Bug Jam 2010 - Weekend Blog

Wow what a weekend is all we can say...

It started mid Friday afternoon around 3pm as we headed on road to Europe's most prestigious and successful VW festival - Bug Jam 24.

The roads were less than kind to us.. so it took a few hours to reach the home of tyre smoke, the purist forms of camping, burgers, beers and festival type escapades.....

We arrived to a sun filled Santa Pod and as we drove in up the access road it was clear to see straight away that this was going to be another stormer of a Bug Jam show....

By 6pm Friday nearly ALL the camping space had been filled in fact there was hardly a blade of grass spare. The VW fraternity were in force and ready to party hard. As usual the smell of sweet sausage smoke filled your lungs as you drove ever further into the venue. We arrived just in time to see 'Fire Force' Santa Pod's Jet Car roll down the drag strip in a fantastic time of 5.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 280 miles an hour! (bagsy shotgun next time)

Then we were ushered straight into the Nitro 96.2 FM headquarters for a quick interview with Nigel and all the guys talking about the proceedings planned with a very entertaining interview indeed. That lasted a good 25 minutes then it was time to set up in Fueler's bar and get the show going.

We did a sound check and without delay started proceedings. DJ Courtney Mac started the ball rolling with a fantastic selection of R&B, Smooth Grooves, Classic House, 80's and all the biggest party vibes showing a great range of diversity and keeping the crowds bubbling up to boiling point...

In the meantime the rest of the team were setting up base and in true Bug Jam style only camping will do! No hotels required here (well VIP Camping ;o) So in our allocated camping location we set up the biggest tent possible with enough room to swing ten cats!

Back to Fueler's bar it was time for Richie Don to hit the decks, and after a sterling performance by Courtney the crowd were ripe for a rip up! Richie covered every musical aspect that Courtney left, Electro, Bassline, D&B, Dubstep, D&B and everything that made the crowd explode...

We also partied hard with the crowd as always the hospitality was epic. A chilled crate of lager and water greeted us on arrival combined with a few bottles of Vodka and for some reason cookie and cream shots ensured the vibe was felt by all around. Even the security got involved and showed us how they get down. Definitely the nicest security around.

Saturday morning came around and after little sleep we opened our bleary eyes to hunger pains so the BBQ was first order of the day. A few of the finest burgers around, some fizzy pop and things were almost back to normal so it was time to head to the show for a walk around.

The finest VW's in Europe make their way to Bug Jam and this year was no exception. With some amazing show cars and vans, traders, skateboard ramps, main stages, low riders, auto jumble, drag strip action, Terry Grant, guitar hero comps, comedians, film crews galore, rust and rat show, show and shine, rung what ya brung, monster trucks, the Loaded girls, and a host of excellent day time and night time acts this show is always a pleasure to attend.

Check the Day Time Photo Gallery Here:

http://djrichiedon.com/galleries/photos/category/37-bug-jam-24-santa-pod-230710.html

Check the Night Time Party Photo Gallery Here:

http://djrichiedon.com/galleries/photos/category/36-bug-jam-24-fri-party-santa-pod-230710.html

We reluctantly left around 7pm and headed Straight for Mayhem - Southend Number One Saturday Night Hotspot and as usual this was simply EPIC!. Sunday morning was Wembley's Street Fighter Stunt Show organised by the Ace Cafe.

Check the Wembley Stunt Show Day Time Show Pics Here:

http://djrichiedon.com/galleries/photos/category/35-street-fighter-stunt-show-wembley-25-7-10.html

And a slamming Sunday Sessions at Churchills in Southend Polished off the weekend. And all involved.

Thanks:

Thanks to all involved for making the weekend so epic, all the people we touched base with over the weekend. Everyone in Fuelers Bar on the Friday Night  and massive shouts to Nigel @ Nitro FM, Jo, Caroline, James in fact ALL the Santa Pod team and also Ace Cafe for all putting together AMAZING shows over the weekend....

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