Arinsal Rockòdrom Festival Returns with 19 Bands from Andorra, Europe
The event in Andorra's mountains showcases rock, metal, punk, and grunge from 19 acts across four countries. Organizers highlight expanded lineup and northern European draw, urging public transport use amid strong local acclaim.
Key Points
- Third edition on Sept 11-12 in Arinsal telecabina car park, featuring acts from Andorra, Spain, France, Denmark.
- Danish blackgaze MØL tops bill in rare Iberian show; Spanish headliners Reno Renardo, Toundra, Bala.
- Organizers expand to northern Europe after 5,000 attendees last year; enhanced buses and parking planned.
- Andorran acts include Andorraidura, Frecuencia Cero; after-parties at local nightclub.
Arinsal will host the third edition of the Rockòdrom Music Festival on 11 and 12 September in the telecabina car park, featuring 19 bands from Andorra, Spain, France, and Denmark.
Organised by the Rockòdrom association, the lineup builds on the event's growth, with festival director Santi Casas emphasising efforts to expand beyond local and Spanish acts. He has described aims to "knock on doors towards northern Europe" and attract visitors from further afield, following last year's success with nearly 5,000 attendees. Culture councillor Alexia Verdaguer of La Massana praised the festival's establishment after its debut, noting strong feedback on the mountain setting. She confirmed plans for expanded night bus services and parking, while urging locals to prioritise public transport.
Danish blackgaze act MØL tops the bill, offering a rare Iberian Peninsula appearance after playing major European festivals including Hellfest, Graspop, and Wacken. Casas called it a unique chance to see the rising group in Andorra.
French acts include Klone with melodic and atmospheric rock, Lifeboats delivering fast punk aggression, and Sex Shop Mushrooms drawing from US grunge and stoner rock, supported by the French Embassy in Andorra.
Spain's highlights feature headliners Reno Renardo, Toundra, and Bala, plus Fallen at Dawn in modern metal, Prom Kinks blending alternative rock and electronics, Gyoza in punk and hardcore, Afterlapse with progressive metal, and thrash outfit Metrakillator. Tributes follow a policy of custom covers or homages to late artists, such as Madman for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
Andorran performers include Andorraidura tributing Extremoduro, Frecuencia Cero debuting their melodic hard rock, In Eclipse in heavy modern metal, Ominira with post-rock and ambient elements, Punkers Love The 80’s providing punk spins on 1980s tracks for all ages, and Quim Salvat previewing his new album The Zero.
After-parties are planned at an Arinsal nightclub, with full schedules and updates on the festival's Instagram.
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