Christian music news: Spirit West Coast comes back swinging

Latest christian music: Performers include former dc Talk member tobyMac, the newsboysand MercyMe, as well as dozens of other pop/rock bands, solo acts, speakers and comedians on several stages.

For the festival's sixth year in Del Mar ---- an older, summertime version takes place in Monterey ---- organizers are adding a stage that showcases Latin music performers on May 23 and May 24.

Festival producer Jon Robberson said he expects 8,000 to 9,000 people to attend the event, which opens May 22 and continues through May 24.

Among the acts slated to perform are Kutless, Relient K, Lincoln Brewster, Needtobreathe, BarlowGirl, Red, Family Force 5, Addison Road, Todd Agnew, Flatfoot 56, Phil Wickham, Project 86, Fireflight and Stellar Kart. Latin music acts include Julissa, Ericson Alexander Molano, Raul Haro and T-Bone.

The festival also features the Operation Worship Stage, an indie artist competition, worship training and seminars, sound tech workshops, recreation and action games, children's activities and dozens of exhibitors.

Online sales are over, but tickets are available through May 21 at Berean Christian Store, C28 Christian stores, Hope Christian stores and Rockpile. Tickets may also be purchased on-site.

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