Country music comes to Essex this summer, Country Calling UK Festival

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(June 23, 2025) Saddle up! Country music comes to Essex this summer, Country Calling UK Festival in the heart of Chelmsford. Taking place at the stunning Hylands House, this festival brings the very best of country music to the UK, featuring an incredible line-up of top-tier acts from around the world.

Get ready for a weekend filled with unforgettable performances, great vibes, and an electric atmosphere. The festival is headlined by two of country music’s brightest stars: Dillon Carmichael, known for his soulful voice and authentic country sound, and Kaylee Bell, whose captivating lyrics and powerful performance will have you singing along all night.

With 54 amazing original acts performing across 4x stages, you’ll have the chance to experience a diverse mix of both international and homegrown talent.

Welcoming 7 NEW additions, including 6 incredible winners from UK Country Music Association's 'The Road to Country Calling' competition PLUS direct from Nashville, they proudly welcome Brooks Herring, a US Navy Veteran bringing all American heart and soul to the main stage.

In addition to the music, enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks, Live cooking demos, American muscle cars, Family fun fair, shop at retail stalls (Shopping village), a vintage steam fair and connect with a welcoming community of country music fans.

The Country Calling UK Festival is the perfect place to celebrate the spirit of country music, and we invite you to join us for this epic celebration. 

FESTIVAL PLAYLIST (SPOTIFY): 108 songs, about 5 hr 30 min

FESTIVAL PLAYLIST (YOUTUBE): 108 songs, about 5 hr 30 min tap below:

****   USE the Playlist play control 2nd left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select one to play from the drop down menu  ***  👇

Country Calling UK Festival: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | 

WHEN: 16th - 17th August 2025
WHERE: Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FS (WEBSITE | Writtle Entrance off Greenbury Way – A414)
Timings: Gates open at 11:00am and the festival closes at 11:00pm

HEADLINERS: Dillon Carmichael & Kaylee Bell

Parking: Parking is available onsite. Nearest station: Chelmsford (Yes, there will be a shuttle service running from Chelmsford to Country Calling and back each day).
Tickets - Events
Saturday/ Sunday Adult Ticket - Adults aged 16 and over. £65.00 each day
Saturday/ Sunday VIP Ticket - Access to VIP area, dedicated entrance, free parking, exclusive facilities, artist meet and greets. Available £130.00 each day
Weekend Adult Ticket: £104.00. | Weekend VIP Ticket: Access as above; £208.00

DAY SPLITS

Artist	Stage	DATE
Adam Brucass	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage
Alex Francis	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Alli Walker	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Alyssa Flaherty	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Blake O'Connor	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Britnee Kellogg	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Brooke Law	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Brooks Herring	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Chanel Yates	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-16 Saturday
Craig Campbell	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Dillon Carmichael	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Fanny Lumsden	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
First Time Flyers	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Florence Sommerville	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-16 Saturday
Gasoline & Matches	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
George Brown	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Georgia Nevada	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Gina Larner	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Griffin Brothers	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-17 Sunday
Jack Browning	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-16 Saturday
Jade Helliwell	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Jake O'Neill	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Jordan Harvey	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
July Moon	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Kay Iris	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Kaylee Bell	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Kezia Gill	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Kier	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Kylie Price	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Liam Cromby & Morning Star	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Luke Flear	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Maddie Jane Warren	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage
Maggie Baugh	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Matt Hodges	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Megan Lee	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Morganway	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Owen Morton	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Pip Marsh	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Rhiannon Paige	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Rissi Palmer	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Roisin O'Hagan	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-16 Saturday
Ryan Evans	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-17 Sunday
Sarah Louise	Essex Hits VIP Acoustic Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Shellyann	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-17 Sunday
Sheyna Gee	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Sinead Burgess	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Tennessee Twin	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
The Beautiful Failures	Lil' Nashville Dive Bar	2025-08-17 Sunday
The Bondurants	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Tom Hodge	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Troy Cartwright	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday
Tyler Herwig	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Vic Allen	The Homestead Stage	2025-08-17 Sunday
Wood Burnt Red	The Outpost - Main Stage	2025-08-16 Saturday