We are very pleased to announce thatScouting for Girls will be joining us for our Eve of Speech Day Concert, taking place on Friday 22nd May 2026 in the marquee on the South Front of Stowe School.

Formed in London in 2005, Scouting for Girls is the trio of childhood friends Roy Stride (lead vocals, guitar & piano), Greg Churchouse (bass, backing vocals) and Pete Ellard (drums). Their self-titled debut album, released in 2007, was a major UK success: it reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart in January 2008. Since then they have sold over two million albums, had four Brit Award nominations, an Ivor Novello nomination, four top ten singles and most recently sold-out two nights at the London Palladium.

The band is known for their catchy, feel-good pop-rock anthems think big choruses, piano hooks, and a live show built for fun. Among their biggest hits are "This Ain't a Love Song," "She's So Lovely" and "Heartbeat." With multiple albums, millions of records sold across the UK, and a fan-friendly reputation for joyous live performances, they have become one of the UKs enduring pop-rock acts.

We are so pleased to welcome them to Stowe for what will no doubt be a high energy, fun, nostalgic concert with plenty of sing along choruses!

The timings of the evening are approximately:

5.30pm Picnic area opens
6.15pm Marquee opens
6.30-7.15pm Support act (Stoics)
7.30-8.30pm Support act (Firing Line)
9.00-10.00pm Scouting for Girls
10pm End

You are welcome to bring a picnic and drinks and make an evening of it, or you can purchase food and drink from the available vendors. We will have a range of savoury street food options, dessert vans, hot drinks and outdoor bars!

Please note we will not be providing chairs in our picnic area for dining so please bring these with you.