Rock at the Castle 2024

Hertford Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s Rock at the Castle will take place on Sunday 4th August from 12.00pm – 7.00pm in the beautiful grounds of Hertford Castle. The free music festival, which showcases a diverse line up of young and upcoming talent, covering a range of musical tastes, sees thousands of visitors return year after year.

CHOSEN CHARITY

Although Rock at the Castle is a free event to attend, this year’s selected charity, Citizens Advice East Herts, will be fundraising on the gates. Citizen’s Advice East Herts were selected by Hertford Town Councillors who carefully considered applications from many amazing local charities.  

Chief Executive Officer Maxine Bromyard commented: “We are over the moon to be chosen as the charity for Rock at the Castle.  As a charity we must fundraise to run our free advice service and we’re so grateful to have this opportunity to raise awareness of our work as well as much needed funds. We look forward to a marvellous event.”

Donations will be used to run the Contact Centre in Fleming Crescent, Hertford Sele, which is open every Wednesday from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The Contact Centre provides a drop in for people without internet or phone access, those who have health issues or language and learning difficulties, so that they can access support and advice. The Centre is well used by the people of Hertford and surrounding areas, helping hundreds of people with free, impartial and reliable advice. 

THE LINEUP

With three stages spread over three different areas there will be something for everyone in the lineup. The main stage will be on the main lawn along with food and refreshment stands and the Moat Garden and the Island stages will be home to solo and duo acts with a more relaxed and acoustic inspired feel:

Island Stage

12.00 – 12.25 Immi Davis
12.30 – 12.55 Marshland Pete
13.00 – 13.25 To be confirmed
13.30 – 13.55 Grace Chloe
14.00 – 14.25 Hidden Assets
14.30 – 14.55 Kat Evans
15.00 – 15.25 To be confirmed
15.40 – 16.05 The Trees
16.10 – 16.35 To be confirmed
16.40 – 17.05 Lewis Sycamore
17.10 - 18.00 Jenny Salmon  

Main Stage

12.30 – 1.00 Almamor
1.20 – 1.50 To be confirmed
2.00 – 2.10 Mayor of Hertford Speech
2.10 – 2.40 Cedar Rose Johnson
3.00 – 3.30 Theo Adler
3.50 – 4.20 Velour Fog
4.40 – 5.10 The Bleedin’ Business
5.30 – 6.00 Pisces
6.20 – 7.00 The Real McKoys

Moat Garden Stage

12.00 -12.20 Alessandra Freeston
12.25 -12.45 The Rolling Moss
12.50 -13.10 Orchard
13.15 -13.35 The Reddingtons
13.40 - 14.00 The Broke and Broken
14.05 - 14.25 Colin Swift
14.30 - 14.50 Pien
14.55 - 15.15 Forrester& Wilson
15.20 - 15.40 Dan Thomas
15.45 - 16.05 Why Not
16.10 - 16.30 Paul Booth
16.35 - 16.55 Xavier Leret
17.00 -17.20 Neil Gowans
17.25 - 17.45 Nuala O'Halpin

Cllr Ann Woodward, Chair of the Development and Leisure Committee added: “The Rock at the Castle line up is really shaping up to be the best we have ever had and we look forward to welcoming both residents and visitors to this fantastic highlight in our events programme.”

Hertford Town Council is most grateful to our event sponsors: McMullen’s Brewery and Duffield Harrison.

Visitors can bring alcohol into the Castle grounds but are limited to no more than four cans of beer/cider/pre-mixed drinks or one bottle of wine which will be decanted on entry per person into the premises before 4.00pm. No glass will be allowed on site. In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage reusable cups to be brought from home. 

This event is part of Hertford Town Council’s long tradition of providing events in the Castle Grounds. The full programme can be found at https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/.