Busfest ENTERTAINMENT

DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT

OUR FULL 2024 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME WILL APPEAR SOON

FUNZONE – OUTSIDE

What's going on: (Limited on Friday, full program Saturday & Sunday)

Jennings Funfair
The 2Men. Our resident crazy & hilarious walkabout duo.
ELTON WRONG & MUSICAL RUTH whizzing around on his/her mobile piano,
CHALKIE THE CHIMP - chimping around.
JunkFish Interactive Children's Activities. Fun for all the little ones. The Hub & Severn Hall
Animal Antics. All manner of furry fun with animals and creepy crawlies. Severn Hall
Kenny the Clown. Balloon Modeling . Severn Hall
Jumuna. Face Painting & Henna Artists. Friday Evening at Busfest Information centre. Saturday at Severn Hall
Artikids. Come have fun learning to paint. Severn Hall
Poi & Fire Juggling. Friday & Saturday nights at the DANCE STAGE area
SoXsighted - Visually impaired Morris Dancers. Saturday 11.00 outside Busfest Information centre

THE BUSFEST "HUB"

Situated on Main Street, it's a massive 3,500 square metre roof structure that forms the centre of our festival, and the ideal place to drop by, meet with friends, chill out, grab a bite to eat or drink, or get involved in the various activities going on in there. With plenty of seating, a bar, a food wagon, children's entertainments, performers, walkabouts, and the Vdub Radio Roadshow,

Vdub Radio Roadshow. Vdub Radio will be broadcasting live over internet radio throughout the whole festival, as well as doing live slots, games, giveaways and guest appearances from their studio/stage set-up in The HUB.

Saturday night 19.00 – 21.00. Vdub Radio will be hosting two hours of Live Party Night Sessions from their stage in The HUB. A great party night with plenty of tuneage to set you up for your travels around all the evening entertainment stages!

The OUTSIDE FUN ZONE is located right outside the BUSFEST HUB & features the VERY excellent JENNINGS BROTHERS FUNFAIR plus a selection of other activities and entertainment that will appeal to most people throughout the day and in to the evening too..

It wouldn't be the same without our crazy walkabouts, and so many of you just love what they do, so we welcome back our 'resident' makers of mirth: THE 2MEN who will be causing mayhem amongst you.

ELTON WRONG & MUSICAL RUTH whizzing around on his/her mobile piano,

And the very naughty CHALKIE THE CHIMP monkeying around.

SoXsighted - Visually impaired Morris dancers will be back with us for 2024

SATURDAY 11.00 – 11.30 11.40 – 12noon Outside BUSFEST INFORMATION CENTRE

Our Fun Zones (Located at the Busfest Hub and the Severn Hall) are in operation throughout the day & feature a wide range of activities that should be of interest to our younger (and young at heart!) Busfest Fans.

MAIN ARENA

The “MAIN ARENA” is located at the Front (Malvern Hills Side) of the Severn Hall and will have lots of “Live” activities going on throughout the days.

We are very pleased to have the THE STUNTWORLD INTERNATIONAL STUNT TEAM staying with us over the three days.

Following a trend which has become traditional at Malvern to complement our own Syncro Obstacle Course antics we are very proud to bring STUNTWORLD INTERNATIONAL to this years BUSFEST

STUNTWORLD INTERNATIONAL is, the most experienced and longest running motorcycles, rollover quad and rollover motorbike (and not forgetting the two-wheel drive jeep.) Stunt Team in Great Britain,

Established in 1969 (by James Dylan) it is now under the very capable leadership of Mark Stannage (who started his own career with Stuntworld in 1984.)

Stuntworld has a team of most unbelievable and talented riders that will amaze you with their skills.

They have performed all over the world and have accumulated five world records along its way,

The Team performs two thirty-minute shows that include Ramp Jumps, Wheelies, Stoppies, Quad Stunts, Rollover Motorbike, Rollover Quad, Two Wheel drive Jeep and many more remarkable stunts that need to be seen to be believed. All this around a central core of hilarious banter from the commentator.

This show always draws the biggest crowds and there is nothing the riders like more than hearing the audience cheering, clapping and shouting for more!

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.

Also in the Main Arena, our unique SYNCRO OBSTACLE COURSE where you can watch these beasts (there's a theme coming out here – can you spot it??) strutting their stuff around our obstacle course.

If that's not enough, over on the North side, next to Yellow Campsite, there is our SYNCRO TRIAL, where they get down and dirty on our specially prepared off-road time-trial course.

BUSFEST GAMES

This is something we used to do at the earlier events at Malvern which gradually tailed off as the event got bigger & H&S took over.
We have come up with a set of family or club games that both vehicles and people AND CLUBS can participate in.
We are looking for up to 10 teams or clubs to take part in these games which will take place in the Main Arena on the Saturday of the event.

DISPLAY ARENA

Our “DISPLAY ARENA” is in the stables area will also be in action all weekend and present the BUSFEST SHOW & SHINE Competition on the Sunday.

Other Vehicle Displays (SATURDAY)
SHOW & SHINE (SUNDAY)

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

We will endeavour to keep our Busfest Entertainment programme as near to normal as possible & Include all the elements you would normally expect to see at Busfest

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

SEVERN STAGE
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 - KWEENONY

SEVERN STAGE (Our main family stage)

LIVE ACTS FOR 2024 TBA IN THE NEW YEAR

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:

THE BUSFEST HUB

Over 3000 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!

As well as operating a 24 hour radio station from the stage (available online at vdubradio.com), there will be a full live DJ set from midday to midnight on Friday & Saturday, and 10.00 to 15.00 on Sunday.

Friday.

DJ SETS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEARER TO THE EVENT (AUGUST)

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.

The full Vdubradion DJ line-up will be announced nearer to the event date

THE SHEEP SHED STAGE.

Our open air Rock & Alternative stage that has a loyal following. Full line-up to be announced, but, as Devious run this stage for us, it's safe to assume that they'll be headlining on Saturday night!

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.

Friday

19.30 - 21.00 GROWLER

GROWLER are a five-piece Rock covers band based in Oxfordshire. who play a varied selection of classic Rock and Punk songs drawn from the 1960s to the present

I have been a GROWLER fan for many years and always try and see them whenever I can at various gigs around Oxfordshire (and Beyond)

Ultimately, it was their desire to find a niche on the Bike Rally circuit, (which they certainly have managed to do), but I know that they are also perfectly suited to the wonderful BUSFEST crowds at the Sheep Shed.

It has taken a long time, but this year I have finally managed to persuade them to come with us to Malvern and give us a good Growling on the Sheepshed Stage.

Simon

GROWLER play (for the most part) mainly straight covers, but for some others they give their own special twist delivered with gusto and aplomb, and a little bit of humour.- to make things more interesting for themselves, and also to keep audiences on their toes.

With a set-list that ranges from the instantly recognisable (Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath), to the more slightly obscure (The Damned, Dead Kennedys), and the downright ridiculous (abusing of Britney Spears, Cliff Richards and Sugababes songs),

Growler like to consider themselves as one of the more daring covers bands, keen to enjoy their time on stage & ensure the audience are treated to more hard rocking than they usually get, with a few laughs thrown in for good measure.

21.30 - 23.00 RAMMLIED

Join The BUSFEST Friday night RAMMSTEIN PARTY, with RAMMLIED, the UK’s number one tribute act.

With 15 years of touring across the UK and Europe, Rammlied have honed their live show, incorporating the iconic electro-metal sound and industrial look of the original Neue Deutsche Härte band.

Some of you will know that I am (more than just) a bit of a Rock fan (& that is why I do spend quite a bit of time “Marshalling” at the Sheepshed during the event). With that in mind I am always on the lookout for bands I think will work well at our event.

Performing classic hits like ”Du Hast” , “Dicke Titten” & “Ich Will” (be careful who you list those 3 songs to......) , Rammlied delivers an exhilarating experience that even the most die-hard Rammstein fans will appreciate.

With highly detailed costumes, foam cannons, smoke effects, and of course, pyrotechnics, (and yep, even a rubber dingy!) Rammlied stays true to the original band’s legendary stage production.

When I first saw RAMMLIED perform (not so long after seeing the real Rammstein!) it was a no brainer, they just HAD to be on the SHEEPSHED Stage at this BUSFEST.

We have the venue, and the means to give you ALL the very best Rammstein experience you will ever see and hear.

It is going to be epic folks.. Liebe Is Für Alle Da

Simon

Saturday

19.30 - 21.00 TBA

21.30 - 23.00 DEVIOUS

LARGER THAN LIFE..... NO ONE EVER FORGETS DEVIOUS

The Sheep Shed has it's own Facebook page HERE 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. (FAMILY & DOG FRIENDLY 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.

WEEKEND TIMETABLE FOR THE CHILL STAGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEARER THE EVENT DATE

Friday

19:00 Tom Dibb
20:00 Daisy Chute
21:00 Joe Topping
22:00 Druids Brew
23:00 Andy Richards

Saturday

12:00 Joe Topping
13:00 Daisy Chute
14:00 Hannigan
15:00 Andy Richards
16:00 Druids Brew
17:00 Jay and Sideshow Bob
18:00 Vdub Radio?? (Still TBC)
19:00 Joe Topping
20:00 Daisy Chute
21:00 Hannigan
22:00 Andy Richards
23:00 Druids Brew

Sunday

12:00 Hannigan
13:00 Daisy Chute
14:00 Andy Richards
15:00 Joe Topping
16:00 Druids Brew

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 LATEST Album.

ANDY RICHARDS BAND

We wlecome 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 songwriting 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 Semifinals of ITV’s The Voice in 2021 and was described by Sir Tom Jones as “a Weaver of Dreams!”.

HANNIGAN

Hannigan is a 26 year old traveling singer-songwriter. Drawing from his English and Irish heritages, he has created a sound that can only be defined as his own.

Settling into an acoustic soulful folk rock genre he writes honestly, inspired by the ever changing world around him.

THE DANCE STAGE

We are very pleased to have Grammy Winning producer & EDM wizzard LEE DAGGER (Aka BIMBO JONES) as DJ for our BUSFEST DANCE STAGE

A bit about LEE

• Grammy winning record producer

• Billboard No 1 artist

• Best dj award - sydney Australia beating David Guetta & Deadmau5

• U.K. number 1 Co producer of Meck feat Leo Sayer - thunder in my heart again.

• Over 88 Dance number 1’s

• Official remixer of Pink, Avicii, the Killers, Britney, Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga

• Publishing deal with 19 entertainment

• Nominee in the ‘best remixer’ category 5 years in a row at the Miami winters

music conference

• One half of Bimbo Jones

• First ever live show was booked at the world famous Glastonbury Festival

• Lee Dagger’s music has been played and supported by Carl Cox, Nervo, Tiesto

and Pete Tong’s BBC radio 1 show

The DANCE Stage will be in operation 21.00 - 24.00 FRIDAY & SATURDAY Evenings

YOU CAN VIEW THE PREVIOUS YEARS BUSFEST ENTERTAINMENT PICTURE ALBUMS HERE

BUSFEST EVENING ENTERTAINMENT - POLICY

Our policy at BUSFEST is to provide entertainment across a wide section of genres, for all our guests. During the day, this is not too much of a problem, but at night, things change a bit.......We have to balance a fine line between providing 'Family' areas, as well as having areas that guests without children (over 60% of our attendees) can 'let their hair down' without worrying about offending sensitive minds. Each of our Stages is designed with different sections of our customer base in mind, and below is a description so people are aware of what type of entertainment is going on at each Stage, and whether it is sensible to take children to it.

Although we are not refusing entry to children to any of the Stages, some are more suitable than others for small children. Children (under 16) must still be accompanied by an adult (over 16) at ALL adult Stages. All our customers should be aware that certain stages have behaviour that may/will upset/disturb young impressionable minds and if you have children, you should question whether it is acceptable to take a child into that type of environment. This includes acts on the stage, as well as the punters attending, and may include swearing, pyrotechnics, VERY loud music, offensive lyrics, nudity, violence, upsetting images, smoke machines, lasers, etc:

Severn Stage. Our main family Stage, with fun and frolics for all ages. (Family)
Sheepshed Stage. Our Rock and Alternative Stage. (Adult)
Chill Stage. Our laid-back chilled out Stage. (Family & DOGS)
Dance Stage. Our pumping dance & trance Stage. (Adult)
Main Street RADIO Stage. (Family)

What we are saying is:
"Any area that is designated 'Family' will be virtually guaranteed to be a safe environment, with customers and acts who are 'family friendly'. Any area that is designated 'Adult' cannot be guaranteed to be free from adult themes and behaviour, and, as a responsible parent/carer, you should carefully consider before taking young/impressionable children into that environment".