Vol 1, Issue 6 Friday, June 3, 2005

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Premier Christian Cruises - Cruise News

The Music Boat 2005

The Music Boat 2005 is down to the last 200 cabins.

If you’re waiting for the right moment to join in the excitement of The Music Boat 2005, the time is now!

The cabins are selling fast and expected to sell out very soon. Don’t be put on the waiting list!

“We had very long waiting lists with the previous two cruises,” said Roy Morgan, PCC co-owner. “We knew we had hit upon a niche market when our Christian music cruises sold out so fast and more people wanted to come!”

With about 14 weeks until cast off, guests are counting down the days for the family vacation they will never forget, sailing Sept. 12-16, from Miami to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.

If you haven’t reserved your cabin, don’t put it off any longer. Call today. 1-888-999-1099.

Get your church group to join in the surge for the next Premier Christian Cruise and you could go for free! For more information, go to www.PremierChristianCruises.com or call 1-888-999-1099.

Petra joins The Music Boat 2005

Premier Christian Cruises announces their addition of Petra to the fabulous lineup of today’s award-winning and attention-grabbing artists aboard The Music Boat 2005.

Since the announcement of their retirement in December of this year, Petra has been in huge demand for concert dates and events. Audiences can’t seem to get enough of this prolific Dove- and Grammy-winning band, especially since their concert dates are winding down.

“We feel fortunate that one of the last events in their long career will be with us on The Music Boat,” said Gary Gentry with PCC, “surrounded by Christian music fans who have known them and loved their music for decades.”

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Christian music talent show and seminar on The Music Boat 2005

Do you have what it takes to make it in Christian music ministry?

Have you ever dreamed of performing Christian music onstage? Are people constantly telling you how well you can sing or play an instrument and how you ought to take your show on the road? Are you already performing and want to take your ministry to a higher level?

Well, here is your chance! Tom Jackson, with the renowned Institute of Music and Ministry, will be offering a talent seminar and talent competition for registrants on The Music Boat 2005.

The following are a few of the items Jackson will cover in this seminar:

  • Spiritual Principles that Enhance Creativity
  • The Essential On-Stage Principles
  • Making Money as a Christian Artist
  • The Industry - Publishing, Recording, Record Companies, Performing

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The First Annual Girls’ Getaway Cruise

One woman heard about the Girls’ Getaway Cruise and she told two friends. They told two friends and they told two friends, and so on and so on.

Word of mouth from one excited friend to another seems to be the way the ripple turned to a tidal wave for The First Annual Girls’ Get-A-Way Cruise – sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas on Nov. 10-13.

“It’s amazing how quickly this cruise is filling up,” said Roy Morgan with PCC. “In the beginning, we honestly did not know what to expect with a ‘girls’ only’ cruise.”

A little more than 16 weeks until cast-off, the cruise is over 80% sold out. The trend is so encouraging that Carnival Cruise Line released another 50 cabins on the luxury liner for this special, “girls-only” audience.

With an all-star lineup of women singers and speakers, a world-class comedian and experts in America’s favorite pastime – scrapbooking, it’s a combination that can’t be beat!

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Coming up Next Month!

Special News on the K-LOVE Friends & Family Music Cruise 2006!

Premier Productions - Concert News

VeggieTales is on the road!

Watch out for rockin’ vegetables.

Bob, Larry and their garden-fresh friends will be touring the states this summer on their “Rockin’ Tour Live.” Beloved by children and adults alike, these vegetable friends are great at teaching biblical principals in family-friendly ways. Rated E for everyone, the VeggieTales videos tackle values - trusting God, being kind, and forgiving others - through animated stories and silly songs such as "The Hairbrush Song", "God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man" and "The Pirates that Don't Do Anything." With a blockbuster movie “Jonah” last year, they showed that they truly do have BIG IDEAS!

Now, you can see the principal characters live at a concert venue near you. With 35 show dates in their brand new “Rockin’ Tour Live” from June through August, they are planning a busy, fun-filled summer! Go to www.bigidea.com for more information or show dates.

In July, they have four events scheduled. Tickets are on sale NOW:

*Saginaw, Michigan on July 17 at 1 p.m. AND 5 p.m. at the Dow Events Center
For tickets call 864-233-2525 or go to www.ticketmaster.com

*Greenville, SC on July 30 at 2 p.m. AND 6 p.m. at the BI-LO Center
For tickets call 989-754-4800 or go to www.ticketmaster.com

If you miss them on the road, catch them on The Music Boat 2005, where Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber will be taking a break, mingling with passengers, and posing for photos!

Insider News from Premier

As Premier sneaks up on its 10th anniversary, it’s time to take a reflective look at who has helped to make this company a success – catapulting it to No. 10 in the world last quarter, according to Pollstar magazine.

This “Insider News” column will spotlight a dedicated team member who has made a huge impact on the past and future of Premier. In June, we turn the spotlight on Robyn Klass.

Robyn Klass, marketing director for Premier, began in the company before Roy Morgan and Gary Gentry had combined their two promotions agencies into one on Jan. 1, 1996.

“I am honored to have worked for Premier since its inception,” Klass said. “The best part about working at Premier is knowing that I work for a company that’s mission is to spread the Gospel through Christian music. I enjoy being a part of that!”

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Radio Station of the Month

“On-The-Air” Award – for the radio station that has demonstrated outstanding service to the Christian music industry, artists and audience.

Congratulations to Smile FM out of Michigan.

Station manager Jenn Czelada accepted the award on behalf of the station.

See their website at smile.fm

Q. What is your reaction to winning the Radio Station of the Month from The Premier Group?

A. We have been really grateful to be able to partner with The Premier Group, it is our heart to see more CCM artists be able to connect in person with our listeners and we're thrilled that Premier is helping us do that.

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Notes from the Road

Casting Crowns!

After Casting Crowns members hailed seven Dove Awards in the 36 th Annual Gospel Music Association Awards last April, lead singer and song writer Mark Hall took a few moments to reflect on the awards and look forward to the future. Two of the group’s award-winning, hit releases include “Voice of Truth” and “Who Am I.”
Q. Congratulations on your many Dove Awards! How do you keep your humility in the face of such accolades?

A.  We come home.  That’s about all it takes.  We go to the Dove Awards, have a huge night, get interviewed and photographed, and then walk into our church and get snubbed by a middle-schooler.  Now THAT is the "real world." About 60-70% of my students don't even know what a Dove Award is.  And my kids just want to know if I'm going to wrestle with them tonight.  Coming home puts everything into perspective.

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Charity News

“Premier Foundation is … formed to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the medium of Christian music,” said Gary Gentry, administrator of Premier Foundation. “We give grants to churches, radio stations and groups that support the spread of the Gospel. This is our way of reaching out to people today and making an impact in the world long after we are gone.”

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