So… I’m this close to making something really exciting happen. But I need your help (please x )

I’ve raised enough to buy the truck

But that’s just the beginning.

To actually turn it into Truck Stop — I need your help.

But what is Truck Stop?

Truck Stop is a podcast on wheels built into the back of a custom-designed truck which visits UK festivals for chats with your favourite, and soon-to-be favourite artists. Supporting grassroots music.

At festivals, I’ll be filming:

Relaxed, high-quality artist conversations,

On a sofa,

Designed for viral clips and full-length episodes.

It’s fun, spontaneous, and built to create content people actually want to watch.

The idea is to create a recognisable format that can travel from festival to festival - and eventually grow internationally.

Why I’m doing this

I’m a presenter and broadcast journalist, and I’ve spent the last 3 years working in the UK festival scene - interviewing artists like Rita Ora, Ocean Alley, Låpsley, Rachel Chinouriri, Jungle Giants at Wilderness, Wireless, Boardmasters, Bearded Theory and more!!

And I realised something:

......Great interviews disappear online if they don’t have a clear identity.

So I'm creating one.

Truck Stop = a sofa, a truck, and a vibe you instantly recognise.

The vision

Start as a festival podcast

Grow into a live stage

Build into a touring media brand

The goal is to make Truck Stop a must-follow hub for festival culture and artist interviews.

What the money goes toward

I’ve (almost) got the truck — now I need to turn it into something real:

This is what takes it from just a truck → to an actual working creative platform.

Why it matters to me

This project is more than just content.

It helps me:

Build my own presenting brand

Create a portfolio of high-level interviews

Grow an audience

Open doors into TV, radio, and beyond

The ask

If you believe in creative ideas, independent media, or just want to help me make something a bit iconic…

Any donation - big or small - genuinely helps bring this to life. I'm trying to raise £5,000 (or more if you're feeling generous) to help bring this to life.

Schedule is pretty tight I have exactly 5 weeks until the first festival, so, if you can’t donate, sharing this means just as much.

Let’s park something iconic at UK festivals.

Jess xxx