The annual Christian music festival, Cornerstone, celebrates its 26th year in existence
Bushnell, Ill. is the site for the annual Christian music festival, Cornerstone. This year, from June 28 - July 3, thousands will descend upon Illinois to enjoy the 26th year of the festival.
Cornerstone festival is known as a unique musical experience. Currently, 112 bands have been scheduled to attend this year’s festival. More bands are added to the list every week. Some bands that will be playing at Cornerstone this year are Skillet, The Almost, Devil Wears Prada, Red, TobyMac, Switchfoot, and Demon Hunter.
Cornerstone festival is known as a unique musical experience. Currently, 112 bands have been scheduled to attend this year’s festival. More bands are added to the list every week. Some bands that will be playing at Cornerstone this year are Skillet, The Almost, Devil Wears Prada, Red, TobyMac, Switchfoot, and Demon Hunter.
(Relient K playing at Cornerstone 2009)
(Flyleaf playing at Cornerstone 2008)Cornerstone also features a New Band Showcase. This showcase offers a look into the most well known, up and coming Christian rock artists. Sixteen bands will be awarded with playing a live show on the New Band Showcase Stage and the grand prize winner will get to play on the Main Stage.
Joe Stockton, lead singer of the Christian band Nineball, describes his experience playing at the Cornerstone festival. “Cornerstone is a chaotic mess of music and fun. There are so many stages and so many bands to play them. My favorite part about Cornerstone is the number of bands you get to see. Being on the road, you build friendships with a number of bands. It's like a rock and roll summer camp,” said Stockton.
Cornerstone also features many other programs including seminars, games, and a prayer village.
Seminars occur in what is known as the “seminar village.” Cornerstone seminars feature a wide variety of topics including: activism, mental illness, sex, dating, digital media, and more.
The festival also showcases many games for students to play while at Cornerstone. Students can participate in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and canoeing.
Another aspect of the festival is the prayer village. At the prayer village, people can fellowship with other Christians, meet people from around the country, and take part in daily prayer.
Cornerstone festival has been in existence since 1984. Each year, thousands of people descend upon 500 acres of land in Illinois for music, entertainment, fellowship, and prayer. The Cornerstone Festival staff believes that Cornerstone is more than a musical festival; it is a beacon of joy and spirit for those who attend.
Joe Stockton, lead singer of the Christian band Nineball, describes his experience playing at the Cornerstone festival. “Cornerstone is a chaotic mess of music and fun. There are so many stages and so many bands to play them. My favorite part about Cornerstone is the number of bands you get to see. Being on the road, you build friendships with a number of bands. It's like a rock and roll summer camp,” said Stockton.
Cornerstone also features many other programs including seminars, games, and a prayer village.
Seminars occur in what is known as the “seminar village.” Cornerstone seminars feature a wide variety of topics including: activism, mental illness, sex, dating, digital media, and more.
The festival also showcases many games for students to play while at Cornerstone. Students can participate in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and canoeing.
Another aspect of the festival is the prayer village. At the prayer village, people can fellowship with other Christians, meet people from around the country, and take part in daily prayer.
Cornerstone festival has been in existence since 1984. Each year, thousands of people descend upon 500 acres of land in Illinois for music, entertainment, fellowship, and prayer. The Cornerstone Festival staff believes that Cornerstone is more than a musical festival; it is a beacon of joy and spirit for those who attend.
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