The first wave of artists for Reading & Leeds 2025 has been revealed, with Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier confirmed as headliners.
After a 2024 edition featuring Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey and more, the festival will return next summer with four headliners and an impressive roster of established stars and up-and-coming talent. go up.
Roan will appear at the festival following the success of his debut album, The rise and fall of a Midwestern princess. The project brought her a lot of praise and earned her several Grammy nominations including Album of the Year and Pop Vocal Album.
Scott will bring his explosive Utopia: Circus Maximus tour to the UK for a one-off appearance at the 2025 European festival.
Bring Me The Horizon returns as headliners for the second time, showcasing their acclaimed 2024 album Posthuman: Nex Gen in their 2025 UK festival only performance.
Hozier completes the headlines, marking the end of his live shows for the critically acclaimed 2023 album Excavation is not real.
Bring Me The Horizon’s Oliver Sykes said: “We’re delighted to be returning to Reading & Leeds for our first official headline slot.” NME.
“We’re putting on the best show of our career. This is our only UK show next year and the final European show of the NEX GEN campaign before the band takes a break. If you want to see BMTH in 2025, this is your chance. We can’t wait,” he added.
Melvin Benn, CEO of Festival Republic, shared his enthusiasm with NME.
“Right now, we are seeing an exciting wave of inspirational voices in pop culture and this lineup reflects that energy. With one of the youngest average ages of famous stars in years, this is an exciting moment.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the debut of Chappell Roan, a rising pop star poised to shape a generation, alongside Hozier’s incredible songwriting. It’s an honor to welcome the return of Bring Me The Horizon, now the UK’s biggest alternative music act, and Travis Scott for his exclusive European festival appearance, combined with a standout selection of names dance music’s biggest, this lineup promises the best unforgettable moment.”
Reading & Leeds 2025 will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from August 21 to August 24, at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.
Tickets will go on pre-sale at 12pm on Friday, December 6, with general sale starting at 12pm on December 9. You can find more ticket details here.
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