The first wave of artists for this year’s SpeedFest Music Festival presented by CountryLine has been confirmed, with acclaimed country artist BRELAND headlining the Saturday night entertainment on 7/8 June. Access to the live music will be included with all tickets for American SpeedFest 12 powered by Lucas Oil, as a weekend-long festival of on-stage performances returns for a third straight year.
BRELAND – Saturday night headliner
BRELAND is the highest profile artist yet to headline the event, and the first American artist to take to the stage for the prime Saturday night slot. The Grammy award winning songwriter has received more than a billion career streams across various platforms and his breakout hit ‘My Truck’ has achieved a platinum rating. BRELAND has also featured extensively on high profile US television shows, including Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Jake O’Neill
UK-based country performer Jake O’Neill will add his own modern twist to the bill. Hailing from Burscough, Lancashire, Jake tells stories based on his personal life experience and blends the traditions of old and new county.
Jack Browning
London artist Jack Browning has been inspired by folk and blues in addition to country music. A performer who has toured across the UK and Europe, Jack draws inspiration from artists including Neil Young, Tom Petty, Willie Watson and Colter Wall.
Niklas Juritsch
Multifaceted Austrian performer Niklas Juritsch is well established now on the country scene as a musician who blends Americana with indie pop influences. His best known singles include ‘Meant to Be, ‘Born For Leaving and ‘Cowboy Killer’.
Brooke Law
Brooke Law heads to Brands Hatch following a busy 2024 in which she performed at the Country to County, The Long Road Black Deer and Live Stock festivals. She’s also gigged regularly in and around London and has enjoyed airtime on the radio – including with event partner CountyLine Radio.
Mikala Fredriksson
Mikala Fredriksson has performed worldwide for more than 15 years, with her own distinct take on country music. Reputed for her storytelling ability, Mikala has been inspired by artists ranging from Shania Twain to Elvis Presley.
Rattlesnake Johnny
Rattlesnake Johnny is an award winning professional country music DJ and host, who has performed throughout the UK and internationally to critical and commercial acclaim. His DJ sets have featured alongside some of the biggest artists in the music industry and he returns to SpeedFest for a second straight year.
Further artists will be added to the line-up in due course.
Weekend tickets including camping for American SpeedFest 12 powered by Lucas Oil are available for just £84 if booked in advance. There’s further reductions for 13-15-year-olds and completely FREE access for under-13s, making this a fun and affordable trip for all the family!
Admission includes not only access to the SpeedFest Music Festival presented by CountryLine stage area, but also a full weekend of American themed automotive action at the famous Brands Hatch race circuit in Kent. Racing will be headlined by the NASCAR Euro Series, the only stock car series of its kind on this side of the Atlantic, with display cars, American food, stunt shows and other themed attractions for individuals of all ages.
Single day tickets are available too, but book for the whole weekend to enjoy all SpeedFest has to offer, with the biggest saving. Visit www.speedfest.co.uk for more information and to book online.
