Camper Van Live Lounge
Camper Jam wouldn’t be the same without Tom Dibb and the Camper Van Live Lounge! Catch him in his incredible 1989 VW T25 converted camper van, 'Pickle', performing alongside friends.
Located in the heart of the Family Fun Zone, make sure you visit Tom and his team of world-class performers who’ll keep you entertained throughout the whole weekend. The perfect music to serve alongside ice cold cider and sunshine!
TOM DIBB
Whether you're watching Tom Dibb solo or with band, get set for a beautifully gutsy performance, as he tells his stories with undertones of blues, roots and folk, grown through a forest of soaring acoustic goodness.
Tom has found his sound set firmly with an ever growing, loyal fan base that follow him not only across his home turf in the UK, but also across the Globe. Tom's world tour and self drive expedition in his 1989 vw camper-van all the way from the UK to Australia in 2016, lay the foundations and inspiration for much of his material. It fits into mainstream moulds, yet also satisfies a deeper creative taste.
DAVE MANNING
He’s played Folsom Prison. He’s held up traffic all over the west. Dave is living his life in the old tradition of the traveling-storytellers and songwriters.
Dave tours in “Vincent” his ’65 Microbus in the states and during his time in the UK he hits the road in “BB” his brown type 2.
In a time when the wandering minstrels have long been replaced by television and Karaoke, Dave is still out there with the last of them. Cruising at a lazy 50mph and playing in a different town every few days, Dave isn’t afraid of “paying his dues.” His bus is full of stories of the road from AK to the high deserts of Arizona and everywhere between.
Dave’s voice is most often compared to Tom Waits, and his style on the piano varies widely from soulful ballads to blues, country to boogie-woogie.
THE GLEAVES
Two magical solo artists, Chloe Ann Gleaves and Josh Gleaves as a duo perform effortless pristine country folk inspired original songs and clever takes on the not so predictable cover.
The warmth and flow of Chloe's smooth voice blended with the confident power of Josh sets you in between a vocal air of ease and excitement. Soaring chords and energetic lead is glued with delicately confident finger picking style, a life on the road together with their acoustic guitars delivers many a story to tell and the time to do it with excellence.
JOSEPH LOFTHOUSE
No stranger to capturing audiences, Joseph Lofthouse’s songs are equally unpretentious and sincere.
Whether it’s at gigs with the likes of Elbow, Blue Rose Code and The Boxer Rebellion. Or playing good friends down the aisle, Joe proves over again that it’s possible to make people travel with a guitar and a song. Even when they have both feet planted on the ground.
RUN REMEDY
Hailing from the birthplace of the Boss, meet the alt-indie folk artist Run Remedy: expressive, rhythmic, melancholic, and slightly irreverent tunes by Robin Koob, perfect for fans of fellow soul-bearing artists ala Angel Olsen, Fiona Apple, Julia Jacklin, Eliott Smith, and Lucy Dacus.
An apostate of the classical world, Koob is a multi-genre violinist complete with pedal board, hustling across the UK playing everything from post-rock and heavy metal to psych pop, indie and Americana with artists like Francis Lung, Hannah Ashcroft, Craig Gould, Blanket. Dawn Walker, and PIJN. She's session'd her way from the Jersey shore to Beijing, the Netherlands and Berlin, building her creative voice along the way, making for an intricate and unexpected audio experience.
The Magic Teapot
The Magic Teapot is a lovely little oasis hidden away in Camper Jam.
With the fire always burning and the kettle always simmering, the friendly teapot crew will be ready to offer you a refreshing cup of tea and coffee while the musicians play and sing, encouraging all to join in!
A place to sit and soak up the atmosphere with a cuppa, simply watching and taking it all in, or becoming part of the action.
Vehicles For Sale
Are you looking to sell your van? Or perhaps you’re in the market to get a new one! Why not visit our Vehicles For Sale Area?
Saturday between 9am - 8pm.
Sunday between 9am - 4pm.
You can park your vehicle, pop your for sale details on and get seen by over 20,000 visitors in one weekend.
If you’d like to register your vehicle for sale at Camper Jam, just pop over top our Information Tent and register on the day.
Each vehicle costs £15 to advertise, they must also have a Camper Jam vehicle pass to be on site. This is mainly aimed at those selling their current camper.
Special Vehicle Displays
Want to show your bus, van, or camper at one of the biggest and best shows of the year?
Then it's time for you to register your interest in taking part in the special displays on Saturday at Camper Jam. We are looking for quality Transporters of all generations from the earliest Splitties to the very latest T6.1 to put on display for our visitors, there will be space for LTs and Crafters too. We are also looking for clubs to put on a display of their members’ buses. So why not get your club to come down, socialize and chat about their buses, as well as having a fun day, you never know you might pick up some new members!
So if you have a bus, van or camper, that you think people need to see, then...
If you’re lucky enough to have been selected to display your vehicle, then please head to the Show Field no earlier than 09:30AM on Saturday morning to be parked up.
All vehicles will be asked to move by 15:00 when the display ends.
Show 'n' Shine
Sunday on the Showfield
For some, this is the highlight of the weekend!
The very best buses of all types, lining up to be judged by our panel of experts in their respective fields. Who will take home this year’s trophies?
Categories
Class 1: Split Screens
Class 2: Bays
Class 3: T3 (T25)
Class 4: T4
Class 5: T5
Class 6: T6
Class 7: Other VW Vans
Class 8: Other VW Cars
Overall Best In Show
To sponsor an award please contact shelley@jazzevents.co.uk
Vehicles will assemble outside the show field from 09:15 Sunday and will be directed to park up in classes by the marshalls. The Show Field will be open for viewing 10:30-14:00 and Judging will take place 12:00-13:00. Please be with your bus during Judging as judges may want to ask you about your VW! All entrants will receive a special commemorative plaque.
Buses are grouped and shown in Eight Categories: Splits, Bays, T3, T4, T5, T6, Other VW Vans and Other VW Cars, covering each generation with TWO awards for each class, winner and runner-up. Make sure to enter the appropriate Class for your Generation and the judges do the rest! NB this is not a concours or stock bus only show – no points deducted for radial tyres on a Split or a missing tool roll! Custom, modded or stock, campers or commercials, all are welcome. Judging is done by pairs of knowledgeable and passionate enthusiasts who spend time coming round looking at every bus and chatting to owners.
All prize winning buses will then park up separately for the Awards Ceremony, and for the judging of Best In Show at 14:00. This year there will be ONE vehicle chosen from the winners: Overall Best In Show. This Awards Ceremony will take place at approx. 14:30.
Whilst it is possible to sign up at the show, due to its popularity we strongly advise you to sign up in advance to ensure your place and guarantee your special plaque.
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the organisers will attempt to accommodate vehicles that have not pre-booked, we cannot guarantee entry for vehicles not pre-booked or that turn up on the day. Due to the time needed for judging, and limited space on the show field, we do have a limit on the numbers of vehicles entered for each Class. Also note if a class is undersubscribed we reserve the right to award fewer trophies. Good Luck!