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.
Summary
Tens of thousands of music fans descended on Hylands Park in Chelmsford for this year's Radio 2 in the Park
The BBC radio station's flagship music was held in Chelmsford - the birthplace of radio
Bryan Adams ended Saturday on a high with a set that thrilled the crowd, following the likes of Belinda Carlisle, Jessie J and Ronan Keating
Sunday's headliners Def Leppard also brought the roof down, rounding off a day that included sets from Olly Murs, Anastacia and Soul II Soul
Watch highlights on BBC iPlayer
Saturday Highlights
Louise living her best lifepublished at 14:44 British Summer Time
Prime spot for the Burrito Boyspublished at 14:43 British Summer Time
Elliot Deady
Reporting from Hylands Park
Image source, Elliot Deady/BBCColchester-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."
Ain't no party like a camping chair partypublished at 14:41 British Summer Time
Image source, Lauren Jane Carter/BBCThere is a big crowd of people watching Louise this afternoon, many of whom are making use of their camping chairs.
Partying in comfort. Savvy.
Louise is on stagepublished at 14:37 British Summer Time
Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBCLouise 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!
The Def Leppard fans have arrivedpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time
Shivani Chaudhari
Reporting from Hylands Park
Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBCAmy 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.
What songs did Bryan Adams play?published at 14:27 British Summer Time
Media caption, 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
Louise is up nextpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time
Image source, Mark Allan/BBCWith 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."
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
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."
'Great bands here'published at 14:15 British Summer Time
Shivani Chaudhari
Reporting from Hylands Park
Image source, Shivani Chaudhari/BBCRoy 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.”
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
400kg of pork sold to festival-goerspublished at 14:06 British Summer Time
Elliot Deady
Reporting from Hylands Park
Image source, Elliot Deady/BBCIt 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!
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.
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.
Welcome to Essex, Angie!published at 13:47 British Summer Time
Nadira Tudor
Reporting from Hylands House
Image source, Nadira Tudor/BBCAngie 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!
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.
Festival provides the perfect picture opportunitypublished at 13:38 British Summer Time
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.
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!
What is happening on the DJ stage?published at 13:36 British Summer Time
There is obviously a lot happening on the main stage throughout Sunday, but you might want to take a look at the Radio 2 DJ Stage.
The likes of Owain Wyn Evans, Trevor Nelson, Sara Cox, Gary Davies and Essex's own Rylan Clark have sets on the stage.
We have our eyes set on Rylan's Rybiza Anthems later on for sure!
There's a party going on backstage too!published at 13:18 British Summer Time
Shivani Chaudhari
Reporting from Hylands ParkThousands of people had their hands in the air for Sophie Ellis-Bextor's hits just now.
And they were absolutely living for it when she began singing Murder on the Dancefloor.
Even backstage, people couldn’t help but take part in some of the fun and dance along.
What songs did Sophie Ellis-Bextor perform?published at 13:14 British Summer Time
Caught your breath yet?
Here are all the hits Sophie Ellis-Bextor just powered through on the main stage:
- Relentless Love
- Get Over You
- Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - cover
- Can’t Fight This Feeling
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
- Dolce Vita
- Murder on the Dancefloor