Rock'n Coke
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Rock'n Coke is a Turkish rock festival sponsored by Coca-Cola. It is traditionally held at the Hezarfen Airfield in Istanbul, Turkey. Rock'n Coke is a member of the [European Festival Association] (YOUROPE). The festival is organized by the Turkish concert organizer [Pozitif]. At the end of every summer, the Hezarfen Airfield is used as a venue for a two day chain of concerts, with both national and international performers featured.
The Festival
Although mainly rock-oriented, Rock'n Coke also hosts other music genres. While the main stage is generally reserved for rock and its subgenres, the DJ Arena (now called Burn Stage, following the sponsorship) is reserved for styles such as house music.
In 2005, the festival grounds were large enough to support two stages, a mini-amusement park, two large food areas, a shopping area, several sponsor attractions, 400 outhouses and a large camp site for people with two-day tickets. The total area used by the festival was around 60 acres (250 dönüms).
Rock'n Coke 2005
Interesting Observations and Events
- The entrance line to the event was a long one, with up to 2 hours' waiting time.
- Ceza, a Turkish rapper was booed off stage.
- Food and drink purchases inside the festival area were done with special cards called CardRock, which could be purchased from the Exi26 CardRock Cashiers.
- In 2003 several bee attacks reported but in 2004 and 2005 this problem was solved by the organizators.
- The Cure stayed in the stage for 3,5 hours with a remarkable performance.
Past Performances
Rock'n Coke 2005
Main Stage
- Rashit Hanin Elias
- Pamela Spence
- Ceza
- The Tears
- Skin
- KoЯn
- The Cure
- MaNga
- Replikas
- Naca O Zumbi
- Hot Hot Heat
- Şebnem Ferah
- Apocalyptica
- The Offspring
- Timo Maas
- Tamburada
- Karargah
- Murat Beşer
- Angie Reed
- Style-ist
- Evil Nine
- Eden & Batu
- Jonny Rock
- Tom Middleton
- (((Emre))) & Tutan
- Ricardo Villalobos
- Barış K
- The Rootsman
- 110
- Sid Le Rock Reynold
- Mabbas
- The Bays
- Murat Uncuoğlu & Shovell
- Alex Smoke
- Ellen Allien
- Mylo
Rock'n Coke 2004
Main Stage
- Iggy & The Stooges
- The Rasmus
- Ash
- Fun Lovin' Criminals
- Deus
- Athena
- Kurban
- 3 Colours Red
- Kargo
- 50 Cent
- M.F.Ö.
- Sly & Robbie Taxigang
- The Orb
- Spiritualized
- Wax Poetic
- Özlem Tekin
- Erkin Koray
- Rebel Moves
DJ Arena
- Carl Craig
- Richard Fearless
- The Jugula Sessions hosted by Neneh Cherry (DJ Set) & The Family
- Zion Train (Live)
- DJs Are Not Rockstars Princess Superstar & Alexander Technique on 4 Decks
- Kris Verex
- Orient Expressions (Live)
- P.O.P (Live)
- Barış K
- Krush (Live)
- Etienne De Crecy
- Jo Jo De Freq
- Psychonauts
- Twilight Circus Dub Sound System
- Asher Selector
- Hakan Kurşun (Live)
- Agentorange
- İsmet
Rock'n Coke 2003
Main Stage
- Pet Shop Boys
- The Cardigans
- Echo & The Bunnymen
- M.F.Ö.
- DreadZone
- Sugababes
- Mercan Dede feat. Athena
- Rashit
- Dead Kennedys
- Suede
- Simple Minds
- Hooverphonic
- Athena
- Guano Apes
- Duman
- Nil Karaibrahimgil
- Nirty Vegas
- The Delgados
- Phil Hartnoll
- Paul Daley
- Lisa Pin-Up
- Arkın Allen (Mercan Dede)
- Fuchs
- Daddy G
- Felix Da Housecat
- Marshall Jefferson
- Slam
- Mabbas
- Yakuza
- Stlye-ist
External links
- [Rock'n Coke's Official Site]
- [Organizer's Official Site]
- [Rock'n Coke 2004 Lineup]
- [Rock'n Coke 2003 Lineup]
- [YOUROPE's Official Site]
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