.Columbia Records and Nickelodeon’s multi-platinum selling superstars Big Time Rush and triple threat sensation Victoria Justice announced today that they will kick off their ’Summer Break Tour” on June 21st in Los Angeles. Fans will get to see electrifying performances in over 38 cities across the U.S, including an August 6 play at Columbus’ Schottenstein Center. Olivia Somerlyn will be support. For more info, visit www.SummerBreakTour.com.

Big Time Rush are currently recording their third album set to release in early Summer 2013 featuring new music that will debut on the upcoming season of the TV series, ’Big Time Rush,” which averages 3.6 million total viewers and was the most watched live-action series premiere in Nickelodeon's history, with 6.8 million viewers. Elevate, Big Time Rush’s second album released by Columbia Records/Nickelodeon, was the follow-up to the group's blockbuster debut, 2010’s gold-certified BTR. The band’s 2012 summer anthem single ’Windows Down,” has garnered over 15 million video views and generated their third consecutive charting single at Pop radio. To date, close to 4 million singles sold.

Victoria Justice starred in the hit Nickelodeon series, Victorious, which recently won its second Kids’ Choice Award in the category of "Favorite TV Show." Prior to having her own series, Victoria starred in Zoey 101. Victoria has been nominated for a Teen Choice, Kids’ Choice, NAACP Image, ALMA and Imagen Foundation Award. Her hit single, ’Freak the Freak Out” has been certified gold and the singer/songwriter has sold over 3 million digital downloads overall. She is currently in the studio writing and recording for her forthcoming solo album.

Ticket Information

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone (1-800-745-3000) and ticketmaster.com until 4 hours prior to the start of the event and in-person through Ticketmaster Ticket Centers OR at the Schottenstein Center Ticket Office until the start of the event.