Last year, hundreds of people passed the gate, with the entertainment continuing on into the early hours. The event netted over $10,000 for our chosen causes, and this year, the event will benefit the organisations Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders), Oxfam Australia, and Threads of Peru. Access to the show requires a minimum $40 donation (at gate) to our chosen organisations. Please visit our INFO page for more details.
RAIN, HAIL, OR SHINE! SHELTER PROVIDED. FREE CAMPING!
Rocksfarm 2010 is aiming for a safe family atmosphere from noon onwards (People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). With Markets and stalls to compliment the growing line up of local musicians and entertainers, and with entertainment scheduled until after midnight we are set to emulate the great atmosphere achieved last year.
RAIN :: HAIL :: SHINE
*All proceeds go diectly to: Oxfam, Doctors without Boarders, and Threads of Peru.
BYOB :: SOME FOOD PROVIDED :: FREE CAMPING
DIRECTIONS:
Coming from Denmark / Albany (heading West): About 43km from Denmark turn right on to the Valley of the Giants Road (turn at Bow Bridge Roadhouse). After turn right on to Hazelvale road. After 3 km turn right on to Tingledale East Road. After 1.5 km turn right into Rocksfarm.
Coming from Manjimup / Walpole (heading East): Continue about 15km past walpole, and turn left following the first sign to the “Valley of Giants Tree Top Walk”. Inside the Valley of the Giants Forest turn left (sign post to bow bridge). If you continue straight you will arrive at the ‘tree top walk’. When you reach Hazelvale Road turn left after 3 km turn right on to tingledale east road after 1.5 km turn right into Rocksfarm.
Rocksfarm Doc Rock was formed in 2009 by the Svenson family and friends, and held on their farm between Denmark and Walpole on the South Coast of Western Australia.
Feeling powerless to do much about the world’s inequalities we realised that while we may not be able to change the world today, through education and collective thinking via public awareness we can make a difference. Good entertainment for both young and old.
The area would be considered remote to some people, and for this reason it brings arts, culture, community spirit and any type of entertainmentthat is not available in the vicinity.
In 2010 all proceeds will be donated to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), Oxfam, and Threads of Peru. The reasoning behind this is that these organizations are well known, maintain a good transparency and seem to limit excessive administration.
The event was made possible by the generous nature of the local communities, many people donating their time and resources.
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Rocksfarm 2010 coincides with the “World Peoples Conference On Climate Change And the Rights of Mother Earth” Hosted by the government of Evo Morales in Bolivia. The Conference was called in response to the recent failed climate talks in Copenhagen.
Bolivia produces less than 0.1 per cent of the worlds CO2 emissions but given their geographical location (mostly the high Andes) they are experiencing sharp increases in flooding, drought, forest fires and plagues of pests causing crop failures.
Australians are amongst the biggest producers of CO2 per capita in the world and demographically mostly in the top two percent of the world In terms of education and income. This gives us the most room to change our ways and much power for our voices to be heard.
Australians are amongst the biggest producers of CO2 per capita in the world and demographically mostly in the top two percent of the world In terms of education and income. This gives us the most room to change our ways and much power for our voices to be heard.
Great Southern Concreting (Brad Pierce), Flaming Hot Pizza (Mal & Barb Vigus), Walpole Dingo (Garth Nockolds) Venison & Pork (Steve Bain), Lamb (Brian & Raelene Vigus), Walpole Hotel/Motel (Kristy Hick), Walpole Bakery, Walpole Butchers (John & Eve), Pioneer Store, Wyadup Electrics (Richie & Sarah Williams), Valley Of The Giants Wines & Olives (Irene & Andy Bachmann), Walpole Ice Works Thorntons (Denmark),Big Hair Shop (Supa Iga, Denmark),
Walpole Ambulance, Co-Op Denmark, Walpole Police Office (Albany), Walpole Hardware Woolworths (Albany), Walpole Transport Bunnings (Albany), Walpole Weekly, Walpole Telecentre (Lisa-Marie Tiller), Walpole Rec Centre (Jim & Vivienne Williams), Bow Bridge Roadhouse (Laura Arrowsmith), Denmark Earthmoving (Ken Burke, Terri-Anne Ebbett, Mark Tippett, Stephen Cockrane)
(Sponsored By Peter Koza Big Hair Shop Ivan & Peter Franz Lou Gardiner) Sanjay Upton, Dale Eaton, Jenny Rutter.
And to all the entertainers who kindly donated their time and their talent! Thanks also to all those who brought platters and salads. It was greatly appreciated.
