Festivals Reading & Leeds 27th - 30th August 2026

Flume brings originals, remixes and a bag of tricks to Reading 2014

Aussie producer Harley Streten headlines the Dance Stage on his R&L debut.

24th August 2014

The Horrors bring Reading 2014 into a trance

It doesn’t matter which album they hand-pick from, in the end — everything comes to life in this environment. It’s perfect for them.

24th August 2014

Warpaint get jammy for Reading 2014

Warpaint’s spiralling jam-led set doesn’t quite unravel to full potential in their early evening festival slot.

23rd August 2014

Wolf Alice live up to the occasion at Reading 2014

London band act like their Festival Republic spot is the biggest of their lives, but there’s more to come.

23rd August 2014

Royal Blood come out of the black at Reading 2014

The raucous duo take their rightful place in the limelight on the NME / BBC Radio 1 Stage.

23rd August 2014

Chvrches cement themselves as the real deal at Reading 2014

This time last year Chvrches hinted at greatness — now they’ve seized that opportunity.

23rd August 2014

Queens of the Stone Age graduate to the top of Reading 2014 bill

It’s been a long time coming, but Reading & Leeds headliners aren’t grown overnight.

23rd August 2014

Gnarwolves cause carnage with opening set at Reading 2014

The trio’s Main Stage slot is a triumph on all accounts.

23rd August 2014

MØ takes the Dance Stage to another level at Reading 2014

Danish star packs in Spice Girls covers and mass singalongs on her Reading & Leeds debut.

23rd August 2014

The Orwells go beyond havoc during Reading 2014 set

Chicago troublemakers live up to their billing and then some on the R&L debut.

22nd August 2014

Vampire Weekend ease themselves into sunset slot at Reading 2014

New York sweethearts took it in their stride on the opening day of Reading.

22nd August 2014

Jamie T finds his rhythm again at Reading 2014

Returning gambit of a set relies on the oldies, but gives a taste of what’s to come.

22nd August 2014