Big things are happening as we prepare for the 3rd annual Rise AZ Music Festival 2027, coming to Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista, Arizona on Saturday, April 17, 2027!

We’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek at some of the incredible artists already confirmed to take the stage at Arizona’s biggest free, faith-based music event. This year’s lineup brings together national headliners, powerful testimonies, and diverse styles—from worship to Christian hip-hop to rock.

Here’s who’s already confirmed for 2027:

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For more than three decades, Disciple has carried an uncompromising message of faith, hope, and the Gospel through hard-hitting Christian rock.

Formed in Tennessee in 1992 and led by frontman Kevin Young, Disciple has built a worldwide ministry through music, playing thousands of shows and reaching audiences with songs centered on redemption, perseverance, and the hope found in Jesus Christ. The band has earned multiple Dove Awards, achieved numerous No. 1 singles, sold hundreds of thousands of records, and had its music featured by ESPN, WWE, Fox Sports, and major television networks.

Disciple's music combines powerful guitars, explosive live performances, and lyrics that refuse to shy away from the struggles people face. But behind the music is something even bigger: the mission. Disciple has consistently used its platform to point people toward Christ and remind listeners that no matter what they have walked through, their story is not over.

is a female-fronted Christian rock band from Chicago, led by vocalist Jennifer Benson. Known for powerful vocals, hard-hitting rock, and a message of hope and resilience, Ignescent has shared the stage with national acts and continues to make an impact in both Christian and mainstream rock.

Their music includes “Chariot of Fire” featuring Clint Lowery of Sevendust and “Not Today” featuring Kevin Young of Disciple and Billy Grey of Fozzy. With Billboard-charting success and a growing national touring presence, Ignescent delivers an energetic, faith-driven sound centered on overcoming and hope.

Redemption. Testimony. Purpose.

Their ministry is built around a message that sits at the very heart of Rise AZ: your past does not have to determine your future. Through faith-driven music, powerful testimony, and a passion for reaching people right where they are, Clean Slate & Mallory B. bring a message of redemption, restoration, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.

Their music speaks to the broken, the searching, and anyone who has ever wondered whether God could still use their story. The answer is yes. In Christ, there is forgiveness. There is purpose. There is a new beginning—a clean slate.

Your past is not the end of your story. It may just be where your testimony begins.

EGR is quickly becoming a recognizable voice in Christian Hip-Hop, bringing together hard-hitting beats, authentic testimony, and an unapologetic message of faith in Jesus Christ.

And people are listening.

With more than 210,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, EGR's music is reaching an increasingly large audience. His catalog includes collaborations with some of Christian Hip-Hop's biggest names, including Lecrae, Miles Minnick, Bryann T, Sevin, Zee, and others.

His song “Big Brother” expanded even further in 2026 with a remix featuring Lecrae, while songs like “Boost It Up,” “Back to the Basic,” “Man in the Making,” and “That Ain't It” have helped establish EGR's sound within today's Christian Hip-Hop movement.

But behind the numbers is a testimony.

EGR openly shares a story of serving God, falling away, and finding his way back home. That journey of redemption is exactly the kind of story Rise AZ was created to amplify.

Rise AZ isn't just about putting Christian artists on a stage. It's about using music to reach people who might never walk through the doors of a church and reminding them that no matter how far you've gone, Jesus can still call you home.

Rise AZ Music Festival is excited to welcome Bobby Bendito to the stage for Rise AZ 2027!

Bringing a sound rooted in Christian Hip-Hop, old-school influence, testimony, and an unapologetic love for Jesus, Bobby Bendito uses music to speak life into people who understand struggle, redemption, and the need for a Savior.

Bobby's ministry is bigger than the music. His message is about transformation—showing that God can take our past, our mistakes, and the hardest chapters of our lives and turn them into a testimony that reaches somebody else.

With a style that carries the soul and energy of classic Hip-Hop while delivering a message centered on Christ, faith, family, and purpose, Bobby brings something unique to the Rise AZ stage.

That's what Rise AZ is about.

We're bringing together different sounds, generations, churches, ministries, and testimonies with one purpose: to make Jesus known.

Get ready to throw it back while looking toward something greater as Bobby Bendito joins Rise AZ

Returning to Rise AZ, Colorado-based Remedy brings a massive blend of anthemic hard-rock choruses, crushing modern metal riffs, and a message rooted in hope. With hard-hitting tracks like “Bring the Rain” and “Tempted,” Remedy combines soaring melodies, aggressive riffs, and raw intensity to create a sound built for the live stage.

At the heart of Remedy is a mission to remind every person that no matter what they’re going through or where they’ve been that they are not alone. In a world increasingly consumed by darkness, division, and despair, Remedy boldly points to a God who is greater than our pain, stronger than our suffering, and victorious over evil. Remedy will return to Rise AZ with new music, and a message more unapologetic than ever. Blending melody, aggression, and faith into an explosive live show, Remedy is ready to bring an entirely new chapter to the Rise AZ stage.

JOHNATHAN MORIN — THE NINJA PASTOR

Faith. Strength. Perseverance. Purpose.

Rise AZ Music Festival is excited to welcome Johnathan Morin, better known as “The Ninja Pastor,” to Rise AZ 2027!

Johnathan brings together a powerful passion for faith, ministry, fitness, and overcoming obstacles—both the ones standing in front of us and the ones we battle within. Known as the Ninja Pastor, he uses his unique platform to encourage people to push beyond their limits, stand strong through adversity, and pursue the purpose God has placed on their lives.

Honor & Glory is a band whose name epitomizes their purpose: an outpouring of honor, unwaveringly fixed on the victorious glory of God. This guitar-driven worship project never had to exist, a reality that makes Honor & Glory particularly unique. Each band member is a successful staple in the Christian rock industry, with the venture being helmed by Disciple members Kevin Young, Josiah Prince, Joey West, and Andrew Stanton. The lineup is rounded out by Dane Allen (LOYALS) on acoustic guitar and Marco Pera (Amongst the Giants) on bass. For each of the veteran musicians, Honor & Glory is a project born of pure devotion. 

“This is all about Him,” singer Kevin Young freely confesses. “I’m not going into writing these songs saying ‘how do I make this song great?’ Instead, I’m saying ‘how do I use this song to share how God great is?’”

The project’s inception came organically through a conversation on Disciple’s bus, a spontaneous moment when the band members realized they were each using their time off the road to lead worship in local churches. It led to the musicians collectively asking a hypothetical question: “We’re leading worship anyway. Instead of doing it apart from each other, why don’t we just play worship music together?”

That origin in pure passion is instantly evident through the self-titled debut album Honor & Glory, a collection of songs that take a different approach from anything previously heard from the band members. “Battle Belongs” is Honor & Glory’s take on a Phil Wickham song, reimagined with towering guitar riffs behind a soaring theme of confident faith. 

“It’s the battling perspectives. When all I see is the battle, you see the victory,” Kevin shares about “Battle Belongs.” “It’s basically a song bringing you to that point of ‘alright, I’m going to see things the way that You see them, Lord.’”

“Victory” reverberates with that celebration, a fiercely free recognition that as Christ-followers, we stand on the field of a battle that’s already been won. “Come Alive,” cowritten with Joth Hunt of Planetshakers, bounces through a riff-saturated sonic scape as it offers the exuberant cry of a heart that’s been resurrected.

The victorious, rock-driven sound that permeates this collection of songs feels custom-made to create environments for communal outpourings of adoration. That open invitation to the whole Body of Christ was birthed first from an attitude of collaboration in the studio.

In addition to writing contributions from all members of the band, Honor & Glory also drew on the talents of Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Mandisa), Micah Kuiper (Newsboys, Jeremy Camp), Joth Hunt (Planetshakers), and Tommy Iceland (Jesus Culture, Chris Tomlin). Band member Josiah Prince, an acclaimed producer in his own right, helmed the album’s recording and production. The creative team was rounded out with mixing by Nick “Rad” Radovanovic (Skillet, Rhett Walker) and mastering by Mike Cervantes (Tenth Avenue North, We Are Messengers).

“God of My Story” is a compelling example of what that coalescence of skill created. Cowritten with Bryan Fowler and Micah Kuiper, “God of My Story” is a powerful and personal song of testimony. Reflecting on the song, Kevin Young offers “When I look back on my life, the successes and failures and everything in between, I can see the handwriting of God through it all, and a constant reminder of his overwhelming faithfulness.”

Honor & Glory has already been bringing these reverent offerings of testimony and praise to stages at festivals and churches, creating a distinctly unique experience. “One thing I always told my team when I led worship in church was that our job was to lead worship,” Kevin Young explains. “The only way you can lead anybody to do anything is by you doing it first. I’m not performing. I’m not trying to stir up a crowd or be the lead singer of a band. I’m just worshipping.”

With Special Guests

MATT BAIRD

Rise AZ is honored to welcome Matt Baird, frontman of Spoken, to our Sunday Rise Up Service on April 18, 2027.

For decades, Matt has used music and ministry to share a message of hope, redemption, perseverance, and faith in Jesus Christ. As the voice of Spoken, he has reached people across the country with powerful songs and an authentic testimony that reminds us that even through our hardest seasons, God is still working.

But Sunday at Rise AZ is about more than music.

The Rise Up Service is a time for the Body of Christ to come together as one body—across churches, denominations, backgrounds, and generations—to worship Jesus, hear the Word, pray together, and give people an opportunity to respond to what God is doing in their lives.

SAUL AUBIN

Rise AZ is excited to welcome Saul Aubin to the Sunday Rise Up Service on April 18, 2027.

Saul is an Arizona artist with a heart for using his music to share faith, hope, testimony, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. With an authentic sound and a passion for ministry, Saul represents what Rise AZ is all about—using the gifts God has given us to reach people and point them toward something greater.

But the Sunday Rise Up Service is about more than who's on the stage. It's about who we're gathering for.

Churches, ministries, families, and believers from across our community will come together as one body to worship Jesus, pray together, hear the Word, and create an opportunity for people to respond to the Gospel.

Join Saul Aubin and the Rise AZ family as we gather together and declare that the Church isn't confined to four walls.

🙌 More Artists Coming Soon!

This is only the beginning! We have more artist announcements on the way, and trust us—you won’t want to miss what’s still to come. Stay connected with us on social media, and check back here for updates as we continue to build the biggest Rise AZ yet.

📅 Saturday, April 17, 2026
📍 Veterans Memorial Park – Sierra Vista, AZ
🎟️ Admission By Donation at the gate | Family Friendly | Christ-Centered
🚨 For sponsorship or vendor info, contact Jai Rocha at (520) 270‑3924 or rochaplanningandpromotions@gmail.com

Let’s Rise together.