Reading Festival

I have been to Reading Festival 4 times - I was gutted that I couldn't go this year, but I've already bought my presale ticket for 2010 and I can't wait! ============= Who should go?? ============= Of course, your enjoyment of any festival is going to depend on your attitude to camping, who you're going with, how you feel about the line-up and so on. But the thing I really love about Reading is the amazing atmosphere (and I've been fortunate enough to only go when the weather has been pretty good!), which has been lacking from some other festivals I've been too - even when I preferred the music. I think the age range of Reading ...  Read the complete review

The Reading and Leeds Festivals take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August Bank Holiday every year. Thought to be the world's oldest popular music festival still in existence, highlights from Reading have included The Who, Eric Clapton, Nirvana's last UK appearance and The Stone Roses last show together. Having attended back in 2001 (acts included Manic Street Preachers, Marilyn Manson and Eminem); I returned this year, lured by another quality line-up headlined by The Kings of Leon, The Artic Monkeys and, one of my personal favourites, the mighty Radiohead. Tickets Despite advice to use only licensed ...  Read the complete review

READING FESTIVAL 2009 Some bizarre things happen when you attend Reading Festival having turned 25 in the same month - the festival goers have all suddenly turned into children high on TopMan and attitude; the line up is backward; sleeping in a noisy, smelly field suddenly loses its charm; and this year, the security seemed to be taking their inspiration from the Nazi occupation of France. 'Excuse me, but do you have the necessary papers for this 100ml can of dry shampoo?' Don't get me wrong, I've loved my Reading experiences in previous years and have been just as enthusiastic with the drinking and getting involved in the all round bonkers ...  Read the complete review

Reading Festival Is Amazing! The Bands ------------- In the 2009 line up, headliners included Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. There are a LOT of bands covering the three days, and with the lock-up stage- for followers of a heavier beat, and the dance stage, to the NME tent, there is something for everyone- though mostly the big bands will be big mainstream indie bands. I know a lot of my friends who went as well as me and our tastes are very varied, so it is proof that there is a great variety at reading. There are about 5 or 6 stages in all with bands playing from about 12pm - 11.30pm over 3 days. The ...  Read the complete review

The 2009 festival was the first Reading festival I have attended, and I had a great time. Good atmosphere, good music, crap food: what more could you want?! Price/value for money: As a student, money IS an issue, but for 175 pounds, you do see some worldclass acts. A radiohead concert sets you back 50 pounds, as would arctic monkeys and kings of leon no doubt, so thats 150 pounds covered already! Of course camping is included, as is access to all the amenities, which includes a cheesy club (great fun) and a silent disco. All in all, although expensive, it is worth the price. Line up: this year was a stellar line up, the three headliners very ...  Read the complete review