Andover’s much-loved music festival, Andover Rocks, is gearing up for its biggest and most exciting year yet, promising three incredible days of live music, creativity, and community spirit, all in support of adult mental health.
Taking place across multiple venues in the town from the 28th to the 30th of March 2025, the festival aims to harness the power of music and creativity to promote mental well-being.
Now a staple in Andover’s cultural calendar, Andover Rocks will once again showcase an impressive array of local musicians, spoken word artists, wellness practitioners, and entertainers, all uniting for this vital cause. Attendees can expect an immersive experience featuring live performances, interactive workshops, and unique creative sessions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Marie Ponting, one of the festival’s founders and main organisers, expressed her excitement for this year’s event, saying: “Andover Rocks has grown into something truly special. Every year, we see more people come together to celebrate music and its power to heal, connect, and inspire. 2025 is set to be our biggest and best yet, and we can’t wait to welcome the community to join us in raising awareness and funds for such an important cause.”
With performances from a diverse range of acts across numerous venues—including The White Hart, The Angel, The Foresters, The Station, and many more—the festival promises a weekend packed with unmissable entertainment. Highlights include a Flash Mob by Memory Choir at the Chantry Centre on opening night, headline sets from acts like Tipsy Gypsies, Zephyr and Ginge, and The Few Fighters, as well as creative retreats and wellness workshops at Unity Art and the Guildhall.
Andover Rocks is more than just a festival—it’s a movement that uses music as a means of intervention and support for those struggling with mental health challenges. Every penny raised goes directly toward funding music-based mental health support in the local community.
Supporters can contribute by making a donation at the official fundraising page: GoFundMe Link
With an electrifying line-up and a meaningful cause at its heart, Andover Rocks 2025 is set to be a truly unforgettable event. Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to experience the power of music in action.
2025 LINE-UP
Opening Night – Friday 28th March
Chantry Centre: Flash Mob – Memory Choir
The Station: Tipsy Gypsies, Silent Assassins
Saturday 29th March
The White Hart:
1-2pm – Kids Karaoke
2.15-3pm – Andover College
3.30-4.30pm – Mighty Hump
4.45-5.45pm – Act TBC
6-7pm – Steph HD
7.15-8.15pm – Jake’s Last Fandango
8.30-9.30pm – Shallow Vera
9.45-11pm – Zephyr and Ginge
Time Ring:
10.00am – AYDC
10.45am – Missfitts
11.30am – Youth Brass
12.15pm – 4 Toons
1.30pm – The Little Big Band
2.30pm – Mad Melodies
3.00pm – Uke at Heart
3.30pm – Gang Show
Tap:
3.00pm – Rich Harris
4.00pm – Kit Luc
5.00pm – Tom Langley
6.00pm – Debbie Young
7.00pm – Incolour
8.00pm – Lump
9.15pm – Solarbird
Coffee 78:
Chilli – 2 sittings (6pm and 8pm)
Act: Rosie Merrit
Angel (Two Stages):
2pm – The Fortunate Ones
3pm – Paul Sharman Hewerdine
4pm – Felis Leo
5pm – Gracie Shilton
6pm – Jay Kay
7pm – Showponies
8pm – P45’s
9pm – Breakcover
Foresters:
4-4.45pm – Lani Clayton
5-6pm – Angie and Russ
6.30-7.30pm – Back Track
8-9pm – Dr Alibi
9.30-10.30pm – Jet Back
11pm-12am – King Louie
Spin:
Dance workshops (Teen, Kids, Adult, Belly Dance)
3pm – Queen Bee
4.30pm – Weird Science
5.30pm – Sarah McNair
6.15pm – Get Mendoza
7.45pm – Will the Beast
9.15pm – The Few Fighters
11pm – Stonepig
The Globe:
5pm – Jim Crompton
5.45pm – Jacamanda
6.45pm – Ingenious Gentlemen
8pm – Dan Finch
9pm – Shuno
10pm – Jen Behaving Badly
Unity Art:
Rock Paper Scissors – A Creative Retreat (10am & 2pm Sessions)
Methodist Church:
10am-12pm – The Miriam Johnathon School of Music
Andover Ladies Choir
Sunday 30th March
The White Hart:
2pm – Mayfly Morris
2.30pm – Testbourne Folk Club
3pm – Guinea Lane Sax Quartet
3.50pm – Keltyke
4.40pm – Amanda Kane-Smith
5.20pm – Charles Allison
6pm – Andover Museum Loft Singers
6.40pm – A Folk Jam
The Foresters:
2pm – Zack Stephens
2.45-3.30pm – Joe Burke
3.45-4.30pm – Lucas Hardy
4.45-5.30pm – Colin Holton
5.45-6.45pm – Park Island
7pm – Tipsy Gypsies
The Angel:
1pm – Flatliner 3
2pm – Gary, Charlotte and Steve
3pm – Georgie Amelia
4pm – Paul Jude Wilson
5pm – James Stretch
6pm – High Road Acoustic
Guildhall (11am-3pm):
Dee Jodel – Meditation
Rhonda – Goddess Chanting
Naomi – Soundbath
Be sure to catch these amazing acts and support Andover Rocks in making a difference through music!
