Stages at ROTW 2009

With seven stages, around 150 plus acts, the children’s area, street art, The Arena and good weather (booked!) what better way to spend a weekend with the world on your doorstep!

As last year, The BBC Introducing crew will be running their stage over the weekend, showcasing the best of local talent, which includes local favourites such as Flamboyant Bella and Exit Avenue to name but two.

This year’s festival will continue not only our tradition of bringing musical diversity from our local community as well as introducing music and artists from around the world across the seven stages, but also of stimulating debate.

The Rhythms Conversation, our way of helping to get people talking about important world issues,  is being expanded, with ‘Conversations’ this year taking place on both festival days.