Highways Festival to debut at the Royal Albert Hall
The new Country & Americana festival arrives May 2023
Last updated 9th Dec 2022
The UK’s Country Music scene is getting even bigger next year with the arrival of a brand-new festival, Highways.
Taking place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London on Saturday 20 May 2023, Highways will showcase some of the biggest stars from the world of Country and Americana – and Absolute Radio Country is proud to be the official partner.
Kip Moore, Morgan Wade, Jackson Dean and Stephen Wilson Jr. are the first confirmed artists to perform at the festival’s debut next year.
Country Music fans are set to be in for an unforgettable occasion as the festival covers every corner of the Royal Albert Hall. From main performances in the legendary auditorium, to carefully curated showcases speckled throughout the venue.
The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 and has a long history of hosting some legendary Country and Americana artists including; Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
Tickets are now on sales for Highways and you can get yours HERE.
Saturday night headliner of Highways Kip Moore says: “"It’s pretty overwhelming to think about playing such an iconic venue as Royal Albert Hall.”
“It’s been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember.” The multi-platinum selling artist continues, “Audiences in the UK are some of my all-time favourite to play and I can’t wait to be back over there to launch Highways Festival. It’s going to be really special.”
Morgan Wade, who is one of the first confirmed artists to perform at the festival’s debut, performed at Absolute Radio Country’s Writers Round earlier this year.
The ‘Wilder Days’ singer treated us to an acoustic set featuring songs from her debut album – ‘Reckless’ - we can’t wait to see what she has in store at Highways!
Jackson Dean has already had an incredible 2022. His first single at Country Radio and former Record of The Week on Absolute Radio Country, ‘Don’t Come Lookin’’ has just topped the Airplay charts over in American.
Also performing at the festival is Stephen Wilson Jr. A self-taught guitarist who has written for the likes of Kameron Marlow, Caitlyn Smith, Trace Adkins, Old Dominion and Tim McGraw.
Further musical performances and offerings at Highways are set to be announced soon.