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We have just announced the first headliner for Standon Calling’s big 15th Birthday Party – it’s the iconic Primal Scream! They’ll be ‘Movin on Up’ to the…

OUR SURVEY IS NOW LIVE Huge thanks to everyone who made Standon Calling 2019 our best year yet. So we can continue to improve,…

Our cashless refunds are now open! If you have money left on your wristband (minimum £1.01) you are now able to request a refund…

The time has come – amidst the fun of Sunday at Standon we’re looking ahead to 2020, our 15th year. 2020 Tickets are available…

A new year at Standon Calling can only mean one thing – a new and exciting program for our Wild and Wellbeing area! With…

Yep, you read it right, our brand new woodland stage, in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, the Boogaloo is finally here and we…

New to Standon or just want to whet your appetite? Here’s 4 Things You Can’t Miss! Each year, Standon Calling’s weekend itinerary is jam-packed…

As the best weekend of summer draws nearer, we thought we’d recap everything you need to know ahead of Standon 2019. We don’t expect…

We’re pushing hard each year in our efforts to become a more sustainable and environmentally friendly festival As a boutique festival located in the…

In Partnership with the University of Bedfordshire Yes, you read it right, our brand new woodland stage, in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire,…

Standon Calling and University of Bedfordshire are proud to announce an exclusive education partnership for 2019.  Key to the collaboration is a brand new…

Our Brand New Backstage Bar Fancy a bit of luxury during the festival? Well do we have the thing for you! Our brand new…

We went to Glastonbury this year and caught some of the acts that are heading to Standon Lordship – find some highlights below! Lewis…

Book now for our Dining Experience We are thrilled to announce our on site restaurant is back! This year we’ve teamed up with Korean…

Our official festival map is here! Explore the app now to check out our official festival map for Standon Calling 2019! If you haven’t…

This week we re-introduce you to the wonderful and well-loved Cuban Brothers – the unparalleled act who return to Standon with their explosive show……

Top up £100 today and we’ll give you £5 free bar credit! If you’re a Standon regular you’ll know that we’re a cashless festival,…

GET YOUR TIER 4 TICKETS TODAY We’re jumping up to Tier 5 prices tomorrow (Tuesday 18th June 2019). Secure your Standon tickets now at…

Who’s Feeling Hungry? We know you’ve been waiting on this one – it’s our fabulous food and drink announcement! Each year we specially curate…

Andrew Maxwell, Thanyia Moore and Eshaan Akbar join our comedy line up Take a look at our latest side-splitting comedy picks! Joining the likes…

This week we look over the highlights of Dick and Dom’s 20 year career Dick and Dom started their career as presenters, first separately…

Treat yourself to a retreat! Located on the River Tib, next to Lavish Lands camp site, our Wild Well Being camp has something for…

Top up £100 today and we’ll give you £10 free bar credit! If you’re a Standon regular you’ll know that we’re a cashless festival,…

Want to get your hands on a free festival ticket to see the likes of Wolf Alice, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man & Friendly Fires?…

The best talent from the three counties and beyond Everyone You Know, Connie Constance & CC Smugglers have been announced as headlining our BBC…

With Standon Calling just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for Hertfordshire’s biggest party! This year’s theme is Twisted Creatures: A Strange…

Secure your Standon Calling Festival ticket now for as little as £57.76 with our May Payment Plan. Buy now, pay later with our three…

SAY NO TO SINGLE USE TENTS Each year, an estimated 250,000 tents are left on UK festival sites. The majority are not taken by…

Camplight are back with their mission to provide affordable camping solutions and cut down on Festival waste. Available in General Camping and Lavish Lands,…

OUR FIRST EVER CALLING FOR THE COMMUNITY AWARD Our Calling For The Community Award recognises extraordinary acts of courage that have impacted the local…

R&B’s new star This week our focus is on Mahalia – the Leicester born superstar-in-waiting, who last month sold out Shepherd’s Bush Empire at…

Fresh out of selling out London’s Omera, Emily Burns is set for stardom. We take a look at her journey so far ahead of…

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY We’re thrilled to announce our full family programme for 2019’s Standon Calling. Joining entertainment pioneers Dick and Dom, the legendary Mr…

FANCY A FESTIVAL REUNION? Let’s face it, festivals are better with friends which is why we’re offering a special group discount for those who…

Green Initiatives Standon Calling is continuing to strive to make our festival greener year on year. Below are a few of the pledges and…

Exciting news – our first ever Festival App is out today and available to download now for free from the App Store and Google…

This is going to be our best year yet. The secret’s out – we have so many awesome things we’re adding to the festival…

Plan your weekend We’ve just released our day splits for Standon Calling 2019! View all artists across our website and App. THURSDAY For Weekend…

It’s officially Spring which means Summer and Standon are both right around the corner! We thought we’d treat you all to three more fantastic…

Booking fingers at the ready, our nannying services for 2019 are now available to book online! Keepers of calm, we’re thrilled Mortimer Nannies are…

  This Friday it’s International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BalanceForBetter. We sat down with Standon Calling’s lead talent booker Ami Lord…

Pancake day is upon us which means only one thing. It’s time to purchase toppings. Here at Standon Calling HQ, our behavioural scientists have…

Hold onto your hats, we’ve just announced an almighty wave of artists set to play Standon Calling this year. First up, St Alban’s locals,…

Thought we’d cool off on announcements? Think again – we have a fresh batch of artists joining the Standon Calling 2019 line up. The…

Fancy treating yourself to something a little more luxury for Standon Calling 2019 but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right…

Here at Standon Calling we’re committed to making the festival as access friendly as possible, working alongside our partners Attitude is Everything. We aim to…

If you want to earn bar spend, boutique upgrades and watch an artist side of stage, this article is for you. Our ambassador scheme…

Needless to say, we’re already counting down the days until Nile Rodgers and CHIC takeover our Main Stage with their legendary disco party. One…

We’re thrilled to announce our first set of comedy names for this year’s Standon Calling Festival. Without further ado, we introduce some of our…

STANDON CALLING SIGNS UP TO KEYCHANGE We are very proud to announce we have signed up to the Keychange pledge. Keychange is an international…

The Standon Calling 2018 highlights video has arrived! See the festival by day and by night, reminisce on the good times and maybe even…

🔐 Make sure to take advantage of iLocker at Standon Calling 2018! Pre-book here: www.ilocker.co.uk/events/stanton-calling Or find them on The Village Green across the…

We’re so excited to announce the BBC Music Introducing Line Up for this year’s festival! Enjoy the very best in new and emerging talent with headliners Ten…

Drumroll please……we have some exciting lineup additions! Jarvis Cocker, one of the most influential and groundbreaking frontmen and songwriters of his time, will hit…

We’re happy to share our Official festival beer of choice- Camden Town Brewery. You’ll be able to enjoy their delicious beer at bars across…

We’re delighted to announce that once again we’ll be partnering with Orchard Pig cider at this year’s festival. Their lush and light cider gives us…

NEW for 2018, Standon Calling proudly presents the Wild Wellbeing Camp. Nestled near the banks of the River Rib to achieve that all-important sense…

Groove is in the heart! The Groove Garden has been the funk/soul/disco/house cornerstone of Standon Calling for the last ten years and has played host to some…

Presenting the first of our micro-venues to be announced……… THIS IS THE FUTURE. THE YEAR IS 2018. THROUGH THE EYES OF 1984. The Great…

We are very pleased to introduce Tuned in Travel for Standon Calling 2018. Here to look after all your rail shuttle, coach and minibus…

In 2017, Standon Calling, along with many other UK festivals, participated in the Association of Independent Festivals’ Safer Spaces At Festivals initiative. This year we…

Festival Safe is a brand new safety guide for all festival-goers: from first-timers to seasoned veterans and everyone in between. Featuring information on every…

This July we welcome newbies to the Standon Calling family – eco-luxury toilets from  Loowatt. These premium toilet facilities are a paid-for service, with…

If you have a weekend ticket for Standon Calling 2018 you can arrive from Thursday 26th July!!  Get the party started 🎉🎉🎉 Take advantage of…

Fancy an easy stroll into Standon Calling with your tent already set up for you? CampLight can make this dream a reality! On a mission…

A very warm welcome back to Mortimer Nannies for Standon Calling 2019! Pre-book now to leave your little ones in safe hands for a few hours…

Limited numbers of Day Tickets are now on sale for Standon Calling 2018. Choose from Friday, Saturday or Sunday for your summer festival experience! Whether you fancy…

Families! Listen up! This summer Horrible Histories returns, we welcome Andy and the Odd Socks and Woodland Tribe encourage the ultimate in adventure play. …

We have an incredible range of bespoke, high-quality accommodation on offer for 2018. From Tipis to Deluxe Suites, as well as a host of…

We are hugely excited to announce the Roxy Music Icon Bryan Ferry as our Sunday night headliner next summer. An indisputable icon and pioneer…

You lot are brilliant! Across the Standon Calling 2017 weekend, you raised an amazing £8,455 for our Charity Partner War Child UK. During this…