Hare and Hounds

The Road to Standon provides an opportunity for young and aspiring bands to stake a claim for a main stage spot at Standon Calling this summer. More than 100 bands from up and down the country have entered the competition, and The Monarch now plays host to the London regional heats…

The event – www.standon-calling.com – now in its 10th year and held in the grounds of a 16th Century manor house, has become known as  being streaks ahead of industry talent spotters, having booked the likes of Florence and the Machine and Friendly Fires before they became household names, and now offers the chance for new and unsigned acts to join the haunts of stars who launched their careers in the merry fields of Standon.

If you know the bands and their music, know the awesome nights Standon put on, follow the legend that is prefestival warm up or simply want to spend your evening listening to the sounds of next  year then make sure you head down and see what’s on offer!