Ready to rock

Crowds of rockers are set to show punk is not dead for a weekend of rock ‘n’ roll music and dancing.

Haven-based Wimmera Rockers Danceworld is presenting its annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance to the Horsham district April 12 to 14, with a punkthemed Saturday night.

People from across Victoria are expected to rock the socks off Horsham Town Hall on Friday and Saturday night. The event will conclude with a free barbeque and dancing at Haven Hall on Sunday.

Wimmera Rockers Danceworld’s Shonie Finn

said expectations were high for the weekend extravaganza featuring live music, special guest performers and prizes for best-dressed punks.

“We are expecting potentially 170 people on Friday and about 210 on Saturday,” she said.

Friday night will feature entertainment from Melbourne-based Ross and the Wild Boys.

Club members will lead rock ‘n’ roll demonstrations on Saturday between 11am and noon, before Adelaide band The Lincolns and special-guest performer Solo Dave from Horsham take the stage at Horsham Town Hall from 8pm.

Tickets are $25 for individual nights, or $40 for both Friday and Saturday.