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First-ever, live broadcast of Newsboys, Kutless, Sanctus Real and more performing for crowd of 100,000

Posted on: Aug 21, 2009

More than 20 hours of the 2009 LifeLight festival can be viewed online

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (August 21, 2009) – For the first time ever, the largest outdoor Christian music festival will broadcast its main stage concert footage live online. More than 20 hours of streaming content over Labor Day Weekend will include such big names as Newsboys, Kutless and Sanctus Real, several performing for crowds of more than 100,000 people. 

The annual LifeLight Music Festival takes place every Labor Day Weekend in Sioux Falls, S.D. Last year’s festival had a three day attendance of 320,000 people from all 50 states and eight countries. Admission to the concert is free, but those who can’t make the trip to Sioux Falls for the September 4-6 show, can view stellar concert footage online for only $19.95. A portion of the funds will help LifeLight fund the festival.

The main stage artists at the LifeLight Festival include Newsboys, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Superchick, Lincoln Brewster, Rush of Fools, John Reuben, Phil Joel, Stellar Kart, Esterlyn, Vota, Remedy Drive, The Michael Gungor Band and many more. Among the speakers at the festival are the offspring of two of the world’s most recognized evangelists – Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham and Andrew Palau, son of Luis Palau. For a complete schedule, go to http://www.lifelight.org/festival .

The event is being broadcast on the state-of-the-art media platform of Endavo Media, an Atlanta-based company that provides online video and Internet TV solutions. Visit www.endavomedia.com for more information.

Founded in 1998, LifeLight Communications is a faith-based, non-profit organization that facilitates numerous concerts, mission trips, tours, student clubs and other events by partnering with churches, businesses and other ministries. The LifeLight Festival, held annually on Labor Day weekend, is their largest event, drawing 320,000 people over three days last year. For more information, please visit http://www.lifelight.org .