Sturdee Sports and Social Club, the scene of the alleged attack

by Julia Roberts

A DJ lashed out at a scooter rally enthusiast after a jibe about his music, a court heard.

Paul Bear, known as Bearsy, was DJ-ing at a three-day event at the Sturdee Sports and Social Club, in Hoo, in August 2010.

Maidstone Crown Court heard Gregory Bolongaro was also at the rally, which coincided with his birthday.

He had been drinking since 5pm and spent most of the night on the dancefloor. At about 3.30am, Mr Bolongaro is said to have shouted "play something we can dance to" to the DJ.

A short while later, he was allegedly attacked by a man who repeatedly kicked him in the head.

Alistair Keith, prosecuting, said: "He only remembers that he was on the floor on his back with people around about him.

"But we know a bit of what happened through the eyes of his girlfriend Lisa Davis who said, in essence, she saw Mr Bolongaro on the floor and a man kicking him repeatedly to the head.

"He was punched and kicked to a state of unconsciousness."

Bear, 43, of Lewis Silken Way, Southampton, denies assault causing actual bodily harm.

The trial is being heard at Maidstone Crown Court

The DJ, said to be well-known on the soul scene, told police following his arrest he had played an earlier slot in the evening and, after finishing at about 1.30am, went to his tent.

"He said he was not part of the assault and knew nothing about it in any way, shape or form," added Mr Keith.

Mr Bolongaro suffered bruising and swelling, the court heard, although he was originally diagnosed with a suspected fractured cheekbone.

He admitted he was drunk, but described his comment as "fun banter".

Under cross-examination, he denied he had taken drugs and could not explain why he had told the hospital he had taken ecstasy.

Mr Bolongaro, who lives in London, also told the court he did not know who had attacked him or what had happened.

"She (Miss Davis) said I had been hit and then kicked in the face," he explained.

The court heard the scooter rally took place in a large field and attracted "a few hundred" people over the weekend with several DJs playing 45 minute slots of Northern soul, ska and reggae.

The trial continues.