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Malvern Rocks Festival is ready to light up the Malvern Hills with three days of exceptional music, vibrant energy, and unforgettable experiences. From August 2nd to 4th, 2024, prepare to immerse yourself in a diverse soundscape, featuring a stellar line-up of established artists and rising stars across various genres.
Remember the electrifying atmosphere of 2023’s relaunch? This year promises to be even bigger and better, with an expanded program showcasing the best of contemporary music. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of indie rock, a jazz aficionado, or a curious explorer of funk, Malvern Rocks has something for everyone.
We now have a complete line-up so get ready to discover your new favourite band, revel in the joyful energy of live music, and connect with a passionate community of music enthusiasts.
Come and be a part of it!
Malvern Rocks will be paying all artists, and musicians who perform at the festival, as well as the crew and organisers. This is a significant financial commitment, and the organisers are asking for your help in supporting the festival.
There are a number of ways you can support Malvern Rocks. You can purchase festival merchandise, donate to the festival’s funding page, or become a patron of the festival. Your support will help ensure that Malvern Rocks can continue to provide a platform for established and up-and-coming artists and musicians, and that it can continue to be a great weekend of music and fun for everyone.
Here are some ways you can support Malvern Rocks:
Thank you for your support!
Since the Middle Ages when William Langland wrote his epic poem, William’s Vision of Piers Plowman with its description of the Malvern Hills, the area has been associated with poetry, art and music.
Everyone knows that one of the country’s most revered composers lived in Malvern. Edward Elgar is now synonymous with the town.
In his Pomp and Circumstances Marches, The Enigma Variations and his violin and cello concertos, many hear the inspiration of the Malvern Hills themselves.
Sir Barry Jackson, founder of the Birmingham Repertory Company and his collaborations with George Bernard Shaw put the town firmly on the map with the Malvern Festival. This original drama, literary and classical music festival ran from 1929 and acted as a showcase for Shaw’s work.
Through the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Malvern Winter Gardens became a major venue for popular music. Bands and artists as diverse as the Velvet Underground, The Who, Joy Division, The Jam and The Specials played at the Gardens. The venue was ‘on the circuit’ and the list of performances there is like a who’s who of rock ‘n’ roll.
Malvern Fringe Festival was, at one time, larger than Edinburgh’s Fringe. Founded as a reaction to the more traditional Malvern Festival, the Fringe ran for over 36 years, putting on music, spoken word and art-based events. Including week-long festivals, and the annual Malvern May Day Festival and Parade.
In the ‘90s, Malvern became home to Nigel Kennedy, one of the world’s most celebrated violinists. Kennedy could often be found jamming with local musicians in small pubs on the Hills.
Malvern is, to put it simply, full of musicians. The quality and talent of our local maestros is astounding as a visit to one of the many local open mic nights can show.
Because the bar is set so high, the town tends to undervalue our musicians. It’s our mission to do something about that!
Malvern Rocks is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Malvern Hills District Council.
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