Bryan Ferry has been announced as the first headline act for next year’s Standon Calling festival.

An indisputable icon and svengali of fashion and style, Bryan Ferry is one of the true pioneers of British music history. From his time as frontman of the legendary Roxy Music, through a dazzling catalogue of solo work, his hip-shaking, sharply-dressed attention to detail has stunned audiences around the globe, making him an unmissable spectacle each time he steps on the stage. From eruptive classics like ‘Let’s Stick Together’, ‘Slave To Love’ and ‘Don’t Stop The Dance’ to Roxy favourites ‘Love Is The Drug’, ‘Dance Away’ and ‘Angel Eyes’ – Bryan Ferry stands as one of the most influential artists of all-time. A sizzling party atmosphere is guaranteed, as he headlines Standon Calling 2018 for what’s sure to be a dynamite evening in the company of a master.

Now in its thirteenth year, Standon Calling offers a welcoming embrace to a weekend of music, arts, fun and pure festival joy. With an ever-growing and loyal audience from around the country, it’s a calling to an unparalleled and down-to-earth celebration that once a year pulls a community together.

Looking ahead to 2018 and the news of Bryan Ferry’s headline slot, Founder and Festival Director Alex Trenchard said:

“Bryan Ferry is an icon who created, defined and influenced an entire musical generation. As a solo artist and as part of Roxy Music, he has steered popular music toward the way of cool for the last forty years. His lyrical brilliance and powerful performances are legendary and Standon Calling is going to be purring in appreciation of his silky stylings as he closes the festival in 2018.”