Solid as The Rocks

Lisa Henderson marks the 40th anniversary of Rock am Ring

Feature By Lisa Henderson | 4 September 2025

For an event that was only supposed to take place once, Rock am Ring’s 40-year legacy is all the more impressive. Along with sister event Rock im Park, the twin festivals changed the landscape of live music in Germany and in turn, became a rite of passage for fans, artists, and executives alike.

Here, organisers PRK DreamHaus reflect on the festivals’ legacies and turn their attention to the future. Lisa Henderson reports.

It’s 2003, and Rock am Ring’s newest…

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