Busfest Programme (TEXT ONLY)

BUSFEST 2023 EVENT PROGRAMME

BUSFEST WEEKEND TIMETABLE

ALL WEEKEND

TRADESTANDS
VEHICLE SALES
FUNFAIR
CHILDRENS ENTERTAINERS
LIVE MUSIC (5 STAGES)
STUNT SHOW
PAMPER ZONE
SYNCRO TRAIL
SYNCRO OBSTACLE COURSE

FRIDAY

10.00 - Gates for Campers open
10.00 - Trade Village opens
10.00 - Pamper Zone & Man Cave opens
10.00 - 24.00 The HUB opens. Fun & frolics and Vdub Radio Roadshow throughout the day.
10.00 – 11.00 Vdub Radio 'Hello' Set.- HUB STAGE
11.00 - Busfest Information centre & Merchandise Store opens
11.00 – 12.00 Vic Whitehouse. Live Lounge.- HUB STAGE
11.00 - Walkabouts commence
12.00 – 14.00 Craigy M. Live Lounge.- HUB STAGE
13.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course opens in MAIN ARENA
14.00 - 15.00 John Alexander. Live Lounge.- HUB STAGE
15.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course demonstrations in MAIN ARENA
15.00 – 16.00 Anton. A Face For Radio - HUB STAGE
16.00 – 17.00 Tony. Smooth Soul - HUB STAGE
17.00 - Busfest Information Centre & Merchandise Store closes.
17.00 - Funfair opens.
17.00 – 18.00 Simon C. Soulful House - HUB STAGE
18.00 - Walkabouts finish
18.00 – 19.00 Ade Ingram. House - HUB STAGE
18.00 - Indoor Section of Trade Village closes
19.00 – 20.00 The Duke. Tech House - HUB STAGE
19.00 - SHEEPSHED STAGE opens for evening entertainment
19.00 - CHILL STAGE Stage opens for evening entertainment
19:00 - Tom Dibb - CHILL STAGE
19.30 – 20.00. Andeejay – doin' it for the Kidz - SEVERN STAGE
19.30 - 21.00 DMF BAND at the SHEEPSHED STAGE
20.00 - 21.30 ANDEEJAY 80's WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA - SEVERN STAGE
20.00 – 21.00 Paul White. Nightclub Set - HUB STAGE
20:00 - Daisy Chute - CHILL STAGE
21.00 - Pamper Zone & Man cave closes
21.00 – 22.00 Rudy. Dance Nation - HUB STAGE
21.00 - Joe Topping - CHILL STAGE
21.30 – 23.00 FLASHBACK TO THE 80'S BAND - SEVERN STAGE
21.30 - 23.00 SKACASM at the SHEEPSHED STAGE
21.00 - 24.00 LEE DAGGER at the DANCE STAGE
22.00 – 24.00 Vic Whitehouse. Indie Disco - HUB STAGE
22:00 - Druids Brew - CHILL STAGE
23.00 – 24.00. ANDEEJAY 80's WEEKENDER playout.- SEVERN STAGE
23:00 - Andy Richards Band - CHILL STAGE
23.00 - Outdoor Section of Trade Village closes
24.00 - End of evening entertainments. All stages close
24.00 - All gates closed. Site secure.

SATURDAY

09.00 - Gates for Campers & Day Visitors open
09.00 - Trade Village opens
09.00 - Vehicle Sales Area opens
09.00 - Busfest Information centre & Merchandise Store opens
10.00 - Pamper Zone & Man Cave opens
10.00 - The HUB opens. Fun & frolics and Vdub Radio Roadshow throughout the day
10.00 – 12.00 Anton. Live Lounge - HUB STAGE.
10.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course opens in MAIN ARENA
10.00 - Walkabouts commence
10.00 - Funfair opens
11.00 - Syncro Off Road Trial commences at Yellow N1 zone
11.00 - SoXsighted – Visually Impaired Morris Dancers outside BUSFEST INFORMATION
12.00 - Busfest Games commence in MAIN ARENA
12.00 – 13.00 Craigy M. Live Lounge - HUB STAGE.
12.00 - CHILL Stage opens for entertainment
12:00 - Joe Topping - CHILL STAGE
12.00 – 13.00 Craigy M. Live Lounge. - HUB STAGE
13:00 - Daisy Chute - CHILL STAGE
13.00 - 14.00 Saturday Socials - HUB STAGE
14:00 - Tom Dibb - CHILL STAGE
14.00 – 15.00 Steve James. Blues - HUB STAGE
14.30 - 15.30 BUSFEST BIG SURPRISE - MAIN ARENA AREA
15.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course demonstrations in MAIN ARENA
15:00 - Andy Richards Band - CHILL STAGE
15.00 – 16.00 Angus Taylor. Reggae - HUB STAGE
16.00 - Busfest Charity Auction at DANCE STAGE
16:00 - Druids Brew - CHILL STAGE
16.00 – 17.00 Rudy. Ska & Reggae - HUB STAGE
17:00 - Jay and Sideshow Bob - CHILL STAGE
17.00 - Busfest Information Centre & Merchandise Store closes.
17.00 - Severn Hall Closes
17.00 – 18.00 The Duke. Tech House - HUB STAGE
18:00 - Vdub Radio Chill Sessions - CHILL STAGE
18.00 - Vehicle Sales closes
18.00 - Walkabouts finish
18.00 – 19.00 Paul White. Hacienda Tribute - HUB STAGE
18.00 - Indoor Section of Trade Village closes
19:00 - Joe Topping - CHILL STAGE
19.00 - SHEEPSHED Stage opens for evening entertainment
19.30 – 20.00. Andeejay – doin' it for the Kidz - SEVERN STAGE
19.30 - 21.00 FOOS FIGHTERS BAND at the Sheepshed Stage
20.00 - 80's EXTRAVAGANZA begins at the SEVERN STAGE
20.00 – 21.30 ANDEEJAY 80'S WEEKENDER SEVERN STAGE
20.00 - LOVE PARADE at the HUB STAGE
20:00 - Daisy Chute - CHILL STAGE
21.00 - Pamper Zone & Man cave closes
21:00 - Tom Dibb - CHILL STAGE
21.00 - 24.00 LEE DAGGER at the DANCE STAGE
21.30 – 23.00 Dr CLIVE JACKSON LIVE SET & Dancers - SEVERN STAGE
21.30 - 23.00 DEVIOUS at the SHEEPSHED STAGE
22:00 - Andy Richards Band - CHILL STAGE
22.00 – 24.00 VDUBRADIO Love to Funk.- HUB STAGE
23.00 - Outdoor Section of Trade Village closes
23:00 - Druids Brew - CHILL STAGE
23.00 – 24.00. ANDEEJAY 80's WEEKENDER Goodbye party - SEVERN STAGE
24.00 - End of evening entertainments. All stages close
24.00 - All vehicle gates closed.
00.30 - Day Gate (Pedestrian) closed.

SUNDAY

09.00 - Gates for Day Visitors open
09.00 - Trade Village opens
09.00 - Vehicle Sales Area opens
09.00 - Busfest Information Centre & Merchandise Store opens
09.00 - Pamper Zone & Man Cave opens
10.00 - The HUB opens. Fun & frolics and Vdub Radio Roadshow throughout the day.
10.00 – 12.00 Vic Whitehouse. Rattling Dubs - HUB STAGE
10.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course opens in Main Arena
10.00 - Syncro Off Road Trial commences at Yellow N1 zone
10.00 - Walkabouts commence
10.00 - Funfair opens
11.00 - Show & Shine competition commences in DISPLAY ARENA
12.00 – 14.00 Sunday Social - HUB STAGE
12.00 - Chill Stage opens for entertainment
12:00 - Tom Dibb - CHILL STAGE
13.00 - Show & Shine Judging period ends.
13:00 - Daisy Chute - CHILL STAGE
14:00 - Andy Richards Band - CHILL STAGE
14.00 - 16.00 Vdub Radio 'Goodbye' set HUB STAGE
15.00 - Syncro Obstacle Course demonstrations in Main Arena
15:00 - Joe Topping - CHILL STAGE
16.00 - Busfest Information Centre & Merchandise Store closes.
16.00 - Vehicle Sales closes
16.00 - Walkabouts finish
16.00 - Daytime HUB entertainment finishes.
16.00 - Trade Village closes
16.00 - Pamper Zone & Man Cave closes
16:00 - Druids Brew - CHILL STAGE
16.00 - Busfest AWARDS CEREMONY in SEVERN HALL
17.00 - End of Busfest 2023
18.00 - All campsites to be vacated.

TRADE VILLAGE.

With around 350 trade units, our Trade Village is by far the biggest of any of the festivals. It takes a day just to go round this part of the festival!

The Trade Village will be open from 10.00 on Friday. 09.00 Saturday & Sunday
Indoor Trade Areas can be found inside the Wye & Avon Halls
Autojumble will be located at the AVON Hall & The VEHICLE SALES Areas

BUSFEST INFORMATION & MERCHANDICE CENTRE

Our Busfest Information Centre is located at the THREE COUNTIES CENTRE (North/Ivory Tower end of the Severn Hall).

Busfest Merchandise will be available here.
Busfest Cinema will also be at this location this year showing BUSFEST MEDIA from previous (and maybe present) events
Our BUSFEST FACE PAINTING team will be located here on the Friday until 17.00

Opening Times; Friday 11.00-17.00 Saturday 09.00 – 17.00 Sunday 09.00 – 16.00

VEHICLE SALES

BUSFEST has a large area for vehicle sales.

This year it will again have Auto jumble area to accompany it. Vehicle sale plots will be available @ £20 per Day or £30 for the weekend. Vehicle Sales passes will be available on site from the Vehicle Sales area.

Please note; For 2023 (this Year) we will only be having Vehicle Sales Area on the SATURDAY & SUNDAY. (We will NOT be open for vehicle sales on the Friday)

AUTOJUMBLE

BUSFEST AUTO JUMBLE PLOTS are for individuals that wish to sell VEHICLE PARTS that they no longer require and is aimed at people doing garage/shed clear outs.

It is NOT for general traders

The AUTOJUMBLE AREAS are located TWO areas on the site;

AVON

This Area is located at the East (AVON HALL) wall side of the hardstanding area between Avon & Wye Halls.
This area will only be available to WEEKEND AUTO-JUMBLERS
Pre-Booked & approved WEEKEND AUTOJUMBLERS using this area will come to the site during the TRADE build up via the RED GATE on the THURSDAY
These plots will be 5m (frontage) x 10m Plots & located along the outside Wall of the Avon hall. A MAX of 2 per booking
These plots are unique as they offer a grass patch along the wall (for vehicles/camping) and hardstanding (tarmac) for putting the actual auto-jumble on.

BROWN

This area is located to the WEST of the Site in the BROWN/VEHICLE SALES AREA.
This area is available to BOTH WEEKEND & DAY AUTO-JUMBLERS
This area will only be open on the SATURDAY & SUNDAY of the event.
This area is good (has good hardstanding) but the area is not open for building up on the Thursday so any Autojumblers can only come to site & set up on the FRIDAY when the BROWN GATE is opened at 10.00.

MAIN ARENA.

SYNCRO ZONE (Sponsored by VW 4x4 Greenlane Organising Group & VOLKSTREK 4X4)

The BUSFEST SYNCRO ZONE is the largest gathering of VW T3 Syncros (and VW based 4WD vehicles) anywhere in the UK. (We now also have a very good selection of T4 & T5 & T6, LT , and other special related off road vehicles joining us every year)
Here you will find some of the most fantastic vehicles ever built fro playing around in mud, water, sand or snow…
We will be presenting a SPECIAL DISPLAY in honour of Robert (Rab) McKenna in the Syncro Zone

THE SYNCRO OBSTACLE COURSE

The Syncro Crew will be putting together our very popular “Syncro Obstacle course” where you will be able to see the original T3 Rebel Rallaye Bus and a few of his mates in action.
Demonstration runs will be made (usually on the hour) through out the weekend (until we break something!)

STUNT SHOW

We are very pleased to have the ON THE EDGE MOTORCYCLE STUNTSHOW staying with us over the three days. With some of the World's best professional riders doing breathtaking and death-defying stunts and a professional compère, this is one breathtaking show you must NOT miss as you go around the festival.

BUSFEST "BIG SURPRISE"

It's taken us FOUR years to bring you this surprise..........we tried to do it in 2020 but got thwarted by the C-19 lockdown, in 2021 it was C-19 again, and in 2022 it was the death of HM The Queen.

So, fingers crossed, 2023 will finally be the year we can bring it to you.

What is it? You'll have to wait and see!
Where is it? MAIN ARENA AREA
When is it? Between 14.30 & 15.30 on SATURDAY
You WILL NOT be able to miss this, wherever you are at the festival!

THE SYNCRO TRIAL (Sponsored by Berliner Busfestival)

This is a Syncro (and others) 4WD play zone located at a separate area to the north of the site. (Adjacent to N1 General Campsite) .
Our Beliner Busfestival & Busfest Crews will be looking after this area and putting Syncro’s and other vehicles (and their owners) through a series of set pieces to navigate through wooded & open areas.
Spectators should make their way to the course by foot through the showground. . The area is not suitable for non 4WD vehicles. Depending on conditions the Syncro Trial will be operating at set times on Saturday & Sunday

VEHICLE DISPLAYS.
(Possibly TBA) In the AVON HALL we will also be presenting our WELL TRAVELED TRANSPORTER & ALTERNATIVE ENGINES displays. There will also be vehicle displays on the Hardstanding between Wye & Avon Halls and at the Main Arena

SHOW & SHINE

The Show and Shine Competition is held on Sunday - - and is a judged contest

This year BUSFEST SHOW & SHINE welcomes ********** who will be sponsoring the "BEST IN SHOW" & "RUST & PRIME" Categories

Entry is free but is limited to a maximum of 150 vehicles.
Up to 75 vehicles may be entered online during August; a minimum of 75 and maximum of 100 entry forms (dependant on number of on-line entries) will be available from the Information Centre at BUSFEST.

DAY VISITORS & SHOW & SHINE

If you are coming as a DAY VISITOR & want to be in the SHOW & SHINE we still need to know you are coming.so please let us have your entry. When you come to the site (ON SUNDAY) you will be able to go to either YELLOW or (Preferably) BROWN GATE, (Gates open at 09.00). & Pay your Day visitor Fee and will then be directed to the Show & Shine arena. You must arrive at a reasonable time as once the Show & Shine is in place; we will not permit any further vehicle entry & movement on site.

BUSFEST GAMES

The BUSFEST ‘OLD SCHOOL’ GAMES will take place on SATURDAY in the MAIN ARENA & will (POSSIBLY!) consist of the following events:
• Sack Race
• Egg & Spoon race
• Bean Bag Throwing
• Space hopper relay
• Five legged race

Your team will require.

• A team Maximum of 8 persons. (2 Children under 16 allowed in each team)
• A sense of humour. (Points will be deducted for taking it too seriously & not having fun!)
• The Head judge’s decision is final no exceptions
• Disruptive people / teams will be asked to leave the arena – it’s all about fun!
• Full instructions will be issued to participating clubs/teams prior to the weekend
• All participants must complete a disclaimer form before taking part, no exceptions

BUSFEST FUN ZONE

Jennings Funfair
JunkFish Interactive Children's Activities. Fun for all the little ones.
Animal Antics. All manner of furry animals and creepy crawlies.
Kenny the Clown
Jumuna. Face Painting & Henna Artists
Artikids. Come have fun learning to paint.
Performing Fire Arts Group
SoXsighted - Visually impaired Morris Dancers
PAMPER ZONE

WALKABOUTS

The 2Men. Our resident crazy & hilarious walkabout duo.
ELTON WRONG & MUSICAL RUTH whizzing around on his/her mobile piano,
CHALKIE THE CHIMP - chimping around.
RENTADINOSAUR, Yes we will have more old dinosaurs than normal with us this year....

You may even catch a glimpse of the elusive BUSFEST BEAST at this years event!

CHARITY AUCTION

The BUSFEST CHARITY AUCTION is a hugely popular part of the BUSFEST weekend.

Traders are invited to donate items for the Auction.
These items can be viewed at the Charity Auction Location within the
Standard AUCTION Rules will be applied during the Auction.
The Charity Auction will take place at 16.00 on SATURDAY at the DANCE STAGE (MAIN STREET).
This year’s nominated Charities are; VANS WITHOUT BORDERS & Guide Dogs.

PAMPER ZONES

We are delighted to welcome back Team Pamper to the ONLY PAMPER ZONE on the festival circuit!

Situated in it's own private building, with toilet facilities, slap bang in the middle of the Trade Village, the PAMPER ZONE offers an oasis of calm, decadence and style in the middle of a bustling festival!

Appointments need to be booked as they get very busy, and Charlotte will launch the Pamper Zone Booking App later in the year so that you can do just that.

They will be open during the day, every day, until late at night on Friday and Saturday (probably 21.00) so if you want your hair or make up doing before you head out for the night, you can! What other festival can offer you that?

Using only premium and luxurious brands such as OPI and Living Nature, and set in sumptuous surroundings of style and well-being, your choice of treatments, products and services include:

Massage Parlour.
Facials.
Eyebrow Threading & Treatment
Make-up Artists.. (Full, part, tuition, advice)
Body Art.
Temporary Tattoos.
Henna Tattoos
Hair Braiding.
Ladies’ Hair Styling.
Relaxation .
Aromatherapy.
Nail Bar - Manicure & Pedicure
Holistic Therapies.
Well-being advice and instruction.
Products for sale, Samples, Instruction, Tuition.

PAMPER ZONE - THE MAN CAVE!

Situated in a separate part of the PAMPER ZONE, our 'Victorian Parlour' MAN CAVE is the ideal refuge for the Busfest Man. A totally secluded, intimate area with full facilities, elegant decor and potted palms, - it even has a piano! Booking is highly recommended, it gets busy!

The resident specialist barber can pimp and preen you to make you "the best a man can get!" Dont forget that all the facilities offered by Charlotte Every and Team Pamper in the main part of the Pamper Zone are also available to you, so go on, have that head massage as well. You know you want to!

Services for men include:

Massage
Facials.
Body Art.
Temporary Tattoos.
Hair Styling.
Hair Grooming.
Barbers (Beard Care)
Relaxation .
Aromatherapy.
Well-being advice and instruction.
Products for sale, as well as samples, instruction, tuition.

BUSFEST FOOD.

We will again have our STREET FOOD VILLAGE at the festival this year. This is located between the Chill Stage and the Pamper Zone.
This is in addition to our two other main catering villages situated on Main Street outside Severn Hall, and Trade Village opposite the Sheepshed Stage.
With everything from Fish & Chips, Handmade Pizza, Sushi, Vegetarian, Curry, Burgers, Carvery, Burritos, Paninis, Doughnuts, Mexican, to name a few......
We also have The Stockman's Restaurant over by the Avon & Wye Halls serving a full carvery and A la carte menu, and Food for Thought in the Severn Hall offering snack foods.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRICING STRUCTURE OR THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ANY FOOD SERVED!

BUSFEST DRINKS.

CamperVin will once again be serving you a variety of beverages from their collection of converted vehicles that are dotted around the site.
There is no restriction on persons bringing & consuming their own drink at the venues on the Busfest Site.
But the Sale of any alcoholic beverages or foodstuffs by anyone other than the approved & contacted Caterers & Bars on site is forbidden.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

We will be running FIVE MUSIC ZONES at this year’s BUSFEST

SEVERN STAGE - FLASHBACK TO THE 80'S + CLIVE JACKSON & ANDEEJAY
THE BUSFEST HUB - VDUBRADIO (Plus LOVE PARADE - Saturday Night)
SHEEP SHED FRI & SAT NIGHTS DEVIOUS PLUS GUESTS ,
CHILL STAGE FRI & SAT & SUN TOM DIBB, DRUIDS BREW, PLUS FRIENDS
DANCE STAGE - LEE DAGGER

SEVERN STAGE

Come and join us for our 80's WEEKENDER EXTRAVAGANZA!

Soft Cell, Duran Duran, A-Ha!, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode, ABC, Gary Numan, Tears For Fears, Frankie Goes To Hollywood........the list goes on!

We are transforming the Severn Stage into an 80's night club, complete with props, a light up dance floor, backdrops, drapes, light up tables, and a ghetto blaster DJ console!

Open from 20.00 to midnight, Friday & Saturday, we have the tuneage being banged out by our resident 'Master of Funk', ANDEEJAY, and a great line-up to entertain you:

FRIDAY 20.00 - MIDNIGHT.

ANDEEJAY
FLASHBACK TO THE 80’S

SATURDAY 20.00 - MIDNIGHT.

ANDEEJAY
Dr CLIVE JACKSON (Dr & The Medics – With Surprise Ending)

THE HUB STAGE.

Following on from the success last year of our HUB Stage, (situated in the Southern section of The HUB, the massive marquee on Main Street), for this year, we are going bigger and better!

Over 2000 square metres of undercover entertainment, a bar, cafe, massive seating & table area, a full stage with sound and lighting, and a residency from our friends at VDub Radio!

For the full three days, VDub Radio will be operating a 24hour radio station from there, available on t'internet, as well as playing across the festival. They will also be hosting live stage shows from all their DJs throughout the day and night, as well as competitions, giveaways, interviews, guest appearances and more! Fun and frolics for all!

In line with our 80's Weekend Extavaganza happeining in the Severn Hall, we are very pleased to announce that we will ALSO be having a throwback to the 1980's appearing in the HUB alongside Vdubradio on the Satrday Evening in the form of LOVE PARADE (which just so happens to be fronted by a lead singer who looks exactly like (and sound like) one of our Busfest Display Managers....... the very wonderful VW legend that is RIKKI JAMES)

The HUB Stage - Vdub Radio DJ Sets

Friday.

10.00 – 11.00 Vdub Radio 'Hello' Set.
11.00 – 12.00 Vic Whitehouse. Live Lounge.
12.00 – 14.00 Craigy M. Live Lounge.
14.00 - 15.00 John Alexander. Live Lounge.
15.00 – 16.00 Anton. A Face For Radio.
16.00 – 17.00 Tony. Smooth Soul.
17.00 – 18.00 Simon C. Soulful House.
18.00 – 19.00 Ade Ingram. House
19.00 – 20.00 The Duke. Tech House.
20.00 – 21.00 Paul White. Nightclub Set
21.00 – 22.00 Rudy. Dance Nation
22.00 – 24.00 Vic Whitehouse. Indie Disco.

Saturday.

10.00 – 12.00 Anton. Live Lounge.
12.00 – 13.00 Craigy M. Live Lounge.
13.00 - 14.00 Saturday Socials
14.00 – 15.00 Steve James. Blues.
15.00 – 16.00 Angus Taylor. Reggae.
16.00 – 17.00 Rudy. Ska & Reggae.
17.00 – 18.00 The Duke. Tech House.
18.00 – 19.00 Paul White. Hacienda Tribute.
19.00 – 20.00 Background music & Sound checks
20.00 – 22.00 Live Band: LOVE PARADE
22.00 – 24.00 Love to Funk.

Sunday.

10.00 – 12.00 Vic Whitehouse. Rattling Dubs.
12.00 – 14.00 Sunday Social.
14.00 - 16.00 Vdub Radio 'Goodbye' set.

A great place to drop by as you wander around the festival, anytime of the day or night, have a drink, a bite to eat, meet up with friends, soak up the vibes............

VDub Radio will located inside the HUB with their Roadshow Rig and Studios, doing live sessions, interviews, guest appearances, fun & frolics, and giveaways!

Vdub Radio will ALSO be presenting a RADIO CHILL SESSION at the CHILL STAGE 18.00 - 19.00 on SATURDAY EVENING

THE SHEEP SHED STAGE.

The SHEEP SHED is our open air 'Rock' stage, which has gained a reputation for outstanding rock and alternative acts, some of whom have gone on to become well known on the music circuit.

Rock & Alternative bands hosted by DEVIOUS & many more guest artistes throughout the weekend

SHEEPSHED - BUSFEST 2023 FULL LINE UP

Friday

19.30 - 21.00 DMF Band - Ibiza Classic, Dance Anthems
21.30 - 23.00 Skacasm - The return of… SKA Covers and Party

Saturday

19.30 - 21.00 The Foos Fighters - FOO Tribute
21.30 - 23.00 Devious - LARGER THAN LIFE..... NO ONE EVER FORGETS DEVIOUS

The Sheep Shed has it's own Facebook page and advertises it's line up on there. Failing that, you can just 'rock' up and join in the fun and see who is playing at the time!

THE CHILL STAGE

Situated at the south end of the MAIN ARENA the CHILL STAGE is the Ideal venue to have a picnic or just relax & watch some of the best “Folk Rock” (and Rock Folk) you will find anywhere.

Here is the running programme for the CHILL ZONE STAGE at this years BUSFEST.

TOM DIBB

Solo or with Full Band, Get set for a beautifully gutsy performance, as Tom tells his stories with undertones of blues, roots and folk, grown through a forest of soaring acoustic goodness.

A world tour and self drive expedition in his 1989 vw campervan all the way from the UK to Australia in 2016, lay the foundations and inspiration for much of his material.

It fits into mainstream molds, yet also satisfies a deeper creative taste.

DRUIDS BREW

We welcome Tim & the Druids (and JAY & SIDESHOW BOB) back to the CHILL ZONE STAGE at BUSFEST.

They will be sharing their brew, including material from their NEW Album.

ANDY RICHARDS BAND

We welcome back ANDY RICHARDS and his band to the CHILL STAGE

DAISY CHUTE

Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer and songwriter. A banjo-wielding multi-instrumentalist, her musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage, and she writes award-winning intelligent songs with stories, performing them with spine-tingling vocals & intricate instrumentation.

JOE TOPPING

Joe is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Merseyside. His literate song writing and accomplished guitar playing regularly moves listeners to tears and who's charismatic stage presence and engaging stories have entertained audiences all over the country and abroad.

Joe’s adventurous spirit has also seen him living in a pickup truck for the best part of a year in North America and also walking 1400 miles from Chicago to New Orleans with a guitar on his back! Joe reached the Semi-finals of ITV’s The Voice in 2021 and was described by Sir Tom Jones as “a Weaver of Dreams!”.

WEEKEND TIMETABLE FOR THE CHILL STAGE

Friday