Reading 2009

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Monday 29th March, 6.45pm

Tickets for Reading Festival 2010 will go on sale at 18:45 on Monday 29th March.

Please be aware that NO tickets should be on sale anywhere yet - do not get scammed. 

If any sites are claiming to sell tickets, they are not an official agent and have not received tickets legitimately from us.

For information on how to protect yourself from fake ticket websites, please go HERE

Reading Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 27th, 28th, and 29th August.

Fri, 01 Jan 2010

2010 Website

A brand new website is being built as we speak. It will be the only place to find out all about Reading Festival first.

All the latest information and bands joining the line up will revealed right here.

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Mon, 30 Nov 2009

Merchandise sale

We're having a sale - up to 50% off. Remember the good times with a Reading tshirt, a hoodie, a programme or a tote bag! 

Perfect gifts for Christmas - but remember the last shipping dates for delivery before 25th December:

UK:
First Class: 21st December
Special Delivery: 23rd December

Rest Of World [International Airmail & Signed for]
4th December: South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Far East, Asia, New Zealand Australia
10th December: Japan, USA, Canada, Eastern Europe
11th December: Western Europe

GO HERE

Thu, 15 Oct 2009

Nirvana Live At Reading

Ranked #1 in Kerrang Magazine’s “100 Gigs That Shook The World” and voted as “Nirvana’s #1 Greatest Moment” by fans in an NME poll, Nirvana’s historic August 30, 1992 headlining appearance at the UK’s Reading Festival is one of the most bootlegged concerts in the annals of rock’n’roll.  

Now, fans will have an opportunity to own a pristine copy of that entire performance -- colour-corrected video from the original film with audio sourced from the original multi-track masters.  

Nirvana Live At Reading will be issued in a limited edition DVD+CD Deluxe Edition as well as DVD-only, CD-only configurations on November 2, 2009, followed by a 2 LP version on November 16, 2009. 

For more information go HERE and to pre-order go HERE 

Tue, 17 Nov 2009

READING FESTIVAL TEAMS UP WITH THE SALVATION ARMY

At Reading Festival this year, organisers Festival Republic and The Salvation Army worked together to introduce a new food donation scheme.  Festival goers were asked to donate any unwanted, non-perishable food at dedicated drop-off points around the site. 

Over a tonne of food was donated and collected by The Salvation Army which volunteers are using to make up and distribute over 500 food parcels to single people and families, nominated by local community groups, in time for Christmas.

On Monday 7 December The Salvation Army are hosting a Food Parcel Packing day, with volunteers including Festival Republic staff who worked at the festival, including MD, Melvin Benn, and possibly a couple of festival goers for good measure. 

Reading Festival enjoys a long-standing relationship with The Salvation Army.  The Salvation Army has been involved in every Reading Festival (except just one) since it moved to Reading in 1971.  This year they were on hand to provide their usual 24-hour service to Reading Festival goers, many of whom are away from home for their first festival experience. 

Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic said:  “I am proud to say that the modern Reading Festival has secured its legacy forever in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.  This is something for the whole of Reading to be proud of. I have enormous gratitude for the huge contribution made by the local community in making the event a continuing success and I am particularly delighted with our ongoing relationship with The Salvation Army, who I consider to be an essential part of the Reading line up! This year The Salvation Army were as popular as ever on site at Reading and we look forward to developing the food donation scheme in future years.”

Stuart Scott of The Salvation Army said: “2009 saw yet again another first in the now long standing relationship with the Salvation Army and the Reading Festival: The Food Drive. We were overwhelmed at the generosity of the fans and the help and cooperation from Festival Republic. The amount of non perishable food that we received was way above our expectations and we look forward to further successful years in the future. “

If you would like to volunteer your services to help pack food parcels on December 7th, please email your contact details to info@festivalrepublic.com 

Date: Monday 7 December from 10am -2pm
Venue: The Salvation Army, Reading Central Corps, RG1 7JR

Sun, 18 Oct 2009

Reading Festival invites local businesses to take part in Economic Business Impact Assessment

Surveys have already been carried out at this year’s event with festival goers and traders.  Students from the University of Reading conducted over 2000 face to face surveys with festival goers which explored demographic profile, festival attendance and spending patterns. A face to face survey with traders, suppliers and promoters on site at the festival was also conducted by Baker Associates to understand business types, expenditure, staffing levels and supply chains.

The next step of the assessment is to ask local businesses how Reading Festival affects them in terms of employment, trading and turnover. We have commissioned Bristol based consultants Baker Associates to assess the festival’s economic impact. 

The data derived from each of the above components will be fed into an economic impact model which estimates the impact of Reading Festival in terms of the investment it brings to the town and the jobs it helps to secure.  The results of the survey will be used to ensure the economic benefits of the Reading Festival are fully understood and capitalised on.

Baker Associates, Festival Republic and Reading UK CIC, the economic development company for Reading, are now inviting Reading businesses to take part in a short survey.  The more businesses that complete the short survey, the more accurate the results will be.  The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and businesses will also have the chance to win 2 race passes at Teamworks Karting.

Businesses can complete the survey by visiting: http://www.bakerassocs.com/reading_survey.php.  

The deadline for completing the survey is 9 November.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009

Beware of Touts

We are currently looking into companies selling 'touted' tickets and we are doing what we can to stop fraudulent activity.

FURTHER INFORMATION & CONTACTS:
If you feel a victim of these companies we suggest a number of actions:

1.Call the police; if your money has been taken and no product delivered, this is theft.
2.Report the company to the Trading Standards
3.Contact the BBC's watchdog programme
4.Contact the websites' Internet Service Providers as they have obligations to ensure they are not publishing fraudulent and illegal activity.

HELPFUL LINKS:
CONSUMER DIRECT WEBSITE
Who Sells Tickets
Scam Ticket site example
Consumer Direct Radio Ad
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING WEBSITE: Just Tick It campaign
Watchdog 

Full Festival Republic PDF information on Unauthroised Ticket Agents

Sun, 27 Sep 2009

Main Stage - Friday

Beginning late afternoon, teen favourites Fall Out Boy unleashed a swift, but raucous set on the gathering throngs. Placebo mellowed the atmosphere as night began to fall and the anticipation grew to fever pitch.

It was left to the Kaiser Chiefs to whip the crowd up into a frenzy with a typically popular set including the obligatory audience participatory version of ‘Oh My God’.

On a feast of a first day which culminated in a performance by headliners ‘Kings of Leon’, Reading Festival is sure to get even better over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

Vote for Reading

Reading Festival 2009 has been shortlisted for Best Major Festival and Best Headline Performance by Radiohead.

Thanks for voting the first time round - this is the last vote - let's win that award.

Everyone who votes is in with a chance of winning 2 VIP tickets to every winning festival!

Vote HERE . Voting ends 4th November.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009

Them Crooked Vultures

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

food safety gold award winner

The food trader who won top marks in the Reading Borough Council and FR inspections on site was Philippine Village Fast Food.



Cllr Paul Gittings, from Reading Borough Council, Festival Republic Managing Director Melvin Benn and the winners from Philippine Village Fast Food, from Hounslow.  

Silver winner:
Foot Long Frankfurters, Erin Burden

Bronze winners:
Café Ibiza, Laurence Catering from Wisbech
Coffee Cart Company, James Gardener from Hereford
Food of Asia, M and K Mobile Catering, Leicester
Mexican Food Company, Anthony Goulbourne from Catford

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

Festival Republic and SJM present Them Crooked Vultures

Following a secret set at Reading Festival, Them Crooked Vultures will play HMV Apollo Hammersmith on 17th and 18th December.

Tickets have now SOLD OUT completely.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

Rise Against - The Lock Up Stage

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

The Living End - Main Stage

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

WE TALK TO THE ALTERNATIVE STAGE MC

You’ve been compering the Alternative Stage all of today – who’s gone down the best?
AR: Well, so far comedian Adam Buxton has been fantastic – he has a very devout following.  Adam Bloom’s on at the moment and he’s marvellous. Roger Monkhouse, who’s a bit of an unknown, went down a storm earlier today.  I think Reading Festival specialises in booking the best acts.

Why is it so important to provide alternative entertainment like comedy and poetry at music festivals?
AR: It always astonishes me how much faith people have in the Alternative Stage.  They turn their backs on the euphoria and adrenaline rush of rock music to essentially see one man on a stage talk.  But here at Reading no-one's disappointed.  People always need a break from the self-analytical nature of some bands – so the Alternative Stage will always be busy!

Have you seen any bands?
I haven’t yet – but I cannot wait for Radiohead.  I saw them a little a while ago and I tried to chat up a woman there.  I said to her “Are you here alone?” She said “Well we’re essentially all alone, aren’t we?” Typical Radiohead fan!

Are there any new comedians who you think are going to make it big next year?  Are there any potential Michael McIntyres?
Well, Michael’s great.  But there are so many fantastic comedians who just aren’t as populist.  It’s all about taste -you can go to a tiny comedy club and have the time of your life.   Popularity is an over rated tool.  Go to the comedy clubs and don’t just wait for the big tours – the funniest people might not be the ones who are the most accessible to you.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

Adam Buxton - The Alternative Stage

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

Brendon Burns

Sun, 30 Aug 2009

KAREN O GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE MIC

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Brand New - Main stage

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Gallows - NME / Radio 1 Stage

Back on home turf after returning from touring America all summer long, Gallows' show was very much a family affair, the band bringing their parents on stage momentarily and Rick Carter, the younger brother of Gallows boys Frank and Steph, joining the lads to sing the title track of their debut offering ‘Orchestra of Wolves’.

Not usually one to wear his heart on his sleeve, Frank even wept salty tears, closing the performance on what he described as ‘the best day of my life’.

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

The Prodigy - Main Stage

The Prodigy transformed the Main Stage crowd into their own tribe of warriors on Saturday night. They delivered a piece of techno wizardry which delighted, excited and sent their fans into euphoria.

In what may have been one of the biggest crowds the festival has ever seen Keith Flint snarled his way through set favourites ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’ as well as newer tracks ‘Omen’ and ‘Take Me to the Hospital’.

Finishing off with a rip-roaring performance of ‘Out Of Space’ The Prodigy ensured their set will be marked as one of the “moments” of Reading 2009.

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Radiohead - Main Stage

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

The Gaslight Anthem - NME / Radio 1 Stage

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Arctic Monkeys - Main Stage

Sheffield’s own Arctic Monkeys headlined Day 2 on the Main Stage with a set heavily reliant on tracks from their third studio album ‘Humbug’. The crowd responded well to the new material with lead singer Alex Turner remarking: “Thank you Reading. It’s a pleasure to be here!”

Predictably the noise levels were lifted for ‘I Bet That You Looked Good on the Dancefloor’ and ‘Brianstorm’ before the boys slowed things down with ‘Cornerstone’ and ‘Do Me a Favour’.

After topping the evening with a smooth rendition of ‘Fluorescent Adolescent’ the band were willed to return to the stage by an appreciative crowd and added ‘Secret Door’ and ‘505’ to an already impressive performance.

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Spinnerette - NME / Radio 1 Stage

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

BROKEN STRINGS DON'T HOLD BACK NOAH AND THE WHALE

Just before the London-folk ensemble launched into their final song the string on Tom Hobden’s violin spilt.  This didn't stop the rest of the band wowing the crowd with songs from their new album "The First Days of Spring" - out tomorrow. 

Playing on the windiest day of the festival compere Huw Stephens said the band would "warm the cockles of your heart".  If the constant arm waving and cheering is anything to go by it certainly seems they did. 

The band departed from their usual acoustic style with "Blue Skies" and "Love of An Orchestra" which had a more electric feel.

Sat, 29 Aug 2009

Eagles of Death Metal - Main Stage

The Reading Festival crowd were joined by a special guest spectator during the Eagles of Death Metal Main Stage set as it was revealed that Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl had joined the party.

The festival-goers, who were already buzzing from a killer set, erupted into applause as the former Nirvana drummer was shown on the big screens.

Earlier in the set Eagles’ singer Jesse Hughes declared: “Out of all the festivals we’ve played this year, you guys are the best!” 

From the riotous reception they received it’s certain that everyone in front of the Main Stage echoes his sentiments.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

Patrick Wolf - NME / Radio 1 Stage

Patrick Wolf glammed it up on stage for his set at the NME / Radio 1 Stage. Strutting out in a monochrome, glam-rock, ensemble complete with union jack design he thrilled the crowd striking pose after pose then shimmying those giant shoulder puffs and cape. Shrugging off the accoutrements he revealed the sleeveless one piece and more of the toned body he’s developed. There was also a costume change mid set into a tight, golden, lame set which seemed to fit awkwardly but made the audience whoop in joy.

In typical Wolf style and in an inspired moment, he mounted the tent rigging and climbed half way-up unassisted for Damaris. Maybe the vertigo made him feel a little funny because he then confessed he had vomited a little bit on centre-stage.

Finally, Wolf frankly recalled the bad times he had at school and reported “I used to come to Reading Festival and lose myself for 4 days”. He wished everyone an upturn for 2010 after a terrible recession year. The set was complete with a splicing of Madonna’s 'Like a Virgin' and his own hit 'The Magic Position'.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

Skint & Demoralised

Former performance pub poet Matt Skint exuded confidence as he breezed through a range of topics from politics, nights out in Yorkshire and Leeds United’s chances of promotion this season.

The set was also very much a family affair as Skint paused throughout the set to wish Happy Birthday to sister Rosie who’d journeyed from Dublin to see her big brother wow the festival crowd.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

Kate Tempest - The Alternative Stage

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

KOL & FNM

Perhaps the most successful band in the world this year, and with a stunning set including all the anthems from multi-platinum selling album ‘Only by the Night’, the Kings of Leon ripped up the Main Stage. It was the icing on the cake for an evening that included a bumper hit-laden set from the Kaiser Chiefs earlier on.

Over at the NME / Radio 1 Stage, the audience for Faith No More grew steadily as Mike Patton and co eventually took to the stage, a little over schedule. Dressed head to toe in red, Patton and the band stormed through a vintage set that took fans back to years past with hits including 'Epic', 'Ashes To Ashes' and 'Last Cup Of Sorrow'.

'Easy' was a welcome return and they added their own rendition of the Eastenders theme tune for equal measure. It's good to have them back after more than 12 years.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

RADIO 1 DJ'S NIHAL AND DEV TALK TO US

Who have you managed to catch at the festival so far?
D: I’ve just seen Enter Shikari – they were awesome. I’ve been spending most of my time at the Alternative Stage – there are some absolutely brilliant comedians there.  It’s so important having that sort of entertainment at a festival.   But Enter Shikari – the best.

N: I’ve seen Enter Shikari twice today – it’s the only band I’ve managed to see so far! This festival atmosphere all seems so quiet to me – I’ve left my two kids with the wife and being here is fantastic piece and quiet!

So who do you think are the next Enter Shikari?
N: That band are concentrated raw energy.  They sometimes can have three or four songs within one song.  I’m not sure if there is anyone who can match that.  In the dance world mstrkrft and Chase and Status are hotting up.  
D: I’ve heard a lot about Pulled Apart By Horses.  I’m going to run about in a second and find out if I can see them.  And The xx tomorrow – I’ve heard fantastic things.

Who else are you going to see before the day is out?
D: I cannot leave without seeing The Prodigy and The Arctic Monkeys.  I was hoping to see Alex in the backstage bit – but I think he’s just too cool for that!  If I do see If I do see him I’m asking him for a little fan photo!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

Municipal Waste - Lock Up Stage

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

Faith No More - NME / Radio1 Stage

Fri, 28 Aug 2009

BIRTHDAY GIRL FLORENCE REACHES NEW HIGHS ON STAGE

Florence Welch, who turned 23 today, climbed pillars to the side of the stage during hit single 'Kiss with a Fist'. After being helped down by security staff she told the roaring crowd “I said I’d get high at Reading.  I think I just did”. 

After playing her cover of Candi Stanton’s “You Got The Love” Florence ended the set with “Cosmic Love”.  She confessed this was her favourite song from album Lungs.   

Florence and the Machine played a secret gig earlier today on the BBC Introducing Stage after the unsuspecting crowd sang Happy Birthday.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

We're open!

Reading Festival 2009 has begun.

Despite strong winds, the sun is back and the bands are on top form. Sonic Boom Six opened the main stage and are followed by Madina Lake with their current chart hit 'Never Take Us Alive'.

Coming up, Alexisonfire with their first of four slots this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Over on the BBC Introducing Stage, Florence And The Machine played a secret set for the Live Lounge - plus it's her birthday today. Happy Birthday!

Follow us on twitter.com/officialrandl as we'll be giving away Reading 09 merchandise soon.

During the festival, we'll have new tracks from 6 acts a day and interviews by Jo Whiley, Huw Stephens, Daniel P Carter and Mike Davies.
 
Over on the BBC site they'll live stream BBC Three and BBC 2 red button channels. Check out extended highlights from acts on the Main Stage, NME / Radio 1 Stage and BBC Introducing Stage.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

Kinch - BBC Introducing Stage

The young four piece from Leeds brought the crowd to life with a catchy set including the Kooks-esque ‘Philosophy’, which justified comparisons which have been drawn between the two bands.

The highlight of the set was undoubtedly ‘Falling Apart’ a fun, melodic number which lifted everyone to their feet when Kinch dissolved into a cheeky cover of Kate Nash’s ‘Foundations’. The boys looked pleased with their efforts on a first jaunt outside Yorkshire and drew a generous response from the festival crowd.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

Little Boots - NME / Radio 1 Stage

Little Boots was almost choked up with tears as her Friday afternoon set on the NME/Radio 1 Stage culminated at the Reading Festival. The pint-sized beauty told fans: “Thank you so much. This has been one of the best moments of my year!”

Recent smash hit ‘Remedy’ topped a popular track list taken from her ‘Hands’ album. The performance drew a huge crowd and is the latest of a barrage of success stories during Little Boots’ breakthrough year.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

Chad Gilbert chats to us

How did the set go earlier?
CG: It was fantastic.  A lot of dirt.  If you see a lot of dirt fly in the air you know it went well.  It was our first year on the main stage - it was amazing. 

Do you prefer festivals to gigs?
CG: Well I love gigs because they're so intimate but festivals - they're just like one big party! There was a really big barricade today which we're not used to at our shows- so that was amazing.  We ran down to the barracade.  Getting to the front of those kids is really important to me and the rest of the band. 

What song gave you the biggest reaction from the crowd?
CG:Well,  "My Friends Over You" always goes down really well.  We played it last - we know it's a song the kids like.  No matter where and when we play it - it makes everyone go crazy. 

What other bands do you want to catch today?
CG:I really wanna see Faith No More - I'm going to get right to the front when they come on. 

Will you be back next year?
CG:For sure - it's raining and muddy but lots of fun.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

Lost Property

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

Placebo - Main Stage

Bearing a mop of platinum blond locks, a tanned toned bod and more tattoos than the whole of Guns n' Roses – Steve Forrest is a real contrast against his dark-haired, make-up adorned band mates, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal.

Placebo’s set consisted of a selection of old and new tracks including the coyly titled ‘Special K’ from ‘Black Market Music’, the classic audience-pleaser ‘Every Me and Every You’ of ‘Without You, I’m Nothing’ and the title track of their latest album ‘Battle for the Sun’.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009

BBC at Reading Festival

Get all the action, on and off the stage with BBC.

Following the festival, BBC will be broadcasting and streaming highlights including sets from headliners Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead.

Catch Jo Whiley, Zane Lowe, Nihal, Daniel P Carter and Edith Bowman as they find the hottest bands out there.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/readingandleeds/

Thu, 20 Aug 2009

Wall's

Wall’s Pastry the completely full of filling snack are delighted to be available at Reading Festival. Come along to our stand to buy one of our delicious pastry range, including Sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, Chicken Slices and Pork Pies. 

Their products are available both hot and cold made with all the care and quality that you’d expect from Wall’s. See the sampling Brand Ambassador to try one tasy product from  our satisfying range, tell us what you think and you will could be entered into a chance draw to win an ipod. Wall’s Full of Filling snack is a tasty, substantial eat and is sure to keep hungry festival-goers full-up and ready to enjoy a great day out. For more information see www.wallspastry.co.uk 

Thu, 20 Aug 2009

Tuborg

Thu, 20 Aug 2009

GAS CANISTERS AND AEROSOLS (OVER 100ML) BANNED

For various reasons, mainly your and our staff’s safety, we have decided to bring our campsite policy in line with many other similar national events and we will not permit any gas canisters, cylinders or petrol cookers into the campsites, or anywhere on site, this year.  We suggest that if you want to cook outside your tent that you bring disposable bbq’s only.  Anyone seen with canisters or cylinders will be ejected from site.  Please help up with this, plan ahead and have a great camping experience.

The caravan and campervan ticket holders in the campervan field only will be permitted to bring in fitted gas containers up to the limit of 7kg.

In addition to our new gas canister and cylinder policy above we will also not be permitting aerosols over 100ml in size onto site. This is for the same reasons as above and please also help us with this and keep the campsites a safer place.

NOT ALLOWED:
GAS CANISTERS (any size)
PETROL BURNER
ANY FORM OF AEROSOL OVER 100ml

ALLOWED:
GREENHEAT Base Camp Cooker
SOLID FUEL STOVES
DISPOSABLE BARBEQUES
FIRELIGHTERS / FIRELIGHTER STOVES
METHYLATED / “TRANGIA” SPIRIT STOVES

We recommend the GreenHeat base camp cookers and fuels:


Buy from camping shops or online, including here - 
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/greenheat-backpacker-stove/HEROAGBAGH04

Wed, 19 Aug 2009

Boutique camping - Tangerine Fields

Imagine not lugging tents and camping gear around for hours until you find a spot to pitch. No struggling to put up a tent in the dark. No calling for your mates across a pitch black campsite.  Tangerine Fields is what you’re dreaming of.  And it’s here at the Reading Festival 2009.

Tangerine Fields have ready-pitched and fully equipped tents for hire.  All you have to do is book and turn up.  Tents are available in 2, 4 and 6 man sizes. Better still, book with your friends and we’ll make sure you’re all camped together. 

And for that added bit of luxury and piece of mind, we have our own toilets and showers in a secure area with 24 hour stewarding.

Visit www.tangerinefields.co.uk for more information and bookings.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009

No BOX OFFICE AT READING

This year we are not selling any tickets at all on site for the first time.  There is no ticket collection point on site either.

This is to avoid people turning up and trying unsuccessfully to buy them on the off chance when we are completely sold out.  

If you do not have a ticket in your hand please do not turn up.  There is no comfortable waiting area or facilities for anyone turning up too early.  The festival is based adjacent to a main road and so please bear your safety, our staff’s safety and the safety of the road users in mind.  Please do not turn up too early.

We open the campsites on Wed for early bird ticket and weekend ticket holders only.  There are no early birds tickets on sale on site this year at all, and so please do not turn up to site without one, as you will be turned away. 

The campsites open Thursday 8am for other weeked ticket holders.  There are no event tickets on sale on site this year and so please do not turn up to site without one as you will be turned away.

Day ticket holders are not able to camp in our campsites, even if they have 3 separate day tickets.  Anyone seen in the campsites without a weekend wristband will face eviction from site.

International tickets - the location of your ticket collection point off site will be advised by the ticket company you bought from.

Early Bird tickets that haven't arrived - if you have been told to collect these, they will be at The Hexagon but you must have your booking reference number and credit card.

Tue, 18 Aug 2009

Gaymers

Gaymers is delighted to be the official cider of the Reading and Leeds festivals once again this year, and looking forward to some of the best music performances of the summer.

You will be able to enjoy a refreshing pint of ice-cold Gaymers original or pear cider at all of the festival bars on site, which will be serving Gaymers on draught.

For pictures from the festival, our latest blog and details of all of our summer activity, check out our website at www.gaymersmusic.com .

Mon, 17 Aug 2009

CLUB NME at READING FESTIVAL!

Sun, 16 Aug 2009

Supermarket

A new on site supermarket can be found near the arena entrance in the Village.  It will sell convenience foods, snacks, pies/pasties, chilled drinks, fresh daily bread and milk, newspapers, beer/lager/cider, toiletries, pharmacy, general grocery, fresh sliced meats, bacon, sausage, butter and cheeses, deli counter, and cigarettes.  

The supermarket will offer a card payment facility (minimum purchase £5) with cashback.  A transaction fee of £1 for all card purchases applies. 

Fri, 14 Aug 2009

CROSS COUNTRY TRAINS

* Special services on Thursday 27 from Birmingham to Reading now open for booking!

Extra trains at 1100 and 1500 from Birmingham – buy your tickets in advance to get the best deal - crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Special service tickets from £9.00 (subject to availability, tickets sell out fast!)

Not travelling from Birmingham? No worries, you can check train times and buy tickets for all journeys and all train companies online at www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk


Example train times to Reading:

Birmingham      
Special services depart at 1100 and 1500
Normal services at XX04 and XX33        
Special services arrive at 1250 and 1650
Normal services arrive at XX40 and XX13 1 hour 35 minutes       2204 arrives in Reading at 2357

Examples for Thursday 27 August. All times are approximate. Please check train running information at crosscountrytrains.co.uk.

Example one way fares:
Birmingham New Street to Reading from           £16.00
Southampton Central to Reading from               £8.00
Oxford to Reading from                                          £4.50
(subject to availability)

Special services run from Reading to Birmingham on Monday 31 August at 1018 (arrives 1210) and 1518 (arrives 1700). The Festival site closes at midday.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009

World Leaders Go Wild

ActionAid are inviting festival goers to experience being world leaders for the night. Brush off the mud, slip into a suit and party like you mean business. The 'World Leaders Go Wild' Party is being organised to highlight the fact that politicians need to curb their wild ways and get down to the business of stopping runaway climate change.

Climate change already kills 300,000 people a year and is causing millions of people to go hungry. At the ActionAid tent you'll also be able to send a photo of yourself to the UK government with the message 'make Copenhagen count', demanding the government take the right action when they meet world leaders at the climate summit in Copenhagen this December, and ensure we face a future of food not dust.

ActionAid hope to get hundreds of revellers dressed up as world leaders in their tent on Thursday night. They will be handing out world leader masks and suit jackets for festival goers to slip into. While DJ's provide the party tunes revellers can sip their beer out of champagne flutes, nibble on fine chocolate and go wild!

To take part go to the ActionAid tent, just outside the main arena at 8pm

Thu, 13 Aug 2009

Cinema Tent

Friday Midnight – 4.00am
00.00 Shorts (see below)
00.30 Feature: Death Race (cert 15) 
02.10 Feature: Transporter 3 (Cert. 15)

Saturday Midnight – 4.00am
00.00  Shorts (see below)
                                                              00.30 Feature: Role Models (cert 15)
                                                              02.00 Feature: In the Loop (cert 15)

Sunday Midnight – 4.00am
00.00 Shorts (see below)
00.30 Feature: Dark Knight (cert 15)
03.00 Shorts (see below)


Shorts:

Letter to Love.
So many ways to talk these days and never say the right things. Narrative dance piece (3 mins)

Into your arms
An intimate look at Argentinain Tango that attempts to go beyond the stereotypes and to get inside the dance and its illusive mebrace revealing why it can be a powerful and healing dance. (5 mins)

Trip Switch
Exploring the body in motion, the movement of light and the camera. Its intense sound track and fast pace assaults the senses, puts you on edge and test your breaking point. (3 mins)

Nietsche’s Oxygen
A visually eloquent but melancholic film that draws on animated image, text, movement and sound. (5 mins)

For the full list of shorts, please click here

Tue, 11 Aug 2009

Trader price lists

Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Festival Annual

This year's Reading Festival will be featuring in Festival Annual 09, the first ever user-generated book on the UK festival season, documenting the summer through photos and stories. 



The Festival Annual team will be on site snapping away, if they ask you to strike a pose, smile and then check-out the online galleries from Monday to see the results. You can also upload and tag your own festival pics - the best ones will be printed in the book.

Along with every photograph submitted having the chance to be published, anybody who tags themselves will get an automatic name-check in the book, as does anyone who uploads a photo.  Want to get your review published, simply tweet #FA and enter the chance to get your views in print.

Check out the galleries HERE

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Mon, 10 Aug 2009

The Alternative Stage

From the mainstay of comedy through to spoken word and film, the stage will host an acclaimed array of performers which no doubt will provide some unique moments along the way.

Comedy: Doug Stanhope, Tim Minchin, Brendon Burns, Adam Buxton, Junior Simpson, Milton Jones, Tom Stade, Hugh Lennon, Mitch Benn, MC Matt Read, MC Martin Bigpig, Steve Gribbin, Steve Williams, Holly Walsh, Stephen Grant, Markus Birdman, Stuckey & Murray, Jessica Delfino, Gary Delaney, Mark Olver, Daniel Townes, Joe Bor.

Spoken Word: Aidan Moffat, The PeteBox, Kate Tempest, John Berkavitch with Andy Craven Griffiths

Lecture: Jeffrey Lewis 'Watchmen'

Debate: ID Instigate Debate

Late Night Entertainment: Smash N' Grab

Film: Le Donk, 3D Night Of The Living Dead, This Is Spinal Tap, Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Mon, 03 Aug 2009

Details for See Tickets Coach packages

Thu, 30 Jul 2009

BBC Introducing Stage

The bands that play the BBC Introducing stage are chosen through a combination of the BBC’s countrywide Introducing shows, Leeds promoters Futuresound and promoters Festival Republic. Following a massively successful debut last year, the BBC Introducing Stage is the place to see the potential headliners of tomorrow.

The bands performing on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds 2009 are as follows – bands will perform at both sites:

To The Bones                       The Old Romantic Killer Band
Ellen and the Escapades   Frontiers
British Intelligence               Our Fold
Soft Toy Emergency             Screaming Lights
Everything Everything          Come on Gang
Kasms                                   Kutosis
The Ruling Class                What Makes You Beautiful
Goldheart Assembly            Minnaars
Bear Driver                             Sixty Watt Bayonets
The Teeth                               A Plastic Rose
Horse Guards Parade         Suprise...Fire
Punch & The Apostles         The NEAT
Boney Black                           Lovvers
The Living Daylights            Wonderswan
Chickenhawk                         Milk White White Teeth
Kinch                                        Not Squares

Wed, 29 Jul 2009

Additions to Reading Festival

KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES will open the MAIN STAGE at the Reading Festival on Sunday 30th August. The Welsh five piece have been hotly tipped by the likes of Kerrang.

www.kidsinglasshouses.com

Leeds very own MIDDLEMAN have been added to the bill for the stage as winners of this year’s Futuresound competition on the Festival Republic Stage

www.myspace.com/middlemanpop

Thu, 23 Jul 2009

Myhabs

myhab are the super comfy accommodation option for festival goers tired of lugging, setting up and sleeping in a hot, sticky and in most cases damp tent. These cool myhabs will be setup before you arrive in a secure area complete with toilets and showers just for you!!

These 2 or 3 person myhabs come with the following:

- Built in locker
- King size foam bedding
- Light for the night...mirror for the morning
- Toilets and showers in the myhab village
- Security
- Personalised with your festival character

myhabs are £235 for the whole festival, that’s only £117.5 each split between two or £78 each split between three.

For a myhab with all the above benefits that really is good value!!

To book your myhab at Reading go to www.myhab.com

Be quick as they are selling out fast!!
www.myhab.com

Thu, 23 Jul 2009

Tickets for Reading Residents

The deadline to apply for tickets to Reading Festival in August for residents of the Borough of Reading (one per resident) has now passed.
If successful, you will be emailed a unique code to buy one ticket in the next week. You will have 48 hours to then purchase your weekend ticket. If your postcode is not eligible we will alert you of this too.

This included all residents with RG1 postcodes. Reading Borough Council residents within RG2, RG4, RG6, RG30 and RG31 are also eligible - all applications from these postcode areas are being checked that they fall within Reading Borough Council’s boundary. Residents of Mapledurham Village are also eligible for tickets.

In the week beginning 3rd August, those successful will be emailed a unique ticket link that will enable them, and only them, to purchase one ticket. In this email you will receive instructions on what to do and what to bring with you to the festival.

Tickets will be posted out to you thereafter. You will need to bring to the festival a utility bill or alternative form of proof of address PLUS proof of ID (photo driving licence or passport, for full list of ID accepted please see Info page on the Reading website). At the wristband exchange your ticket will be matched against your two forms of ID (name and address) and as long as they correspond you will be wristbanded.

We ask that you please make every effort to come by public transport.  If you come by taxi, ask the driver to take you to the Tessa Road Taxi drop off point.  If you are being dropped off by parents or friends the drop off point is different and it is at Kings Meadow.  From Kings Meadow you can get a FREE shuttle boat, or walk along the towpath to the Green Wristband Exchange. If you’d then like to camp in White campsite, a boat will depart from there. If you plan to come by car, please mark this clearly when you apply by email.

NO tickets will be for sale at the festival. There will be NO onsite box office either.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009

65DAYSOFSTATIC

65 Days Of Static are an instrumental post-rock band from Sheffield. Orchestral keyboards and hypnotic guitars fused with electronic beats have seen them receive acclaim from fellow musicians - including The Cure who they supported in the US - and rise to a cult status.

They released a live album ‘Escape From New York’ last month showcasing the thrilling live shows that they stage.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Deftones play London

Californian alt-metal legends Deftones will play a London show at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town on Thursday 27th August just days before they take to the stage at Reading & Leeds.

Tickets have now SOLD OUT


"It’s been a while since we’ve played at Reading and Leeds so we can’t wait to get back and see all of our UK fans. “- Chino Moreno

Rival Schools will be supporting.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009

It’s getting closer

ON THE MAIN STAGE

Sunday 30th August at The Reading Festival

With their second album, ‘The First Days Of Spring’ due the day after the festival and a bona fide massive hit from their first in the shape of ‘Five Years Time’, NOAH AND THE WHALE are all set to continue their rise to prominence. If you can’t wait to hear new tracks from the band then you can get a sneak preview and learn the words to the album title track with a free download now available at the band’s site – www.noahandthewhale.com

ON THE FESTIVAL REPUBLIC STAGE 

Day to be confirmed

With a line-up boasting some of the hottest new names in music, the addition of The Xx to the stage takes the quality bar that little bit higher. The South Londoners have been getting rave reviews for their dark, atmospheric sound and are very much in the ones to watch category.

FOR MORE INFORMATION – www.myspace.com/thexx

Sun, 05 Jul 2009

O’Malley Alley

Tue, 30 Jun 2009

New Addition to Lineup

Friday 28th August at Reading Festival

With a critically heralded return in the shape of new album 'Everything is New'  JACK PEÑATE comes to the twin sites in fine form.  

Having wowed the UK with hit single 'Torn on the Platform' and top ten album 'Matinee' in 2007 the London born singer has continued to prove himself one of the UK's brightest hopes with that new album, the NME noting, "Jack Peñate has made a record that’s light on its feet, [and] has glamour bordering on sex appeal".  

Following rapturous reviews for his recent UK tour expect a full house at both sites for these shows from one of the UK's brightest hopes.

Sun, 28 Jun 2009

Podpads

Mon, 15 Jun 2009

Dance Stage Announced

With a host of top names across four stages already announced for this year's Reading Festival, we are proud to announce the full line-up for this year’s Dance Stage which will take place on Sunday 30th August. 


Topped by the hottest name in dance music at the current time and with a wealth of talent throughout, this is yet another fantastic addition to what is without question the festival line-up of 2009.

Deadmau5 will headline the stage and the rest of the line up includes Vitalic, MSTRKRFT, Chase and Status, Lady Sovereign, The Crystal Method, The Qemists, Das Pop, Chipmunk, 3OH!3, Master Shortie and L'Amour la Morgue.

Tickets for this year's Reading Festival have completely sold out. You could help out on one of our volunteer schemes and get in for free! Go here to find out more.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009

Faith No More

Wed, 10 Jun 2009

Past year's merch for sale

Tue, 09 Jun 2009

Festival Republic Stage announced

With a line-up that crosses all the genres from rock to synth pop and all the names you have read about as tips for the year, The Festival Republic Stage is once again your A to Z of the best new bands in Britain and the world. 

Reading and Leeds is not just about the big names, on this stage some of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll stories begin and, this year, here’s who will be writing their names into the history of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show on earth.

Marmaduke Duke, The Blackout & La Roux will be headlining the Festival Republic Stage.

Plus: A Day To Remember, A Place To Bury Strangers, Amazing Baby, Atreyu, Baddies, Bear Hands, The Big Pink, Black Lips, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bring Me The Horizon, Broken Records, The Chapman Family, Detroit Social Club, Fight Like Apes, Go Audio, Golden Silvers, Grammatics, Hockey, The Hot Rats, Jack's Mannequin, The Joy Formidable, Lightspeed Champion, Magistrates, Marina And The Diamonds, Middle Class Rut, Pulled Apart By Horses, The Rumble Strips, Single File, Skint And Demoralised, Soulsavers, Sweethead, The Temper Trap, Titus Andronicus, White Denim.

Also just announced, additions to the Main Stage include Mariachi El Bronx, The View and The Living End.

Tue, 26 May 2009

Latest additions

Main Stage ~ FRIDAY 28th August
New Found Glory  .  Alexisonfire  .  Madina Lake  .  Sonic Boom Six

Main Stage ~ SATURDAY 29th August 
The Rakes  .  Fightstar 

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ FRIDAY 28th August
The Horrors  .  Little Boots  .  The Airborne Toxic Event  .  The Virgins  .  Manchester Orchestra  .  Dananananaykroyd 

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ SATURDAY 29th August
You Me At Six  .  Patrick Wolf . Metric  .  Spinnerette  . Delphic  . Dinosaur Pile Up

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ SUNDAY 30th August 
Crystal Castles  .  Passion Pit  .  Metronomy  .  Frank Turner  .  Lethal Bizzle  .  In Case Of Fire  .  Broadway Calls 

Wed, 20 May 2009

Keep your stuff safe

Wed, 29 Apr 2009

Become a CAT

You can gain free entrance to this summer's Reading Festival by joining our Campsite Assistant Teams (CATs) or Helpful Arena Teams (HATs). The CATs and HATs play a big part in creating a good atmosphere and helping all to get the most out of their festival - by being there and helping people you can help us achieve this!

The CAT or HAT role can include:

• Assisting festival goes with directions.
• Helping festival goers carry their belongings and pitch their tents.
• Reporting back to management re any problems e.g. a build-up of litter or faulty facilities.
• Working with Fire Safety, Medical and Security teams as required.

All CATs and HATs are provided with:

• A Crew Pass, Info Pack and Uniform.
• Camping facilities in a secure crew area.
• Access to the crew café, bar, toilets, and showers!
• A t-shirt you can keep to prove you worked at the festival!
• Time to enjoy the show – you only work 3 x 8 hr shifts (24 hrs in total throughout the festival) - all CAT and HAT staff and volunteers are welcome to enjoy the festival when off-shift.

To apply you will need to:

• Be 18 or over before the date of arrival below.
• Be available to arrive at the Festival site by 20:00 at the latest on Wednesday 26th August 2009 – you're welcome to arrive from midday on Tuesday 25th. Please note the shifts are allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Be available for a briefing at either 11:00 or 22:00 on Wednesday 26th.
• Be available to work 3 x 8 hour shifts at any time between 13:00 Wednesday 26th (or midnight Wednesday if arriving for the later briefing) and 14:00 Monday 31st.
• Be prepared to wear a CAT or HAT uniform when on-shift. (Supplied on site)
• Report in every two hours to your area supervisor with information, or immediately in the case of any problems.
• Supply photographic ID on arrival.
• Provide a refundable deposit - £200

For more information please visit www.HotBoxEvents.com

Or you can email info@hotboxevents.com

You can go straight to the online application here https://hotboxevents.paamapplication.co.uk/

Tue, 28 Apr 2009

LOCK UP STAGE LINE UP

Yet another amazing line up. Join the following bands at their best in the Lock Up Stage. Only four months to go...




Friday 28th August                     Saturday 29th August
Billy Talent                                                Rise Against
Anti Flag                                                     Thursday
AlexisonFire                                               The Bronx
Bouncing Souls                                          Mad Caddies
Leftover Crack                                           Rival Schools
The Aggrolites                                            Set Your Goals
Streetlight Manifesto                                  Snuff
Fake Problems                                           Municipal Waste
Riverboat Gamblers                                   A Wilhelm Scream
The Flatliners                                             Chuck Ragan
The Ghost Of A Thousand                           Polar Bear Club 
The Plight                                                   The Computers

Tue, 07 Apr 2009

Lostprophets headline the NME/R1 tent

Lostprophets return with two very special intimate festival appearances giving fans an exclusive preview of their long awaited fourth album.

The band will headline the NME/Radio 1 tent at the Reading & Leeds Festival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 29th August at Leeds and Sunday 30th at Reading. 

The band last toured the UK in 2007 and have been working flat out in the UK and US on their highly anticipated follow up to the number one album ‘Liberation Transmission’. Vocalist Ian Watkins commented, “We’ve been dying to come back to the UK and play and when we realised the timing meant we could make it Reading & Leeds we jumped at the chance as it’s got the most amazing memories for us. We also thought, rather than playing on the main stage we could get in the tent and see the whites of the eyes of the fans down the front, and get their first hand reaction to the new songs. It’ll be amazing.”

We are immensely thrilled to welcome Lostprophets back to Reading and Leeds Festivals in a very special up-close setting. They have always been a huge hit with fans at both sites and have performed some legendary shows. Lostprophets and shows like this are what Reading and Leeds are all about.

Tue, 31 Mar 2009

Look after your wristband

Everyone on site must wear a wristband, and if yours is damaged or lost you may not be able to enter the arena and/or may be required to leave the site. 

1.  Ensure your wristband is secure.  The clasp should be firmly in place and not slipping up or down.  The wristband must not be loose so check it cannot slip over your wrist.

2. Do not tamper with your wristband in any way.  The wristband often has loose ends which many are tempted to cut or burn off.  Do not do this.  If the ends are tampered with it increases the likelihood of losing your wristband as the ends may fray and/or can slip out of the clasp more easily.  Most wristbands have a warning which says “void if removed” and the promoter has the right to refuse entry if a wristband has been tampered with.

3. Do not tie knots or add anything to your wristband.  All bands are checked each time you enter the arena and at various checkpoints around the site.  Knots, plasters, tape etc. on your band will have to be removed to check the band properly and this will cause delays to you and others at the entrance.  Some people may be sensitive to the metal on some clasps.  If this is the case, do not put tape on the wristband, but protect your skin with hypoallergenic tape instead.

4. Keep your wristband safe.  Even if a wristband appears secure it may still be lost or stolen especially if you get involved in lively crowd activity, “moshing” etc.  The best way to keep your wristband safe, and to prevent the loose ends snagging or annoying you, is to wear an elasticated/towelling sweatband over the top or a long sleeved top with elasticated cuffs.  This way you will keep it safe but you will still be able to show it at checkpoints easily.

5. What if you have a problem?  As soon as you realise you have a problem, lost, damaged band etc. you must get help.  If you are outside the arena, go to the nearest wristband exchanges tent where someone will help and advise you.  When you get to the wristband exchange look for, and ask for, the Gate manager.  If you are inside the arena, do not leave, go to the arena entrance and, without leaving the arena, ask for the supervisor who will be able to help.

6.  Wristbands remain the property of Festival Republic until 12 noon Bank Holiday Monday August.

Tue, 31 Mar 2009

ALL TICKETS SOLD OUT

Melvin Benn, MD of Festival Republic, said of the dual sell out:

“This is the 7th year in succession that both events have sold out within 24 hours of going on sale and I am very very pleased of course. The stature of the events have grown and grown each year and this year’s line up only adds to that. However, I must express caution towards all those who will now try to get their hands on tickets in whatever way they can as they do need to be careful of dodgy sites. The only site I can recommend will be viagogo who will at least guarantee anything they sell.”

The world famous Reading and Leeds Festival takes place from Friday 28th August to Sunday 30th August 2009.

Headliners this year are The Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Kings Of Leon. For more details on the bill and further information on the event please visit www.readingfestival.com / www.leedsfestival.com.

Mon, 30 Mar 2009

VIAGOGO - OFFICIAL FAN-TO-FAN TICKET RESALE

Fri, 27 Mar 2009

EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Fri, 27 Mar 2009

LIFTSHARE TO READING

If you must bring your car, please consider the following in the interests of the environment and also to reduce congestion:

•  Transport as many people as possible with you
•  Travel at off peak times (the peak time for arriving onsite is 08.00 to 14.00 on the Thursday)
•  Consider car sharing.

Find someone travelling your way to save yourself some money, be kind to the planet and have fun travelling with other festival goers.

Visit our Liftshare partner Festival Budi and go together: www.festivalbudi.com 

Remember to travel safely. Please read this practical safety guide on liftsharing put together by A Greener Festival: www.agreenerfestival.com/Lift_Sharing.pdf 

Thu, 26 Mar 2009

NO TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE FESTIVAL

Thu, 26 Mar 2009

INFORMATION FOR DISABLED CUSTOMERS

Tue, 24 Mar 2009

HMV STORES ~ NEW TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM

Tue, 17 Mar 2009

HOW TO BE A GREEN MESSENGER

Thank you for all the interest and applications for Green Messengers at Reading. The reserve list is now closed, however if you would still like to volunteer to work at the festival please see information about Team Recycle. Alternatively there are still applications open to become a Green Messenger at Leeds festival and also at Latitude if you would be interested in that event. Please see the festival websites for more information.

Successful applicants please see information below.
Messengers will do some or all of the following:

• Hand out bin bags to people on arrival.
• Tell the campers about the recycling initiatives, especially promoting the idea of packing their camping gear down and taking it home.
• You will be promoting the option of packing down their gear and donating it to our Tent Recycling points.
• Staffing Tent Recycling points on the Monday morning.
• Working in the sorting area to re-pack all the donated gear.
• Salvaging and scavenging good quality re-usable gear that’s left in the campgrounds, to go to charity and community orgs.

You need to be:

• Over 18 years at the time of the festival.
• Be willing to pay a shift deposit of £185 (tbc) in advance which will be refunded one month after the festival, assuming you complete your shifts.
• Have approval to work in the UK if not an EU citizen (holiday work permits are OK).
• Work 24 hours, on shifts allocated by us, but which will definitely include the Thursday before the festival and the Monday AND Tuesday after the festival. You may also be placed on shorter shifts during the show.
• Arrive on site Wednesday morning before 6pm.

You will camp in crew camping with access to hot showers, and nice loos.
You won’t get free meals though, sorry.
You need to be ready to work really hard on the Monday and Tuesday, including a nice early 7am start on the Monday morning.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009

READING RUMOURS ARE RIFE

Find out all the latest updates on our Twitter page, join the Facebook group and chat with fellow festival fans on the official forums. 

Discuss rumours and favourite bands. Find out all you've ever wanted to know about the festival and its history. Get tips from Reading Festival veterans...there are quite a few about!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009

CAMPERVANS AND CARAVANS

In order to maintain the integrity of the caravan and campervan field in white zone camp and also because it has been many years since we raised the price of a caravan and campervan permit these will increase to £20 in advance, and £30 on the gate for 2009 

We have written new terms and conditions for anyone planning to bring a campervan or caravan to the event to sleep in and please see the campervan section for those. It basically means that you can only bring proper sleeping vehicles to the event to sleep in. No white vans or any other vehicle that simply has a mattress in will do!

All campervans and caravans will be going into the white campsite again this year, not red.  Your vehicle may be searched and disallowed items confiscated.  Please see our confiscation policy.

Click here to read T&Cs and ensure your vehicle complies.

Book online at www.seetickets.com/readingandleeds

FOR GUESTS & DISABLED CUSTOMERS:
All caravans / campervans require a pass which you will need to purchase from us in advance. Please email guestcampervans@festivalrepublic.com 

Click here for Campervan & Caravan Terms and Conditions