Brodie Markham Crusty Demons at VANFEST Interview

The Crusty Demons Are Taking Their Action Sports Show to a Whole New Level at NSW Music Festival, VANFEST

Extreme freestyle motocross legends the Crusty Demons will be coming to Australia to perform at the boutique music festival, VANFEST which takes place in Forbes, NSW on 10 & 11 May 2019.

The Crusty Demons are renowned for their radical, death-defying stunts, impressive world record jumps, backflips over helicopters and countless stunts combined with incredible production. They are set to bring their explosive show to the Central West for an exclusive pre-tour appearance at VANFEST. They will return for their national 'Rise of the Demons' arena tour in August 2019.

High-profile riders confirmed for the exclusive appearance, include:

Luke McNeill - 27 years old from the South Coast of Nowra NSW, Luke has been a professional rider for 8 years. Luke won the Australian FMX Championship and was recently the Hollywood stunt double for Vin Diesel in the blockbuster hit XXX movie.
Brodie Markham - 28 Years old from Melton Victoria, Brodie has travelled all over Australia and China performing live Freestyle Motocross shows. Brodie is one of the most experienced show riders in the country.
Callum Shaw - 29 years old from New Zealand will be riding at Vanfest. Callum placed 3rd in the Redbull New Zealand farm jam international FMX Contest last year and has also travelled around NZ, Australia and China performing shows.

Dirt bikes, new tricks, carnage, are all set for one hell of a show. This performance is not something you are going to want to miss. Front flips, double backflips, 360's you name it.

Artists performing at the two-day music festival include; PNAU, Golden Features, Broods, Ruel, Mallrat, Eves Karydas and more.

For full artist line up, accommodation information and ticket details head to www.vanfest.com.au

Interview with Brodie Markham

Question: Can you tell us about your appearance at VANFEST?

Brodie Markham: I'm looking forward to riding at my first music festival promoting the all new Crusty Demons Tour.


Question: What are you looking forward to most at VANFEST?

Brodie Markham: Riding in front of a huge crowd amongst a great atmosphere.


Question: Is there a particular artist you'd love to meet at VANFEST?

Brodie Markham: Golden Features, for sure.


Question: How are you preparing ahead of the Rise of the Demons tour?

Brodie Markham: I'm with my Freestyle Kings team right now in Las Vegas about to perform so this is my last practice before flying home and going straight to VANFEST.


Question: What originally inspired your passion for freestyle motocross?

Brodie Markham: Like most watching the Crusty Demons movies as a kid, there was something about it the adrenaline plus the lifestyle they use to promote that made me want to become a professional Freestyle Motocross Rider.


Question: What advice do you have for young motocross riders hoping to become a Crusty Demon?
Brodie Markham: Follow your dreams and most importantly always keep it fun.


Question: What's next, for you?

Brodie Markham: Lots of shows and processing with my tricks upside.

See you at VANFEST.


Interview by Brooke Hunter