Ania - My Bus Adventure

Innsbruck, you delivered. 🤘

Show day with **Rise Against** — tour bus, two trucks, and an incredible backdrop of the Alps. Before load-in, we wandered through the beautiful old town, then watched a thunderstorm roll over the mountains. One minute sunshine, the next dramatic skies… and somehow the views just kept getting better.

Days like these are hard to beat. 🏔️⚡🚌

🇬🇧 English
I’m the tour co-driver, taking bands from show to show across Europe. This time, I was on the road with New Model Army, travelling from the UK to Hard Rock Laager festival in Estonia, then on to Białystok and Warsaw, Poland.
I’ll be sharing some photos from Białystok, where I had a rare day off and the chance to explore this beautiful city.
For now, I’m enjoying a well-earned break, catching up with friends in Poland before the next leg of the journey. 🚛🎸🤘
🇵🇱 Polski
Jestem współkierowcą na trasach koncertowych, przewożąc zespoły z koncertu na koncert po całej Europie. Tym razem byłam w trasie z New Model Army – z Wielkiej Brytanii na festiwal Hard Rock Laager w Estonii, a następnie pojechaliśmy do Białegostoku i Warszawy.
Poniżej kilka zdjęć z Białegostoku, gdzie miałam dzień wolny i okazję, by lepiej poznać to piękne miasto.
Na razie korzystam z zasłużonej przerwy i odwiedzam przyjaciół w Polsce, zanim ruszę w dalszą drogę. 🚛🎸🤘

Another tour in the books.
After performance at Primavera Festival in Barcelona, I had the privilege of co-driving the nightliner all the way to Tauron Arena Kraków, with a legal break in Strasbourg along the way.
The final destination was Kraków, where Knocked Loose were supporting Bring Me The Horizon. Like many tours, it was all about keeping the wheels turning, staying on schedule, and making sure everyone got where they needed to be safely.
After 12 days on the road, working across two split runs, I still wasn't able to catch the band on stage. That's the reality of life behind the wheel—while the crowd is enjoying the show, we're often focused on the next move, the next pickup, or the next destination.
Once we arrived in Kraków, I completed the hotel pickup, parked up at the arena, and then it was straight to the airport for my flight home.
A long journey, plenty of miles covered, and another reminder that every successful show depends on a lot of people working behind the scenes.
Until the next one.

From the historic streets of Bologna to the vibrant waterfront of Barcelona — another great tour bus journey across Europe.

We left Bologna early, crossed northern Italy and southern France, and made a relaxing stop in Montpellier before continuing toward Spain. The route offered stunning scenery all day, from rolling countryside to beautiful Mediterranean views.

Arriving in Barcelona around midday, the city was already buzzing with energy. One of the highlights was parking the tour bus at the beautiful marina, surrounded by yachts, palm trees, and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Just a short walk away, preparations and excitement for Primavera Sound Festival were in full swing, bringing visitors from all over the world to the city.

Moments like these make long-distance coach driving worthwhile. Covering three countries in a day, meeting great people, and arriving at one of Europe's most exciting destinations is always special.

Bologna → Montpellier → Barcelona 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸

A smooth journey, fantastic scenery, and a perfect midday arrival on the Barcelona waterfront.

What an incredible tour through Germany with the band! 🇩🇪🎶
Our journey began in Oelde, where we performed in the beautiful Vier-Jahreszeiten Park. Surrounded by stunning gardens, animals, green landscapes, and the famous park swimming pool, it was a truly special place. The park offers a wonderful mix of nature, recreation, and culture, making it a perfect setting for a live show.
From there, we continued to Ritterhude, where we enjoyed another fantastic concert and the warm hospitality of the German audience.
The tour concluded with an unforgettable final performance at the Unser Aller Festival in Gifhorn. This wonderful festival brings together music, culture, and community across the region, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the end of our journey.
Thank you to everyone who came to the shows, sang along, danced, and made this tour so memorable. We loved every moment on the road and can't wait to return to Germany again soon!

Back to work after the holiday… and straight into tour mode 🇬🇧➡️🇪🇺
The suitcase is packed, the coffee is strong, and the nightliner is ready for a few days on the road with a British band heading across Europe for a run of shows. Sleeper bus life begins again — late-night drives, border crossings, venue coffees, motorway services at 3am, and waking up in a different country every morning.
There’s something special about that first trip back after time off. The routine comes back quickly: load-ins, soundchecks, bus calls, and chasing decent WiFi from venue corners. Tiring? Absolutely. But there’s nothing quite like watching cities roll by through the tinted windows while the crew and band settle back into tour life.
Here’s to safe travels, good crowds, and smooth overnight drives. Europe, see you soon 🚍🎶