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American Awakening presents the “Better Together” Event with music and timely messages
On July 28, American Awakening invites you to join their “Better Together” event. Join for King & Country, Lecrae, Crowder, Jonathan McReynolds and The New Respects as they come together and blur the lines of politics, race and genre for an amazing moment of music. This FREE concert stream starts at 8pm. Register for free at
Colton Dixon is coming to Lancaster, Ohio!
Colton will be performing at Fairfield Christian Church!
Location: Fairfield Christian Church, Lancaster, OH
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 7PM
We The Kingdom is coming to Wooster, Ohio!
We The Kingdom will be performing at the Wayne County Fair!
Location: Wayne County Fair, Wooster, OH
Date: Monday, September 8th
Time: 8PM
We The Kingdom is a multigenerational family of musicians, including producers and songwriters Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold.
The members of We The Kingdom have been involved behind-the-scenes in songs that have been sung around the world, and now they are ready to tell their own story firsthand.
Their sound is a blend of worship, vulnerability, and grit that is birthed
out of decades of musical influences and a shared difficult experience
that brought them together as a band. Their new self-titled album,
'We The Kingdom' is out now.
Jeremy Camp is coming to Mansfield, Ohio!
Jeremy Camp is going on tour with his wife!
Don’ miss An Evening of Stories and Songs – Jeremy and Adrienne Camp.
Location: Crossroads Church, 1188 Park Ave West, Mansfield, OH 44906
Date: Thursday, September 18th
Time:
Early entry tickets include earliest entry into the venue. Doors open at
6pm - must arrive by 6:15pm to be guaranteed early entry seating.
General Admission doors open at 6:15pm, all seating is first come,
first served!
Concert starts at 7PM
Tickets for SonFest 2025 at MVNU are on sale NOW!
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: Doors open at 1pm
Location: R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium at the Campus of MVNU,
800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
In true SonFest tradition, the event will feature outdoor activities throughout the day, free and open to everyone. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food trucks and a vendor tent for shopping and refreshments. Please note: Concert entry requires a ticket; outdoor festivities are free and open to all.
Artists include: The 2025 lineup features a powerful lineup of worship, alternative rock, and faith-driven performances, headlined by ELEVATION RHYTHM. Also taking the stage are acclaimed artists John Mark McMillan, Citizens, and central Ohio favorite Rock City Worship, with more artists to be announced.
Tickets: Are NOW ON SALE NOW at mvnu.edu/sonfest.
Due to venue capacity, concert tickets are limited.
A full festival schedule will be released soon.
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General admission: $40
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Limited availability VIP admission: $75 (includes a Meet-and-Greet with artists and early entry)
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Group sales (10 to 50 tickets) or Children ages 4-10: $25
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Children 3-and-under: Free (must sit on a lap)
Keep listening to WNZR and watching mvnu.edu/sonfest for more details.
More Artist Information:
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ELEVATION RHYTHM is the youth expression of Elevation Church (Charlotte, N.C.), crafting music for the next generation to sing, dance, and worship.
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John Mark McMillan, a Platinum-selling songwriter and genre-defying artist, brings lyrical depth and poetic honesty to the stage.
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Citizens, based in Seattle, rose to prominence with their 2011 debut and have since built a reputation for energetic, genre-crossing songs rooted in raw honesty and deep faith.
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Rock City Worship, a musical ministry based in Columbus, combines powerful praise and local impact.
Seph Schlueter is coming to Cincinnati, Ohio!
Seph will be performing with special guest bodie!
Location: The George, Cincinnati, OH
Date: Thursday, October 2nd
Time: 7PM (Doors Open 6:15PM)
Join Seph Schlueter on tour this fall featuring songs from his debut EP, Counting My Blessings. Rooted in his journey of faith and shaped by years of worship leading, Seph’s music offers a simple but powerful message of hope. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Seph live as he shares his journey, his songs, and his prayer for revival!
Mark Schultz is coming to the campus of MVNU!
Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center, WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University present “An Evening with Mark Schultz” on Saturday, October 4th!
Come join us for an evening of songs and stories with Dove Award Winning Christian Music Artist, Mark Schultz and support an amazing ministry in our community.
This event is a fundraiser for Starting Point.
Location: Campus of MVNU
Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 7PM
Phil Wickham is coming to Ohio!
Phil will perform with special guests Charity Gayle, Josh Baldwin, and Benjamin William Hastings!
Location: Canton memorial Civic Center, Canton OH
Date: Saturday, October 11th
Time: 7:00PM
Brandon Lake is coming to Ohio!
Brandon will perform with special guests Franni Cash and Pat Barrett!
Location: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
Date: Sunday, October 12th
Time: 7:00PM
Micah Tyler is coming to Columbus, Ohio!
Micah will be going on his God Did It Tour with Jordan St. Cyr and Emerson Day!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and worship, with songs like Amen, I See Grace and his latest hit, God Did It!
Location: The Church Next Door, 5755 Feder Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Date: Sunday, October 19th
Time:
5:00pm – VIP, Meet and Greet doors open
5:15pm – VIP, Meet and Greet begins
5:30pm - VIP Q&A doors open
5:45pm - VIP Q&A begins
6:15pm - Early Entry doors open
6:30pm - General Admission doors open
7:00pm - Show begins
Big Daddy Weave is coming to Duncan Falls, Ohio!
Big Daddy Weave will be performing with special guests Megan Woods and David Leonard!
They bring their Let It Begin Tour to Ohio!
Location: Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, Duncan Falls, OH
Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 7PM
Known for honest songs that tell personal stories of freedom in Christ,
Big Daddy Weave has long been admired for their real-life, real-person openness. With songs like Redeemed, God Is In This Story, Heaven Changes Everything, My Story, The Lion and the Lamb, Overwhelmed, and Let It Begin, Big Daddy Weave has become one of the most beloved bands in Christian music.
Sidewalk Prophets is coming to Clayton, OH!
They’re bringing their friend Megan Danielle, Former American Idol Runner Up, on their Looking Up Tour!
Date: Friday, October 24th
Location: Salem Church Of God, Clayton, OH
Time:
5:15PM VIP Q&A Doors Open
5:30PM VIP Q&A Begins
6:15PM Early Entry Doors Open
6:30PM General Admission Doors Open
7:00PM Showtime
TobyMac is coming to Akron, Ohio on his Heaven on My Mind: Start to Finish LIVE Tour!
TobyMac will be performing at the Akron Civic Theatre for an intimate, more personal concert!
He’ll be going through the entire of his latest record, Heaven on
My Mind, from start to finish, along with his other favorite hits from previous records!
Location: Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 7PM
Matthew West is coming to Columbus, Ohio on his
Don’t Stop Praying 2025 Tour!
Matthew will be performing with special guest Peter Burton, a new Christian artist!
Location: Genoa Baptist Church, Westerville, OH
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 7PM
Terrian is coming to Lakewood, OH!
Headlining her first big tour, Terrian is bringing Aaron Cole on her
Big God Tour!
Date: Friday, November 7th
Location: Mahall’s – 13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Time: 7PM
For 7 years, Terrian was a part of TobyMac’s Diverse City Band, touring across the country with him, appearing on TobyMac’s records, and has now become a solo artist, releasing hits like Big God and Honestly, We Just Need Jesus.
Rend Collective is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University!
The Rend Collective Folk! Fall Tour is making a stop in Mount Vernon!
Save the date!
Date: Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm
Location: Mount Vernon Nazarene University Chapel
Tickets go on sale at 10am (EDT) on Wednesday, April 23rd! The link to purchase tickets is (insert link here)
Ticket types:
- Deluxe Experience: Deluxe doors open at 5:30pm - must arrive by 5:45pm to take part in the Deluxe Experience.
- Early Entry: Early Entry tickets include early entry into the venue to choose premium seating. Early Entry doors open at 6:30pm - must arrive by 6:45pm to be guaranteed premium seating.
- General Admission: General Admission doors open at 6:45pm. All seating is first come, first served.
IMPORTANT INFO:
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All ticket sales are final
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Ticket prices are subject to increase at the door
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Kids 2 and under are free but must sit on a lap and not take a seat
Rend Collective:
Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Rend Collective wants to be known as a celebration band, worshiping for God’s Glory and fame. Since the release of their first album, Organic Family Hymnal, the group’s authentic and energetic style of worship has attracted an international audience, with career sales of more than 300,000 albums. The group saw early success as their first ever single “Build Your Kingdom Here,” peaked at No. 12 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Their 2014 release, The Art of Celebration, charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart within the first week of its release. Known for their electric lively worship, the band has been a part of several major tours with top artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Hillsong United Kari Jobe, Lecrae and more. The group released critically acclaimed As Family We Go in 2015, followed by, Campfire Christmas Volume 1, their first Christmas record, and Campfire II, both in 2016. The critically acclaimed Good News released in 2017, followed by Good News: Deluxe Edition (2018), Choose to Worship (2020).
Benjamin William Hastings is coming to Pickerington, Ohio on his At The Heart Of It Tour!
Benjamin will be performing with “sensational” special guest
Jamie MacDonald!
This November, join Benjamin William Hastings on the At The Heart Of It Tour! Live with special guest Jamie MacDonald, join Benjamin for nights of worship focused on getting back to the heart of it all... His Heart. Hear Ben's latest music along with favorites like "So Will I," "Abandoned," and "That's The Thing About Praise." Making seven stops across the country this November, join us in worship!
Location: Life City Church, Pickerington, OH
Date: Friday, November 14th
Time:
5:15pm - Premium doors open
5:45pm - Early Entry doors open
6:00pm - General Admission doors open
7:00pm - Show begins
CAIN is coming to Grove City, Ohio on their
Live And In Color Tour!
CAIN will be performing with special guests Jon Reddick and Caleb & John! The night is hosted by Annie F Downs!
Make sure to wear RED to the concert and join the FUN of their tour – Live And In Color – RED!
Location: Grove City Church of the Nazarene, Grove City, OH
Date: Thursday, November 20th
Time: 7PM
Spend five minutes with the members of CAIN and you’ll feel like you’ve spent the afternoon in the sunshine. The band’s effervescent joy spills over onto each person they meet, their bright smiles as contagious as their chill-inducing harmonies. Pouring their perpetual joy into their debut album, 2021’s Rise Up, CAIN – made up of siblings Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain – has discovered what it’s like to live their calling while doing their favorite thing, singing about Jesus.
Third Day is coming to Dayton, Ohio with their
30th Anniversary Tour!
The band Third Day is getting back together for the 30th anniversary of the band to bring you their classics and a night of worship! They will be performing with special guest Zach Williams!
For the first time in over a decade, original members Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson will hit the stage together for a limited number of live shows across the U.S. Celebrating three decades of unforgettable hits, this once-in-a-lifetime tour will feature the band’s classic songs, pulling from their legendary catalog of chart-topping singles.
There are limited tour dates and limited tickets!
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center, Dayton, OH
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 7PM
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