The festival has published the concert schedule for every artist who will be performing in Rock City – on the World, Sunset, and Electronic stages and on Rock Street – and gives tips on how to enjoy the event Rio de Janeiro
The 13th edition of Rock in Rio is just around the corner. With 12 editions held in Brazil (1985, 1991, 2001, 2011), Portugal (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012) and Spain (2008, 2010, 2012), Rock in Rio is the largest music and entertainment event in the world. The festival has attracted 6,511,300 spectators, who have applauded 968 artists who have performed live at the event. A total of 980 hours of music has been broadcast/streamed to over a 1 billion viewers, in 200 countries, on TV and through the web. Rock in Rio has also broken records on social networks, and currently has over 9 million followers all over the world – the largest in the category of music festivals.
Using music as a universal language that brings people together all over the world, Rock in Rio is a channel for conveying emotions and socio-environmental causes. One of its communication pillars is the social Project Por Um Mundo Melhor (For a Better World). Created in 2001, in Rio, the Project has benefited thousands of people in Brazil, Portugal, Spain and many other countries through funds from ticket sales and actions promoted with partners, totaling US$ 16.6 million. Planting 119,000 trees and building a school in Tanzania and a health center in Maranhao, Brazil, are some of the actions that have been carried out. Rock in Rio has also allowed 3,200 kids to complete elementary school in Rio; 760 solar panels have been installed in schools in Portugal; and 14 sensory rooms have been created in NGOs to care for mentally and visually impaired children, among other initiatives. In 2011, the actions of the “Por Um Mundo Melhor” Project had music as their main motto in order to support the education of the youth. By mobilizing the population and the project’s partners, 2,200 music instruments have been donated to more than 150 NGOs all across Brazil that work with music as an educational tool; 10 music rooms have been installed in the municipal public education system in Rio, 30 teachers have been trained using the methodology “The Step”; and 40 youths have been trained as luthier assistants (professionals specializing in making and repairing music instruments).
Furthermore, since 2006 Rock in Rio has been committed to make up for 100% of the CO2 emissions from the event – a process audited by an external consultant – and to implement a broad waste management plan, in addition to having invested in an emission reduction plan that includes a sustainability plan for organizers, sponsors and suppliers, which has been improved at every edition and has been employed so far in all countries where the festival is held, and an award intended for honoring those partners with a more sustainable attitude in Rock in Rio was created.
The event, which is at its 13th edition, kicks off on Friday, September 13, 2013, and continues on September 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22, in Rock City, a 150,000m2 area in Rio de Janeiro (Parque dos Atletas – Av. Salvador Allende, s/n).
The construction work in Rock City has reached its final phase before the gates are opened to the public, on September 13. Currently, around 2,000 people are working in the 150,000m2 area. The program of Rock in Rio 2013 includes over 160 artists, in addition to amusement rides, stores, and restaurants. Overall, 91 hours of partying will be spent during the seven days of the festival – Rock City is open from 02 p.m. to 03 a.m. – for a 595,000-strong public (85 thousand per day). The organizers have published beforehand the concert schedule of every artist on their respective venues, so that the public can plan their day in Rock City (see annexed list).
Impressive figures
After passing through the 54 turnstiles at the entrance to Rock City, the public will find an infrastructure especially prepared to comfortably welcome the 85 thousand people that are expected to attend Rock in Rio 2013 on a daily basis. The figures are impressive. The front of Rock City is 1km long. Its perimeter is 2.5km. The artificial lawn accounts for 40,000m2; plus 60km of cables; approximately 5 million kg of metal framework; and 90% of sound and light equipment. Rock in Rio will use 60 sets of generators, totaling nearly 20,000 KVA. Power is enough to light the area from Leme all the way to Pontal. Around 700 containers have been used to build stores, eateries, toilets, production rooms and press offices.
How to go to Rock City during the festival
The special transport system developed for Rock in Rio 2013 allows 85,000 people – maximum capacity of the event per Day – to use regular or special lines for a round trip to and from Rock City. You can go to Rock in Rio by two ways: by taking the regular bus lines that pass near the event or the circular line that departs from Terminal Alvorada, with stops at Barra Shopping and Shopping Via Parque, and heads for Terminal Cidade do Rock, located at Autodromo (the racecourse).
The idea is to achieve the effective integration of the circular line with the preexisting lines at Terminal Alvorada. The circular line operates from noon to 04 a.m. and its fare is the same as the usual fare charged in the city. At the end of the event, the regular lines operating in the area will not be available; therefore, you will need to take the circular line to Terminal Alvorada, where lines to the main destinations in the city will can be found. For regular bus lines, passengers can use their RioCard or RioCard Cidade do Rock, which can be purchased at RioCard stores. Further information on the special transportation schedule for Rock City is available at www.vadeonibus.com.br.
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“First Class” special bus lines:The First Class Lines are buses called “frescão”, equipped with air conditioning, which depart from 15 pre-established points, at previously stipulated times, without stops throughout their course, and their final stop is at Terminal Riocentro. Their fare is BRL 50.00 and the passenger is entitled to a round trip (plus shipping costs for those who want their card delivered at home).
Passengers can take these buses at the following places: Santos Dumont Airport; Tom Jobim International Airport; Barra da Tijuca; Campo Grande; Castelo; Copacabana; Ipanema; Lagoa; Meier; Norte Shopping; Recreio Shopping; Shopping Rio Sul; Rodoviária Novo Rio (bus station); Saens Pena; Santa Cruz. Just like in 2011, to pay for this First Class service fare, a customized card called RioCard Primeira Classe was released, which is sold only at the website https://eventos.riocard.com/rockinrio.
Each person must have their own RioCard Primeira Classe, which allows for a round trip, but it cannot be used on a day or at a time and place other than those chosen at the purchase. The service is on a first-come first-served basis, and passengers are recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the time stipulated on the card. Passengers can return from the event without a pre-established time, from midnight until an hour after the end of the last show on the World Stage.
Restricted vehicle traffic and no parking
The City, through CET-Rio, warns that there is no parking area in the surroundings of Rock City. The avenues leading to the event location will be closed off to prevent cars, taxi cabs and vans from passing through. Only buses, which will have their fleet enlarged, can have access to the location. A strict inspection will be enforced to prevent parking at forbidden places.
Main street closures
From 11 a.m. Sept/13 (Friday) to 05 a.m. Sept/16 (Monday); from 11 a.m. Sept/19 (Thursday) to 05 a.m. Sept/20 (Friday), and from 11 a.m. Sept/20 (Friday) to 05 a.m. Sept/23 (Monday), the following streets will be closed off:
- Avenida Salvador Allende, between Avenida das Américas and Estrada dos Bandeirantes
- Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, from Avenida Canal Arroio Pavuna to Av. Salvador Allende
- Avenida Olof Palme, from Estrada dos Bandeirantes to Avenida Salvador Allende
- Rua Abrahão Jabour, between Avenida Olof Palme and Avenida Salvador Allende
- Rua Pedro Calmon between Rua Abrahão Jabour and Avenida Salvador Allende
- Nameless street between Estrada dos Bandeirantes and Rua Abrahão Jabour
The portion of Avenida Salvador Allende in front of Rock City and Riocentro will be completely blocked off and dedicated to the public, and even the traffic of official vehicles and residents’ cars will not be allowed.
No parking
From 07 a.m. Sept/10 to 05 a.m. Sept/16, and from 07 a.m. Sept/19 to 05 a.m. Sept/23, parking is forbidden, in addition to the previously banned locations, on the following streets:
- Av. Salvador Allende, portion between Av. das Américas and Estrada dos Bandeirantes, in both directions
- Ave. Olof Palme, in both directions, in the portion between Estrada dos Bandeirantes and Av. Salvador Allende
- R. Abrahão Jabour, in both directions, in the portion between Av. Olof Palme and Av. Salvador Allende
- R. Pedro Calmon, in both directions, in the portion between R. Abrahão Jabour and Av. Salvador Allende
- Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, in both directions, in the portion between Av. Salvador Allende and Av. Ayrton Senna
- Nameless street, in both directions, in the portion between R. Abrahão Jabour and Estrada dos Bandeirantes
- R. Leonardo Villas Boas, in the portion between Estrada Coronel Pedro Correia and R. Francisco de Paula
- R. Francisco de Paula, in the portion between R. Aroazes and Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno
- R. Franz Weissman, in the portion between Estrada Coronel Pedro Correia and R. Imperatriz Leopoldina
Organizers give tips on how to enjoy the event
Thinking about the public’s comfort, Rock in Rio draws its visitors’ attention to the items needed for a pleasant experience in Rock City from beginning to end.
· Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes
· Wear a cap or hat
· Apply sunscreen
· Drink plenty of water
· Take a coat to wear at night
· Eat all day long
As in all major events, people carrying backpacks, handbags and/or bags will be thoroughly searched before arriving at the turnstiles. Thus, the organizers suggest that people take as little as necessary to Rock City to avoid queues at the entrance. If non-authorized objects are identified, they will have to be disposed of. Rock City does not have lockers, so each spectator must take care of their belongings.
The following is not allowed in Rock City: bottles of any type, size or material; rigid containers with lid; cans; helmets; fire weapons or cold steel; chairs or stools; umbrellas; sharp, perforating or cutting objects; fireworks; glass, plastic or metal objects (perfumes, cosmetics, deodorants, toothpaste or toothbrush); beverage in any type of recipient; skate boards, bikes, or any kind of motor or non-motor vehicle; Styrofoam, cooler, or any kind of storage container.
Foods for sale or that may pose a health or safety risk will not be allowed either. A limit of up to five items per person will be accepted, preferably duly sealed industrial foods, fruit slices packed in translucent plastic bags, and sandwiches in translucent non-rigid packaging. For greater comfort of the public and safe nutrition, Rock City will provide drinking fountains with potable water. Visitors will also find 13 different food brands in a total of 28 establishments all across the area.
Except for duly identified guide dogs assisting visually impaired individuals, no animals will be admitted into Rock City. Audio and video recording and broadcasting of all or part of the festival by any means, as well as using a professional photographic camera or professional shooting equipment, is forbidden.
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