Michael Schenker Group to headline Planet Rockstock 2023
The German guitar legend is coming to Trecco Bay
Last updated 6th Mar 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that the legendary Michael Schenker Group will headline the Saturday night at Planet Rockstock 2023.
Part of Michael Schenker’s ongoing golden celebrations of 50 years in the music industry, the fabled guitarist and his band will top the bill at Trecco Bay on Saturday 2nd December.
Commenting on his eagerly awaited Planet Rockstock performance, Schenker said: "Michael Schenker Group will continue celebrations to mark 50 years of Michael Schenker. We will have a fresh set list for the fans!"
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, Planet Rockstock takes place once again at its long-term home of Trecco Bay in South Wales from Thursday 30th November to Sunday 3rd December 2023.
We’ll be unveiling further line-up additions in the coming weeks and months, including three more headliners!
Weekend tickets to Planet Rockstock 2023 are available from 9am this morning (3rd March). Click the links below to buy yours.
Update (3rd March at 3pm): There are less than 50 accomodation units remaining, and less than 70 places for the curry night left. Get them before they're gone!
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Check out information about the raft of changes and updates we’re introducing at Planet Rockstock 2023:
Planet Rockstock curry night:
We’re excited to confirm that a limited number of people can attend Planet Rockstock for FIVE days.
On Wednesday 29th November, we’ll be hosting our first ever curry night at the on-site restaurant with a guest musician in attendance.
Available to both non-accommodation and accommodation 4-day ticketholders who have purchased a 5th night, and on a first come, first served basis, you can find out more details about the curry night in the FAQ section RIGHT HERE.
Rockaoke and after show DJ sets:
You asked and we listened! Rockaoke will be making its very welcome return to Planet Rockstock on the Friday (1st December).
There will also be late night DJ sets on Friday and Saturday night until 2am taking place in The Trooper Lounge or the main room.
Live performances:
Following the curry night on Wednesday, the live performances will take place on the Main Stage from Thursday through to Sunday and there will be five acts per night.
Performances on The Graham Harding Stage will take place on the Thursday to Sunday during the daytime. The second stage has a maximum capacity and we will operate a one out/one in policy when it’s full.
The Graham Harding Stage:
Due to the extensive refurbishment of the Trecco Bay site, The Graham Harding Stage moved to its new location in 2022. We appreciate that it was cold last year and we’re working on ways to make the stage much warmer in 2023.
Other activities at Planet Rockstock:
Our resident blues maestro Bernard Doherty will be hosting the Sunday morning quiz in The Trooper Lounge.
Paul Anthony, Wyatt and Darren Redick will be doing select shows from The Trooper Lounge - more details to follow.
There will be My Planet Rocks live interviews recorded at the same location on the Saturday and Sunday. Previous guests have included Bernie Marsden, Blaze Bayley and Vivien Campbell.
Planet Rockstock 2023 tickets:
Accommodation and weekend non-accommodation tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 3rd March 2023.
There will be a number of units available. Find out more about tickets RIGHT HERE.
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You can also find out more detailed information about tickets, wheelchair users, the additional night, the curry night and more in our FAQs section:
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