Bus Drivers Link Up 2025 — Addington Park, UK EVENT REVIEW

Location: Addington Park, Croydon
Headliners: Demarco (JA), Donae’o (UK)
Special Guests: Big Zeeks, Andrew Fresh, Movie Star Johnny
Crowd: ~70% female, high energy, fully engaged

The Vibes Were Real From Gate to Stage

Bus Drivers Link Up 2025 delivered the essence of grassroots Caribbean celebration in the heart of Croydon. Despite many arriving just as the gates were closing at 8 PM, our reviewer caught the key acts that kept Addington Park shaking with energy from start to finish.

The early segments featured Andrew Fresh, bringing nostalgic flair and warming up the crowd with classic selections. Big Zeeks made a brief appearance, offering just a taste of his street anthems before handing over to hosts Movie Star Johnny and company, who kept things lively.

Donae’o Ignites the Crowd

When Donae’o hit the stage, the crowd erupted — especially the women at the front, who made up an estimated 70% of the audience. Running through hit after hit, Donae’o had fans singing word for word. It was a full singalong session that proved why he remains a staple in UK urban music culture.

Demarco Shuts It Down Like a Boss

Demarco followed with a well-curated set diving deep into his dancehall catalogue. At one point, he brought up two women to the stage for a dance-off. The white contestant gave it a go, but it was the Black dancer who “climbed on top the speaker and shell the place” — winning both the crowd and the moment.

Demarco wrapped up his performance by walking through the audience, serenading them with “Love My Life” — creating a goosebumps moment as he faded out the mic in a perfect crowd-sing finale.

Notable Absences & Mystery Moments

Interestingly, Jazzy T from Renaissance was expected by some, but was either a no-show or performed much earlier without much crowd reaction. Acts like Sir DJ Corey, Allan Brando, and Don Crazy also touched the stage, but the reviewer missed their sets due to arriving late.

Final Thoughts:

Bus Drivers Link Up 2025 felt like a true “street meets stage” affair — where UK and Jamaican vibes collided in one outdoor, energy-packed link-up. From sound clashes to singalongs, speaker-top dancing to catalog hits, the vibes were up and the people were locked in.

Highlight: Demarco’s crowd walk-off to “Love My Life”
Lowlight: There are a few minor technical issues with playback
Energy Rating: (4.5/5)

Images By – Bampson