Standon Calling is an independent boutique music and arts festival with big acts and emerging talent, just north of London at the Standon Lordship estate, nestled in the stunning Hertfordshire hills.
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Standon Calling 2022 Line-Up
Standon Calling 2022 includes an incredible array of music across the main stages filled with big pop acts and the most exciting new names, including the likes of, Madness, Anne-Marie, Loyal Carner, Primal Scream, Razorlight, Example, Sam Ryder, Sigrid, Sugababes, Annie Mac, Gabrielle, Earth Wind & Fire Experience, Craig David TS5, Basement Jaxx (DJ), Artful Dodger and many more.
Gender-Balanced
Standon Calling is in its 16th year with Festival Founder and Director Alex Trenchard. This year a fully gender-balanced line up has been achieved, as a result of the festival’s ongoing work with Keychange. Standon Calling stands as the first mainstream UK music festival to hit the target in 2022! With over 50% of the acts identifying as female or non-binary across all the music stages, and with representation right at the top of the bill with Anne-Marie headlining the main stage on Friday night right down to the slot reserved for up and coming talent.
Is Standon Calling a Family Friendly Festival?
Yes Standon Calling is known for its inclusive family-friendly atmosphere.
As well as the music there is plenty to entertain the whole family with a themed costume parade (this year titled ‘Who Let The Toys Out?’), a swimming pool, hot tubs, family yoga and wellbeing classes, a toddler play zone, story-telling and an all-important dedicated family camping and baby change facilities. Not forgetting Mr Motivator will be there too!
Children’s Activities
Some of the great things that the children can look forward to are Dick & Dom’s DJ Battle; Horrible Histories live: Terrible Tudors; Zip line; Trapeze lessons; Circus acts; Laser tag, camp fire story-telling and DJ Skills.
Can you Camp at Standon Calling 2022?
All weekend tickets come with general camping. On offer are also family, quiet, boutique and lavish camping areas (some at an additional cost).
If you are camping you can expect to find an incredible array of food & drink on offer, phone charging units, a camping supplies store and a general store. There will be drinking water stations across the campsite and ticket holders are recommended to bring a reusable plastic bottle.
Weekend Ticket holders are permitted to bring alcohol for personal consumption into the campsites, up to the per person allowance, but Day Ticket holders are not permitted to bring alcohol on site. This is 12 cans of beer / lager / cider OR 75cl of spirits (in a plastic container) OR a 2.25 litre box of unopened wine. Please note, no glass bottles allowed.
You are only permitted to bring alcohol into the festival on your first entry, when you exchange your ticket for your wristband. If you need to bring alcohol into the festival on a subsequent entry, speak to a member of staff on the gate when you first arrive and ask for an alcohol pass.
This confirms you have not yet brought in your alcohol allowance. You will not be allowed to bring alcohol into the festival if you do not have an alcohol pass and you have already exchanged your ticket for a wristband.
No glass bottles are allowed. It will be confiscated on entry. It is also encouraged for festivalgoers to bring their own reusable bottles for water. There are water points throughout the festival site. Please note, water bottles will need to be emptied on entering the arena and will be subject to a security check.
Can I take Alcohol into Standing Calling Festival?
Weekend Ticket holders are permitted to bring alcohol for personal consumption into the campsites, up to the per person allowance, but Day Ticket holders are not permitted to bring alcohol on site. This is 12 cans of beer / lager / cider OR 75cl of spirits (in a plastic container) OR a 2.25 litre box of unopened wine. Please note, no glass bottles allowed.
You are only permitted to bring alcohol into the festival on your first entry, when you exchange your ticket for your wristband. If you need to bring alcohol into the festival on a subsequent entry, speak to a member of staff on the gate when you first arrive and ask for an alcohol pass.
This confirms you have not yet brought in your alcohol allowance. You will not be allowed to bring alcohol into the festival if you do not have an alcohol pass and you have already exchanged your ticket for a wristband.
No glass bottles are allowed. It will be confiscated on entry. It is also encouraged for festivalgoers to bring their own reusable bottles for water. There are water points throughout the festival site. Please note, water bottles will need to be emptied on entering the arena and will be subject to a security check.
Does Standing Calling Festival Allow Dogs?
Yes Standon Calling is Dog friendly.
Following on from a successful union in 2021, Barking Heads, the natural pet food brand, will once again help facilitate dogs at the festival. They will be bringing things like a grooming parlour, expert talks (including from a TV vet), and free ‘doggie dine-in’, a kids’ guide to dog training and a dog coffee morning. Plus The Dog Bowl: ‘A ‘stay-and-play’ where dogs are allowed off the lead under the watchful eye of their owners.
Barking Heads prioritises the welfare of dogs at Standon Festival, so will provide cool mats and ensure water bowls are located all over the site as refreshing relief from the sunshine. Its FREE ‘doggie dine-in’ invites pups to get their paws on Barking Heads’ delicious kibble. The team will be on-hand to educate owners on the quality of dog food, with a range of its Tuck Shop dog treats available to purchase.
Standon Calling’s popular inclusive Annual Dog Show returns for another year. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and characters are welcome to enter to be in with the chance of winning a coveted rosette! Previous categories have included ‘Dog With The Waggiest Tail’ and ‘Looks Most Like Owner’.
Barking Heads has crafted a handy guide on getting your dog festival-ready for peace-of-mind as you party. All dogs must be registered in advanced.
Other things to Note About Standon Calling 2022
- Standon Calling is a cashless festival. This means traders and bars do not accept cash or card payments. Top up on a wrist band and claim any refunds at the end of the festival. You can add credit once you’ve arrived at the festival using one of the top up stations, as well as online on the Standon Calling website and through the Official Standon Calling app. Refund requests are available from 12pm Tuesday 26th July until 11:59pm Tuesday 9th August. Follow instructions on the website to request your refund. *You’ll need the unique ID number on your wristband to request an online refund, so please keep this safe.
- There is a bike rack situated at the main gate of the festival – for all cyclists, but definitely bring a lock.
- The swimming pool is free to use 5-7pm Thursday and 4-7pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The other times the pool is open were with bookable slots but these have sold out.
- Ladies try the Peequal – women’s urinal. Squat and go, no funnels needed.
When and Where is Standon Calling Festival 2022?
Standon Calling takes place between July 21st-24th 2022
- Thursday, July 21: 11am – 10pm
- Friday, July 22: 9am – 10pm
- Saturday, July 23: 9am – 10pm
- Sunday, July 24: 9am – 10pm
Please note you may not be able to gain access if you arrive outside of these times and all campsites and car parks must be clear by 12pm on Monday, July 25.
Standon Calling is a festival in a valley, nestled in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. It is less than 45 minutes from Central London. The nearest train stations are Bishop’s Stortford and Ware. Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire SG11 1EF.
Limited remaining Day & Weekend tickets for Standon Calling 2022 are available via: http://www.standon-calling.com/tickets
I have received family weekend tickets for the purposes of review.