Rock the Rovers is an annual music festival held in Kirkcaldy each year and organised by supporters of Raith Rovers Football Club to raise money for local charities and the football club. Founded in 2005, the event  has raised almost £50,000 and has earned a reputation as being one of the best music events in Fife, with bands from all over the country - and some even further - playing at the one-day event.

The day brings together music lovers and supporters of a number of clubs in a celebration of good music, football and charity and you can find out more about the history of the event.

Below is the line up and sponsors that was over the weekend of August 24th - 26th 2018 at Styx in Kirkcaldy...

FRIDAY AUGUST 24th

7.30pm – ANDY CHUNG sponsored by JUDY + GEORGE

8.30pm – STEPH sponsored by ROVERS DOWN SOUTH

9.30pm – BOUGHT AND SOLD sponsored by t.b.c.

10.30pm – GAVIN PATRICK sponsored by L + M PLUMBING AND HEATING

SATURDAY AUGUST 25th

7.30pm – GENTLEMEN JACKALS sponsored by MCGREGOR CERAMICS

8.30pm – THE VON ZILLAZ sponsored by JAMES COUTTS DRIVING SCHOOL

9.30pm- GAELS BLUE sponsored by L + M PLUMBING AND HEATING

10.30pm – JOE`S BAND sponsored by STYX

SUNDAY AUGUST 26th

2.30pm – THE ARMADILLO BROTHERS sponsored by THE LOTUS LOUNGE

3.30pm – CHARLES WOOD + ALBO sponsored by JOHN GREER

4.30pm – THE PLASTIC MAC

5.30pm – THE CATCH 22s sponsored by L + M PLUMBING AND HEATING

6.30pm – THE BUICK 55s sponsored by TRACY + DAVIE

7.30pm – STATE OF EMERGENCY sponsored by RAITH 200 CLUB

8.30pm – KWAK sponsored by CAPERCAILLIE TRAVEL LTD

9.30pm – BIG FAT PANDA sponsored by FIFE`S FINEST S.C.

A Message From the Rock the Rovers.......

Gavin Quinn, organiser of Rock the Rovers, has asked for the following to be posted on his behalf:

"I would like to thank everyone who came along to rock the rovers which was held at Kittys and Kandy on Sunday, August 25th. It was a great day with all the acts putting on a magnificent show that was enjoyed by all those in attendance.We raised £2346.50p for the 4 charities and Raith Rovers fc which is a great amount but it wasnt as much as we hoped to raise but its still decent. I would like to thank Mario, Grant and all the staff at Kittys for allowing us to use the venue and for looking after everyone all day.I would also like to thank every single act for their performances and for entertaining the crowd with some great music.I would like to thank the members of raith fan group fifes finest who helped with the bands gear from early morning until when the gig ended. I would finally like to thank all the sponsors of the acts because without them he gig couldn't go ahead and they are.....

 CAPERCAILLIE TRAVEL LTD,FIFES FINEST S.C,THE WINDSOR HOTEL,FYFFE`S BANANAS,O`CONNELLS BAR + DINER,L+M PLUMBING AND HEATING,CHARLEYS,KITTYS,ROVERS DOWN SOUTH,CORMACKS CAFE,THE RAITH TRUST,CRUICKSHANK GLAZIERS,RAITH 200 CLUB,STYX,JAMES COUTTS DRIVING SCHOOL,DAVID CODD,JUDY + GEORGE,W.C PLUMBING,RYAN CHAPMAN and THE ELBOW ROOM.

Rock the Rovers 8 cheque donation

The success of Rock the Rovers 8 was finally realised on Saturday 15th September 2012 when the good causes nominated to receive a donation from the funds raised were presented with cheques prior to the match against Airdrie. The event took place on Sunday 26th August 2012, with 20 bands performing on two stages at Kitty’s and Styx in what is the biggest annual musical event in Kirkcaldy. Over £4,000 was raised and cheques for £500 each were presented to representatives of The Neuro Foundation, Diabetes UK, Fife Young Carers, Alzheimers Scotland and Dyslexia Fife, along with £2,000 to Raith Rovers FC.