envelope as a souvenir
- Receive an Official Roadshow 2014 T-Shirt and an Official NewReleaseTuesday.com T-Shirt

The Backstage Tour Package $100 (30 available per show)

An official Roadshow Tour Guide will give you an exclusive 30-minute walking tour of the backstage area before the show where you'll see how every piece of The Roadshow comes together. Cameras are allowed.

- Early Entrance into venue
- See Tour backstage production (lights, sound, stage), catering, tour production and transportation.
- Receive an Official Roadshow 2014 T-Shirt and an Official NewReleaseTuesday.com T-Shirt

The Backstage Tour Dinner Package $135 (8 available per show)

- Get The Backstage Tour Package with a bonus - eat dinner where the artists eat. (Multiple meal options are available each night including a gluten free menu.)

Street team members are now being recruited. If you love all things Roadshow and live within 30 miles of a scheduled venue, you can help spread the word.