Rock music is a form of popular music with a prominent vocal melody, accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums. Many styles of rock music also use keyboard instruments such as organ, piano, mellotron, and synthesizers. Other instruments sometimes utilized in rock include saxophone, harmonica, violin, flute, French horn, banjo, melodica, and timpani. Also, less common stringed instruments such as mandolin and sitar are used. Rock music usually has a strong back beat, and often revolves around the guitar, either solid electric, hollow electric, or acoustic.

Rock music has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly, which evolved from blues, country music and other influences. According to the All Music Guide, "In its purest form, Rock & Roll has three chords, a strong, insistent back beat, and a catchy melody. Early rock & roll drew from a variety of sources, primarily blues, R&B, and country, but also gospel, traditional pop, jazz, and folk. All of these influences combined in a simple, blues-based song structure that was fast, danceable, and catchy.

Japanese rock has a vibrant underground rock scene, best known internationally for noise rock bands.

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Great rock concerts are held every summer in Japan. The most famous rock festivals are Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic.

Event Information

Dates
July 25(Fri), 26(Sat), 27(Sun) 2008
Hours
Gate Open 9:00 / Stage starts 11:00 / Stage close 23:00
Place
Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa-machi, Niigata, JAPAN
Organiser/Promoter
SMASH Corporation

Festival Eve Information

Date
July 24(Thu) 2008
Fee
Free entrance
Tickets
3-day tickets: ¥39,800
1-day tickets: ¥16,800 (limited to 10,000/day)
*Free shuttle bus between Echigo-Yuzawa station and the Festival site
car park pass:
¥3,000/car/day for 2+ persons
*Not sold separately from entrance tickets
campsite ticket :
¥3,000 valid for festival period
*Not sold separately from entrance tickets all tax inclusive

  Stage Information

GREEN STAGE
Capacity 40,000. Main outdoor stage. Big names, big production, big fun.
WHITE STAGE
Capacity 10,000 2nd outdoor stage: Great bands in a forest clearing surrounded by trees.
RED MARQUEE
Capacity 5,000. Indoor stage.Bands all day and evening, Dance Acts and DJs til dawn.
FIELD OF HEAVEN
Capacity 5,000. Outdoor Stage. 10 minute walk from White Stage. The whole area has a magical atmosphere...
ORANGE COURT
Capacity 5,000. Outdoor Stage. Just past the Field of Heaven, you'll find the Jazz & World area.
ROOKIE A GO-G0
Capacity 1,000. New Comers outdoor stage. "Rookies" perform from mid-night in the Palace of Wonder.
New Power Gear Stage GYPSY AVALON
Capacity 500. Chilled-out alternative stage. You can catch street performers and some suprise big name acts.
DAY DREAMING & SILENT BREEZE
Dragondola cable car will take you to the top of the mountain. Expect some special programmes and stunning views.
NAEBA SHOKUDO
Located between Oasis and World Restaurant area. Enjoy friendly vibe with a glass of local sake.
MOKUDO TEI
A stage on the board walk that connects Green stage and White stage. Best for enjoying music in the forest.

Event Information

Place:
Tokyo Makuhari Messe Event Hall, and Chiba Marine Stadium (JR Kaihin Makuhari Station) Osaka - Osaka Maisu
Dates:
August 9 and 10, 2008
Time:
Open 9am / Start 11am
Ticket:
Tokyo 15,500 yen (1-day) 28,500 yen (2-day)
Osaka - 14,500 yen (1-day) 26,000 yen (2-day)

Please note

• Artist Line-up is subject to change.
• Absolutely no refunds for line up changes or cancellations.
• Any children under 6 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.(There are certain areas children cannot enter).NOTE:1 preschool-aged child must be accompanied by more than 1 adult.
• Admission may be restricted on each stage due to over capacity.
• Performance days for Artists and/or stages are subject to change.