Rox 18th Free Music & Art Festival
2nd & 3rd August 2008
Sea Front, Bognor Regis
The 18th Rox Music & Arts Festival returns for its 2nd year on Bognor's seafront where it originally started back in 1990 and continued up until 2001. Over 60,000 music lovers attended the free event over the 3 days. Despite the huge success of the whole festival the police & the authorities decided that we could not return to our seafront home which created large protests from the local population!!
Since then we have used various locations around the area whilst always wanting & trying to get back to the seafront. 2007 saw the break-through in negotiations & everyone moved forward. We had a great weekend back on the seafront with a crowd of 15,000 throughout the whole weekend.
This year the 18th Rox Festival will take place over the 2nd/3rd August, Saturday 1pm-11pm / Sunday 1pm-10pm.
The main stage will be located in the grounds of the town's premier hotel 'The Royal Norfolk' which overlooks the sea.
Other areas along the promenade & seafront gardens will be used for the fringe activities and art exhibitions.
The artists and bands form an eclectic mix from local blues to rock and even includes Bognor's Big Swing Band with
Bobby Wellings & many more.
Catering for the festival will take place within the hotel with it's own festival weekend menu & also in the hotel’s grounds and will include a hog roast, paella, Chinese noodles, burgers, ice cream, vegetarian crepes and several bars. More food outlets are still to be confirmed.
If you want to get involved or simply want more info, e-mail any of these addresses:-
Info about Craft Stalls: paula@queen-of-hearts.co.ukInfo about Workshops: paula@queen-of-hearts.co.uk
Info about Food Stalls: blackgullstudios@hotmail.co.uk
Info about Fringe Acts: info@the-rox.com
Info about The Festival: info@the-rox.com
Info about The Hotel: accomodation@theroyalnorfolkhotel.com
The festival is currently waiting for conformation of the entertainments license.
Check here for regular updates on the festival and line-up announcements!
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