RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ANNOUNCED AS FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINERS AT LEEDS – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Reading & Leeds Festivals announce Rage Against The Machine and Stormzy as its 2020 headliners alongside already announced Liam Gallagher – plus over 90 names set to play at Reading’s famous Richfield Avenue and Leeds’ legendary Bramham Park this August bank holiday weekend (28-30th). Tickets are on sale NOW, available here.
Rage Against The Machine formed in 1991, rising to acclaim with their fiercely anti-establishment sound merging hip hop, punk and thrash. To date, the band have sold over 16 million records, and are one of the loudest voices in modern music. In times of political hardship, Rage Against The Machine have never been afraid to speak their minds or point the finger at injustice, their previous Reading and Leeds performances have gone down in history – and this year’s headline slot will be no different. With timeless singles such as Killing In the Name and Guerrilla Radio in their repertoire that still resonate with the masses in 2020, the Los Angeles legends are set for an unmissable performance.
Joining RATM on Saturday night in Leeds is Multi award-winning musician Stormzy. He is the name on everybody’s lips at the moment, and his performance on this year’s Reading & Leeds main stage will be one for the history books. A showman like no other, his remarkable ascent has been accompanied by his honest and relatable character. Known for evolving the underground musical landscape, as well as being a perennial political agitator, Stormzy is a true spokesman of black empowerment and social activism. Last years critically acclaimed #1 album Heavy Is The Head is testament to this; a record that is home to a necessary and important dialogue that’s equally fiery as it is refreshingly vulnerable. With a flawless show that is decadent, unpredictable, and second to none, his well-earned headline slot at this year’s Reading and Leeds will be colossal.
All-round legend Liam Gallagher was announced as a Reading & Leeds headliner back in November. Having brought an epic show to 2017’s Reading & Leeds festivals, his appearance on the main stage this summer will no doubt be BIBLICAL. Liam’s rise has been stratospheric in the past 12 months; his documentary As It Was, a second solo album Why Me? Why Not, and a triumphant sold out UK tour.
Also joining the line-up is Scottish singer songwriter Gerry Cinnamon. His inimitable live shows are infamous for their wild atmosphere, and festival goers can expect a multitude of special sing along moments. He’ll be joined by Two Door Cinema Club, with their bold blend of alternative pop, dance beats and unforgettable riffs.2019 was the year of North Shields singer songwriter SamFender with his brilliantly cathartic and honest debut album Hypersonic Missiles, and with his appearance at this summer’s Reading & Leeds shows there’s no sign of him slowing down any time soon. Also appearing are Courteeners whose critically acclaimed release More. Again. Forever. recently became the band’s seventh album to reach the Official UK Album Chart Top 10. Last year they sold out their own 50,000 capacity show at Heaton Park in Manchester and headlined a number of major festivals across the country. Festivalgoers can look forward to hearing such hits as Not Nineteen Forever, Are You In Love With A Notion?, Modern Love and countless others in August at Reading & Leeds.
Elsehere at the festival Pop punk heavyweights All Time Low will make their electrifying return at Reading & Leeds, alongside IDLES, the creators behindone of the most necessary dialogues and important albums in recent years, Joy As An Act Of Resistance. Toronto hardcore punks Cancer Bats are back with their chaotic and pit-inducing tunes. Fronted by Jason Butler, FEVER 333 will bring a pulverizing hybrid of hip-hop, punk and activism that doesn’t play by the rules to both Reading & Leeds. ‘God’s Favourite Boyband’ Waterparks are heading back to the festivals, with ferocious Watford DIY punks Gallows, hardcore punk group Ho99o9 and anthemic punk from crowd-favourites The Bronx.
Cardiff 4-piece post rock/hardcore outfit Holding Absence also join the bill, on the ‘Lock up’ stage. The band released their self-titled debut album last year to critical acclaim, catalysing a cult-like following. Their set promises to be something special.
Also joining are Arizona rock pop legends The Maine and The Hunna, two blistering live forces that will bring their A-Game to the festivals. Playing Reading & Leeds 2020 are Dublin breakthrough act Fontaines D.C., the brains behind modern punk anthems such as Boys In The Better Land, and
Aussie party-hearty punks Dune Rats will take to the stage, with Southampton theatrical rockers Creeper, Brighton pop punk stalwarts As It Is, heavy proggers Black Peaks, Orlando alt rock titans Sleeping With Sirens, emo rapper Garzi, Texan alt-rockers Narrow Head and high-energy three piece from the North West, The Hara.
With hundreds of acts set to play, Reading & Leeds will again be the ultimate festival weekend of the summer – defining and celebrating the sounds of modern ground-breaking music, as well as a world-class comedy line up.
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