Olly Murs Joins BBC Radio 2 In The Park Chelmsford Lineup

Olly Murs, the Essex-born singer, has been announced to perform at BBC Radio 2 in the Park festival in Chelmsford's Hylands Park on September 7, 2025, marking the final show of his 15 Years of Hits tour. The festival spans three days from September 5 to 7 and features headline acts including Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Belinda Carlisle, and Jessie J, with Murs performing on the Sunday alongside artists like Anastacia, David Gray, and Suede. Fresh from a sold-out arena tour and preparing to release a new single and album later in the year, Murs expressed excitement about returning to his home county and sharing the stage with major acts, calling the event special and memorable. The festival also includes DJ sets from popular Radio 2 presenters such as Sara Cox, Trevor Nelson, Romesh Ranganathan, and Michelle Visage, contributing to a lively party atmosphere. BBC Radio 2's Head Helen Thomas highlighted the significance of the event as the station’s biggest music festival of the year, celebrating with thousands of attendees in Chelmsford and millions streaming online. Murs reflects fondly on his roots in Chelmsford and the honor of performing close to family and friends in a hometown setting.