Night of Joy kicks off tonight for a two night run of contemporary Christian music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS). This is the first time the twenty-five year old event has run at the Studios, as previously it has been held at the Magic Kingdom.

I don’t think the move has pleased everyone, with Brandon Heath saying, “I’m a little bummed that it’s not in front of the castle, but I also like the park we’re going to because it’s got the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster”

“I’m a sucker for Magic Kingdom, man,” Heath says. “I love the nostalgia of it.”

Disney have pretty much said that the Night oj Joy concerts fit more with the show-biz persona they are trying to add to DHS, as this park also hosts other annual and daily events such as Star Wars Weekends, Super Soap Weekends and the High School Musical Street show.

Anyhow, if you can get down to DHS, here’s the two night line-up.

Friday September 5, 2008
Chris Tomlin
MercyMe
Rebecca St. James
BarlowGirl
Matthew West
Rush of Fools
Brandon Heath
Britt Nicole

Saturday September 6, 2008
Casting Crowns
TobyMac
Fred Hammond
Marcos Witt
Mandisa
Aaron Shust
RED
Pure NRG

As you can see, Mandisa stars on Saturday. A nice little tie-in to the American Idol Experience with her being an American Idol 2006 finalist.