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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Reading and Leeds Festival bosses make huge line-up changes as more names added
Bosses behind Reading and Leeds Festival have added over 80 new names to their already huge line-up, with just over two months until the weekends kick off Reading and Leeds Festival have added dozens more names to their impressive line-up. With just over two months until thousands of fans flock to the fields for the annual event, they will see even more of the biggest names in music across various stages. Bosses behind the events at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds have come back with a stellar line-up for 2025. Earlier this year, the lines of Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott were announced as headline acts. This year, they will be joined by the likes of AJ Tracey, Lola Young, Becky Hill, Trippie Redd, Enter Shikari, The Kooks, Rudim3ntal, Lancey Foux, Royel Otis, Sea Girls, Bloc Party, Soft Play, The Dare, Mannequin Pussy, DJ Ez and many more. Now, over 80 more names have been added to the line-up. The 2025 edition promises a diverse line-up catering to all tastes, featuring both current trendsetters in music and complimentary bespoke camping experiences across five unique campsites, marking the most significant revamp of camping at a UK festival to date. Leading today's announced acts is Leigh-Anne, who is carving out a huge solo career after years of shaping pop with Little Mix. Skye Newman, the first UK female solo artist to secure top 20 spots for her initial two singles in over ten years, will be performing, as well as a highly anticipated set from genre-defying indie rocker Bartees Strange. Houston-based trio Waterparks and North London R&B sensation Demae have been added to the Main Stage line-up, preceding D-Block Europe and Travis Scott. The innovative Chevron Stage welcomes more dynamic acts, including Charlotte Plank - one of the UK's most successful dance music creators, West Coast songwriter Still Woozy, and Nottingham's own LYVIA, joining stage headliners AJ Tracey, Becky Hill and Sammy Virj. El Paso quartet late night drive home will celebrate their debut album release this summer, while Sunday (1994) continue their dream-pop domination. Headlining the Festival Republic Stage on Thursday night in Leeds is rising pop sensation Chloe Qisha. Speaking about joining the line-up, Sunday (1994) said: "You met us on Monday, took us for a drink on Tuesday, made love to us on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and now you get to chill with Sunday (1994) at Reading & Leeds." Reading and Leeds are set to introduce two brand new stages, celebrating the underground electronic communities that are shaping modern UK culture. The Smirnoff Stage in Reading will feature a line-up including Riordan, IN PARALLEL, Lu. Re, MEGRA, Omar+, Stresshead and more. Meanwhile, the Reload Stage in Leeds will host DJ Semtex, [IVY], Dr Dubplate, Disrupta, Saint Ludo, Sophia Violet and Tommy Villiers amongst others. These stages aim to provide a platform for producers and DJs who are making significant strides and filling dancefloors worldwide - creating a fresh communal space for electronic music fans that highlights the current scene. The Aux Stage - the hub for innovative digital creators at Reading and Leeds - is set to return following its groundbreaking debut last year, boasting an even more star-studded lineup. The first headliner for 2025 has been announced as Brittany Broski. Mirror's top festivals and concerts for 2025 Radio 1 Big Weekend – Everything to know Glastonbury line-up in full Reading & Leeds line-up and site changes Tramlines – everything you need to know From her 'kombucha girl' fame to becoming a global sensation with a loyal online following of over 15 million, Brittany will grace Reading and Leeds with two exclusive in-conversation shows alongside trailblazing British presenter Charley Marlowe in Leeds. Additionally, top UK comedy podcasts JaackMaate's Happy Hour and Harry Pinero and Darkest Man's Old & Bald are set to make their mark at Reading and Leeds this summer, along with Josh & Moyo and two takeovers from The Rock Revival and Climate Live. The 'Unplugged' series is also making a comeback, showcasing exciting new musicians and offering fans an intimate acoustic performance and interview series. With more announcements on the horizon, The Aux Stage is the perfect platform for creators to deliver a variety of interactive shows and gives fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with the stars they adore online. This year promises more late-night entertainment across both sites, including a Silent Disco on the Festival Republic and Chevron Stage - featuring appearances from Brighton DJ Badger and takeovers from popular clubnight leaders such as Swiftogeddon, Pop Never Dies, UPRAWR and many more - as well as Silent Karaoke taking over The Aux after dark. The festival is renowned for its commitment to promoting up-and-coming talent, and the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds is a prime platform for future headliners. This year will be no different with a line-up featuring Amie Blu, Ashley Singh, Chanel Yates, Cliffords, Déyyess, Girl Group, Jack Dean, Keo, Nxdia, Overpass, Phoebe Green, The Pill, unpeople and many more. There will also be special guest appearances throughout the weekend. BBC Introducing will be covering all the action on-air and on social media, with highlights set to be aired on BBC Introducing shows across the UK and on BBC Music's YouTube channel. Managing Director of Festival Republic, Melvin Benn said: "Reading & Leeds never stands still. We're always listening to the audience and thinking of how to deliver the value and experiences that they demand. This summer, we're adding a new underground electronic stage at both sites and boosting our late-night offering for those who want to dance into the early hours. "This continues the massively successful precedent set last year, with the award‑winning Chevron Stage and The Aux - which has already attracted huge stars like Brittany Broski for her debut festival show. The BBC Introducing Stage also returns and it truly is at R&L where it transforms careers. "Our free, overhauled camping options are also really resonating. With nearly half of Leeds weekend ticket holders having already signed up and Reading close behind, our investment in elevating what general camping at UK festivals can be is paying off. To have a weekend with historic headline moments like Chappell Roan, alongside emerging talent and influential voices, I am proud of R&L's continued development and I can't wait to see fans embracing it all." There has also been a dramatic change to camping across both sites this year. Every year, bosses often come up with ways to improve facilities and this year, they've gone above and beyond. This year, both festivals are set to unveil a host of new camping enhancements, programming, experiences and free extras as part of an overhauled campsite layout. With five new campsites up for grabs, festival-goers will be able to customise their weekend experience at no additional charge. This significant investment by Reading & Leeds Festival in these new features represents a major step forward in what camping can offer at a leading UK festival. Now, the festivals will be made up of five campsites – The Fields, The Garden, The Meadow, The Grove and The Valley. The Fields This is the spot for those seeking a lively atmosphere, fantastic vibes and the flexibility to customise their experience once they arrive. You can choose to be closer to the arenas or relax further away. Daytime activities include a standout Football Pitch (first introduced in Reading in 2025), Pop-Up Performances and more. No booking is required, with Weekend & Weekend + Early Entry Tickets automatically granting access to The Fields. The Garden An expansion of what was once Quiet Camp, this is the place for those seeking a more relaxed camping experience with limited noise after 1am. Daytime Activities at The Garden include Yoga, Meditation and the first-ever Reading & Leeds Run Club to kickstart the festival day. Spots can be booked for free via Ticketmaster. The Meadow Building on what was once Eco Camp, this is the space for those looking to enjoy the festival camping experience while minimising their environmental impact. To stay in this campsite, campers must agree to the following principles: Respect Your Fellow Campers, Respect The Environment (avoid littering, separating recyclable materials and not causing excess waste) + Leave The Campsite Exactly As You Found It. Daytime Activities at The Meadow include Yoga, sustainability-focused talks, upcycling workshops, and clothes swaps. Spots can be booked for free via Ticketmaster. The Grove A cosy and inviting hub for festival-goers seeking to camp within a supportive, like-minded community. The Grove champions inclusivity, respect, and fosters a positive environment where everyone can unwind and be themselves. In collaboration with Safer Spaces Now CIC, this camp is backed by gender-inclusive teams committed to creating a safer space for all. Daytime Activities at The Grove feature open mic sessions, film showings, karaoke and more. You can reserve your spot for free via Ticketmaster. The Valley A special campsite tailored for those attending the festival solo or in pairs. Ideal for those seeking some 'me time' during the festival and for those appreciating that everyone else in the campsite is in the same situation, it's a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow festival enthusiasts and create new memories in the festival spirit. Daytime Activities at The Valley include 'FYP (Find Your Pal)', 'Meet Me Here' daily gatherings and a 'Link Up Lounge'. Spots can be booked for free via Ticketmaster. Major improvements are coming to all campsites at both Reading and Leeds festivals. The existing toilets will be replaced with vacuum toilet cubicles, which use 75% less water than standard flushing toilets and reduce our carbon footprint by 66%. These new facilities will arrive in collapsible units for efficient transport and include fresh water hand wash basins with liquid soap and mirrors. The Meadow (Eco Camp) will continue to feature compost sawdust toilets – the ultimate gold standard for sustainability. More showers will be introduced across all campsites at both festivals, ensuring shorter queues and more private facilities for campers. 'Get Ready With Me' stations, once a paid-for extra, will now be available for free throughout the festival campsites. These areas will include mirrors, dressing tables & seating, plugs for straighteners/hair dryers and toiletries. Each campsite will also see an increase in decor and production, introducing unique experiences not seen at Reading & Leeds before. New non-music activities and programming will be added to the festival weekend, ranging from run clubs and yoga to movie screenings amongst many others. A zero tolerance behaviour policy will be reinforced across the whole festival site, with refreshed codes of conduct and 24/7 security, building on previous safety measures, adding to a new level of security in 2025. Reading and Leeds have a cornerstone of the UK's music scene, has been the backdrop for some of the most memorable moments in worldwide music over the past ten years. Stormzy's electrifying 2018 performance was a game-changer for grime, Billie Eilish's 2019 set confirmed her status as a generational icon, and Arctic Monkeys' triumphant comeback in 2022 enthralled both long-time fans and newcomers. Dave's unforgettable interaction with the crowd during 'Thiago Silva' in 2019 highlighted the festival's unique bond between performers and their audience, while Liam Gallagher hinted at an Oasis reunion during his Reading set this summer. This blend of nurturing artistic growth and crafting culturally significant moments has cemented Reading & Leeds' reputation as more than just a music festival - it's a crucial pulse that continues to shape and celebrate the international music scene. Consistently pushing boundaries, Reading & Leeds bagged The Innovation Award at the UK Festival Awards 2024 for the groundbreaking Chevron Stage. Redefining what's possible for an open-air venue of this magnitude with unprecedented immersive lighting and stage design, The Chevron Stage heralds a new chapter for Reading & Leeds.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Isle of Wight Festival 2025 TV: how to watch IOW festival?
Isle of Wight Festival has quite the line-up for 2025 😍 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Isle of Wight Festival is here for another year. The 2025 edition boasts the likes of Sting and Justin Timberlake. But if you didn't manage to get tickets - can you watch at home? The sun has truly come out to shine for the Isle of Wight Festival. Those lucky enough to secure tickets will be able to enjoy show stopping performances from Sting, Justin Timberlake and more. If you missed out or were not able to attend, you might be wondering if you can follow along from home. Sky is a major partner of the festival and will be providing coverage throughout the weekend. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But how exactly can you watch the festival - and what can you expect? Here's all you need to know: Is the Isle of Wight Festival on TV in 2025? View of the crowd during Day 3 at The Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 15, 2014 in Newport, Isle of Wight. | Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images Sky will be providing coverage of the festival throughout the weekend, it has confirmed. A mix of live sets and highlights will be broadcast from today (June 20) through to Sunday (June 22). It will be available to watch across Sky Arts, Sky Showcase and Sky Mix throughout the weekend. Sting and The Stereophonics headline sets are among the coverage announced by the broadcaster. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sky will be broadcasting performances from the Main Stage and Big Top throughout the coming days. Live coverage will start in the evening on all three days - from 7pm Friday through Sunday. Can you watch a live stream of Isle of Wight festival? Now TV subscribers with the entertainment package will be able to watch Sky's coverage of the festival throughout the weekend. Sky Arts is among the channels included and can be watched live via the app on mobile, tablets and smart TVs.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Isle of Wight Festival 2025 live online for FREE
The iconic Isle of Wight festival is steeped in cultural history, with the 2025 line-up set to add to its legend thanks to headline performances from Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. You can watch Isle of Wight Festival streams from anywhere with a VPN and for FREE. Isle of Wight Festival 2025 runs from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22. Broadcast schedule below.• FREE — Sky Mix & Sky Arts (U.K.)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free More than 50,000 music fans and revellers are expected to make the short trip across the Solent to enjoy this year's iteration. Originally held in the late 60s, the Isle of Wight Festival has been an annual staple of the U.K. calendar since its revival in 2002. Starting Thursday, it's Friday when the festival really kicks off in earnest and when those not fortunate enough to be there in person can start watching the action. Sting is set to headline the Main Stage as part of his extensive world tour, with the likes of Faithless, The Corrs and Clean Bandit all also playing on Friday. The crowning moment of he remainder of the weekend will surely be Stereophonics' headline set on Saturday night. Although, with acts as varied as Busted, The Script, Supergrass, Olly Murs and Texas all performing, there's likely to be something for everybody. Here's how to watch Isle of Wight Festival streams online and on TV — including free coverage. Scroll down for the full schedule. The Isle of Wight Festival has partnered with Sky TV in the U.K. and will show a selection of 2025 performances from the main stages for FREE across its Sky Mix and Sky Arts channels on any TV where Freeview channels are available. Sky subscribers will also be able to watch on laptops, mobiles, tablets and other streaming devices thanks to its Sky Go app. Additional coverage will be available to to subscribers on the Sky Showcase channel. Don't have access to a Sky package or Freeview? You can also use Now to gain access to Sky's main channels by purchasing the entertainment package — prices begin at £9.99/month. Free highlights of the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will be shown on Sky TV's YouTube channel. Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch Isle of Wight Festival as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the festival highlights on your usual subscription? You can still watch Isle of Wight Festival performances thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 115+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. For a limited time only, new subscribers in the US and Canada can also get up to $50 of Amazon vouchers. Get up to 70% off NordVPN with this deal Music fans outside of the U.K. shouldn't expect to see Isle of Wight Festival coverage on their listings. Not even the country's biggest festival Glastonbury is broadcast or streamed outside of its shores. If you're currently on holiday in the U.S., Australia or Canada from the U.K., one of the best VPN services will help tap into your FREE home coverage of Isle of Wight Festival 2025. We recommend NordVPN. Below are the times that Sky channels will show acts from the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Final day of Des Moines' PrideFest kicks off
DES MOINES, Iowa — The final day of the PrideFest kicked off in the East Village on Sunday morning. The event is organized by Capital City Pride, a nonprofit whose mission is to bring together the LGBTQ+ community and host around 100 events and programs annually to inspire and educate. PrideFest is a three-day festival and is the nonprofit's largest event every year. It started 46 years ago when a group of people marched from the Iowa State Capitol to the Blazing Saddle in the East Village to demand rights for LGBTQ Iowans. Laurel Feakes is the Director of Public Relations for Capital City Pride. She said last year's PrideFest brought between 130,000 and 150,000 people to downtown Des Moines. The three-day event kicked off on Friday with vendors and acts performing on the Community Stage. Then on Saturday, the packed schedule featured events for families and kids, teens, pets, and more. The Main Stage also headlined acts like Ally and AJ. Sunday is the final day for the event. Early risers started their morning with yoga across the street from the Embassy Suits. PrideFest officially kicked off at 10 a.m. with a Pride Worship Service on the Main Stage. The festival's largest attraction is the Capital City Pride Parade that will start at noon on East Grand Avenue, starting at the Iowa State Capitol. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Gutted' say revellers as popular Irish summer festival with major artists ‘taking a break'
FANS have been left "gutted" as the popular seaside festival has announced it will not be returning this summer. 5 The festival has grown from a few hundred people to selling out to 5,000 right on the beach front Credit: 5 Festival-goers came from all over to enjoy the waves and music Credit: 5 Crowds enjoyed artists like Bastille, The Coronas and many more Credit: The festival that started in 2008 is "taking a break" this year. In a post on Facebook, organisers said: "Sorry for having been so quiet on here. "But we have some news. Sea Sessions is taking a break in 2025. The crew are working away on exciting plans and hope to be back to you with more information soon. READ MORE ON TRAVEL "Thanks for your support, the good wishes and all the messages." Many lovers of Sea Sessions flooded the comments with their disappointment at the recent news. One fan said: "Gutted, but hopefully bigger and better in 2026." Another echoed: "Lots of festivals taking a break & waiting for a turn around in trends. Most read in Beach "The bottom line is people don't have the same amount of disposable income with the high living costs in this country….. and it's only getting worse by the year. "I've seen the changes in trends in the bar & venue the last 4/5 years… scary…." Waterpark to have Wave Festival this summer Organiser Ray O'Donoghue has formally stepped down from his role with the Donegal-based Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival. He has told the public that he is taking time to dedicate himself full-time to supporting and developing Dublin's night-time culture. He said: "Sea Sessions has been a huge part of that journey, and I've loved seeing it grow into one of the country's best-loved festivals. "But now, I feel the time is right to focus fully on my role with Dublin City Council. "I'm excited to play a part in reimagining how the city comes alive after dark - with safer, more inclusive, accessible, and vibrant options for everyone." Over the years, the popular surf and music event has hosted many famous artists. With last year's line-up including Cian Ducrot, Johnny Marr, Jazzy, Jake Bugg, Amble, Kingfishr, Jerry Fish and Lea Hart. In 2012, The Coronas, one of Ireland's biggest bands of recent years, saw a packed out Main Stage tent. Even the president was in attendance as he enjoyed the music among the huge crowds. Artists like Bastille, Tinie Tempah and even Dizzee Rascal have all taken to the Donegal stage over the last few years. Fans shouldn't be too worried as the 5 The festival is a blend of good music and surfing Credit: 5 Sea sessions is a famous music and surf festival in Bundoran, Donegal Credit:
