BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Alabama Adventure/ Ashley McDuffie) -
Alabama Adventure is hosting a talent search to find the next big name in Christian music. The search will be held Saturday April 29th and Saturday May 6th at
Alabama Adventure. The winner of the talent search will have the opportunity to play in an opening slot on Chick-fil-A Christian
Music Day at
Alabama Adventure on June 10th, with national recording artists Superchick, ZoeGirl, Josh Bates and Charity Von.
"Alabama Adventure is excited to be part of this opportunity to discover up and coming artists," said John Collins, general manager. "We hope to find excellent talent which can be showcased at our Christian Music Day. These days will be filled with fun for families and the community. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the music."
In addition, the first place winner of the talent search will win recording and production of one song at Blair Music Works with Barry Blair, valued at $1000, and a live performance and interview on 93.7 WDJC. They will also be awarded prizes from Diskmakers, Stuph Clothing, Wall Printing, HostBaby.com and CD Baby.com. Prizes will be awarded for second and third place as well. All entrants will receive a six-month free membership to Indie Community.com and a year membership to Crossdogs.com.
Judges for the Christian Talent Search includes Jon Walden, evening DJ at 93.7 WDJC in Birmingham, Ala., Justin and Cari, afternoon DJs at 93.7 WDJC, Gary Lemaster, owner of Crossdogs.com and Jennifer Taylor, owner and booking agent of The Fish, a Christian venue in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Entries must be received by April 24, 2006. Visit www.indiecommunity.com to enter the Talent Search and to learn more about entry rules.
Pricing for the Chick-fil-A Christian Music Day on June 10th, hosted by Alabama Adventure, is as follows:
- Day of event admission - $29.95 plus tax for General Combo Admission (Ages 10-61)
- Day of event admission - $19.95 plus tax for Jr./ Sr. Combo Admission (Ages 3-9 & 62+)
- Advance purchase admission - $23.95 plus tax for General Combo Admission (Ages 10-61)
- Advance purchase admission - $19.95 plus tax for Jr./ Sr. Combo Admission (Ages 3-9 & 62+)
A coupon for $5 off admission is available at Chick-fil-A. For a group of 15 or more, tickets may be purchased for $19.95 per person. The ticket includes admission into Magic City USA, Splash Beach Water Park and Chick-fil-A Christian Music Day events. Tickets can be purchased at the park on the day of the event, or can be purchased in advance by calling Alabama Adventure Group Sales at (205) 481-4758 or by visiting www.alabamaadventure.com and clicking on Buy Tickets or at area Christian Bookstores in Birmingham.
Alabama Adventure is a 200-acre entertainment complex, featuring family fun attractions including two parks, Magic City, USA Amusement Park and Splash Beach Water Park. Located only 16 miles southwest of Birmingham, Alabama, Alabama Adventure is a mile north of I-459 at exit 110. Alabama Adventure opens weekends beginning April 22 and is open full time starting Memorial Day Weekend. 2006 season passes are on sale now. To obtain further information about Alabama Adventure please visit www.alabamaadventure.com or call (205) 481-4750.
