My first ever experience with The Vamps!

Hello everyone! Today I am going to share with you one of my Vamps experiences. I hope you enjoy.

 

So, the first experience I ever have to do with The Vamps is still one of the best! On Saturday 14th June 2014, my family, one of my friends and I headed to the Isle of Wight Festival for the day. It was early in the morning and my friend and I had been excited for this day for weeks. Once we had boarded the ferry for the crossing, we grabbed a table and a tea and we prepared for the journey. My friend and I decided that we would go on the outside deck to watch us leave the port, so off we went. We leaned on the barrier and took in our surroundings. Once we had left the port we decided to head back inside to get our drinks and to sit down. But as we got to the door to head back in my friend turned around and said "omg, is that the guy from The Vamps?!" I instantly replied "What? Where?" (she pointed) "Brad omg its Brad and James!" My heart began beating crazy amounts and we legged it down the stairs to my parents who were calmly sipping on their tea. "The Vamps are on this ferry, The Vamps are on this ferry!" I repeated. My mum looked confused and in shock, so she grabbed her camera and a notepad and pen. Then we went back up the stairs to find them. Just as we were about to go out, Brad and James were heading in. My mum said hi as me and my friend were too in shock to speak. She politely asked them "Can they get a photo please?" Brad quickly replied "Of course!" So we positioned ourselves. (left to right) James, my friend, Brad and me. We took some photos and hugged them. We then got their autographs and thanked them for letting us meet and speak to them. We all then headed down the stairs and my mum, friend and I went back to the table to actually have our drink and try to come back to earth! I instantly texted my friend (who is also a massive Vamps fan) and uploaded my photo onto instagram.

 

After meeting 2/4 of The Vamps, we were determined to find Connor and Tristan. So we went searching for them. I spotted Connor eating a full English breakfast in the restaurant but didn't want to disturb him. I think he spotted me too! I turned away for a split second and he was gone. We headed back outside and we turned a corner and there was Connor and Tristan with Fin looking over at the sea. I carefully approached and said "Sorry to disturb you, but can we have a photo please?" Connor replied "Of course" So this time my friend and I had separate photos with the boys. It was Tristan, me then Connor. A few people who were near us, quickly turned around and realised that they were famous. By this point I was totally freaking out and felt like an emotional wreck. It was only about 9:30am! The boys were so lovely and we had a conversation about festivals and it was so lovely - they are so genuine.

 

So after a very eventful ferry crossing we headed to the Isle of Wight Festival. It was a short drive from the port and once we arrived we headed straight in. When it got to seeing The Vamps perform in the big top tent we were sure to be there nice and early. So we watched the end of Neon Jungle's performance from the back and once most of the crowd had left we made our way to the front and we were 3 rows back on Connor's side. The boys performed an awesome set - especially as it was the first time I'd seen them. One song that stood out for me was when they sang Trumpets from their live lounge. I was not expecting that! Connor looked over at me several times in the performance and it literally made my heart melt. Overall their set was incredible.

 

Throughout the rest of the day we watched many acts such as John Newman and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, before heading home on the 2am ferry. It was an incredible day and I feel so lucky to have met the boys - especially in such a normal environment. They are such lovely, genuine people and its why I love them. Their set was awesome and it was the start of an era for me! I am now sat her almost 2 years later after having seen them 7 times in total and having met them twice. I am so grateful and I hope you all get to meet your idols one day because nothing can describe the feeling you get.

 

Thank you so much for reading this rather long post and if you enjoyed it then be sure to leave a comment.

Until next week, byyeee XX