Arlo Parks caught up with NME backstage at Reading & Leeds 2023 to discuss her upcoming book of poetry, surprise apperance with Holly Humberstone, and her love of Arctic Monkeys’ debut album. Check out the full interview above. The singer, songwriter and poet kicked off her performance yesterday afternoon (August 26), with two tracks from her […]
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Yard Act have spoken to NME about introducing some impressive choreography into their live show and plans for new material. Watch our full interview from Reading 2023 above. READ MORE: Reading Festival 2023 liveblog: all of the weekend’s action as it happens Long before the festival’s opening day ended with a party-heavy co-headline set from Foals […]
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Lil TJay has failed to “arrive on site” at Leeds Festival 2023, with organisers saying they have been unable to contact him. The American rapper was due on the Main Stage West today (August 25) between 16:35 – 17:10, but the festival has put out a statement on screens to say they’re currently unsure of […]
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Support groups and organisations from Reading & Leeds festival have spoken to NME about the help they’ll be offering on site this year, and how fans can access it. Returning this weekend, the twin-site festival will see headline performances from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender, Imagine Dragons, Foals and The 1975 – with the likes of Loyle Carner, Central Cee, Wet Leg, Inhaler, Holly Humberstone, Arlo Parks, Rina Sawayama, Becky […]
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The stage times have been announced for The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ at All Points East this Friday (August 25) – check out the full schedule for the day below. READ MORE: All Points East: Tame Impala – review: a psychedelic smash from a megalithic live force The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs will […]
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Reading & Leeds festivals return this week, and speculation surrounding potential secret sets has begun. The 2023 edition of the twin-site event is due to take place at Richfield Avenue in Reading, and Bramham Park in Leeds between August 25-27. You can buy any remaining tickets here. Headlining this year’s R&L will be Billie Eilish, Sam […]
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“Come follow me to joy”, reads a large, buttermilk yellow-coloured sign near the gates of Crickhowell’s Glanusk Estate, home to Green Man Festival. It’s a simple, yet enticing introduction to the playground of music, science, art and theatre that lays beyond: a space that revels in its seemingly boundless remit. Upon entrance, glitter-strewn astronauts are […]
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Reading & Leeds festivals are set to return for 2023 next week – check out the latest weather forecast for both festival sites below. READ MORE: Foals on Reading & Leeds 2023: “It’s going to be the perfect headline show” The twin festivals return to Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park from August 25-27, with The 1975, Foals, Billie Eilish, The […]
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Festival-goers are being warned about the upcoming train strikes, which will impact their journeys to this year’s Reading Festival. As reported by BBC News, the strikes will fall in line with the upcoming festival dates (August 25-27), and see local travel affected as around 20,000 members working for 14 train operating companies are expected to […]
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Glastonbury organisers have shared some important information for fans hoping to get tickets to the 2024 festival. It was announced back in June that next year’s festival will be taking place from Wednesday June 26 through to Sunday June 30 at Worthy Farm in Pilton. Before fans can anticipate getting in the online queue once […]
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