More than 70 new acts have been confirmed for Reading and Leeds Festival 2023, but some disgruntled fans have said they’re “considering selling” their tickets. The three-day sister events will return to Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in Leeds on August 25-27 and see Billie Eilish become the youngest solo artist to top the bill.
The 21-year-old will perform alongside the previously announced The Killers, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals and Imagine Dragons. On Tuesday (February 28), another round of acts were confirmed to play including chart-topping pop star Mimi Webb, Brit Rising Star 2022 Holly Humberstone and Leeds-based rock group Yard Act, who have risen through the ranks after their BBC Introducing Stage debut in 2021.
There will also be sets from Brit Awards winners Wet Leg, Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks and British singer-songwriter Tom Odell. North London artist Bakar and drill innovator Clavish will also perform at the festival alongside Reading rock band The Amazons.
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Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will be returning with their folk-rock rhymes, alongside indie rockers Sea Girls. Dance music will feature with Sub Focus, Giant Rooks, Ethel Cain and The Last Dinner Party.
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But some festivalgoers have flocked to social media following what they have called the “worst ever” lineup announcement, with a number posting negative reactions. On Twitter, @Josh59865208 said: “I’m even more disappointed than I thought I was gonna be.”
@DanniDuncan12 said “Heavily considering selling my ticket at this rate.”
@whoistenners said: “Genuinely the worst lineup I’ve ever seen.” @padythecuz echoed: “That is easily by far the worst line up I have ever seen.”
@jpt0692 added: “The barrel has nothing left to scrape.” @djedmandsbcafc simply said: “That is tragic.”
However not all fans were disappointed with the lineup with others saying they can't wait to go to the festival.
@dayistyping said: "SO EXCITED FOR THE READING SUNDAY!!" @oxfharry added: "Reading Festival Friday looks impeccable i'm really tempted
And @spotlightellen said: "Reading and Leeds lineup so sexy."
Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 will take place on August 25-27, with weekend camping tickets available from £286.20.
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