Description:

Since the beginning in 1999 the festival developed into a quality event for live rock music. Once started as a local festival, Rocco del Schlacko is meanwhile an essential part of the German live musicbusiness. Rocco del Schlacko grew that much that the festival had to move two times until the suitable capacity for about 17.000 festivalgoers and campers a day could be provided. The green location “Sauwasen”, once meant to be the range land for pig famers, is surrounded by tall, shady trees which gives the festival an idyllic ambiance. Despite the success of the last editions, Rocco del Schlacko sticks to it’s intention to be a familiar, relaxed and not over crowded festival with short walking distances, fair prices and definitely the best view on stage. The international music program with it’s focus on alternative rock ranges from electronic to reggae and also to hip-hop acts. According to the geographic position close to France and Luxembourg Rocco del Schlacko is visited by a multi-national audience. Summarized Rocco del Schlacko is for many visitors an equal option to major festivals with advantages regarding festival flair and environmental aspects but still a top-class and up-to-date line up.