Welcome

Welcome to the Rock in the Priory website. This site is designed to keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening for this year's event. Information will appear on the diary page and you can find out more about the bands that are performing this year by clicking on the "The Bands" tab above. This will also give you details of any up and coming gigs the bands may have, or any Myspace or Facebook addresses.

We will be running a competition via the site all through the Ware Festival which starts on Saturday July 5th, and there will be the chance for you to vote for the band you think gave the best performance at this year's Rock In The Priory. Details of these two features will follow shortly.

We will also soon be updating the Gallery page to include pictures of previous Rock in the Priory events.

We have included a live weather report on the Home page so as the date draws nearer you can check out if you need to bring the sun cream or a brolly.

If you have any questions regarding this year's event, please email us via the Contact page.

We have had crowds of up to 6,000 people before and the line up this year is as strong as ever. Rock in the Priory is a great day out, so keep Sunday 27th July free in your diary and let's hope the sun shines!

Showcase Weekend

The fourth Showcase for Rock in the Priory took place at Fletcher's Lea last weekend. Thanks to the well-established relationship between Ware Town Council and Playsomething, the Showcase gives a platform for musicians to pitch for a place at Rock in The Priory and ensures a top quality show at the end of July.

Following on from the successful introduction of acoustic acts at the 2007 gig, it was agreed to include a section for acoustic acts in the Showcase. Fifteen acts in all were seen over the weekend.

With standards so high the panel had a difficult time selecting the acts to go on to appear at Rock in the Priory but those through are:

  • Ruff Justice
  • Magna Saga
  • Jukebox Vandals
  • Crimson
  • Puck
  • James Bennett
  • Tom Dibbs
  • Reederz
  • Kids Uncanny
  • If Sharks were Land Mammals
  • Blue Dawn
  • Verity Sessions
  • David Stephenson

Other confirmed line up for the day:
The Runners, Playsomething, The Broadcast, Paul Richmond, Michael Berk

Dominic De Rosa from Playsomething said:

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It was a weekend of broken drumsticks, nerves and, best of all, some great music. We are sure there will be something for everyone in the 2008 line up for Rock in the Priory. Everyone at Playsomething are pleased to be a part of Rock in The Priory and to see such great local talent.

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With thanks to Playsomething, for their continued sponsorship and musical expertise which makes the Showcase possible and to Martin Saggers for his technical support.

A big thank you to all the bands who sent in demos and appeared in the Showcase. 27th July 2008 will be a great day out. Keep up-to-date by revisiting the website for all the latest info.