2009 - YEAR OF THE ???

2009 will be the third year ROCKIN' FOR THE ENVIRONMENT has tickled the masses with their unique form of environmental stewardship. This year, the support goes towards the ORANGUTAN!

The date for 2009's ROCKIN' FOR THE ENVIRONMENT is tentatively slated for
April 17, 2009 to coincide with Earth Week.

The BENCHMARX will once again be providing the music at the evening gala and this year there is even buzz of another big band that will be gracing the stage with them. Stay tuned.

Peace, Love, Rock & Conservation

2008 - The Year of the Tiger

In 2008, ROCKIN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT supported the Malaysian Tiger and raised over RM12,000!! The support continues to grow. Here are some photos from the big day!

PHOTOS:

Magazine coverage in local magazine
Kenny and Steve with MyCat folks
TIGER ROCK School poster
he Benchmarx at sound check for evening rock concert

2007 - The Year of the Turtle!

IN 2007, The Benchmarx and Rock for the Environment supported the Malaysian Sea Turtle. We raised over RM 7,000 in the one day festival. Below is the press release that supported the event.





For Immediate Release:

ROCKIN' FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Turtle Rock Conservation and Fundraising Concert at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)

Date of Event: November 25, 2006
Time of Event: 12p.m. – 2p.m. (ISKL Campus)
8p.m. – 12 a.m. (Melia Hotel, KL)

Overview: Two events on the same day are designed to raise funds and awareness for turtle research and conservation in Malaysia. The afternoon carnival held at ISKL Ampang campus is designed for kids and families and will include food, games, art, crafts and educational presentations about turtles. The evening concert held at the Nu Skool club in the Melia Hotel will feature music by the Benchmarx.

All proceeds will be donated to the Centre for Turtle Research and Conservation (CTReC)- formerly known as SEATRU (Sea Turtle Research Unit)

For a humourous look at the student trailer, Click Here

The Band

Benchmarx support OBAMA

Hey Benchmarxists,

Not only are we rockin on the environmental tip but we are also throwing our hat into the political ring. attached is a link to the song we recorded and video we shot all over this great planet in support of Barack Obama's candidacy.

Peace

Benchmarx


SEE THE VIDEO HERE

Prepare to Rock for the Environment

Welcome to the information portal for Rock for the Environment, Malaysia's premier Rock and Roll charitable festival dedicated to the endangered species of the planet.

Over the course of the coming weeks, we will post information about this year's concert in support of the orangutan, and information, pics and video from our previous year's adventures.

Peace, Love, Rock and Conservation

The Benchmarx