Hundreds of music fans are set to descend on Hythe when the annual Rock the Pier festival makes a welcome return on June 15. Organisers are hoping it will prove even more successful than the 2023 event, which raised more than £9,000 towards the cost of repairing and restoring Hythe Pier. Hosts Byron Witchell and Rozzie Turner will introduce the acts as well as keep the crowd entertained between performances.
The line-up features The Soulcatchers, Davey Jones Locker, REMbrandt, Mike and the Mojitos, Vinyl Beats, Psychedelic Skies and the Stone Branches. Rock the Pier will start at 11.30am, with the final act taking to the stage at 7.
30pm. Rock the Pier is an annual event that raises funds towards the restoration of Hythe Pier (Image: Newsquest) The event has once again been organised by Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA), which will host a stall selling souvenirs and other merchandising. It will also boast on-site food and drinks outlets, plus an information booth and a first aid facility.
READ MORE: Rock the Pier celebrates 100th anniversary of train that was used by King George VI in 1944 Last year's festival was almost cancelled amid fears it would be wrecked by bad weather. It took place on one of the stormiest days of the year, but buildings behind the stage helped shield the event from the worst of the wind - and rain was confined to a few showers. Speaking at the time, organisers said their "brave decision" to go-ahead had paid off.
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