Sunday 25th
Here are the fantastic acts you can expect to see at Festival In The Gardens 2025.
Gates open from 11am
Braintree Music Lessons
Braintree Music Lessons offer expert, friendly tuition to your doorstep—whether you're aiming for grades or the stage. With award-winning tutors and real industry experience, BML make music exciting, accessible, and fun for everyone! Catch our talented students performing live at Festival in the Gardens—proof that passion turns into performance.
Paul Malianga
Originating from Zimbabwe, Paul is a musician whose soulful journey began at just four years old, jamming on guitar and piano with his brothers in the vibrant township of Mutare.
Raised on a rich blend of Soul, Blues, Jazz, Rock, and the infectious rhythms of Marabi, Paul quickly became a local legend with his band 2D SOUNDS, lighting up halls and schools across the Eastern Highlands.
Now based in the UK, he continues to make waves with powerful messages and grooves—like his anthem “Power to the People” with Stars of Liberty—blending heritage and funk into something entirely his own.
The Homkus Rompus
Get ready to skank, sway, and lose your mind to Honkus Rompus—Colchester’s freshest 5-piece party explosion fusing Ska, Rocksteady, Balkan brass and Dub into one wild ride.
With high-energy horns (aka the Skaden Hoes), the booming vocals of Frank Skanatra, and the chaos-loving spirit of Madness and Gogol Bordello, this band is pure, joyous mayhem. Named Colchester’s hottest new act, they’ve already lit up stages with The Popes of Chillitown—and they’re just getting started.
Ruby & The Dukes
Ruby & the Dukes bring vintage fire to the stage with frontwoman Ruby’s electrifying tribute to 1940s–50s swing and rock ’n’ roll. Hailing from Florida and now based in South East London,
Ruby’s powerhouse vocals are backed by a stellar lineup: Jonny Gee on double bass (Ravi Shankar, Jacqui Dankworth), saxophone queen Lynne Walker (Groove Armada, Jools Holland Orchestra), drum veteran Graham Cuttill (Gloria Estefan, Robin Gibb), and guitarist Chris Thorn, whose résumé spans Glastonbury to Ronnie Scott’s. Expect rhythm, soul, and serious groove.
Tom Braggins Trio
My name is Tom.. I've been singing/playing guitar for pretty much as long as i can remember. I'm all about the soul/blues/funk/jazz sorta sound, anything that is organic and has soul. I love performing, solo and with my band and hopefully you guys can come and check out one of my gigs. I hope you enjoy me, my music, and what i'm about. Much Love x
Leanne Louise
Leanne Louise is a rising star from the “United States of Essex,” fusing every genre she touches with her unmistakable vocal flair. From her breakout single “Crazy” (backed by Kiss FM, 1Xtra, and BBC Introducing) to opening Brownstock Festival alongside Professor Green and Tom Odell, she’s been making serious waves.
Fresh off a performance at The O2 for Garage Nation and deep in the studio cooking up new projects, Leanne is one to watch.
Definitely Oasis
Regarded by promoters and Oasis fans alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is, Definitely Oasis recreates the raw energy, swagger, and sound of Manchester’s most iconic rock ‘n’ roll band. Known for their electrifying performances, the band has amassed over 1,000 glowing reviews from real concertgoers on Skiddle and other ticketing platforms, cementing their reputation as the ultimate Oasis experience.