Busted to headline popular Essex music event in shadow of historic castle

Much-loved British band Busted have been announced as the latest headliner for the Colchester Castle Summer Series next year. The popular band will perform in Essex for the first time in six years with support from legendary group Scouting for Girls.

The Essex-born group burst onto the scene more than 20 years ago with their debut single 'What I Go To School For' which kick-started a number of hits for the three-person band. Busted are the latest in a number of big names announced as headlining the Colchester Castle Summer Series 2025.

With each show welcoming up to 10,000 attendees, the Colchester Castle Summer Series is set to be the largest music event the city has seen in years. Organisers say the event's "unique celebration of live music" promises to deliver unforgettable performances in the heart of one of England’s most historic and scenic locations.

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Busted will perform on August 15 and will be supported by Scouting For Girls. Craig David is set to perform on August 16, followed by UB40 featuring Ali Campbell (August 17), Texas (August 21) and James (August 22). Tickets go on sale from 10am on November 22.

Busted's show will be somewhat of a homecoming for James Bourne who was born in Rochford. The 41-year-old singer-songwriter moved to Southend as a toddler and attended Thorpe Hall School in the area before going to the Morgan Academy of Performing Arts.