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SIENA ROOT returns to RiP with concerts for both young and old! The Swedish pioneers of modern root rock and classic rock debuted in 2003, and now have 7 albums behind them. The band travels the world with their vintage equipment to keep the sound analog and authentic, and we look forward to rare concert experiences for both young...

Get ready for total darkness down in the basement! When Oslo's award-nominated doom machine DWAAL meets Grenland's own sludgelords Emanuel Desperados, there will be crushing heaviness, suffocating atmosphere and tough riffs that thunder in your chest long after the last beat.

THE IMPOSSIBLE GREEN to RiP for the first time! With one leg planted in the world of Americana and the other in power pop, and mustaches and vocal harmonies taken straight from 70s country rock, they have earned a reputation for being Trondheim's best band! Come and experience it for yourself!

KRXSS me in the ass for the third time on Saturday, December 6th!!! An event made by, with and for young people who meet and have fun together. We will take over RiP and Bakgården with workshops during the day, followed by an epic concert evening. This year there will be five young bands and artists with a wide range...

Autumn 2025 marks a jubilee for the Rock Club in Porsgrunn, and it kicks off with a long weekend packed with content for everyone interested in the history of RiP and great concert experiences!

The British punk duo The Meffs are coming to Porsgrunn and Rockeklubben i Porsgrunn (RiP) on Friday, August 22! Known for their explosive live shows, The Meffs deliver frenetic punk rock and are currently making waves with their critically acclaimed debut album "What a Life", released last year and featured on many 2024 best-of lists.