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ROCKUS COMES TO TOWN!

Hey Rockus Fans, welcome to the 2012 website. We’re gearing up to make this the best year yet, so have booked up a load of talented local bands, set up the Open-mic stage and laid on lashings of fun stuff for kids and adults alike. Our usual weekend, 2nd June, falls right on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend this year, so what better way to celebrate than with some friends and great music. To make the most of the festivities, we’re also changing the format for this year only and are bringing Rockus into town! The Main Stage will be in the Parish Hall (limited entry so get in quick on the day!); the legendary Open-Mic will be at the White Hart Hotel (email openmic@rockusfestival.co.uk if you’d like to play); Silent Disco takes place in a marquee at Clacy’s Garage; and the Red House will play host the Child Friendly Area with bouncy castles galore! Happy days.

fortunate

THE FORTUNATE

The Fortunate are 4 individuals who love to write and play music for the world. Having met at college, brought together through their love of music, The Fortunate worked tirelessly on creating a new sound with a strong sense of youthful, British originality. With a variety of musical influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Duran Duran, The Fortunate have achieved a sound all of their own, arguably unlike anything else that has surfaced over recent years.
Working with renowned music producers Gary Stevenson and Dave West, who had previously recorded the likes of Go West and Rick Astley, The Fortunate had recorded a three track sampler within their first year of being a band. With the studios knowledge and experience of the retro 80′s sound, and the bands own influences brought to the table, The Fortunate came away with a considerably strong debut CD. Receiving such a great response from the untitled CD, fans eagerly await a follow up in the near future.
OKCorrel

OKCORREL

OkCorrel are a 4 piece band from around the south of England, mainly around Basingstoke. We formed in late 2009,we’ve just recorded a 4 track EP which we hope to be out sometime in the near future. We have played at many venues around hampshire with many great bands, we have had great feedback from fans and new listeners. We hope that you enjoy our music

ceasers way

CEASERS WAY

Ceasers Way are a five peice metalcore/hardcore band from hampshire. Formed together in the early summer of 2011.They have played shows across Hampshire and Berkshire including the Facebar in Reading, the Railway in Winchester and the Bang bar in Basingstoke just to name a fiew.Bands that they have shared the stage with include Revoker, Palm Reader, Within Her Depth and Save Your Grace.They have been together for just under a year and already have a great following.

wedeny

WE DENY

Previously known as Ceasefire, We Deny are a female-fronted, five-piece, Pop-Punk band from the Basingstoke/Winchester area. Formed in late 2010, providing upbeat, rocky sounds with a pop-punk flavour. Their energizing performances coincide with their upbeat set list to make them an act to watch! Following a successfull summer of shows in 2011, We Deny released their first single “Face The Rain” which is available for free download off of their Facebook fan page. The band are planning to record and release their debut EP this July with a number of shows lined up in towns and cities across the south. For fans of New Found Glory, Blink 182, All Time Low and We Are The In Crowd.

“One of the best voices in town” – Rockbitch

“These guys nail it every time, come get your pop-punk fix” – Rockbitch