Rocksoc
Encyclopedia
RockSoc is the name used by the rock music
clubs or societies at various UK
Universities. The word is simply a shortened form of 'Rock Society' though many societies are officially called 'Rock and Alternative Society'.
Many universities and colleges in the UK now have a Rock Society, most of these are affiliated with the universities respective Student Unions which help organise, promote and fund student activities. They also offer insurance for any official trips and have the right to veto events if they deem the risk is too high.
These student groups typically hold regular rock music discos - where headbanging
members can demonstrate their air guitar
skills - and organise trips to rock concerts. Some also promote concerts of their own, often featuring members' bands. As well as rock based events Rock Societies are often known for putting on general events for their members.
There is also a UK-wide 'RockSoc' organisation which exists to promote rock music and provides links to the various individual Rocksoc groups. Although the various RockSocs are not formally connected in the eyes of the Students Union joint events are encouraged and funded making them official events despite the lack of connection.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
clubs or societies at various UK
United Kingdom
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Universities. The word is simply a shortened form of 'Rock Society' though many societies are officially called 'Rock and Alternative Society'.
Many universities and colleges in the UK now have a Rock Society, most of these are affiliated with the universities respective Student Unions which help organise, promote and fund student activities. They also offer insurance for any official trips and have the right to veto events if they deem the risk is too high.
These student groups typically hold regular rock music discos - where headbanging
Headbanging
Headbanging is a type of dance which involves violently shaking the head in time with the music, most commonly in the rock and heavy metal music genres.-Origin:The term "headbanger" was coined during Led Zeppelin's first US tour in 1969...
members can demonstrate their air guitar
Air guitar
Playing air guitar is a form of dance and movement in which the performer pretends to play rock or heavy metal-style electric guitar, including riffs, solos, etc. Playing an air guitar usually consists of exaggerated strumming and picking motions and is often coupled with loud singing or lip-synching...
skills - and organise trips to rock concerts. Some also promote concerts of their own, often featuring members' bands. As well as rock based events Rock Societies are often known for putting on general events for their members.
There is also a UK-wide 'RockSoc' organisation which exists to promote rock music and provides links to the various individual Rocksoc groups. Although the various RockSocs are not formally connected in the eyes of the Students Union joint events are encouraged and funded making them official events despite the lack of connection.
External links
- UK Rocksoc homepage
- UK Rocksoc forum
- University of Southampton RockSoc
- Aston RockSoc
- UCE RockSoc
- Cambridge University RockSoc
- University of Kent RockSoc
- University of Leeds RockSoc
- University College London RockSoc
- Loughborough University RockSoc
- Loughborough University Rock Night
- Newcastle University RockSoc
- University Of Nottingham RockSoc
- Nottingham Trent University RockSoc
- Oxford Brookes University RockSoc
- University of Portsmouth RockSoc
- University of Salford RockSoc
- University of St Andrews RockSoc
- Warwick University RockSoc
- University of Birmingham RockSoc
- University of Sheffield RockSoc
- Oxford University RockSoc