Fokofpolisiekar, Hog Hoggidy Hog to play Rock the River

The organisers will once again bring along a brand new state-of-the-art sound and lighting rig to provide three stages, including the Main Stage, the D&B and Dubstep Stage and a third stage for Metal/Goth/Hard Rock and Punk.

At present, the confirmed acts for this year's event include (subject to change): Fokofpolisiekar, Hog Hoggidy Hog, Half Price, Boombox Troopers, Reburn, Stone Collar, The Great Apes, Junkyard Lipstick, Cy.Str, Thought Police, Witness to Wolves, Dutch Phobia, Cannon, Smugg Juggler, Jackal& Wolf, My Flawless Ending, Gritt (PE), Impalement Theory, a DJ line-up provided by RubaDub and Basscore, as well as the 420 Comedy Troop. More acts to be confirmed.

The amenities for Rock the River include:

• Secure camping and parking
  
• Plenty of on-site security
  
• Swimming facilities
  
• Medics on site
  
• Clean, warm showers
  
• A food and craft market with affordable meals
  
• Bars with affordable drink prices
  
• On-site ATMs
  
• A VIP area
  
• Activities including ZORB ball, paintball and a foefie slide
  
• Tattoo artists
  
• Prize giveaways, including the "Float Your Boat" competition and Best New Year's Eve costume.

Tickets are available at the gate or from Computicket, www.rocktheriversa.co.za, from participating bands, as well as selected outlets that will be identified in time. Limited early-bird tickets are availableat R150. Three-day weekend pass: R300 pre-sale/R350 at the gate. One-day Sunday pass: R150 (at gate only).

Directions

Westcoast Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrift Road, Philadelphia (off N7, Cape Town)
From the N1 coming from Cape Town:
1) Take exit 10 to merge onto N7 towards Malmesbury (17.2km)
2) Turn right (2.6km)
3) Turn left (350m)
4) Destination (Cape Town Ostrich Ranch will be on the left)
GPS co-ordinates:
South - 33°44'41.43"
East - 18°33'20.45"

Things to bring

An entrance ticket, tent, camping chairs, torches, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towels, headache pills, acoustic instruments, your hot sister/brother, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit and good vibes.

Things not to bring

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult over 21. No glass bottles (please decant your drinks into plastic bottles), littering (leave no trace, remove your camping litter), fireworks, domestic animals, graffiti/tagging, bad attitudes, weapons, independent sound systems, illegal substances, drinking and driving. We have braai areas available.

Right of admission reserved. Entry is entirely at your own risk. The promoters accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles & belongings. This applies even to negligence of any kind by the promoters, venue and contractors. All rights reserved.

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