The first edition of Rock The Rock (RTR) Music Festival promises to be one of the biggest rock events of its kind in Malta, with a multi-stage setup making it one of the country's greatest rock celebrations.  

One stage will be dedicated to the metal genre, another to rock and another still to host various local bands performing varying genres such as alternative rock and acoustic sets. 

Each day of the festival showcases a minimum of two headlining acts (one on each of the metal and rock stages) with at least four local bands supporting them, for a total of around 16 bands per night. Some 50 acts are expected to perform over the weekend in total.

The festival will also include several varied attractions such as two pro-wrestling shows per night, daily medieval re-enactments, artesian stalls, a beer garden, several food stalls and a dedicated kid’s area. In line with the biggest international music festivals, there will also be a camping area for festival-goers, which is free for block ticket holders.

Metal bands include Mayhem; Martyrium; Dead Label; Saħħar; Decline The Fall; Entombed A.D; True Lie; Loathe; Victims of Creation; Anima Mortua; Vader; Thy Legion; Insurgence; Bound To Prevail; and Fallen Icon.

The rock stage showcases; Focus; Super Sponge Trio; Noogie’s Crew; 26 other worlds; Ray Wilson (Genesis); It came from the desert; Broken design; Pyramid suns; Lucifer’s Friend; Native; 12th Ode; and Black state believers.

There are various flexible ticket structures available, including general admission, one day passes, one day all access passes, weekend passes, and weekend all access. Camping options are also available, while children under 10 years of age entre free. Tickets are available online.

Rock the Rock takes place on August 11 - 13. A full programme is also available online.