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Epic Headline Performances from Metallica, Mumford & Sons and The Libertines

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10 years ago

September 3, 2015

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Reading and Leeds 2015 saw over 150,000 festival fans revel in an unforgettable weekend of music, including headline acts Mumford & Sons, Metallica and The Libertines, plus hundreds of performances from artists, bands, comedians and DJs. Weekend and Instalment tickets for Reading & Leeds Festivals 2016 will be on sale Tuesday 1st September at 9am for a limited time at this year’s price of £205.00. Tickets are available from www.seetickets.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk‘. The dual site event will take place on 26th, 27th, 28th August 2016.

Metallica provided a metal masterclass with the biggest production in the history of Reading and Leeds, cementing themselves as worthy headliners alongside their 150 onstage fans. Mumford & Sons debut headline slot didn’t disappoint, with early outings for festival ready anthems ‘I Will Wait’ and ‘Little Lion Man’ providing huge sing-alongs for the crowds. The Libertines made their return to the festival at Leeds on the Friday and closed Reading on the Sunday in spectacular fashion. Welcomed back with open arms by the rapturous crowds, the band were in typically raucous form, treating fans to cuts from their new album as well as all time classics.

Representing the home grown UK talent on offer at this year’s Reading and Leeds, Royal Blood stormed the main stage with ‘Little Monsters’ and ‘Out of the Black’ drawing in a huge crowd. The Wombats packed out the Festival Republic Stage, along with R&L favourite Frank Turner.

Yorkshire heroes Bring Me The Horizon drew in a huge crowd Sunday at Leeds and Saturday at Reading with a career defining set. Japanese teen trio, Babymetal brought a metal choreographed spectacle to the Main Stage for their debut Reading and Leeds performance.

Showcasing his transcendent second album ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’, Kendrick Lamar performed with a full band, bringing hip hop rock to the masses for his inaugural Reading and Leeds performance, whilst hip hop superduo Run The Jewels captivated crowds at the NME / Radio 1 Stage.

The weekend was filled with whispers of secret sets and fans were certainly not left disappointed. Foals snuck into the festival to set the NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage ablaze with cuts from their newly released album ‘What Went Down’. Both Wolf Alice and Jack Garratt treated fans to an intimate set on the BBC Introducing Stage in addition to their scheduled performances.

Now a mainstay of the festivals, the BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage and BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage showcased the finest in a UK grime scene and US hip hop with Boy Better Know, A$AP Ferg and Krept & Konan playing rip-roaring headline slots. Embracing everything from Stormzy’s grime bars to Hudson Mohawke’s future sounding beats and Deadmau5’s expertly executed DJing; both stages were must-visit destinations.

The Relentless Stage returned to Leeds Festival kicking off proceedings on Thursday night along the tree-lined avenue with a great set from Bondax. DJ EZ, Oneman and Luke Mowberry, the winner of the prestigious ‘Here To Be Heard’ DJ competition were just some of the DJs to bring the noise and get the party started. Pulled Apart By Horses headlined the Dance to the Radio Stage at Leeds the same evening with a blistering set that brimmed with thrills and menace.

Once again The Alternative Stage at Reading & Leeds brought the best in comedy and spoken word to the Festivals. The line-up included comedy favourites Russell Kane, Seann Walsh and Reginald D Hunter who all commanded huge audiences alongside an eclectic lineup including music from George The Poet. Not only that but with the silent disco and Transgressive hosting the likes of Mike Skinner and Novelist at Leeds as well as DJ sets from alt-J, Peace and Palma Violets at Reading, The Alternative Stage was certainly one of the most vibrant areas of the festival.

Back for the second year, The Pit hosted by Daniel P Carter was buzzing with Refused’s incendiary headline set being a standout moment of the weekend. Ghost, While She Sleeps, Cancer Bats and No Devotion all also blew audiences away amongst a lineup of the finest in rock and metal. The stage was opened on Saturday at Reading by The Mini Band, who tore through a set of classic metal covers and even got to meet heroes Metallica and Royal Blood later in the day.

The Lock Up Stage once again provided a one stop shop for all things punk with New Found Glory headlining alongside the likes of R&L veterans The Bronx and hardcore heroes Modern Life Is War who performed their seminal album ‘Witness’ in full.

Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn reflects on the weekend: “This year has been an incredible highlight for Reading and Leeds. Metallica brought us the largest production in the history of the festivals, whilst Mumford & Sons and The Libertines proved themselves worthy of their headline name. I would like to thank our sponsors and media partners for their ongoing support. I know it will be difficult to beat, but I can already promise 2016 is going to be worth the wait.”

BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC4 broadcasted from the festival, allowing fans without tickets the chance to enjoy some of the incredible artists playing across the weekend.

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Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds – The Countdown to the UK’s Ultimate Festival Begins!

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1 week ago

July 29, 2025

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Kicking off in less than a month, Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival 2025 is set to define the sound, energy, and spirit of the year. With Friday day tickets for Reading now sold-out, the UK’s most anticipated festival weekend (21st–24th August) continues to raise the bar, with an era-defining lineup led by headliners Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott, and is packed with boundary-breaking newcomers, underground cult heroes and next-gen icons. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, Reading & Leeds remains the future-facing, culture-shaping moment in the UK festival calendar—where memories are made, legends are born, and music history is written in real time.

The initial running order for the eagerly anticipated bank holiday weekend has been revealed, with over 150 acts set to perform across both sites. Stage times are now available within the official Reading & Leeds app on both iOS and Android devices. The app is the best place to create personalised schedules, design your own Reading & Leeds poster, check maps and info, plus stay up to date with the latest from across the weekend.

The 2025 edition of Reading & Leeds brings the most transformative evolution to festival camping the UK has ever seen. In the biggest site change in the festival’s 55-year history, every campsite has been reimagined from the ground up with vacuum toilets, more showers, bespoke ‘Get Ready With Me’ stations, enhanced décor and production, plus a wide range of new non-music activities designed to elevate the weekend experience.

At the heart of this refresh are five newly introduced campsite areas—The Fields, The Garden, The Meadow, The Glitterball Grove, and The Valley — each created to reflect the needs, interests, and energy of the diverse Reading & Leeds community. Every space, which is free to book, comes with its own unique identity and daytime programming, allowing festival-goers to choose the vibe that fits them best. Demand for the new campsites reflects just how well this revamp is landing. In Reading, The Meadow and The Garden campsites are now fully booked, whilst over 50% of Leeds Festival attendees have already reserved their spot in the new camping spaces.

Also new for 2025, Reading & Leeds introduces two brand new stages – celebrating the underground electronic communities blazing a path through modern UK culture. In Reading, the Smirnoff Stage brings together the likes of Riordan, IN PARALLEL, Lu. Re, and more. Whilst in Leeds, the Reload Stage will see DJ Semtex, Disrupta and Tommy Villiers amongst many more perform across the weekend.

Reading and Leeds has something for everyone, day and night. Whether you’re raving under the LED roof of the Chevron stage, diving into creative, non-music programming at The Aux with Brittany Broski alongside Max Balegde and Charley Marlowe, JaackMaate’s Happy Hour, or Harry Pinero and Darkest Man, or discovering the best new bands before they blow up, R&L puts you in control of your weekend.

And when the headliners wrap, the night’s just getting started—expect more late-night entertainment than ever before, with Silent Disco sessions lighting up the Festival Republic and Chevron stages after dark, plus DJ sets from Brighton’s Badger and takeovers from clubnight favourites like Swiftogeddon, Pop Never Dies and UPRAWR. Even The Aux goes nocturnal, with Silent Karaoke keeping the party going. This year’s programming goes beyond the big moments—it’s a full-spectrum celebration of where music and culture meet.

Changing the game for festivals every year, Reading and Leeds scooped Music Week’s Festival Of The Year award, after previously being awarded The Innovation Award at the UK Festival Awards 2024 in recognition for the all-new Chevron Stage. This year, more positive changes have been announced for this year’s festivals, with these new initiatives set to make a positive impact on sustainability, safety and inclusivity at music festivals across the board.

Reading and Leeds Festival takes place Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th August 2025 at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.

Tickets are on sale at www.readingfestival.com/tickets and www.leedsfestival.com/tickets.

Prices for tickets range from £125 for day tickets and £325 for a weekend ticket, with flexible payment options available on all ticket types.

Festival goers can book their place in the new campsites in Reading HERE and Leeds HERE.

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Reading Festival 2025 Set Times are now Live!

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They heard us loud and clear, the 2025 set times are available to view in the official festival app now!
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The Countdown to GuilFest Is On – Don’t Miss Out!

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June 26, 2025

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Summer is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing – GuilFest is nearly here! With early bird tickets flying off the shelves and last year’s event completely sold out, now is the time to secure your spot for a weekend bursting with music, fun, and feel-good summer energy.

A Line-up to Remember

This year’s musical line-up promises to be nothing short of spectacular. From legendary chart-toppers to crowd-pleasing favourites, GuilFest 2025 brings a dazzling variety of acts to the stage. Get ready to dance your socks off to music from The Jacksons, Razorlight, and Soul II Soul! Join in on the infectious vibe of the Stereo MC’s and take in the legends that brought us all the hits we love – like Leo Sayer and The Bay City Rollers, and more under wraps!

So, whether your thing is soulful grooves, catchy indie anthems, or noises from your youth, there’s something for everyone on the line up!

More Than Just Music

But GuilFest is not only about the music – it is a full weekend experience whatever your age. Families will love the variety of entertainment provided for the little ones. There are two very special guests this year – Bluey on Saturday 5th July and Peppa Pig on Sunday 6th July – meet and greets that your children will remember and you will want to get some snaps of those special moments.

Whether you’re on the stage or in the family zones, GuilFest has a delightful offering of food and drink stalls, comedy performances, wellness zones, craft market, and much, much more – ensuring that the stage is set for a sunny, fun-filled weekend of music and community.

Don’t Miss Out

If you’ve been thinking about making your summer plans, now is your chance. With tickets going fast, don’t miss out on what is expected to be the best GuilFest yet.

So, grab some mates, rally the family, do what you need to do, and get ready for a weekend to remember! Get your tickets, let the countdown to GuilFest 2025 begin!