Music|February 08, 2017 12:06 EST
Newsboys Donate Over 3,000 Free Concert Tickets To First Responders; Announce 2017 Leg Of 'Love Riot Tour'
Grammy Award-nominated, platinum-selling band Newsboys in partnership with Premier Productions has announced the 2017 extension of the "Love Riot Tour." In addition, the band donated more than 3,000 tickets to First Responders and their families in a two-day "Buy One, Give One" special offer.
"We want to start a LOVE RIOT and blessing these First Responders is a way to help change the world," said Michael Tait, lead singer for the Newsboys.
During these two days for each ticket purchased, one will be donated to a First Responder through the non-profit organization Serve & Protect.
"At a time when the law enforcement community needs encouragement, the Newsboys' tribute to the First Responder community is a beacon of hope," said Robert Michaels, CEO and founder of Serve & Protect. The non-profit organization's mission is to locate and facilitate trauma services for public safety professionals with symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome, addictions or both.
"The Love Riot Tour" kicked off last weekend and will stop in more than 50 cities nationwide. The "Buy One, Give One" initiative is one more way to give back to the community through music.
"As the tour promoter, we have the privilege of working closely with the Newsboys and seeing the heart of this band," said Robyn Klass, marketing director with Premier Productions. "We are thrilled that many First Responders and their families throughout the country will get to be a part of the 'Love Riot Tour!'"
"Love Riot Tour" Dates:
Feb 9 | Landmark Theatre | |
Feb 10 | Santander Arena Reading, PA | |
Feb 17 | Wicomico Youth & Civic Center | |
Feb 12 | Crown Center Theatre | |
Feb 16 | Cross Insurance Center | |
Feb 17 | Palace Theatre - Albany | |
Feb 18 | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
Feb 19 | Salem Civic Center | |
Feb 23 | Central Community Church | |
Feb 24 | The Oil Palace | |
Feb 25 | United Wireless Arena | |
Feb 26 | Fort Smith Convention Center | |
Mar 2 | L.C. Walker Arena | |
Mar 3 | Palace Theatre - Columbus | |
Mar 4 | The Capitol Theatre | |
Mar 5 | The Whiting | |
Mar 9 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | |
Mar 10 | Township Auditorium | |
Mar 11 | Christ United | |
Mar 12 | Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater | |
Mar 16 | First Baptist Raytown | |
Mar 17 | Central National Bank Center | |
Mar 18 | Andrews County Expo | |
Mar 19 | Laurie Auditorium - Trinity University | |
Mar 23 | Kiva Auditorium | |
Mar 24 | El Paso County Coliseum | |
Mar 25 | Centennial Hall - University of Arizona | |
Mar 26 | San Diego Civic Theatre | |
Mar 30 | Warnors Theatre | |
Mar 31 | Bayside @ Adventure | |
Apr 1 | Valley Bible Fellowship | |
Apr 6 | Ford Idaho Center | |
Apr 7 | ShoWare Center | |
Apr 8 | The Pavilion at Oregon State Fair & Expo Center | |
Apr 9 | INB Performing Arts Center | |
Apr 20 | Canton Memorial Civic Center | |
Apr 21 | Prairie Capital Convention Center | |
Apr 23 | Chester Fritz Auditorium / University of North Dakota | |
Apr 27 | Knoxville Civic Auditorium | |
Apr 28 | Celebration Church and Outreach Ministry | |
Apr 29 | Timmons Arena - Furman University | |
Apr 30 | Freedom Hall Civic Center - Johnson City, TN | |
May 4 | Von Braun Civic Center | |
May 5 | Pensacola Bay Center |
For tour and ticket information visit www.newsboys.com.