CAMP VC X THE PEARL HARTS

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We're absolutely stoked to be welcoming The  amazing Pearl Harts to CAMP VC this year to play on Saturday night. Described as 'Queens of the Stoneage meets The Runanways' with a mix of old school riffs with some modern looping and samples a recent review called them: 

“Tiny tiny girls that look like giants on stage… all you can think to do is ask them out for ice cream
and all they want to do is wreck your house and firebomb your car”

Think they might fit right in dont you? Get to know them & their music before you head to CAMP VC & get your moshing feet at the ready :)

- So how long have you guys been together as The Pearl Harts? 

Kirsty: We started The Pearl Harts in 2014 in a shitty rehearsal room off Mare Street

- Describe Pearl Harts in 3 words:

Bad Ass Bitches

- What are your musical influences?

anything Rock and Roll! 

 

- Best gig you've ever played?

We recently supported Skunk Anansie on their European tour and we got to play Brixton Academy which has been a childhood dream of ours... we had our family and friends there - it felt really good! 

- Worst gig you've ever played?

We played at show last year where all the equipment was falling apart - the drums were falling over and the PA was some old amps as speakers and I was getting an electric shock every time I sang into the mic! Despite that we actually ended up playing a wicked set! 

- If you could replace each other with any other musician who would it be ? 

Can we just add Dave Grohl to the line up? 

 

- What have you got lined up for us at Camp VC? 

Strickly bangers

- So what made you wanna get involved with Camp VC ? 

I met Gemma at a Pub in Deptford and we started talking bikes & we've been fan girls ever since!!

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Go follow The Pearl Harts on Instagram HERE & check out more of their music on spotify now!  

CAMP VC X GRACE HAZEL YOGA

We're so excited to have House of vans yoga boss lady Grace Hazel onsite at this years CAMP VC teaching free yoga classes on Saturday morning & afternoon for all you yoga bunnies. She's an absolute ray of sunshine & were stoke to have her involved. Get to know Grace below & find out what she'll be bringing with her to CAMP VC this year. 

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Name: Grace    

Age: 28

Profession: Yoga Teacher – Energy Body Balancer & Thai Yoga Masseuse – Design Studio Co-coordinator

 

When did you start to teach yoga? 

I started to teach yoga back in January 2014, so 3 years ago. Yoga literally changed my life. I discovered it 9 years ago and it’s transitioned and guided me through the highs, and most importantly stuff that’s been tough. I began teaching because it felt, and still does feel necessary to introduce others to the continuous healing it can offer to your life.

 

You leaned to ride this year with Mai! How did you find it? 

YES! Maite was an awesome teacher. I’d ridden on the back of my dad’s motorbike when I was little, so it was a lot of fun to be in the drivers seat. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

What have you got lined up for us onsite! (sessions, whats involved, what style of yoga etc) 

I'll be teaching two 60 minute yoga classes in the morning. The style I teach varies, but it can predominantly be described as vinyasa flow. We'll start off soft with a meditation, then we'll slowly begin to move our bodies. Vinyasa flow is basically linking up various yoga poses with breath and transition so that the postures become a flowing sequence. It'll be totally accessible to all levels, so come along if you're completely new - if you're a well accustomed yogi!

 

What made you want to support the CAMP VC event? 

I met the lovely Mai through the design studio we both work at. I liked her straight away. When she invited me to ride with her, I met Gemma who I also really vibed with. I love what VC does and how it promotes bringing a strong community of women together. Woman have got to choose to uplift each other. It's an honour to be teaching for CAMP VC.

CAMP VC X VCC TEAM TALKS

Big news for CAMP VC with VCC 's live team talks project !! We're super excited to announce that we'll be welcoming to the CAMP VC site the legendary Elspeth Beard .


As the first English woman to circumnavigate the world solo on a motorcycle in the early 1980s Elspeth is a true pioneer in every sense of the word. We had the pleasure of riding & hanging out with Elspeth recently ahead of the launch of her book "Lone Rider" & talked to her about her amazing journey. .

To listen to VCCs newly launched team talk with Elspeth ahead of the event click the video before

To watch more VCC team talks go to www.vcclondon.com/vcc-team-talks/

CAMP VC X HOUSE OF VANS RIDE OUT

The wonderful people at VANS are hosting a meet up to ride out to CAMP VC on Friday the 4th of August at 9am at HOUSE OF VANS! With a FREE brekkie for everyone to fuel you up before you head out & tons of giveaways , ALL bike sizes & riders are welcome to come meet up & ride out to CAMP VC together. 

Its very important you let us know if you're interested in joining the meet up so we have enough breakfast for you all! If you're interested in joining the meet up please email Louise at louise.deason@gmail.com so she can count you in :)

Once you're signed up lovely Louise will send you the details of where to park etc at House Of Vans. You'll be grouped into bike sizes/ licences etc for your rides at the meet if you wanna ride together so you can all follow a safe route there.  

Ride safe ladies!

 

DIRT QUAKE BY PHOTOGRAPHER RACHEL BILLINGS

We had another amazing year at Dirt quake this year. Love this event every year. It never disappoints

It was Namin's turn to race in the 125cc class this year on Gemma's trusty old SR125. If you ever wanted to try dirt track racing its the perfect place to start out. We've also got our ladies Dirt camp event coming u this weekend in collaboration with Greenfield dirt track & the DTRA who are also coming to give beginners dirt track mini bike sessions at CAMP VC ! Go get that dirt ladies!!!

Thanks to the lovely Rachel Billings for the dreamy images. They've got us all excited for CAMP VC now!!!!!!

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DIRT CAMP WEEKENDER

Can't wait till CAMP VC for a dirt fix? The lovely people over at the DTRA & GREENFIELD DIRT TRACK are running another LADIES DIRT CAMP weekender at @greenfielddirttrack on the 22nd/ 23rd July! .


Dirtcamp is a ladies Dirt Track Experience weekend run by the DTRA  in conjunction with GREENFIELD DIRT TRACK, VC LONDON  & VCC! They supply the bikes, instructors and track for a weekend of dirt track lessons & camping you just bring the good times & your tent ⛺️ 


Last years event was awesome so you won't wanna miss this one. We have options for a full weekend or single day training. These events have very limited spots & sell out fast so if you think you're interested get over to the webshop and book in over at http://dtra.bigcartel.com