The music is already playing in the Cuesta del Batel venue where more than 40 bands will perform until next Saturday with the expectation of receiving 50,000 spectators from 45 countries

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Miércoles 19 Junio 2024  |  Visto: 412 veces  |  Versión Imprimible

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The Rock Imperium festival has opened doors at noon in Cartagena this Wednesday, June 19, to celebrate four days of concerts. Until Saturday, June 22, more than 40 live performances by international rock and heavy metal bands are scheduled. The Cuesta del Batel park hosts the venue where the presence of 50,000 spectators from 45 countries is expected. An influx that fills hotels, shops and hospitality venues in Cartagena and the region. This generates an estimated economic impact of 16 million euros. A lively audience that also fills the city of Cartagena with rock and metal energy dressed in looks dominated by denim jackets full of patches, long hair and t-shirts of bands that have made history in the other two previous editions of Rock Imperium: KISS, Scorpions, Europe...

 

Bands like Avantasia, Extreme, Saxon, Warlock, and Yngwie Malmsteen lead a lineup in which the presence of Judas Priest stands out. This British band is considered the gods of the metal genre. Judas Priest perform this Wednesday night, June 19, at ten at night. The concerts are held between two in the afternoon and two in the morning until June 22. All Rock Imperium schedules and programming can be consulted on the festival website. 

 

Rock Imperium is supported by the Cartagena City Council. This year, as a novelty, the festival has launched a parallel program with free activities and concerts, called 'Side Rock Imperium'. In the Plaza del Rey, next to the Military Arsenal, there will be two free concerts at noon. Both will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22. Two bands from Cartagena will perform. On the first day, rock will sound with electronic excerpts from Scarecrow Avenue. And, the second, the melodic metal rock of Ángel Negro. There are also cinema and literary meetings. The entire program can be consulted online on the festival website. 

 

The festival is held in a city with ancient history, with countless museums and emblematic places, such as the Roman Theater, the Military Arsenal, the Roman Forum Quarter, the National Museum of Underwater Archeology (ARQVA), or port. Cartagena has a beach that can be reached on foot with a walk from the festival site: Cala Cortina. And also a gastronomic offer that includes restaurants with Michelin Stars or soles from the Repsol Guide. It highlights culinary preparations such as arroz caldero, michirones, crespillos, marineras or Asian coffee. More information about what to do in Cartagena during the Rock Imperium festival by clicking here.

 

PLAYGROUND INSIDE ROCK IMPERIUM

 

Another improvement of this third edition of Rock Imperium is the opening of a children's playroom. To facilitate reconciliation for parents who attend the festival, this service is opened within the premises where children from 4 to 12 years old can be. Capacity is limited, so you must reserve a place in advance. It will be available for groups from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. It will not be allowed to leave personal belongings, minors will not be fed. There will be bathroom, shade and water.

 

BUS AND PARKING

 

Measures have been taken to improve transportation during the days of the festival. Restrictions on taxis have been lifted, allowing them to operate without limitations to facilitate the transportation of attendees. On the other hand, a shuttle bus will be enabled from the La Rambla Shopping Center, where there is a large free parking area, with tickets for one euro for each journey (2 euros round trip) and the following schedules:

 

Wednesday, 19 June

• 10:00h - 16:00h frequency every 20 minutes.
• 16:00h – 22:00h frequency every 10 minutes.
• 22:00h – 23:30h frequency every 20 minutes.
• 23:30h – 02:00h frequency every 10 minutes. (According tu user demand).

 

From Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June

• 11:00h - 16:00h frequency every 20 minutes.
• 16:00h – 22:00h frequency every 10 minutes.
• 22:00h – 23:30h frequency every 20 minutes.
• 23:30h – 02:00h frequency every 10 minutes. (According tu user demand).

 

In addition, from June 10 to 28, Line 3 Cartagena-Canteras (Por Tentegorra) will be free for all users during the festival's closure and occupation period to mitigate the impact on the usual parking areas. The service will reinforce frequencies in the bands with maximum influx coinciding with the entry and exit times of the university community according to demand. 

 

And for those looking for sun and beach, they can also use Beach Bus Line 12 that connects Cartagena with the bathing areas of Cala Cortina and El Portús. More information about this paid urban bus line here.

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