Concert Marquee

2 days packed with music and entertainment
"Well done Heckington - another great show and a fab concert and fireworks last night."
The Concert Marquee area is packed with talent and provides a chance to sit down, relax and watch a wide variety of musical and performing arts from around the local area and beyond. ​

  •  On Sunday morning we hold an open-air church service at the Concert Marquee at 10.30am – everyone welcome
•  At 3.30pm on Sunday there is the presentation of the Horticulture, Art and Craft prizes.
Come and see who has won the largest vegetable competition!

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The Concert Marquee is pleased to welcome BBC Radio Lincolnshire who will be transmitting live from the Show on Saturday 10am-2pm.

2025 Line Up 

2025 Line Up includes . . . 

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Lincolnshire Vocal Choir
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Wayland Smithy
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The Blighty Belles
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The Concert Marquee
The Concert Marquee is situated next to the Horticulture Marquees, with plenty of space to sit and relax during the day and listen to some amazing talent.
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Hannah Priestley
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Lucy Heath and Trip Hazard
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Gatecrashers
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Charlie Russell

2025 in Detail

​The Concert Marquee is indebted this year to the “Heart of Lincolnshire team” at North Kesteven District Council for their support in providing a Green Room for performers.
Charlie Russell (Saturday and Sunday)
Charlie Russell is a solo artist from Lincolnshire who grew up in Heckington . A popular performer at the show he will once again perform at the evening concert as the warm up act to Rule the World the celebrated Take That Tribute which will also feature a Robbie Williams Tribute. Charlie has written and released multiple albums and singles, available on all major streaming platforms now, as well as receiving numerous plays on BBC Introducing Lincolnshire and the BBC Stations .
 
Hannah Priestley (Saturday and Sunday)
Hannah returns for a busy weekend at the Concert Marquee. Hannah has increased her repertoire this year and has just graduated from the Performing Arts School in London.   
 
Blighty Belles (Saturday and Sunday)
The Blighty Belles with their authentic costume’s wonderful harmonies and great songs will be at the Concert Marquee on both days. The Belles are a group who not only perform a superb 40s Show but have a 50s Tribute, ABBA tribute and have been working on a new Soul act.  
 
The Ruffs ( Saturday Only)
Billinghays iconic Lincolnshire group “The Ruffs” return to the show on Saturday morning performing their own unique take on Lincolnshire life at the Concert Marquee.  
 
Lucy Heath and Trickstars (Saturday and Sunday)
Lucy Heath and the fabulous Trickstars reached the final of Britain's Got Talent but came 5th last year. Lucy has had a very successful year at Crufts with Foxy winning the heelwork to music Lucy trained the dogs for Bridgerton and the Trickstars have appeared on Silent Witness and in many commercials including the John Lewis advert.  
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Bang Tidy (Saturday Only)
Bang Tidy a Lincolnshire three piece cover Band make their debut at the Concert Marquee this year . Their setlist has something for everyone, spanning a wide mix of artists and genres everything from Pixie Lott to Simple Minds, Kate Bush, Shaboozey, Hozier, Duran Duran, Feeder, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Everything But The Girl, Stereophonics, Elbow, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims, KT Tunstall, Alanis Morissette, Dasha, Amy MacDonald,
Sleaford Training Band ( Sunday Only)
Sleaford Training Band is part of Sleaford Concert Band under Conductors Samantha Leake and Ken Garfield . They performed last year and return with a set of their own popular music and will be playing for our Church Service on Sunday.     
Lincolnshires Vocal Academy Choir (Sunday Only)
The Lincolnshire Vocal Academy Choir under the music direction of Tara of the Blighty Belles are an enthusiastic energetic friendly Choir who have performed across the County at major events. They rehearse in Lincoln Leasingham and Skegness. Members of the Choir will be singing for our Church Service on Sunday and also providing two sets of their own lively music.
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Methodist Church Service (Sunday Only)
This year our act of worship at the Concert Marquee on Sunday morning will include music by the Sleaford Concert Bands Training Band under the direction of Samantha Leake and the Lincolnshire Vocal Academy Choir conductor Tara Thompson.
 
Sons of Rodger (Sunday Only)
The Sons of Rodger 'The Little Band With The Big Sound' consisting of Ian White (percussion) and Nigel Parsons (vocals, guitars, harmonica, songwriting). The Sheffield based band played together & separately for many years with musicians such as Frank White & Joe Cocker, also BBC Radio 1 & Introducing sessions as rock and folk/acoustic acts. They have a unique sound and will make their debut at Heckington this year.
   
Wayland Smithy (Sunday Only)
Wayland Smithy return to the Show again this year They were formed in 2018 at the Stables MK. Each member a seasoned multi-instrumentalist from a variety of musical backgrounds. They like to take traditional songs and what has become known as ‘Smithify’ them
 
Take Note Choir ( Saturday Only)
Take Note Community Choir is a non-audition, open-access community choir for those with no, little, or lots of singing experience. The Sleaford Take Note Choir is led by Chelsea Banford a former member of Heckington Players and they make their first appearance at the show.
The Gatecrashers ( Saturday Only)
The Gatecrashers are a young talented fun-loving versatile and entertaining local rock band who are very popular in the community. They play classics from the sixties right up to the latest hits and will have the audience rocking with them.
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Contact Us
Concert Marquee
Mr Mike Lock

phone

07720 023415​

email

Mike Lock
If you or your group are interested in taking part in the Concert Marquee, please contact Mike Lock