Summary

  • Tens of thousands of music fans have descended on Hylands Park in Chelmsford for the final day of this year's Radio 2 in the Park

  • The BBC radio station's flagship music event is being held in Chelmsford - the birthplace of radio

  • Headliner Bryan Adams rounded off Saturday on a high with a set that thrilled the crowd

  • Sunday's line-up includes local lad Olly Murs, Anastacia, Soul II Soul and headliners Def Leppard

  • Watch live here or on BBC iPlayer

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Saturday Highlights

  1. A moment for Louisepublished at 14:55 British Summer Time

    Louise performs on stage. A large screen behind her has her name written on it against a red backdrop. She has long blonde hair and wears a gold jacket with black shorts and knee high boots.

    Just look at Louise.

    Thirty years in the business and she is still knocking it out the park.

    She performs her song Stay next, which was released way back in 1993.

  2. Who fancies a 99?published at 14:53 British Summer Time

    Shivani Chaudhari
    Reporting from Hylands Park

    A queue of people waiting in front of an ice cream truck during a festival.Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBC

    If you are at Hylands Park, you might be waiting a little while for an ice cream.

    The sunny weather is helping to create quite the queue at this van!

  3. 'Kind of a vibe'published at 14:50 British Summer Time

    "It's hot up here, especially in these boots," Louise tells the crowd ahead of performing her more recent song, Manifesting, which was released this year.

    She adds about Manifesting: "It's kind of a vibe - you need to think cocktails."

  4. Louise living her best lifepublished at 14:44 British Summer Time

    Louise is performing Arms Around the World and she looks like she is having a blast!

    She is all smiles as she belts out the words - things we love to see.

  5. Prime spot for the Burrito Boyspublished at 14:43 British Summer Time

    Elliot Deady
    Reporting from Hylands Park

    A man with short grey hair and grey stubble smiles at the camera underneath a gazebo. He wears a white T-shirt and chef apron.Image source, Elliot Deady/BBC

    Colchester-based Burrito Boys is in prime position right next to the main stage.

    Burrito boss Alex Schomberg says this is their last festival of the season: "It's the only one where we're actually working in Essex, so it's brilliant for us."

  6. Ain't no party like a camping chair partypublished at 14:41 British Summer Time

    Hundreds of people watch a large screen in the distance, sitting in camping chairs, a walkway runs through the middleImage source, Lauren Jane Carter/BBC

    There is a big crowd of people watching Louise this afternoon, many of whom are making use of their camping chairs.

    Partying in comfort. Savvy.

  7. Louise is on stagepublished at 14:37 British Summer Time

    The name Louise is on a screen on a large stage. People watch on from the crowd.Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBC

    Louise is here and starts her performance with her song Confession.

    She is wearing a beautiful gold jacket with a white shirt underneath and some killer knee-high boots.

    Let's go, Louise!

  8. The Def Leppard fans have arrivedpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time

    Shivani Chaudhari
    Reporting from Hylands Park

    A woman with red hair and sunglasses wears a Def Leppard top and holds a pint of beer. She rests her head on a man who is also holding a pint of beer and is wearing sunglasses, a black T-shirt and black cap.Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBC

    Amy Shadbolt, 35, and Ben Brennan 33, are here from nearby Eastwick - close to Harlow - and are most excited to see Def Leppard.

    Amy says she was keen to book the tickets “mostly because it was local”.

    “Getting music back in smalls towns and cities is quite a big thing," she adds.

  9. What songs did Bryan Adams play?published at 14:27 British Summer Time

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    Canadian rock superstar Bryan Adams headlines Saturday at Radio 2 in the Park 2025.

    Headliner Bryan Adams absolutely blew away the Chelmsford crowd last night.

    In case you missed him, here are the hits he played:

    • Kick Ass
    • Run To You
    • Somebody
    • Roll With The Punches
    • 18 Til I Die
    • Shine a Light
    • Heaven
    • Make Up Your Mind
    • You Belong To Me
    • When You’re Gone (with Mel C)
    • The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You
    • Never Ever Let You Go
    • (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
    • Back To You
    • So Happy It Hurts
    • Cuts Like a Knife
    • Summer of ‘69
  10. Louise is up nextpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time

    Louise performing a Radio 2 Piano Session in 2023. She has medium length blonde hair and is wearing a long sleeves black top, black pants and a necklace. Her arms are stretched out to either side of her as she sings. Behind her are backing singers and other musicians. The lighting is a soft orange colour.Image source, Mark Allan/BBC

    With a career spanning more than 30 years and 15 million record sales, Louise returned to the music scene in 2025 with her new album, Confessions.

    But she first rose to fame in girl band Eternal, which was the first girl group to sell one million copies of an album with their debut, Always and Forever.

    She went solo in 1995. Ahead of the festival, she said: "I am so excited to perform at Radio 2 in the Park."

  11. Who is left on Sunday's mainstage line up?published at 14:21 British Summer Time

    We have already heard from Sophie Ellis-Bextor and David Gray on the mainstage, and there is plenty more to come.

    This is who is left to perform this afternoon:

    • 14:30 - Louise
    • 15:30 - Suede
    • 16:30 - Soul II Soul
    • 17:30 - Anastacia
    • 18:30 - Olly Murs
    • 20:15 - Def Leppard
  12. David Gray says he is a 'very lucky guy'published at 14:19 British Summer Time

    David Gray speaks with Vernon Kay straight after his performance and is asked if he is stopped by people on the street who want to explain what his songs mean to them.

    Gray replies: "Of course - and that's a phenomenal thing... it's embedded in people's lives, like other people's music is embedded in mine.

    "These are just riches that are hard to quantify.

    "I'm a very lucky guy - I feel very blessed."

  13. 'Great bands here'published at 14:15 British Summer Time

    Shivani Chaudhari
    Reporting from Hylands Park

    A man with a yellow T-shirt, bucket hat and sunglasses sits on the ground with a woman wearing a white bucket hat, sunglasses and silver sequin top.Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBC

    Roy Ward, 62, and Angela Ward, 59, are both buzzing with the start of Sunday's party.

    The couple travelled from Southampton.

    "There are some bands here that I would like to see," Roy tells us.

    "I thought it was a festival we’d give a try... Sophie [Ellis-Bextor] was perfect - she sang beautifully."

    Angela adds: “I’ve seen [Sophie] three times and that’s the best I’ve seen her.

    "Great opening act.”

  14. What songs did David Gray perform?published at 14:10 British Summer Time

    David Gray finishes up his set on the main stage and is given a massive cheer from the crowd.

    If you missed it, here are the songs he delighted us with:

    • Please Forgive Me
    • Babylon
    • Plus & Minus (with Talia Rae)
    • This Year’s Love
    • Leave Taking
    • Sail Away
  15. 400kg of pork sold to festival-goerspublished at 14:06 British Summer Time

    Elliot Deady
    Reporting from Hylands Park

    A man with blonde hair that is tied back behind his head smiles at the camera. He hate white circular earrings in and wears a black T-shirt as he stands underneath a gazebo.Image source, Elliot Deady/BBC

    It has been a busy couple of days for the countless food and drink vendors here at Hylands Park.

    And it has been lovely to see so many local traders thriving here too.

    One of them is Oink BBQ, based up the road in Halstead.

    Ben King says it has been the busiest weekend of the year so far for the team.

    He reckons they've got through about 400kg (63 stone) of pork over the past two days!

    "It's nice to be home on our own turf," he says.

    Ben is clearly a great salesman too as I was just his first customer of the day - all this reporting is hungry work!

  16. Hit song draws huge reaction from the crowdpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time

    Ohhh, this one is going down well with the crowd.

    Gray is crooning while singing This Year’s Love from behind a piano.

    The thousands of people watching on react with a loud "ahh" as he opens the song.

    He screams out "come on, Chelmsford!" as the hit reaches its climax - and the crowd belts it back tenfold. Wonderful scenes.

  17. Essex girl Talia Rae is brought out for hit with Graypublished at 13:53 British Summer Time

    Gray's second song is Babylon, which he follows up with Plus & Minus.

    He shares that hit with Essex girl Talia Rae, who he brings out on stage with him.

    This shows the array of talent performing here in Chelmsford today.

    It's a totally different vibe to Sophie Ellis-Bextor, but the crowd are still having a brilliant time and rolling with the tunes.

  18. Welcome to Essex, Angie!published at 13:47 British Summer Time

    Nadira Tudor
    Reporting from Hylands House

    A woman wearing sunglasses and with red hair that is tied back sits in a camping chair. She smiles at the camera.Image source, Nadira Tudor/BBC

    Angie Foan, 48, has travelled from Thatcham, Berkshire to Hylands Park.

    She attended on Saturday to see Stereophonics and says they were brilliant.

    "Life is all about experience and music is a big part of that," she says.

    "It's the first time I’ve been here in Essex and I love it. I love the vibe and it’s really vibrant."

    Aw, thanks, Angie - we think Essex is pretty great too!

  19. David Gray takes to the stagepublished at 13:40 British Summer Time

    Here he is! David Gray is on stage and dives straight into Please Forgive Me.

    He's looking very dapper in a cream suit jacket and trousers!

    Stick with us as we bring you the latest from his set.

  20. Festival provides the perfect picture opportunitypublished at 13:38 British Summer Time

    A group selfie of Penny Marshall, Martin Foster, Natasha Moshtagh, Sandra Ledwith, Claire Nicolls and Lisa Waters. They are all wearing black except for Natasha. They are smiling and have the sun shining on them. Behind them is the large festival crowd.

    Loving this group selfie from friends who made the short journey from Braintree yesterday.

    Sunshine and great music was the perfect excuse for a party for Penny Marshall, Martin Foster, Natasha Moshtagh, Sandra Ledwith, Claire Nicolls and Lisa Waters.

    Harrison Houseago wears a white T-shirt and sunglasses. Behind him are colourful lanterns hanging from a long rope and a tall Ferris wheel.

    And here's Harrison Houseago, who lives nearby in Chelmsford and seized his chance to grab a picture with the Ferris wheel.

    It would've been rude not to!