Rock The Point
Rock the Point is the summer music festival that is being held in Warrenpoint in conjunction with the Maiden of the Mournes festival. The summer has been fantastic so far with some really fine weather and a truly superb day welcoming the Cruise Ship to Warrenpoint. Let's continue the fun!
Many of you will have no doubt seen the marquee erected on a fabulous new location on the old dock. So come out and support this great new initiative to really put Warrenpoint on the map as the place to visit over the Summe
Bagatelle - Saturday 2nd August - The music will kick off with Ireland’s original super group Bagatelle performing some of their top hits such as ‘Summer in Dublin’ supported by popular Irish band More Power to your Elbow.
The Mindbenders - Sunday 3 August - A superb band from Derry playing all the hits from Chic to Steely Dan and everything in between. A top class band and definitely one not to miss.
Mike Denver - Tuesday 5 August 2014 - this night presents a double bill of country music, where one of the main men in country music Mike Denver will take to the stage performing his latest single ‘Tommy K’ amongst many others. Mike plays to packed out venues all over Ireland.
Get Mike's music HERE
Roy Chubby Brown - Wednesday 6 August 2014 - not for the faint hearted or those easily offended, you have been warned, when the UK’s most outrageous comic Roy Chubby Brown performs live at his only Irish summer date! Brown has quite a reputation along with having one of the largest followings of any comedian on the circuit.
Check him out on You Tube yourself.....if you dare!
Joel Corry - Thursday 7 August 2014 - International DJ as well as appearing on MTV’s Geordie Shore Joel Corry is the special guest on Thursday the 7th. Corry will take to the stage to host a night like no other full of dance and live music where he will show off his talents like no other on the decks.
Nathan Carter - Friday 8 August 2014 - Nathan has appeared on many TV shows to date, including the RTE `The Late Late Show`, BBC The Nolan Show` `UTV LIVE`, TG4`S `GLOR TIRE`, `OPRY AN IUR`. Nathan is now a huge attraction on the Irish music scene, and has brought a whole new generation of fans of all ages to Country Music in Ireland. He has a huge fanbase locally and is sure to be a hit in Warrenpoint
Smokie - Saturday 9 August 2014 - A man who has in the past graced Croke Park will be performing at ‘Rock the Point’ Brush Shiels who also is a former bandmate of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott and Gary Moore. Shiels will be performing some Celtic Rock classics such as ‘Dirty old Town’ and ‘Whiskey in the Jar.’ Alongside the legendary international band Smokie, where they will play their famous world class hits such as ‘Living next door to Alice.
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UPDATE MARCH 2016 - This festival ran for one year only in 2014.