Bug Jam - VW Festival

Dodgy are an English powerpop rock trio that rose to prominence during the Britpop era of the 1990s, best known for their hits "Staying Out For The Summer", "If You're Thinking Of Me" and "Good Enough".

The original lineup are together again and have been back in the studio working on a new Album.

If you remember Dodgy's second album "Homegrown" then you'll know the band are no strangers to the VW scene.

Sonic Boom Six

"Grand statement time: Sonic Boom Six are, simply, the most exciting live band in the country and will, yup will, own 2009." NME.

Just back from US tour, and with their new album, ‘City Of Thieves’ receiving wild reviews Sonic Boom Six are without doubt Bug Jam’s hottest headliners since the Prodigy! Few bands can so smoothly mix dancefloor-savvy elements of reggae, jungle and ska with a seamless overlay of Hip Hop commentary, whilst retaining enough grit and aggression to be a permanent fixture of the UK's punk scene. Distorted guitars and dubby grooves – SB6 create a sound as authentic as it is unique.

The Modfathers

Paul Weller was the iconic musical influence of the last three decades. See it all with 'The Modfathers', the UK's No 1 Paul Weller Tribute. Relive 'The Jam' years, the mellow tones of 'The Style Council' and all the classic hits of his ever expanding solo career.

Over the years 'The Modfathers' have performed extensively throughout the UK & Europe leaving audiences breathless with the uncanny resemblance in appearance, movement and vocals that Tony has to Paul Weller If you love Paul Weller you will love 'The Modfathers'.

Ministry of Sound Club Classics
with DJ Al Taylor and live PA by Baby D

Taking in all the classic dance anthems from late eighties through to present day, Ministry of Sound Club Classics will pack the dance floor and make everyone remember why we started clubbing in the first place. Nostalgia never sounded so good!

Baby D’s "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" spent two weeks at number one in 1994. In the summer of 1995 Baby D reached number three with a rave version of the Korgis' 1980 ballad "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime", re-titled "I Need Your Loving". Other hits followed, plus and a Top 5 album "Deliverance". Baby D is still performing at venues and raves all over the world. Summer of 2008 saw the band perform at the massive dance rave of Global Gathering.

Cream Ibiza
With DJ Anne Savage

Ibiza sounds direct from the White Isle's best dance floor. Over the past 15 years Cream has gone from strength to strength, from its beginnings as a small underground club brand to dominating the international festival and event circuit.

From her origins playing lead guitar in a punk band, to playing huge illegal raves at the height of the free party movement in the early ‘90s, to spearheading the rise of the hard dance scene – Anne Savage has never been one to stand still, keeping moving with the times and constantly pushing herself to evolve and grow as a DJ and producer. 15 years on from her first big break and she’s looking and sounding more exciting and vital than ever before.

Smaller Than You

Smaller Than You are a hot six piece Ska/Punk band from the wilds of Norfolk. They have already played alongside the likes of The Slackers, Spunge, Sonic Boom Six, JB Conspiracy, and The King Blues. Live, the band is pure energy, guaranteed to make you pick up your feet.

SkaFace

SkaFace play the familiar 2 tone classics of The Specials, Madness, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, The Selector and more... Don’t watch that! Watch this!

The Beatroots

The Beatroots play a roots ska influenced reggae sound, which the band call ‘roots rock reggae’ If you are into the sound of Toots and the Maytals, The Skatalites, Alton Ellis, or Bob Marley and the Wailers, you will love the Beatroots’ unique sound and original songs. Their debut album, ‘White Elephant’ will be available at Bug Jam. Don’t miss!

Losers

The Losers are two unsung heroes, making dance music that rocks. Tom Bellamy, the beautiful noise-nik from the Cooper Temple Clause and Eddy Temple-Morris, The Prodigy and Pendulum’s tour DJ.

They are releasing an album of original songs in 2009 and delighted to have Brian Molko from Placebo, Pablo from Death Kit, MC Envy and Riz MC appearing on this album. They have remixed Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Rage Against The Machine, Candi Staton, The Presets, Delays, The Gossip, The Slips, Gallows.

Antarctic Monkeys

From the release of the Arctic Monkeys first album, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', the phenomenon soon swept the UK. Four guys from Wolverhampton realized the Arctic Monkeys would become an arena band and not play smaller venues.

Formed in March 2006 from a jamming session, The Antarctic Monkeys took a big chance in which they became a phenomenon in their own right, traveling across the UK.

The Fillers

The Fillers are the worlds premier tribute to The Killers Based in a country where The Killers came to fruition The Fillers capture the sound look and feel of the Vegas quartet performing tracks from Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, Sawdust and Day & Age.

Greased Up

A tribute to the hit musical, Greased Up will have you believing that you've fallen into the set of Grease with their fantastic costumes, set and showmanship. Performing all the movie's hits including Summer Nights, Grease Lightning, You're The One That I Want, Sandra Dee, Greased Up is a must for Grease fans everywhere! Dress to impress!

Planet Abba

Since their formation in 2002, Planet Abba have succeeded in establishing themselves as the UK’s leading Abba tribute show. Their professionally choreographed stage show, with many costume changes, faithfully encapsulates the sights and sounds of Abba and their endless stream of unforgettable hits. Dress to impress!

Rockaoke

These guys play your favourite songs live, but it's up to you to do the singing.

Rockaoke have been doing rock band karaoke since 2003 and have established a reputation as the best live karaoke band in the UK. They made national headlines at Ibiza Rocks! when Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson jumped onstage to sing "I Predict A Riot". They've done London residencies at Proud, Zoo Bar, Punk etc..and major UK festivals.

Slim 47

Slim47 came to be in December 2001. Realising they worked well together and liked the same type of music, an industrious few months followed where the band found they had learnt a gigs worth of covers. With a cunning plan from the outset that they would only play new covers and not fall into the trap of many covers bands, Slim47 have kept their set full of the best and newest indie/rock anthem's, setting them apart from other bands of the same vain.

The Lines

The Lines are a four piece from Wolverhampton. Comparisons have been made to many a great bands of the past, most notably the sonic guitar histrionics of The Verve, but with influences stretched from Radiohead to The Rapture, The Lines deliver their songs with masses of energy and depth. It’s the amazing single-minded belief, coupled with an explosive live sound and songs with timeless melodies, The Lines being destined for big things.

Narni Shakers

The UK's No.1 sexy dance group....the infamous Narni Shakers, take to the stage on Friday and Saturday night in the dance tent.

Further act descriptions coming soon.