Richard Ashcroft with Shed Seven + Tom Meighan
+ The Karios
Richard Ashcroft has been announced as the first headliner for Heritage Live Festivals’ huge shows at Englefield Estate in 2026.
Hot off his incredible summer guesting with Oasis on what is one of the biggest and most historic tours of all-time, Richard Ashcroft will be joined in the stunning grounds of the Berkshire estate by Shed Seven, Tom Meighan, and The Kairos.
Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody', and most recently last year his #2 album 'Acoustic Hymns'.
He first came to attention with The Verve, with who he released one of the biggest albums of the era in the shape of 'Urban Hymns' (the UK's 18th biggest selling album of all-time) as well as a succession of anthems which remain staples of his live set today, including 'The Drugs Don't Work', 'Bittersweet Symphony', 'Lucky Man' and 'Sonnet'.
Following this summer’s tour with Oasis across the UK, Ireland and the US, Richard Ashcroft will release his brand new album ‘Lovin’ You’ on 10th October.
Hailing from York, Shed Seven, released their debut album ‘Change Giver’ in 1994. Emerging as one of the big hitters during the heyday of Britpop, their catalogue leading to seven Top 20 hits including classics such as ‘Going For Gold’, ‘Chasing Rainbows’, ‘Disco Down’ and ‘On Standby’; as well as six Top 10 albums.
The band’s albums ‘Liquid Gold’ and 'A Matter of Time' were released last year, and both soared to the top of the UK album charts, making the band one of only 20 artists to achieve the milestone of two No.1 albums in the same year.
Tom Meighan is the former vocalist of the alternative rock powerhouse Kasabian. Meighan’s signature frenetic energy and powerful baritone have kept his name in the mouths of British music fans since he came onto the scene in 1997. He released his debut solo album in 2023 ‘The Reckoning’ to widespread critical acclaim.
Liverpool band The Kairos released their debut EP ‘Better Late Than Never’, securing them support from BBC Radio 1 and Radio X, and have since led them to huge slots at the Isle of Wight Festival, performing in stadiums and arenas supporting the likes of James, Red Rum Club, and The Reytons; as well as their own sell out tours.
Event Info
- Gates 2pm/ Ends 10:30pm / Stage Times published one month prior to show.
- Alcohol, food and soft drinks must be purchased onsite/ No campchairs.
