Vol 1, Issue 9

Friday, September 2 , 2005

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The monthly e-newsletter from The Premier Group, the nation’s leading promoter of Christian events, cruises and concerts. With Premier, you won’t miss a beat!

Premier Christian Cruises - Cruise News

The Music Boat 2005

One week until cast off!

If you act quickly, we’ll throw you a towline! There’s still time to grab one of the last remaining cabins on The Music Boat 2005, if you act now. The Music Boat sets sail on Sept. 12 from Miami, Florida, stopping over at Key West before venturing on to Cozumel, Mexico.

This five-day, four night vacation will be jamming with night-time concerts by a dozen contemporary Christian bands, including Casting Crowns, Audio Adrenaline, Tait, Mark Schultz, 4HIM, NewSong, and more!

Now that summer is winding down, this is your chance to take a break before throwing yourself headlong into the fall and winter holidays. Take a breather. Kick off your shoes. Wiggle your toes in pristine white sand. See the sights and leave your cares behind.

Hear great messages from N .Y. Times best-selling author Stephen Mansfield, along with world-renowned evangelist and author David Nasser. Laugh until it hurts with comedian Mike Williams and be amazed by the magic of David Garrard.

With a Premier Christian Cruises there are exciting shore excursions, exotic locations, luxury accommodation, all-inclusive meals - from gala dinners to 24-hour pizza service - state-of-the-art nautilus equipment, pools, a teen center and so much more.

It’s everything a family vacation is supposed to be – all at an affordable price. Check out all there is to see and do at www.premierchristiancruises.com

The First Annual Girls’ Getaway Cruise

Girls: It’s almost here! Is that squeals of delight, I hear? Or was that just a collective sigh? The First Annual Girls’ Getaway Cruise promises to be just the extended weekend you have been waiting to try.

Whether you are a teenager/mother duo or a mother of twin toddlers, this cruise is just what you need – a time to get away from the stresses and pressures of life. Whether you are a retired executive or someone in the prime of your career, this cruise promises to be a refreshing breath of ocean air, a time to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going.

We all need to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to refocus on God and recommit our ways to Him. The Girls’ Getaway will give you that opportunity.

An extended weekend retreat, you’ll set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005. Spend a day at Nassau, Bahamas and a fun-filled day and night at sea, and then you'll be home by Sunday evening, Nov. 13, 2005.

Bring your friends and come worship with some of the best women Christian artists and vocalists today - Sandi Patty, Kim Hill, Point of Grace and newcomer Kristy Starling. Hear the poignant, funny and real-life stories of Lisa Whelchel and Lisa Harper. Laugh until your sides ache with the “Queen of Clean” comedy, Chonda Pierce. Hear the down-to-earth message of Susie Shellenberger with Brio magazine, targeting today’s young women right where they’re living.

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K-LOVE Friends & Family Cruise 2006

Nearly 75% of the cabins are already booked!

People are thinking ahead. The ever-popular K-LOVE Friends and Family Music Cruise 2006 will be the third K-LOVE Radio partnership with Premier Christian Cruises. Each cruise builds on the successes and memories of the previous year.

With less than five months until the K-LOVE cruise sets sail, people are already thinking past Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Let’s admit the reality here. We all need a break after the three biggest holidays of the year. Wouldn’t it be nice to start the year right with the next K-LOVE cruise?

You’ll sail away with more than a dozen of today’s best artists in Christian music on Jan. 23-27, 2006, from Long Beach, California, to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico.

Join Third Day, Salvador, Building 429, Todd Agnew, Denver & The Mile High Orchestra, George Huff, Ginny Owens, BarlowGirl, The Katinas, Jump 5, Joy Williams, Lincoln Brewster and many more on the Third Annual K-LOVE Friends & Family Music Cruise. With music ranging from Pop to Rock and Neo-soul to Jazzy 40s, there are styles to please every Christian music fan.

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Premier Productions - Concert News

Concert of the Month

As Jeremy Camp gets geared up for his upcoming Restored Tour, he took a few minutes to talk about all the exciting things that God is doing in his life right now - from publications to his daughter's first steps... Read on.

Q. You have a lot going on - ringtones, a book deal, Bible interactive DVD, new release due in November, not to mention all the concerts! Wow. What can you tell us about your impending book deal? What's the topic? Are you writing it or is it about you?

A. The book is called “The New Rebellion” and it is mainly about those who are intensely passionate for Jesus and are determined to live a purposeful life. Kind of the "nothing is impossible with Jesus" mindset. It is about Jesus seeking - not the meek and mild, the lukewarm - but those who want to live a passionate, on-fire life for Christ no matter what the world sees. Best thing is that it is for all ages and cultures, for those that Jesus is calling to be set apart, being called to what we were truly meant to be, and that is living and worship Jesus Christ. So, no, it is not about me, but it is something I feel God has put on my heart to speak to people about from a stage, book whatever it may be.

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Upcoming Concerts

Legacy 5 & Greater Vision

*Sept. 10 – Ridgecrest, NC – Lifeway Conference Center / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

Young Christians Night at the Fair

Olivia The Band and Rhythm

*Sept. 24 – Fort Smith, AR - Kay Rodgers Park / AR-OK State Fair

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

Todd Agnew, Starfield & Inhabited

*Oct. 14 – Rincon, GA – First Baptist Church

-Artist Circle Tickets on sale NOW at www.PremierProductions.com

-General Admission Tickets available at the door only for only $10!

God Is Crazy About You Tour

Mark Lowry, LordSong, & Stan Whitmire

*Sept. 22 – Port Huron, MI – McMorran Place Arena / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.Ticketmaster.com

*Sept. 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Sunshine Community Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Sept. 25 – Saginaw, MI – Dow Event Center Theater / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.Ticketmaster.com

*Oct. 6 – Blountville, TN – Celebration Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Oct. 7 – Mobile, AL – Dauphin Way Baptist Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Oct. 8 – Decatur, AL – Decatur Baptist Church / Tickets on sale NOW! \

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Oct. 21 – Atlanta, GA – Mount Paran Church of God Central / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com)

*Oct. 22 – Spartanburg, SC – First Baptist North Spartanburg / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Nov. 3 – Hattiesburg, MS – Main Street Baptist Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 9th!

*Nov. 17 – Waco, TX – Columbus Avenue Baptist Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 23rd!

*Nov. 18 – Sunnyvale, TX – Sunnyvale First Baptist Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 23rd!

*Nov. 19 – Little Rock, AR – Geyer Springs First Baptist Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 23rd!

Lifesong Tour

Casting Crowns, Building 429, & Tony Nolan

*Oct. 9 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.ticketswest.com

*Oct. 10 – Boise, ID – BSU Pavilion / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.idahotickets.com

*Oct. 22 – Tyler, TX – Oil Palace / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Nov. 4 – Jackson, MS – First Baptist Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Nov. 29 – Saginaw, MI – Dow Event Center / Tickets on sale Sept. 16th!

The Indescribable Tour

Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman & Louie Giglio

*Oct. 18 – Detroit, MI – Northridge Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.starticketsplus.com

*Oct. 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – Sunshine Community Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Oct. 24 – Raytown, MO – First Baptist Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

Restored Tour 2005

Jeremy Camp, Tree 63, & Bethany Dillon

*Sept. 22 – Winston-Salem, NC – LJVM Coliseum Annex / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.Ticketmaster.com

*Nov. 3 – Amarillo, TX – San Jacinto Baptist Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 16 th!

*Nov. 19 – Grand Rapids, MI – Sunshine Community Church / Tickets on sale Sept. 16th!

Redemption Songs & Stories

Jars of Clay, Chris Rice, Sara Groves & Donald Miller

*Oct. 21 – Augusta, GA – First Baptist Church of North Augusta / Tickets on sale Sept. 9 th!

*Nov. 20 – Birmingham, AL – Wright Center / Tickets on sale Sept. 16th!

Until My Heart Caves In Tour

Audio Adrenaline, Pillar, Superchic[k], Kids in the Way, & Sanctus Real

*Oct. 2 – Memphis, TN – Hope Presbyterian Church / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.PremierProductions.com

*Oct. 14 – Canton, OH – Canton Civic Center / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com

*Oct. 23 – Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theatre / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com

*Oct. 28 – Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque / Tickets on sale NOW!

To Purchase tickets go to www.metrotix.com

Christmas Tour

Steven Curtis Chapman & MercyMe

*Nov. 25 – Greenville, SC – BI-LO Center / Tickets on sale Oct. 1 st!

*Nov. 26 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum / Tickets on sale Oct. 1 st!

*Nov. 29 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills / Tickets on sale Oct. 1 st!

*Nov. 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena / Tickets on sale Sept. 30 th!

*Dec. 2 – Kansas City, MO – Kemper Arena / Tickets on sale Oct. 1 st!

*Dec. 17 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Arena /Tickets on sale Oct. 1 st!

Mark Schultz

*Nov. 13 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center / Tickets on sale Sept. 16th!

Concert schedule is subject to change. For more information on upcoming concerts, please visit our website regularly at www.PremierProductions.com. More concert dates and information will be added soon!

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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.

The Radio Station of the Month for September goes to WAJS 91.7 FM – “The All JESUS Station” – out of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Station Manager Ron Cottom accepted the award on the station’s behalf.

See their website at wajs.net

Q. Congratulations on winning Radio Station of the Month from Premier! What is your reaction to being selected for this award?

A. WOW!!!! This is unexpected. We here at WAJS are so thankful to God to be a part of the great commission and not the great position. WAJS attempts to fulfill the great task of being what we call the station; "The All JESUS Station". We at WAJS try to remember that "promotion does not come from the East or West; it comes from GOD."

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Charity News

Premier Group, the parent company of Premier Productions, Premier Foundation and Premier Christian Cruises, is now sponsoring The Premier Auction. This new online auction currently features premium, upfront concert tickets and backstage passes to meet your favorite Christian artists in person. The site is planning to expand its auction items to include autographed memorabilia such as CDs, T-shirts, books and other merchandise by today’s Christian greats in music, sports and entertainment.

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