Rock Rhyme Reason is a FREE music festival, admission & parking are free... Just turn up!

Festival Programme
Saturday 9th & 10th August
  • Saturday 12pm-10pm
  • Sunday 1pm-3pm (United Service)
Roadshows: 5th-8th August 
Confirmed Artists
LZ7, Universal Royalty, Jahaziel, MJK, My Spoon, Philippa Hanna, Manafest, Dwayne Tryumf, Finchley & more... 
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"'Come now, let us reason together', says the LORD...' Isaiah 1:18

R3 2008 Artists

The following artists are confirmed so far at R3 2008.

Click on the artist images for more information!

Would you like to perform at R3 2008? Download a Band Application Form and post it to us by 10th July 2008. Postal address on the Contact page.

LZ7

LZ7

An energetic and explosive combination of Hip Hop, Breakbeat, Rock and Tough Street beats hitting everyday issues in today's society. The show includes free runners, DJ’s and a live band making it a complete audio/visual experience.

Manafest

Manafest

Blending both urban influence with suburban energy, this rock-oriented hip-hop act from Canada offers an authentic presentation of rock-solid faith amidst uncertainty and trial.

Universal Royalty

Universal Royalty

U.R. (Universal Royalty) plays an urban flavored blend of hip-hop, rap and rock. Led by the Lord to tell their story of hardship, faith, forgiveness and a new start through music.

Jahaziel

Jahaziel

Jahaziel represents an explosive mix of hard-hitting rhymes and captivating stage-craft that enables his message through Hip Hop to make its mark with any audience.

Philippa Hanna

Philippa Hanna

Philippa Hanna is a singer/songwriter who achieved success as a session singer appearing on records for artists including Emma Bunton. With a number of dance collaborations under her belt and extensive touring around the UK and Europe as a solo artist, it is clear that there is a great deal of interest Philippa Hanna. Success is something that runs in the family; her brother is legendary Jamiroquai bassist Stuart Zender and her cousins; Danny and Richard Macnamara of Embrace.

My Spoon

My Spoon

The Manchester rock three-piece MY SPOON have achieved an extraordinary amount for an independent band without the promotional muscle or the finance of a record company behind them. With a sizeable, and still growing, support base, a highly praised album 'Love Stories And Lies' and storming appearances at numerous festivals things look good for the outfit. The band are winning new fans wherever they play with a sound described as Rage Against The Machine meets Busted…These guys have all the ingredients to turn a rock show into a ROCK SHOW! Check them out you'll see what we mean. Are you ready to be spoon fed?!

Dwayne Tryumf

Dwayne Tryumf

Having worked the scenes with artists such as Big Brovaz and AC Burrell, Tryumf has never been able to suppress the performer in him and in 1999, when he became a born again Christian, he found an outlet to promote his faith.

Combining raw beats and a natural skill for word play; "This industry has got so cold we could ice skate" raps Tryumf, his words encased in the impeccable, glossy production he has honed since working as an producer for Jetstar Records since 2000.

Finchley

Finchley

"Acoustic rock with soul - Heartfelt, passionate, optimistic"

Ian Finch was a major creative component of Supervision and now, as a solo, shows he has a rosy future as an excellent singer/songwriter.  With excellent pop rock arrangements and plenty of layered electric guitars, Finchley is a bit of a UK axe hero.

“Chris Cornell meets Coldplay” - BBC Radio, Bolton

MJK

MJK

MJK was pioneered by Tim and Charissa Cooke in October 2006. Now a collaboration of manchester-based artists, MJK aims to use rap music and the club culture to reach people with the message of God’s love.

Chan

Chan

Award winning Singer/Songwriter Chantelle Codner 'CHAN' (pronounced 'Shan') - The Northern Songstress - is a Gospel artist with a warm, vocal style that harks back to the Jazz, Blues and Soul singers of the 60's and early 70's. Today her sound is described as Neo-Soul. Originally from Huddersfield & based in Manchester, her lyrics are subtle and stark all at the same time. In 2007 Chan released her Debut EP 'Restoration' highlighting her song-writing gift and honey-rich vocals to take you on a virtual melodic journey. Her trademark song ‘Battleground’ is already very popular and is being hummed throughout the UK

Guvna

Guvna B

Nineteen years of age, two independent releases, features on a MOBO award winning album, and number one on the Myspace charts for Gospel & Christian rap for the most part of last year and all of this year…meet the youthful prodigy that is Guvna B. Guvna being am acronym for 'Gods Unique Vessel Now Assigned', is an artist that makes positive, influential, and inspiring music. Living in and around the gritty and fast-pace streets of London , this talented musician aims to cancel out the negativity that has plagued this world for years.

Mighty and Seyi

Mighty and Seyi

Young, talented and innovative: Just three words that describe new Urban outfit, Mighty and Seyi. Having received much critical acclaim and success on the live music circuit over the last two years, Mighty and Seyi have also won multiple awards (including Sony BMG Talent Search and Star Award 2007)

Originally hailing from London , the group have performed at a variety of venues and events throughout the UK , including the O2 Arena and Bolton 's Reebok Stadium. The dynamic duo are now on the verge of releasing their first single, 'Seek Ye First', fusing together diverse genres, from RnB jams to Bassline flavours.

Sonz1

Sonz 1

Sonz 1 (or Jeff Goring) from Toronto Canada is a professional break dancer/graffiti writer representing supernaturalz and gospel graffiti crews. Gods giving him the opportunities travel and show people God can really use anything.