Festivals Reading & Leeds 27th - 30th August 2026

The 1975 stake their headliner claim at Reading 2016

“We’re gonna come back and we’re gonna fucking headline Reading,” claims a bravado-filled Matty Healy. Thing is, he’s bang on.

29th August 2016

Biffy Clyro give a masterclass to close Reading 2016

Three years on from their first bill-topper, the Scots have got even more confident.

29th August 2016

Fall Out Boy light it up for Reading 2016 co-headline set

The band celebrated their huge slot with a firework-fuelled run through the hits.

29th August 2016

Rat Boy bring mischief to the final day of Reading 2016

Frontman Jordan Cardy is, of course, his mischievous self throughout the set.

29th August 2016

Stormzy draws a massive, manic crowd at Reading 2016

His last minute step up to the 1Xtra stage feels like a crowning moment.

28th August 2016

Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver at Reading 2016

An absurdly hit-packed set closes Saturday at Reading.

28th August 2016

Basement point to a blossoming future at Reading 2016

Drawing a huge crowd to the festival’s biggest tent, all reunion chatter is finally behind them.

28th August 2016

Two Door Cinema Club up the euphoria levels at Reading 2016

The trio made a triumphant return to the NME / BBC Radio 1 stage last night.

28th August 2016

Will Joseph Cook answers the hype in Reading 2016 set

A big splash of rain also helps the newbie’s cause

28th August 2016

The Magic Gang go above and beyond at Reading 2016

Anything looks possible from here for the Brighton lot.

28th August 2016

Beach Slang crash into life at Reading 2016

The band career towards the release of ​‘A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings’.

28th August 2016

Spring King bring ‘The Summer’ to a very rainy Reading

At odds with the gale force storms raging outside, there’s no dampening Tarek and co.

28th August 2016