Rock'n Poche 2016, "the biggest rock festival in Haute-Savoie in the world", returns for its 25th edition on July 29 and 30, 2016! In the heart of the mountains of the Vallée Verte, the village of Habère-Poche wakes up for a weekend in a clever mix of guitars, tartiflette and conviviality.
During the last weekend of July, the Rock'n Poche opens its doors at the foot of the ski slopes of Les Habères and welcomes once again its faithful festival-goers with 17 groups spread over two stages, a large international stage and a small regional stage. Discover the 2016 program!
The festival's programming
Friday, July 29 : Collectif 13 – Jack's Sound – Hyphen Hyphen – Scampi – Arno – Qasar – Caribbean Dandee (feat. Joey Starr & Nathy) – Balani Sound System – SBCR (The Bloody Beetroots)
Saturday, July 30 : The Rebels of Tijuana – Standing on the Zinc – Kacéo – Sinsemilia – Grandepolis – Alborosie – Mondogift – Asian Dub Foundation
With a prog' oscillating between reggae, rock, rap and electro, the Rock'n Poche does everything to bring together a maximum of people in search of musical diversity. This year, headliners like Hyphen Hyphen, Alborosie or Caribbean Dandee promise a weekend heavy with positive vibes! In total, 220 volunteers, aged 15 to 80, manage this self-financed association at 87% and who give all their energy to make the festival a success.
And once there, how does it go? First of all, at Rock'n Poche we don't talk about money. We talk about calves : you exchange your change at the entrance and can then buy your drinks or food with tickets called calves. Stalls selling food, drinks and Rock'n Poche products (T-shirts, vests…) are at your disposal throughout the evening, filled with local products and smiling volunteers!
A platform is set up for people with reduced mobility so that they can enjoy the experience to the fullest, and bleachers, tables and benches will allow you to rest your legs between concerts. And for the brave drivers who are committed to staying sober, you can leave your keys in a locker at the entrance of the festival and benefit from two drinks (non-alcoholic) offered. This operation offers those who drive not to drink alcohol and to bring their evening mates safely.
Online ticketing has been in place since the end of April. Beware of festival-goers who wait until the last moment to take their tickets, prices may increase and the number of places available will decrease!
Basically, the 25th edition of Rock'n Poche, what is it? Conviviality, mountains, music, motivated volunteers and happy festival-goers!
For more information, we invite you to visit the official website!
