Rox 2001
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August 2001Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England
FREE
Three days of the World music, Blues, Soul, R'n'B, Indie, Rock, Breakbeat, Hip Hop, Funk, Classical, Techno and Jazz.
Friday 10th - Dance day
Two stages of breakbeat sounds courtesy of local breakbeat promoters wasted kicking out everything from 70's Rare groove to twisted nu-skool breakz. Last year the 5000 strong crowd went crazy to the sounds of Lo-Fidelity All-stars, Dark Globe and Krafty Kuts amongst others, and this years line up will showcase some of the finest artists of the moment. More info can be found @ www.wastedonline.co.uk.
Saturday 11th - Indie day
The main stage focus switches to Indie and Rock as the bands take centre stage from 12 midday right through til midnight. Local fav's Maximum High and Auburnswallow have already been confirmed to perform alongside up and coming acts from all over the country.
Sunday 12th - World music day
Bringing the weekend to a close Sunday is world music day featuring everything from Blues and Soul through to the renowned African collective Albert Nyathi & Imbongi representing the many different global sounds that exist today.
Alongside the activities on the main stage, several smaller stages will be hosting various events in the same vein all weekend long. Other activities included the Rox Fringe festival featuring everything from 3D computer animation to African wood carving workshops, Funfair, Firework Display, The Reform Soundsystem [Feat Harvey Bailey] and even a Poets corner with more to be confirmed in the coming months.
Bands wanted - if youre an artist or in a group of any description and still want to take part in this years event then please send your demos ASAP to: Bands @ Rox 2001. 3 Railway Cottages, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis,
West Sussex. PO21 1UH. Please include a recent biog and gig list with any demos. The closing date for applications is Fri 1st June.
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