Thank you Hoddesdon!

A Unforgettable Year: Rock Around the Clock Tower 2026 Hits New Heights!

What an extraordinary day it was! Once again, the heart of Hoddesdon was alive with energy, music, and incredible community spirit for Rock Around the Clock Tower 2026. Organised by the passionate team at Hoddesdon Allstars, this year’s event surpassed all expectations, proving once more how much love, generosity, and talent our local community holds.

Record-Breaking Fundraising

Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who attended, donated, and took part, Rock Around the Clock Tower 2026 raised an astonishing over £22,000! This phenomenal effort brings our grand annual total to an eye-watering £41,751. Every single pound raised goes directly Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, and we couldn't be prouder of what we have achieved together.

Pure Community Spirit, Live Music, and Big Wins

From the moment the music kicked off, the atmosphere around the clock tower was electric. Attendees of all ages gathered to soak up the fantastic live performances on stage, dance along to track after track spun by our fantastic DJ Stu, and dive into the excitement of our raffles.

Whether you were singing along at the front of the crowd, buying raffle tickets, or simply chatting with neighbours, the incredible community spirit was undeniable. It was a true celebration of what makes Hoddesdon so special.

Our local MP, Lewis Cocking, shared his appreciation for the effort behind the event in a letter to the team, writing:

"The event was a fantastic occasion and a wonderful opportunity for the local community to come together, enjoy some great music and have a memorable time. Events like this take a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication and organisation behind the scenes... It was great seeing the community come together."

A Fond Farewell to Neville Hack

While this year was filled with celebration, it was also a bittersweet moment as we said a heartfelt goodbye to our brilliant Head of Music, Neville Hack.

After 7 incredible years of dedication, passion, and flawless musical curation, Neville is stepping down. His unwavering commitment behind the scenes has been central to shaping Rock Around the Clock Tower into the beloved, high-calibre event it is today. Neville, thank you for every beat, every act, and every hour you’ve poured into our community over the last seven years—you will be deeply missed, and your legacy will continue to inspire us!

To every band, DJ, volunteer, sponsor, and attendee who helped make Rock Around the Clock Tower 2026 our best year yet: thank you. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!