Not only does Reading and Leeds Festival bring you some of the most exciting names in music, it also provides a chance to watch some of the most famous comedians who would usually be found performing in arenas all over the country. With music and film also on the Alternative Stage line-up this stage is one of the most popular at both festivals.
Reginald D Hunter, Lee Nelson, Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos, Seann Walsh and Al Murray aka The Pub Landlord will all appear on The Alternative Stage and headline a host of prime comedy talent. There will also be musical delights in the form of Scroobius Pip playing a full band set and the top DJ Kid Koala plus the amazing Benjamin Zephaniah.
These acts join Foo Fighters, The Cure, Kasabian, The Black Keys, Paramore, Florence and the Machine, The Maccabees, Sleigh Bells, Social Distortion, The Views, At The Drive-In, Justice, Feeder, Less Than Jake, Anti Flag, Young Guns, Metronomy and many more over the August Bank Holiday at Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.
In addition to the the Alternative Stage line-up, Relentless Energy Drink has revealed the DJ line-up for the Energy Sessions Arena, sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink, which will take pride of place in the campsite at this year’s Leeds Festival, providing banging tunes late into the night.
The Energy Sessions Arena, sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink will get going from 10pm to 3am each night of the festival, including Thursday night when this stage will be getting the party started for the early arrivals before the music stages start on the Friday.
Rudimental are currently on a mission to bring soul to electronic music, with the east London quartet winning support from Zane Lowe, The xx, Mistajam and Fearne Cotton. With them set to dominate dance floors in the coming months, their headline DJ set will kick-start the weekend in fine style.
Purveyors of high quality D&B, and Hospital records favourites, fast-rising producers Fred V & Grafix will also be lighting up the stage over the weekend. These two West Country natives have been making a lot of impact with their scorching sounds and are one of the DJ acts of 2012 to keep a firm eye on.
Electro-pop/R&B superstar Mr Hudson will be bringing some magic to Leeds via his headline DJ set. Known for his exciting collaborations and tours with the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z and Amy Winehouse, Mr Hudson has also DJed all over the world and played for Louis Vuitton, Formula 1, Elton John and former US President Bill Clinton. Expect him to bring an incredibly broad collection of music to the decks for a set you won’t want to miss.
Best known for melding politically-charged dubstep and post-hardcore rock Rout & Sgt. Rolfy – AKA Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds and drummer Rob Rolfe, who are playing on the main stages at Reading and Leeds with their bandmates over the weekend – will be closing the festivities at the Leeds Festival on the Energy Sessions Arena, sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink.
"We shall be busting out the re-energising tunes for a long night of partying,” explains Rou. “Expect enough bass to rupture stomachs and invert ear drums; from the darkest drum & bass, to the biggest booty shaking dubstep, plus plenty of surprising remixes!"
It’s set to be a banging weekend with the Relentless Energy Drink flowing at the Arena bar and all bars across Leeds Festival.
FULL STAGE LINE-UP:
THURSDAY AUG 23rd
Plastic Thumbs
Ben Casey
Gemini
(Headliner) Rudimental
FRIDAY AUG 24th
Ben Casey
Plastic Thumbs
B. Traits
(Headliner) Fred V & Grafix
SATURDAY AUG 25th
The Beat Medics
Doorly
(Headliner) Mr Hudson
SUNDAY AUG 26th
Plastic Thumbs
The Beat Medics
Kissy Sell Out
(Headliner) Rout & Sgt. Rolfy
The BBC Introducing Stage is yet to be announced showcasing the best in new bands set to dominate the airwaves in years to come. For further information on this year's festivals, please visit www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com.
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