18th ROCKIN 'RACE JAMBOREE 2012! - Torremolinos

After the success of last years Rockin 'Race Jamboree in Torremolinos, the organization of the festival is pleased to announce the artists who will be attending the next edition of the Rockin' Race Jamboree in February 2012, the festival with greatest devotion held on the Costa Del Sol. Loyal to their philosophy, they will present two original artists from the 50's whose careers they have been following for years, to certify the quality of the show.

Exclusively, there is the great "Big Jay McNeely" King of Rock & Roll Saxophone, who with his 85 years of age still performs all over the world, this will be his second visit to Spain, but on this occasion and exclusively will be the only time that you may see Big Jay McNeely in Spain together with Ray Collins 'Hot Club (the best swing band in the world that because of popular demand will repeat on the stage of the Rockin' Race Jamboree). Big Jay McNeely is considered the best saxophonist in the history of Rhythm Rockin 'Blues music, which attracted the white audience at the height of U.S. racial era. 

The second original star of the 50's they present is SONNY BURGESS. From the USA, another big
musical star from Sun Records studies Tennessee. Sonny Burgess became famous in 1956 with his band The Pacers where issues that were harvested in the top of the U.S. charts and who today are leaders in Rockabilly music such as We Want to Boogie, Red Headed Woman , My Babe, Restless ...

The other artists that are part of the program are all first line bands in most original Rock & Roll music vrom the 50's with styles ranging from the Mersey Beat like "Peter Berry & Shake Set" from Norway to sounds more Surf / Garage 60's of the Japanese "Stompin 'Riffraffrs" without leaving bands that sound more Rhythm & Blues such as "Vicky Tafoya,". Another surprise is the presence of the most mythical band of the 80's in the USA, inactive for more than 10 years, but thanks to the festival´s organization they have brought the original members back together, we are talking about "the Planet Rockers", and this being the only performance they will give in Europe.

A total of 18 bands are will meet at the eighteenth edition of the famous Rockin 'Race Jamboree, which will attract thousands of tourists from around the world to enjoy a holiday in Torremolinos next February 2012.

The event will be held February 2nd to 5th at the two settings that the festival has for its program: the Torremolinos Convention Centre and Apartments Buensol.

The countdown for this big event that will have media coverage around the world, from Japan to the USA, Australia and Europe.

Buy your tickets at the ticket office of Palacio de Congresos (from 20.00h), also will be available at the Apartments Buensol on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th at the ticket office from 14:00h to 17:00H.

Apart from the festival the vibrant town of Torremolinos counts with fantastic beaches and many places worthwhile to visit along the Costa del Sol, like Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola and in Andalusia like Granada, Seville, Cádiz. You can rent your car directly at Malaga airport

or Malaga train station. Please check our website for a quote or more information on car rentals.

XII Wine & Denomination of Origin fair in Torremolinos

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some insights into Torremolinos and the popular wine and designation of origin fair.

The Wine & Denomination of Origin Fair in Torremolinos is one of the most anticipated encounters of the Costa del Sol, where professionals and wine lovers will find a range of possibilities to do business as well as to enjoy learning and tasting workshops. The event will take place at the Conference and Exhibition Centre in Torremolinos from November 12th to 14th 2011.

There will be an extensive programme of presentations by recognized professionals, Mediterranean Food Conferences, wine tasting trainings, exhibition and tasting of cocktails made with wine from Andalusia, contest and handing over of the Palacio Awards, a Special Audience Award, the Best Young Andalusian Sommelier Competition from the most prestigious hotel schools of Andalusia.

Details of the event:
Website: The Wine & Denomination of Origin Fair in Torremolinos
Venue: Conference and Exhibition Centre Torremolinos
Web Listing: Palacio de Congresos Torremolinos

Fees: General public: 3 euros including five tasting tickets. Professionals: free
Visitors: about 5,000

The wide world of wine will open its doors to professionals and amateurs in a conference where cuisine and sommeliers, regulatory boards, major wineries and denominations of origin will not be missing, both national and international, among others:

D.O. Málaga y Sierras de Málaga; D.O. Utiel-Requena D.O. Cava ;D.O. Ribera del Guadiana; Vinos de la Tierra Láujar-Alpujarra; D.O. Navarra; D.O. Valencia; D.O. La Mancha; D.O. Condado de Huelva; D.O. Ribera del Duero; D.O. Montilla-Moriles; D.O. Málaga, D.O. Rioja; D.O. Rueda; D.O. Priorato; D.O. Alicante;   D.O. Campo Borja; DD.O. Rias Baixas, Priorat, Penedés, Cigales; Jerez–Vinos Tierra de Cádiz;  D.O. Cariñena; D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura: D.O. Montsant, etc.

Apart from the fair related events, there is of course much more to see and enjoy. Torremolinos offers a vibrant and lively town with great beaches, entertainment, an aquatic park (Aqualand), a crocodile park, a golf course (Parador de Golf Torremolinos/Malaga) and is of course perfectly situated on the Costa del Sol to visit other attractive cities like Malaga, Marbella, Granada or Seville.

With your rental car, all sites are within easy reach. You can conveniently rent your car directly at Malaga airport or train station. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

2nd International Gay-Friendly Business and Tourism Fair in Torremolinos

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some insights into Torremolinos and the popular Expogay fair.

From Octobre 14th to 16th, The Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de la Costa del Sol in Torremolinos hosts the 2nd International Gay-Friendly Business and Tourism Fair: The largest concentration of gay-friendly businesses in one place, where professionals and clients will meet.

The main objective of the fair is to boost all the economic sectors in which this group is present. It is a display for the world of gay tourism, culture and society, which will present the new trends in all these fields. Gay-friendly companies will be able to promote themselves and establish business relations with other companies. There will be about 180 stands, and the organization expects over 10,000 visitors.

Among the exhibitors you can find tour operators, travel agencies, town councils, official tourist organisations, beauty, fashion and complements, hotels, spas, medical centres, transport companies, professional associations, rural tourism, insurance companies, pets, restaurants and events, amongst others. Specialists in business tourism, tourism experts and tourist guides, government employees of tourist organisations, tour operators, travel agencies and the general public will visit the fair. All in all, a unique opportunity to establish rounds of work, meetings and direct sales.

This fair hosts however not only an exhibition of companies targeting the gay community. During these days visitors can enjoy at the Palacio de Congresos in Torremolinos a wide range of events both for entertainment and knowledge.

Among the highlights is the 2nd Gay Film Festival where the nine best films of the moment - with national as well as international rewards - will be screened. The Film Festival has an exceptional jury as well as some prestigious guests.

Other events taking place during this weekend are the Spanish Championship Gay Dance, Singles Concentration, 1st World Congress in favour of gay marriage, and a large number of workshops and conferences.

Last but not least, there will be a Special Pride Night on October 15th, with the best electronic music and DJs of the moment.

You can find all the information, free tickets and tickets for the Special Pride Night Special on the Expogays website.

Apart from the fair related events, there is of course much more to see and enjoy. Torremolinos offers a vibrant and lively town with great beaches, entertainment, an aquatic park (Aqualand), a crocodile park, a golf course (Parador de Golf Torremolinos/Malaga) and is of course perfectly situated on the Costa del Sol to visit other attractive cities like Malaga, Marbella, Granada or Seville.

With your rental car, all sites are within easy reach. You can conveniently rent your car directly at Malaga airport or train station. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.