Two large stages, various food outlets and a big disco ball are just some of the things being prepped at Hylands Park, as it gears itself up to host Radio 2 in the Park.
Up to 65,000 music lovers are due to descend on the Georgian grounds, just outside Chelmsford, during the weekend to watch pop and rock royalty, including Bryan Adams, Def Leppard and Essex’s very own Olly Murs.
With the final preparations being put in place on Thursday to open the doors on Friday afternoon, Rhys Hughes – head of live music and events at the BBC – said seeing the site come to life was “rewarding”.
“It’s a beautiful site. It’s got festival heritage,” he said.