The initial lineup of artists slated to perform at this year's Long Road Festival has been announced, featuring US country legends Midland and singer-turned-actor Drake Milligan as headliners. Other confirmed performers for the 2025 festival, which highlights country, Americana, folk, and roots music, include GRAMMY Award-nominated Seasick Steve, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, Alana Springsteen, and Janet Devlin, with more acts yet to be revealed as the event approaches. This summer’s gathering is expected to expand, offering various activities such as street food and American BBQ stalls, dedicated line dancing sessions, vintage funfair rides, Country-oke, and the Lucky Dice Classic Car & Bike show throughout the weekend. The Long Road Festival will take place at Leicestershire’s Stanford Hall from August 22nd to 24th, 2025, and tickets are currently available. The complete list of acts announced today includes: Alana Springsteen, Ashley Monroe, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chuck Ragan, Drake Milligan, Elles Bailey, Evan Honer, Fancy Hagood, Fanny Lumsden, Fantastic Negrito, Gareth, Halle Kearns, Janet Devlin, Jaywalkers, Kim Churchill, Larry Fleet, Midland, Rainbow Girls, Seasick Steve, Simeon Hammond Dallas, Steady Habits, Trousdale, and Will Varley & The Southern Rust.
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