We've selected 11 events for you to celebrate the best of rock and roll
Thirty-three years ago, the Live Aid festival took place in London and Philadelphia, and Phil Collins , who was part of the lineup, declared it "Rock Day." Although the date is celebrated with fervor only in Brazil, celebrations around the world bring together thousands of rock lovers.
“Neither the Americans nor the English took it seriously. Only Brazilians and Brazilian rock radio stations, since that time, have considered this to be Rock Day,” explains singer, radio host, iconic 80s composer and journalist Kid Vinil to Superinteressante magazine.
Initially, the celebration revolved around raising money for the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. From that event, we celebrate July 13th with pride in being rock fans. And even though World Rock Day isn't taken very seriously in other countries, we Brazilians appreciate the excuse to celebrate the genre we listen to and love so much.
With that in mind, we've put together a selection of events happening around the country for you to celebrate the date with plenty of rock and roll.
São Paulo: CCSP
The São Paulo Cultural Center will host 30 independent bands from across the country representing the diversity of Brazilian rock. Bands from Ceará, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Rio Grande do Sul, Pernambuco, Minas Gerais and many more, covered a wide range of genres and subgenres: nu metal, progressive, hardcore, post-punk and others. Learn more about the program here.
São Paulo: CCJ
The Youth Cultural Center will host exhibitions, underground artist fairs, vinyl record sales, DJ sets, and even workshops to celebrate the date. The program will run until July 21st when the band ... Learn more about the program here.
São Paulo: 89 FM's
Rock Radio show will celebrate the date with a festival alongside Raimundos , CPM 22, and Roks , representing three generations of Brazilian rock. The event will take place on Friday, and you can check out all the details by clicking here.
Rio de Janeiro: Rio Novo Rock.
The Rio-based bands Menores Atos , Meu Funeral , and Pretty Babies will join forces for Rio Novo Rock at Imperator, a venue that has previously hosted names like Autoramas , Beach Combers , Far From Alaska , and The Baggios . This initiative promotes projects that showcase new bands to the Brazilian music industry. Learn more here.
Brasilia: BeeRock Festival
The National Museum of the Republic in Brasilia will host the first edition of the BeeRock festival, a mix of rock and roll and beer in the capital. The event will feature a diverse program with DJs and bands honoring the best of the genre. Learn more about the festival by clicking here.
Curitiba: Crossroads Festival.
Usina 5 in Curitiba will celebrate the date with a rock and roll marathon featuring 30 national bands such as Scalene , Sugar Kane , and Project 46 , as well as cover bands playing Slipknot , Metallica , Pantera , and many more. The program will begin at 2 PM on Saturday the 14th, and you can purchase your ticket by clicking here.
Fortaleza: Rock Week at CCBNB.
With an eclectic program, the Banco do Nordeste Cultural Center (CCBNB) is organizing a series of activities ranging from theater plays, acoustic shows, workshops, and debates about rock and roll. The program takes place on the 13th and 14th; learn more about the program here.
Belo Horizonte: World Rock Day BH (Bud Basement)
The Circuito do Rock group has joined forces with Bud Basement to offer the best of rock to fans in Belo Horizonte. They will host Queen and Pearl Jam cover bands, as well as other groups and DJs to complete the program. Learn more about the event here.
Porto Alegre: Rock Week at SESC Centro.
The Art Sesc – Culture Everywhere program is promoting various activities at the Porto Alegre unit, ranging from exhibitions and film screenings to workshops and debates. The complete program is available here.
Salvador: Tribute to Iron Maiden.
The group Children Of The Beast , the official Iron Maiden in Latin America, will perform at Groove Bar to celebrate one of the greatest heavy metal bands on the day we celebrate the best of the genre. Tickets are on sale at Sympla.
Macapá: Rock Station.
Bands from all subgenres of rock will gather at Praça da Bandeira to celebrate local rock in Macapá. Calisto, Dezoito 21, Vennecy, Stereovitrola, and Minibox Lunar are some of the eleven acts that will be part of the event taking place on the 13th and 14th. Learn more here. Tickets are on sale at Sympla.