Through rain and shine, it’s been a long, loud summer, but there’s still one last big fest to go. Reading & Leeds’ annual August bank holiday weekender has veered away from the rock-heavy line-ups of old in recent times, but 2024 delivers one of the biggest, boldest bills in an age. With legendary heroes blink-182 and The Prodigy leading the charge, as well as rising stars Spiritbox, Kneecap and Loathe competing for attention alongside Lana Del Rey and Liam Gallagher, there’s a real sense of vibrancy and excitement. Meanwhile, innovations like the inspired LED-overlit Chevron Stage continue to build the experience. Our sympathies are with those at Bramham Park in Leeds, where Storm Lilian sees 75mph winds severely disrupt the infrastructure and enforce ch...
