The Gala for the launch of Rock in Rio-Lisbon was a true success. People took part and animated the party. Even though it was a “Gala” party, the environment was spectacular with performances by Jota Quest, a Brazilian band which has been confirmed for the World Stage, 2006 edition. With a pop/rock sound, no one resisted to the call made by the music of Jota Quest which was also assisted by a special performance from Ivete Sangalo and Tim, lead singer of Xutos & Pontapés, two other names which have already been confirmed for Rock in Rio-Lisbon 2006.
The entertainment at this party was also afforded by Tocá Rufar that, with its drums acted out a duel of sound which echoed throughout the space and made you quiver from the sound of the drums. Giants passed through the crowd in an exhibition of colour and balance. Other guests were also present at the party and got to know some of the details of the next edition of the world’s largest music festival.
The entire “Gala” was shown on SAPO XL. With some similarities of what happened in previous editions, the organisation will donate a portion of the profits to some social solidarity institutions in Portugal. Throughout the five days of the festival, some of the greatest National and International names in music will pass by the City of Rock, and these will be received by more than 500 thousand people with an average of 100 thousand expected every day.
SAPO at Rock in Rio
The new Rock in Rio-Lisbon site will be available through SAPO: http://rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt the official site, with a new image for the 2006 edition, is the place where you can get information first hand. Other than the news section, the site will supply in three languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English, all of the information regarding the organisation and the history of the 20 years of Rock in Rio as well as activities organised by the festivals social subjacent project “Por um Mundo Melhor” (For a Better World).
The artists who will gradually be confirmed, with also be promoted here. As of today and until the days of the event, this is where you can find out all you need to know about the world’s biggest music festival. To be even more up to date, you can subscribe to the Rock in Rio-Lisbon newsletter and receive new information through your email. Until now, the presence of Ivete Sangalo has been confirmed, but stay tuned to the official site and find out which artists will entertain at the largest party in Portugal in 2006.
