Our Mission:

More Than Just Music, we are Harlow Rock School (charity name Friends of Rock

School, number 1117575), a volunteer-run music charity in Harlow. Our mission is

to support 11-18 year olds in self-expression, performance, social skills, and

behind-the-scenes tech. We provide a free, safe, and supportive environment for

personal growth.

The Magic of 'Rock the Park' each year:

We host 'Rock the Park' in Harlow Town Park, giving our young people and local

musicians a platform, think Glastonbury, but on a smaller scale. Following the loss

of the bandstand in 2025, we are working hard to make 2026 our best. This is a full

two-day event, providing an entire weekend of live music for the Harlow

community.

'Rock the Park' has always been a celebration of all local talent. Last year, our

stage was shared by a youth musical theatre group (ages 6–11), a senior choir,

and several independent bands. All these performers, along with our young

members, gave their time and talent for free.

A Community Partnership:

We are grateful for the support of Harlow Council, who provide the venue and carry

out essential park preparation, such as cutting the grass and ensuring the park

toilets are open and clean for our guests. While the council provides this vital

infrastructure and is rebuilding the stage, the council has never contributed

financially to the event. Harlow Rock School covers all costs relating to this event.

Why We Are Raising £14,000:

To bring the music back for this two-day relaunch in July, we need to raise

approximately £14,000 to cover essential operational costs. Because all our

performers and staff are unpaid volunteers, 100% of the funds raised go directly

toward the event:

• Professional PA & Sound Hire: Providing a high-quality stage for all our

performers.

• Security & First Aid Cover: Keeping our community safe throughout the entire

weekend.

• Festival Infrastructure: Setting up the bar, food, and drink facilities.

• Advertising & Licensing: Ensuring we reach as many people as possible to

support our performers.

The Ticking Clock:

The council has given us a date in July, which means we must have our funding in

place by the end of March. The clock is ticking. Every donation helps us towards

our goal and ensures we can put the ‘Rock’ back in Harlow Town Park where it

belongs!

Please donate today and share this page with your friends and family.

Thank you!