The Damned joined revellers at Bulldog 25 to celebrate their own 35th anniversary entertaining thousand of music lovers on Saturday night (13th August), Vanian, Captain Sensible and the crew had the Bulldogs huge crowd jumping well into the night, with well-loved tracks Eloise, Smash-it-up, and many more. As the smoke cleared on the Main Stage, a huge battery of fireworks marked the Bulldogs landmark Silver Jubilee, culminating in a huge starburst array that left onlookers cheering for more.
Glorious weather in Warwickshire allowed the army charity display team, Freefall for Heroes, to perform a death defying 3000ft descent over the sun baked crowds at Bulldog 25. The display incorporated high performance swoops while flying the Union Jack flag.
Stratford Rotary club are celebrating 10 years of The Shakespeare Hospice by pledging to donate the lion’s share of money raised at the 25th anniversary Bulldog to the charity.
Founded in 2001 with the assistance of Rotary donations, the Hospice is almost entirely funded by charitable donations and provides a range of much needed services including respite, complimentary therapies, physiotherapy and home care.
Bulldog 25 is revving-up and firing on all cylinders, as thousands of Bikers and music fans streamed through the gates following the opening ceremony at 2pm this afternoon (Thursday 11th), very few visitors were affected by Warwickshire Constabulary’s much reduced police operation. The organisers have welcomed this return to low-key Policing.
Bash organiser Bilbo commented, “I am happy to see the reduction in Police activity for the 25th Anniversary. We don’t have exact figures yet, but it’s fair to say that I have never seen so many bikes queuing at the main gate; we are pleased that so many have chosen to support us in celebrating the 25th year of the Bulldog.”
Upon opening the event, along side his wife Maggie, the Chairman of Stratford District Council Eric Payne addressed the gathered crowds, saying, “It is a pleasure to be here today, as the Bulldog Bash celebrates 25 years on the world map. Personally, I would like to thank the event organisers for their generous support of a number of worthy charities. Now, in the words of Bilbo, it’s time to enjoy the party.”
The Bulldog Bash, which takes place at Shakespeare County Raceway, Warwickshire, looks set to smash attendance records as pre-event ticket sales hit an all time high for the Silver Jubilee.
Bulldog Bash Organiser Bilbo Commented "It's great to see the Biking community and music lovers supporting the event in such numbers; we have fought hard to keep the event in Warwickshire and won thanks to an open minded and forward thinking local Council. Now its time for the people that have supported us to enjoy the party – We will continue to support Warwickshire, charities such as Stratford Rotary Club and Help For Heroes , the people of Stratford and communities surrounding the site that have all rallied behind us to keep the event at Long Marsdon."
Status Quo will headline the Bulldog's Main Stage on Friday 12th August 2011, lining-up with The Damned, Bad Manners and many more. The 25th Anniversary Bulldog Bash promises 4 days of the very best in hard-rocking, nitrous fuelled entertainment from the 11th to 14th of August 2011, Shakespeare County Raceway, in Warwickshire.
Quo are undoubtedly one of the world's most enduring live acts, this seminal British band has influenced a generation of musicians and entertained millions with their driving, no-nonsense brand of rock. Francis Rossi commented, "We love playing the Bulldog and it's fair to say that we are delighted to be back. It's one of the liveliest shows that the band play anywhere on the circuit and we're looking forward to giving the crowd a serious Quo rocking!"
"The Bulldog isn't just cool, it just about redefines the word" - American-v Magazine
"The Bulldog Bash is in a league of its own, easily ranking among the best festivals in the world, if not actually taking that crown and sticking a nitrous kit on it to see how fast it will go." Nick Ruskell, Kerrang!
