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Chappell Roan, Travis Scott and Bring Me The Horizon have been announced as the headline acts for Leeds and Reading Festival 2025.

Leeds and Reading announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

50 Cent has been announced as a headliner at TRNSMT 2025 overnight - and has had a more welcome response compared to his UK festival debut in 2004.

50 Cent's troubled first UK festival appearance and what caused it

With more festivals announcing a fallow year or an outright cancellation in the future, we take a look at 13 UK music festivals once loved but now lost.

The 13 UK music festivals loved and lost over time

Could The Strokes, Biffy Clyro or Teddy Swims be included in the first TRNSMT announcement, taking place on BBC Radio 1 on December 2 2024 at 6:15pm?

The 11 artists TRNSMT festivalgoers hope to see at the 2025 event

Sundown Festival, held in Norwich and Malta, is the latest music festival to announce they are cancelling their 2025 event - without a mention if it's a fallow year or not.

UK festival announces 2025 cancellation after ‘12 incredible years’

Elbow are among the new names announced by Latitude Festival for their 2025 event.

Elbow, Maribou State and Clean Bandit the latest additions to Latitude

With Glastonbury set to take a fallow year in 2026, here's the reasons why festivals undertake such a break - and those taking one in 2025.

Explainer Why is Glastonbury Festival taking a fallow year in 2026?

RAYE is set to headline the 2025 Boardmasters Festival, as organisers announced their first wave of acts.

RAYE, The Prodigy and Nelly Furtado announced for Boardmasters 2025

From Manic Street Preachers through to Garbage, here's what fans think might form the line-up for Victorious Festival 2025.

13 acts fans online hope to see perform at Victorious Festival 2025

Kasabian are one of the many names confirmed to be performing at Truck Festival 2025.

53 acts including Kasabian, confirmed for Truck Festival 2025

Not keen on camping at Glastonbury next year? Why not check out some of these options for accommodation and their distance to Worthy Farm for 2025's event?

7 locations to stay in if camping at Glastonbury isn’t an option

A look at some of the accommodation on offer near Worthy Farm, if camping isn’t your thing 🎪

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Some of the acts who could headline Reading and Leeds in 2025.

13 acts that could perform at the 2025 Leeds and Reading Festival

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone are set to headline next year's Coachella Festival, as the full line-up is revealed.

Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga, Green Day & Post Malone to headline event

Nearly half of Brits have admitted in a recent survey that they can no longer afford tickets to attend concerts and festivals, including Oasis and Glastonbury 2025.

Gigflation: study shows nearly half of Brits can no longer afford gigs

What has led to 'gigflation' raising the prices of some events, including Glastonbury Festival 2025, to become almost unobtainable for some of the public?

Explainer Glastonbury: How much have ticket prices risen over the last decade?

Fans of Basement Jaxx think that the band are set to perform at Glastonbury Festival 2025, owing to a gap in their 2025 tour schedule.

Glastonbury: Basement Jaxx fans speculate over potential 2025 set

Who are the current favourites to headline Glastonbury Festival in 2025, now tickets have started to go on sale?

11 musicians tipped to headline Glastonbury 2025

Seasoned 'ticket-getter' Jess Peace reveals her personal tips that led her to get tickets to sold-out shows including Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters as the first wave of Glasto ticket sells out in 32 minutes.

Glastonbury 2025: first hand ticketing advice from a seasoned gig goer

John Lydon is set to hit the road once again with PiL with a series of dates set to take place from May 2025.

Public Image Limited announce massive UK tour for 2025

Green Day, Korn and Sleep Token have been announced as the headline acts for Download Festival 2025.

Download: first announcement sees Green Day and Korn headline festival

Get some advice ahead of the mad dash for Glastonbury 2025 tickets this weekend.

Explainer Helpful tricks to boost your odds of a Glastonbury ticket

Creamfields (pictured), Glastonbury and Leeds and Reading are all set to return in 2025; but when are tickets on sale for next year's round of UK music festivals?

What UK music festivals have tickets for sale before Christmas 2024?

With Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets going on sale in November, what are the odds you'll get a ticket during their first release?

Explainer Glastonbury 2025: the likelihood of getting a ticket at the first try

Hospitality have announced a brand new drum and bass centric music festival set to take place in January 2025 - Hospitality Weekender.

Hospitality Weekender: who’s heading to Butlins to perform next year?

Melvins, pioneers of sludge metal and experimental rock, have influenced countless bands with their heavy, sludgy sound. Their blend of punk, metal, and noise has earned them a loyal following since the 1980s. Known for albums like Houdini and Stoner Witch, their live shows are intense and unpredictable. ArcTanGent 2025 will feature their only UK festival performance of the year​

ArcTanGent announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Slam Dunk has revealed the first wave of acts playing at Temple Newsam in Leeds in 2025.

Punk and rock festival unveils first wave of bands for 2025 event

Early favourites who could headline Leeds Festival 2025 are already emerging - despite the festival only just concluding earlier today.

Who are the favourites to headline Leeds Festival in 2025?

Speculation is already underway who could headline Leeds Festival 2025 🤔

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Fred Again.. is set to close out Leeds Festival 2024 on Sunday night as he headlines the main stage at Bramham Park (Credit: Fred Again..)

What could Fred Again perform on the final night of Leeds Festival?

Calvin Harris is set to headline Creamfields North 2024 on Saturday - but who will he clash with during his set?

What time is Calvin Harris performing at Creamfields North 2024?

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 poses backstage at the Sahara Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California.

What could Blink-182 perform during their set at Leeds Festival 2024?

Future rave DJ Hardwell is set to headline the ARC stage at Creamfields North 2024 - but what could he drop during his set?

What time is Hardwell performing at Creamfields North 2024?

Liam Gallagher performs during day one of the TRNSMT Festival 2024 at Glasgow Green on July 12, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.

What could Liam Gallagher perform at Leeds Festival 2024?

Rachel Chinouriri attends The Ivor Novello Awards 2022 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2022 in London, England.

UK singer 'deeply saddened' as she's forced to cancel tour dates

Leeds Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Experts reveal how to avoid aches and pains at Reading and Leeds

(Clockwise from left) Is Sub Focus and I.D, Armin van Buuren or Barry Can't Swim in our writer's picks for the five acts to check out at Creamfields North 2024?

Who are our top 5 picks see at Creamfields North 2024?

Lana Del Rey’s merchandise that could be on sale at Leeds Festival looks great - but what other artist options could there be?

What artist merchandise could be on offer at Leeds Festival this year?

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Avoid missing Calvin Harris’ headline set at Creamfields North 2024 by omitting 34 items from your packing list this year.

What to bring to Creamfields North 2024 and what to leave at home

Redditors have started to share who they think could perform a secret set at Bramham Park ahead of the start of Leeds Festival 2024.

What are the current secret set rumours for Leeds Festival 2024?

The campsite for Leeds Festival opens a week from today for Early Bird ticket holders; here's some helpful tips as to prevent issues between campers at this year's event.

Explainer What is considered good camping etiquette at Leeds Festival 2024?

Digga D has pulled out of Reading and Leeds Festival (Photo by National World/Mark Bickerdike)

UK rapper pulls out of Leeds and Reading Festival

[L-R] Gojira, Machine Head and Trivium are set to theadline Bloodstock 2025 - and with early bird tickets on sale, organisers have announced an additional 16 acts for next year's event at Catton Park, Derbyshire.

19 acts confirmed for Bloodstock 2025 as early bird tickets go on sale

Bikers on Harley Davidsons deliver Lemmy's ashes to Nottingham's Rock City

Special moment a parade of bikers deliver Lemmy's ashes to Rock City

Get to grips with where taxis are set to pick up at Leeds Train Station and drop off points at Bramham Park ahead of Leeds Festival 2024.

Explainer Leeds Festival 2024 by Uber; where private hires pick up and drop off

Those familiar with getting a taxi from Leeds Train Station - refamiliarize yourself 🚕

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Still unsure what you pack for your music festival experience? Benjamin Jackson has filmed a video giving you some of the most common items to bring, and what not to bring.

A video guide to your Leeds Festival 2024 essential items to pack

Courteeners on stage, with a classic Juventus shirt in view

I wore a football shirt at Boardmasters- and it started many chats

By car, by taxi or by bus? Here's some of your options travelling to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024.

Explainer What travel options do you have to get to Leeds Festival 2024?

The historic grounds of Temple Newsam; the original site for Leeds Festival, trouble that erupted on the final night of the 2002 festival led to the enforced move to it's current location, Bramham Park.

Explainer Why did Leeds Festival move to Bramham Park in 2003?

Bring your tents, leave your laughing gas and legal highs and there are some restrictions on food and alcohol at this year's Leeds Festival (Credit: Getty Images/Canva)

What items are banned from Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024?

Brits are tempted to break their summer health goals, and here's why

Paolo Nutini is set to headline the last day of Kendal Calling 2024, but will the weather hold out for the "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" singer by Sunday evening? (Credit: Getty Images)

What time is Paolo Nutini performing at Kendal Calling 2024?

The official timetable for Creamfields North 2024 has been released! (Photo by Jules Annan/Avalon/Getty Images)

Creamfields 2024 full timetable released

Former police officer Michelle Roycroft, who helped Harry Styles during his ordeal with a stalker, shares her 5 tips to stay safe during this year's UK summer festival season (Credit: Help me Angela/Getty Images)

The 5 ways to stay safe during the UK summer festival season

Writer Benjamin Jackson shares his experience of the first time he saw Garbage perform in concert, ahead of their performance this weekend at TRNSMT 2024 (Credit: Getty Images/Provided)

I saw this TRNSMT act in 1999 - here's what to expect at the festival Benjamin Jackson

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