Standon Calling Festival is an independent music festival on the grounds of a 16th-century Hertfordshire manor house. It promises a unique chance to see some iconic artists and breakthrough acts in an intimate setting (5,000 people). It also features a themed fancy dress, an on-site nightclub and all-night bars.
News
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Friendly Fires Announced For Standon Calling 2019
With an unmissable weekend of eclectic and unrivalled music, comedy and fun for all the family already confirmed, Standon Calling 2019 stands as a defining weekend of the festival summer
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Grace Jones As Special Sunday Night Headliner Standon Calling 2017
Already boasting an incredible array of entertainment across the festival weekend, Standon Calling is delighted to announce the incomparable Grace Jones as the very special Sunday night headliner for 2017.
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Standon Calling Second Wave of Acts
Acclaimed indie kings Editors, the poetic and profound Kate Tempest, singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, folk-pop duo Slow Club and many, many more join our live music line up for 2017.
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Standon Calling festival ceelbrates its most successful year to date
Thousands were invited to the ultimate manor house party for four days of live music, electronic DJs, comedy, festival frolics, sensational street food and more
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Standon Calling Presents Electronic Line-up for 2016
Standon Calling presents its electronic music line-up for 2016 with performances from the genre's icons Theo Parrish, Goldie MBE, Joey Negro, Greg Wilson and rising talent Gold Panda, Luke Abbott and more.
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Standon Calling Reveals Story for 2016
Standon Calling has unveiled Legend of the Lost Seas as the story for 2016 at a special launch party at Vault Festival over the weekend.
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Suede, The Hives, Everything Everything, Anna Calvi for Standon 2016
We are thrilled to announce our first wave of live music, DJs and late-night Cowshed takeovers for Standon Calling 2016.
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Little Dragon, The Dandy Warhols & more For Standon Calling 2015
A boutique festival renowned for punching above its weight when it comes to stellar live acts, Standon Calling has unveiled a myriad of top talent to join in on its 10th birthday celebrations.
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Standon Calling Confirms Basement Jaxx For 2015 Festival
Standon Calling returns to its stunning country manor grounds for a tenth anniversary that promises to excite and delight. Headlining the illustrious Sunday night slot, Basement Jaxx are unveiled to perform at the 10th outing!
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Ibibio Sound Machine For Standon Calling
Newcomers Ibibio Sound Machine will bring a heady cocktail to Standon Calling’s live stage, infusing West-African funk and disco with modern post-punk and electro, a no doubt intoxicating affair.
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Standon Calling Confirm Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash and More
Public Enemy are now confirmed as a main stage headliner for Standon Calling, joining headliners Maximo Park, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls.
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Standon Calling Announce Maximo Park
Standon Calling confirms headliners Maximo Park and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls for 2014 festival
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The Joy Formidable, and more added to Standon Calling
Digitalism are today confirmed as the third and final headliner for Standon Calling which takes place 2nd – 4th August in Hertfordshire.
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Standon Calling adds Band of Skulls
Blues-rock trio, Band Of Skulls will be the second headliner at Standon Calling 2013, joining previously announced headline act De La Soul at the feel-good summer bash, which takes place in Hertfordshire over 2nd-4th August 2013.
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Hip-hop legends De La Soul Confirmed For Standon Calling 2013
Hip-hop legends De La Soul will headline Standon Calling 2013, which takes place in the grounds of Standon Lordship manor house, Hertfordshire from 2nd – 4th August 2013, next summer.
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Final Line-Up Additions To Standon Calling
Standon Calling is getting ready to blow your mind, adding even more acts to the scorching music lineup, plus a whole host of extra-curricular activites, fun and games. Standon Calling 2012 looks set to be the most exciting yet!
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Standon Calling Announces The Meantime Discovery Stage
Standon Calling announces an exciting addition to this year’s festival, The Meantime Discovery Stage, a new secret arena promising to be an all-out party SMASH! It’s going to go OFF!
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Standon calling Invites You To Journey To The Ends Of The Earth
The unmissable Standon Calling takes place in August and invites you to take part in a spectacular festival with this years theme about adventure and exploration!
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Death in Vegas, Beardyman and more confirmed for Standon Calling 2012
Starting the ball rolling with the announcement of the three headliners for this August’s event, Standon Calling 2012 demonstrates just why it’s one of the UK’s best-loved independent festivals.
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Standon Calling Festival add 4 more bands to the bill
Self-styled fight pop outfit Dananananaykroyd, reggae crew The Hempolics, Bastille and Pushing Hands are the final four bands joining artists including Spiritualized, Battles, Lamb and many more.
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Road to Standon Unsigned bands competition comes to a close
Standon Calling are once again offering an unsigned band the chance to play on the main stage at the festival alongside the likes of Battles, Spiritualized and Lamb.
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Standon Calling reveal Latest artists
Standon Callings 2011 bill is shaping up to reaffirm this accolade. Just added to the monstrous list of must-see artists are.......
Past & Future Events
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21 July - 24 July 2022 -
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22 July - 25 July 2021 -
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23 July - 26 July 2020 -
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25 July - 28 July 2019 -
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26 July - 29 July 2018 -
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28 July - 30 July 2017 -
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29 July - 31 July 2016 -
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31 July - 02 August 2015 -
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1 August - 03 August 2014 -
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2 August - 04 August 2013 -
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3 August - 05 August 2012 -
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11 August - 14 August 2011