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Leeds Festival http://www.leedsfestival.com/news en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:13:16 GMT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:13:16 GMT 60 2011 tickets on sale From 9am Tuesday 31st August As this year's festival comes to a close, we are already working on next year's! For those that joined in this Bank Holiday weekend we hope to see you at the next one and for everyone else - what are you waiting for - come to Reading 2011. Also, our friends at Vodafone tell us that if you’re a Vodafone customer you can sign up to <a href="http://www.Vodafone.co.uk/vip">Vodafone.co.uk/vip</a> for 2011 pre-sale ticket access and other exclusive festival benefits. <a href="http://www.seetickets.com/?c=497769">Tickets</a> are now on sale. <a href="http://www.seetickets.com/?c=497769"><img height="44" alt="" width="92" src="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/a/q/g/Image/buybutton.jpg" /></a> Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 2010-08-31T02:00:00 22062aea-c1e7-4eed-865c-8f4b322c34f7 1 Merch offer Spend £40 instore and get £5 off your order! If you missed out on getting official Reading or Leeds merchandise at the festivals, or you'd like a few more items - now's your chance. Plus check out this great offer. Spend £40 instore and get £5 off your order! Just enter RL5OFF at checkout. Offer closes on Thursday 9th September. <a href="http://readingandleedsfestival.firebrandlive.com/">Click here to start shopping!</a> Offer applies to 2010 merchandise only. Offer only open until Thursday 9th September. Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-30T00:00:00 490cd533-5ead-4083-a3ed-e75928ed4023 2 The Libertines ~ Main Stage Overcoming early set jitters A fully reformed Libertines ran through the gamut of their back catalogue on Friday evening at Leeds Festival, despite an early waiver of confidence from Pete Doherty.  Three songs in the group’s co-vocalist walked off stage after conversing with fellow singer Carl Barat, only to return shortly after. From then on it was relatively plain sailing for the much-loved London group, Barat in particular vigorously throwing himself into fan favourites ‘Can’t Stand Me Now,’ ‘Death On The Stairs’ and ‘Boys In The Band.’  Finishing with ‘What A Waster’ and ‘I Get Along’ from 2002’s Up The Bracket LP, the band eventually flounced off to a rapturous reception. Jennifer Roberts General Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:15:00 GMT 2010-08-27T21:15:00 ddcc108e-4b13-44a8-900d-c8e9704c742b 3 Lost Property Lost something at the festival? When you report a lost item to Lost Property onsite, you will be issued with a festival lost property reference number. If you then require a police lost property reference number there is a dedicated telephone number for this. Please see further information below. All public lost property enquiries to enquire by email to <a href="mailto:lflostproperty2010@googlemail.com">lflostproperty2010@googlemail.com</a> or by telephone to 07805 243574 (not 24 hours but messages will be logged) Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-30T00:00:00 6e63065d-3ab3-4037-92f9-793e5eaadd88 4 BBC Introducing Stage Local Acts Come Up Trumps At Leeds Away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger stages, Leeds Festival has proved its commitment to supporting local music all weekend, a perfect example of this being Halifax-based math-rock group Wot Gorilla?’s slot on the BBC Introducing Stage.  Curious souls woke up early to catch the midday set on a stage that has or will see other Yorkshire acts My Forever, Club Smith, Nerves and Sketches play. With recent Sheffield success stories Slow Club set to perform as part of record label Transgressive’s Alternative Stage curation, and Pulled Apart By Horses on the Festival Republic Stage, there’s been a distinctly local flavour to this behemoth-sized festival. Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-29T00:00:00 d9e42e6a-bc50-4d62-8c3d-64cb2adf0403 1000000 Weezer ~ Main Stage Rivers runs riot The stage couldn’t contain Rivers Cuomo as Weezer’s front man ran amok during his band’s early evening set on the Main Stage. Opting for a greatest hits set despite forthcoming album ‘Hurley’, the stalwart American rockers continued the good feeling left by previous act Cypress Hill, hits like ‘Hash Pipe,’ ‘Say It Ain’t So’ and ‘My Name Is Jonas’ bringing the crowd to rapture. Throughout this Cuomo was everywhere, clambering over the side of the stage, running along the front barrier to dance with audience members and security alike and jumping up and down on his on a trampoline set up especially on stage. He also donned a blonde wig during a cover medley of MGMT’s ‘Kids’ and Lady GaGa’s ‘Pokerface’ before escaping the clutches of security and running out to the far end of the arena field during final song ‘Buddy Holly’ where he was soon joined by delighted fans. Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:45:00 GMT 2010-08-28T21:45:00 1e9cdd5a-020b-4d86-b8b6-5e42f2411d7e 1000000 The Rats ~ Lock Up Stage Ratted Out the band draw a huge crowd In what vocalist front man Frank Carter admitted was “one of the worst kept secrets of the festival,” Gallows performed a “surprise” late-afternoon slot on the Lock Up Stage to a crowd that spilled outside of the tent – in more ways than one.  Billed as The Rats, this pseudonym fooled no one and Gallows’ fans in their legions turned up to witness the London hardcore group rip their way through a forty minute set that at one point saw Carter demand the crowd form a circle pit stretching out and around the tent – to which the audience duly obliged! Playing a set that spanned both their two LPs, Gallows finished with live staples ‘In The Belly Of a Shark’ and the title track from debut album ‘Orchestra Of Wolves,’ the latter seeing members of bands including Rolo Tomassi and Trash Talk take to the stage to sing the song’s finale.  Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:45:00 GMT 2010-08-28T15:45:00 287a07d5-e6e7-4aba-ac6d-112e0b5ec5c1 1000000 The Joy Formidable ~ NME/Radio 1 Stage Ritzy Bryan Attempts To Trash Guitar The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan was in a destructive mood this lunchtime as her group played to the NME/Radio 1 Stage. During opener ‘Whirring,’ the lead singer made several attempts to break her guitar, hitting the axe vigorously against the stage floor to create a whirl of distortion and then shaking it by the strings.  Proving a sturdy tool however, the six-string refused to buckle and in the end made it safely into the hands of the stage crew as the band continued with a six song set that drew heavily from debut mini-album ‘A Balloon Called Whirring,’ with recent single ‘Popinjay’ the sole concession to an imminent new LP. Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT 2010-08-28T12:45:00 fd9d8510-7d4d-480d-99f3-2ffc9d13261b 1000000 Arcade Fire ~ Main Stage Closing the first night at Leeds Friday night headliners Arcade Fire brought the first day of Leeds Festival to a rousing close on the Main Stage, confidently showcasing new album The Suburbs amongst a slew of older material. Taking to the stage at 9:30pm, the Canadians pleased the crowd by including six songs from debut album Funeral, including encore 'Wake Up'.  Lead singer Win Butler was in an ebullient mood throughout, blowing kisses at the crowd and running through the photo pit after ‘Neighbourhood #3,’ just making it on stage in time for the opening lyric of ‘Rebellion (Lies).’  Of the newer songs, 'Sprawl II' gained the biggest reception, a glittery dress-clad Régine Chassagne taking over on vocals. Jennifer Roberts General Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:45:00 GMT 2010-08-27T22:45:00 7b67970d-454a-416c-ab69-cb0ee0521c33 1000000 The Futureheads ~ Main Stage Get the crowd singing along A warm summer’s afternoon it may have been, but The Futureheads were in no mood to let a generously sized Main Stage crowd lazily soak up the sun as they led their audience through what amounted to a greatest hits set.  Opening with ‘The Chaos,’ the title track from their latest album, the Sunderland four-piece orchestrated their crowd through a series of rhythmic hand claps and singing culminating in a two-part audience rendition of Kate Bush cover ‘Hounds Of Love.’ This was The Futureheads' second time on the Leeds Main Stage and fifth appearance at the festival overall. Jennifer Roberts General Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:45:00 GMT 2010-08-27T13:45:00 d00ce271-65c6-427b-bd93-866672b7f48f 1000000 The Maccabees ~ Main Stage Oh, it is they who are my army South Londoner festival veterans The Maccabees wowed an energetic Main Stage crowd earlier this afternoon with a set that waved farewell to their latest album 'Wall of Arms'. Playing to an energetic crowd, the boys led by Orlando Weeks looked grateful as fans responded in riotous fashion to the likes of 'X-Ray' and 'First Love', as well as to new song 'Child' debuted this weekend. Closing with the triplet of 'No Kind Words', 'Bag of Bones' and single 'Love You Better', Weeks blew kisses to the adoring crowd before he and his group marched triumphantly from the stage to continue work on their third record. Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-27T00:00:00 9c2970f7-cc18-4e56-aec4-5197dfc18300 1000000 And so it begins... Opening Leeds festival in style Whilst local record label Dance To The Radio hosted a pre-party including Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly plus locals Chickenhawk and Spectrals, it was New York-based The Walkmen who officially started Leeds Festival on the Main Stage at midday today. Their brooding post-punk woke up a sleepy midday crowd enjoying the pleasant surprise of a warm and dry day. Highlights on the Main Stage for the rest of the weekend include headliners Arcade Fire, Blink-182 and Guns N’ Roses whilst a newly reformed Libertines are set to impress at tonight following a brace of well-received warm up gigs in London this week. Others playing the stage across the weekend include Dizzee Rascal, The Cribs, Paramore, Weezer, Cypress Hill, Queens Of The Stone Age, Biffy Clyro and Lostprophets. Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:30:00 GMT 2010-08-26T20:30:00 8a2b8a11-ccb6-46af-8ffe-5f10ca4a696d 1000000 Lost Property Based in the Left Luggage Tent in the village and open 24 hours The Lost Property onsite service will be based in the Left Luggage Tent in the village and operational 24 hours from 2pm Wednesday 25th August to 5pm Monday 30th August 2010. When you report a lost item to Lost Property onsite, you will be issued with a festival lost property reference number. If you then require a police lost property reference number there is a dedicated telephone number for this which will be available after the festival here.  Please see further information below. All public lost property enquiries to enquire by email to <a href="mailto:lflostproperty2010@googlemail.com">lflostproperty2010@googlemail.com</a> Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-25T00:00:00 ac35c443-5380-42da-b8d9-1455f180d1e6 1000000 Traffic plan for local residents Suggested travel routes during the festival Wednesday 25th August to Monday 30th August 2010 The world famous Leeds Festival enters a new decade with the biggest names in music set to play at Bramham Park 27th – 28th August 2010.  This incredible setting will once again host over 150 of the most acclaimed artists from across the globe earning Leeds its place as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll festivals in the world. The countdown to the August Bank Holiday Weekend starts here! Festival Republic, the organisers have been working together with all of the traffic agencies over the last nine months, to produce a traffic plan for this year’s festival. The aim of the plan is to minimise disruption to local residents and on the road network. The police and the Highways Agency will be monitoring the festival route and working together to help avoid any congestion. The routes to the festival will be well signed, are displayed on the Festival Republic website and these details have been sent out with each festival ticket. This year the main routing is that traffic will be directed from the A1(M) to exit at Junction 45 (Boston Spa) and use the local access roads West Woods Road and Paradise Way to travel to the festival site. An additional route will be available on Thursday 26 August, this is the busiest period for festival traffic. Festival traffic will use the A1(M) to Junction 44 (A64 junction) and then travel westbound towards Leeds using both lanes on a one-way system and turn right into the festival car parks, opposite the Dogs Trust. To manage this additional route the A64 is being closed to all through traffic travelling eastbound from the Fox and Grapes public house on Thursday 26 August from 00:01 on Thursday 26 August until 05:00 on Friday 27 August. Through traffic travelling from York to Leeds on the A64 will continue as normal, but drivers should be aware that queues are possible with festival traffic between the A1 (M) (J44) roundabout and the Fox and Grapes public house.  Non-festival traffic may wish to consider alternative routes, or allow more time for their journey. Bus routes on the A64 eastbound from Seacroft towards the A1 (M) roundabout will be diverted on Thursday 26 August.  For up to date information, please contact Metro <a href="http://www.wymetro.com">www.wymetro.com</a> or telephone 0113 245 7676. The roads and junctions that are likely to be much busier than normal, as a result of festival traffic from Wednesday 25 August to the afternoon of Friday 27 August are: • A1 (M) northbound and southbound at Junction 45 (Boston Spa) • Grange Moor roundabout • Wattle Syke roundabout • West Woods Road • Tenter Hill • Paradise Way In addition to the above, on Thursday 26 August traffic on the following roads will also be busier than normal: • A1 (M) at Junction 44 (A64) • Bramham Interchange roundabout • A64 westbound On Monday 30 August, as festival attendees leave the site, all of the above routes will again be busier than normal but queuing should not be as significant. Drivers are strongly advised to use alternative routes wherever possible and avoid the above areas or, if unavoidable, to allow plenty of extra time for their journeys. OTHER TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS The following temporary traffic orders are in place as part of the overall traffic plan: Kiddal Lane and Potterton Lane Kiddal Lane will be closed at the junction with the A64 / York Road, and Potterton Lane will be closed at the junction with Kiddal Lane from 8am Wednesday 25 August to 5pm Monday 30 August Access will of course be maintained for local residents. Aberford Road / junction with A64 Aberford Road and the A64 junction will be closed for Thursday 26 August only during the period of the A64 eastbound closure. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES On Thursday 26 August those drivers who normally use the A64 eastbound are advised to use the following alternative routes to avoid the majority of festival traffic: • Ring Road to M1 Junction 46, north to the A1(M) and then take A64 towards York • Ring Road to A58, to Jct 46 of the A1 (M), south on the A1(M) and then take A64 towards York • East Leeds Link (A63) to M1, north to the A1(M) and then take A64 towards York • M621 to M1, north to the A1(M) and then take A64 towards York Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-08-23T10:00:00 8a70ad06-fa53-4a84-9057-1a6d8caf6857 1000000 Win your very own Reading or Leeds single-speed bike! 14 Bikes Competition at Reading & Leeds Two bikes were up for grabs from <a href="http://14bikeco.wordpress.com/">14BikeCo</a>, the cyclist’s bike shop of choice.  Neil from Stoke on Trent was our lucky winner! Being the proud owner of a Reading or a Leeds single-speed bike you can be safe in the knowledge that this bike is every inch as green as you will be when you cycle around. Being single-speed, fewer materials are used which is therefore less damaging to the environment during production. Riding your bike to the festival will obviously put out the least amount of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. To get in gear and read more about this and how you can get green – go to the <a href="http://www.leedsfestival.com/info/index.aspx?id=414">Travel page</a> for more details   Today, most bikes are little more than a variation on a theme. They come in boxes from factories in the Far East, and when they get to the shop, the handlebars are straightened, the tyres are pumped up, the pedals are fitted and they go onto the sales floor. They’re made to sell, not to inspire. 14 Bike Co was founded by Duncan McNamara and John Wainwright to offer riders, both new and experienced, a different way to get on a bike. The bike frames are exclusively made in Britain, from British steel and using construction techniques that have been perfected over decades. 14 Bike Co are helping to reintroduce the concept of hand made, lightweight, durable – and above all enjoyable – bikes. Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-23T00:00:00 84e02dd8-16e0-4c03-a70d-79304c738bac 1000000 Traffic Plan for Leeds Festival Travel tips for festival goers Wednesday 25 August to Monday 30 August 2010 The sold out Leeds Festival enters a new decade with the biggest names in music set to play at Bramham Park 27th – 28th August 2010.   This incredible setting will once again host over 150 of the most acclaimed artists from across the globe earning Leeds its place as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll festivals in the world. The countdown to the August Bank Holiday Weekend starts here! Festival Republic, the organisers have been working hard over the last 9 months with all of the traffic agencies to create the traffic and travel plan for this year’s festival - the best option is always to use public transport and the following options are available. By Coach direct to the site National Express is making travel simpler by providing dedicated services directly in through the gates of Leeds Festival. The fun begins from the moment you get on a coach with like minded festival goers. Someone else can do all the driving so all you need to do is sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere. And just so you know you're doing your bit for the environment, your journey generates less than 10% of CO2 of those who travel by car. National Express 08717 818181 <a href="http://www.nationalexpress.com">www.nationalexpress.com</a> See Coaches may still have limited Weekend Camping and Coach Travel packages still available. Select a town near you to travel on either Wednesday or Thursday, board the coach and we will hand your entry tickets to you on your journey. All you have to worry about is having a great time! See Tickets 0871 220 0260 <a href="http://www.seetickets.com">www.seetickets.com</a> By Rail and shuttle bus services (Leeds and York Stations) There are regular shuttle bus services to and from Leeds Railway Station (Sovereign Street), Leeds Bus Station and York Railway Station run by Geldards Coaches straight into site. For further information and timetables of the shuttle buses visit <a href="http://www.leedsfestbuses.co.uk">www.leedsfestbuses.co.uk</a> or call 0113 263 9491. For further information on rail services and to buy train tickets visit <a href="http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk">www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk</a> Book your train tickets in advance to get the best deal.   The Festival Budi scheme 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: <a href="http://www.festivalbudi.com">www.festivalbudi.com</a> ROAD DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL AND HANDY SUGGESTIONS Please travel to the A1, M1 or the A1 (M) whether you are coming from the north, south, east or west and then follow the signs from the motorway. All routes to Leeds Festival start from the A1 (M). Please note that the junction numbers on the A1 (M) that we are using changed a few months ago and online / printed maps, and sat nav systems may not yet reflect the correct junction numbering on the ground so follow the signage on the routes rather than check against a map. If you ignore the signage or the routes, by checking on a map, or using your sat nav, you will not be able to get to site. Not only will these routes not lead you to the festival gates, but they may well lead you to a road block. You won’t save any time at all and you will also threaten the success of the plan as a whole. Remember that traffic levels on the routes to the festival will be heavy, so please act responsibly and drive very carefully and safely.  Please travel at a safe but reasonable speed. If every car hesitates or holds up the traffic for one more minute than is necessary, it would take us nearly a fortnight to get you all in. The volume of cars attending Leeds Festival means that the success of the plan relies on each of you helping us so please – follow the signs from the motorway, do not stop on the roads, park as directed and most of all travel to the festival safely. The access roads have temporary “no stopping” traffic orders on them and the police will be enforcing this. Remember to use the toilet before you get near the site and please respect the environment and don’t drop litter on your way to or from the festival. FROM A1 COMING FROM THE SOUTH: The route to the festival will be signposted from Junction 35 northbound FROM M1 COMING FROM THE SOUTH: The route to the festival will be signposted from Junction 32 northbound FROM M62 COMING FROM THE EAST: The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 33 westbound FROM M62 COMING FROM THE WEST: The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 29 eastbound FROM A1/ A1(M) COMING FROM THE NORTH: The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 46 southbound Once onsite, please follow the instructions of the traffic marshals and park where they direct you to park. You can get to all of the campsites from all of the car parks. The car parks are filled in a particular order to maximise the volume of cars coming into site at peak periods. If you arrive via Brown Gate it does not follow at all that you will be parked in the Brown car parks. It completely depends on your time of arrival. So if you have been before, don’t try and head for a favourite parking space, but follow the directions of the marshals. All of the car parks are within reasonable reach of a campsite gate.  If you are dropping someone off or picking someone up, please again follow the signage from the A1 (M) and then pick up the drop off signage once you have left the A1 (M). Have a safe journey AND ENJOY THE FESTIVAL! Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-08-19T10:00:00 b0fda002-ffca-45f8-9793-9f17e4701ee1 1000000 Limited Edition Leeds tshirt Order now and get it before the festival! Order now and get it before the festival! An exclusive design and limited edition for Leeds Festival fans out there. Get your hands on a 2010 t-shirt - the first printed before the festival begins. If you order before Monday 23rd August, you will receive it before the festival. The rest of the merchandise range is shaping up to be the best yet and will be on sale at Leeds. <a href="http://readingandleedsfestival.firebrandlive.com/">Click here to get yours now!</a> Jennifer Roberts General Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-19T00:00:00 a2e448ce-aa77-4c8b-84b7-c1e8b1f1caff 1000000 Two more acts announced Kick Ass and Dan Nightingale join the bill Originally from Preston, Lancashire Dan Nightingale started his comedy career while living in Newcastle in 2002. After working at The Hyena Comedy Café as a sound man for six months, he finally got on stage - check him out as he plays The Alternative Stage this weekend. Kick Ass - the 2010 British superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. will be screened in The Alternative Stage at Leeds this year. The film tells the story of an ordinary teenager, who sets out to become a real-life superhero calling himself Kick-Ass. Dave gets caught up in a bigger fight when he meets Big Daddy, a former cop who, in his quest to bring down the evil drug lord Frank D'Amico, has trained his 10-year-old daughter to be the ruthless vigilante Hit Girl. Kick-Ass is available on Blu-ray and DVD from 6 September and is available to pre-order now Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-18T00:00:00 18e94874-1d53-47dd-b65a-520a0b9e959d 1000000 Thursday Night Entertainment Even before the music starts ... The Dance To The Radio Stage is the official warm up for the crowds at Leeds on the Thursday night.  Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Chickenhawk, Bear In Heaven, Spectrals and The Neat (another act who started out on the BBC Introducing Stage last year) will play.  The Alternative Stage will be open from 19:30 where Kick Ass will be shown along with DJ sets from Rebel Bingo and Goldierocks to end the night. Once again dancing will carry on for those in their disco knickers with the SilentArena spinning tunes till you drop featuring some of the UK’s top DJs competing head-to-head for the crowd’s attention.  The Cinema Tent will be open from midnight to 03:00 showing Short Films and a screening of Shutter Island.The Alternative Stage. The countdown begins.... Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-18T00:00:00 67eb954d-1b0a-4720-a55a-a4499d85d7e0 1000000 Additions to The Alternative Stage, free downloads and more Plus the Relentless Energy Stage and Gaymers' Lost In The Orchard The final preparations are being made for the greatest festival in the world, the legendary Reading and Leeds Festival. The bands are getting set to play to the best audiences of the summer and lots of other activities are being lined up at both sites to keep everybody entertained. THE ALTERNATIVE STAGE   Comedy on the Alternative Stage: Best know for his hysterical appearances as burger van owner ANGELOS EPITHEMIOU on the TV series Shooting Stars; this is actually just one creation of the talented comedian Renton Skinner. He has appeared on radio, TV and film as a comedian and actor, performed stand up and written for various shows.  We can only pray he brings along his ‘bag’ to show us what’s in it. Described as the bad boy of comedy and nominated for Chortle’s Best Headliner category at this year’s awards, ANDREW LAWRENCE brings his sick and twisted humour to the festival.  With previous shows titled "How to Butcher your Loved Ones" and "Social Leprosy For Beginners & Improvers", don’t expect gentle humour, it would be gross if he wasn’t so funny. <a href="http://www.andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk">www.andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk</a>  As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Mock The Week, TOM STADE brings his magnetic stage presence and distinctive laid back style to Reading and Leeds Festivals. In demand around the globe, this clever and controversial Canadian is not to be missed. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tomstadecomedian">www.myspace.com/tomstadecomedian</a>  Recognisable as the face of BBC’s Switch, TOM DEACON is one of comedy’s bright new hopes.  The 24 year old host of  a regular  Radio 1 show on Sunday evenings made his solo debut at last year's Edinburgh Festival having previously stared in the Fringe's longest running group comedy show 'The Comedy Zone' and, despite his relative youth is already an award-winning stand up. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tomdeaconcomedy">www.myspace.com/tomdeaconcomedy</a>  Described as the “comedian’s comedian”, MARTIN MOR has been entertaining for years, first as multi talented performer in the circus until injury curtailed that path.  Since when he has written and warmed up for anyone you’d care to mention. Oh, and his picture has adorned the Trivial Pursuit board game (!) <a href="http://www.myspace.com/martinbigpig">www.myspace.com/martinbigpig</a>  Nominated for last year’s Chortle Awards, heavy metal fan ANDREW O’NEILL has brought his own unique brand of occult comedy to the Edinburgh festival over the past six years and is a vegan to boot. He is not a Goth! <a href="http://www.andrewoneill.co.uk/">www.andrewoneill.co.uk/</a>  Famed as one half of the Eighties comedy duo Skint Video, STEVE GRIBBIN has established himself as one of  the stalwarts on the comedy circuit and since going solo in the early nineties has performed  almost annually at Reading/Leeds festivals. <a href="http://www.stevegribbin.com/">www.stevegribbin.com/</a>  Bristol based comedian MARK OLVER has not updated his website for a while as he’s too busy doing stand up around the country and his warm up acts on TV (including Deal or No Deal, so be sure to ask him to show you his box).  When he’s not doing that he’s catching up on The Wire.  <a href="http://markolver.com">http://markolver.com</a>  Time Out Magazine once described STEPHEN GRANT as “Britain’s best comedy compere and odd job man” and he’s also been said to be the hardest working comedian in the country. A regular at the infamous Komedia clubs he’s been gaining fans wherever he goes for over a decade now. <a href="http://www.stephengrant.com">www.stephengrant.com</a>  Despite only being on the scene for just two years JOSH WIDDICOMBE has already made quite a name for himself and picked up some tasty reviews, award nominations and written for some cool TV such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Mock The Week. <a href="http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/josh-widdicombe">www.offthekerb.co.uk/josh-widdicombe</a>  MATT ABBOTT used to be better known as Skint and Demoralised but is now goes by his real name.   He is a spoken word/lyricist from Yorkshire who garnered great reviews and lots of national radio when he first broke through in 2009.  His latest album is called ‘Love and Other Catastrophes’, make sure you catch him performing at Leeds this year. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/iammattabbott">www.myspace.com/iammattabbott</a>   SILENTARENA  Coming to Reading and Leeds for the first time SilentArena present the world’s largest concurrent silent disco featuring a total capacity of 9000 people across the festival.  Having travelled around the world this summer visiting some of the biggest festivals and events they plan to end the summer in style. The party will on go on into the small hours long after the headline acts have finished, featuring some of the UK’s top DJs competing head-to-head for the crowds attention. Don’t miss your chance to be part an unforgettable experience for you and thousands of others.  Leeds will run from 11pm – 5am. Reading will be over two sites from 10.30pm – 4am with Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and the Vinyl Vendettas, My Ex Boyfriends Records and more names to be confirmed. <a href="http://www.silentarena.com">www.silentarena.com</a>  The Salvation Army If anybody has any problems, are worried about anything or just need a friendly chat the Salvation Army marquee is close to its usual location in Reading on G4 road, near the Green camping area and between the river and the main area and will also be in Leeds.   They will be serving hot drinks and can even help with blankets if anything gets lost.   Last year in Reading they initiated a ‘Food Drive’ where they collected any non perishable food they have left after the weekend.   This resulted in over a tonne of food being collected from the recycling areas and at the marquee which was then distributed for those in need in the Reading area.  Save yourself from having to carry heavy tins home and drop them off here. Free Tunes from Dance To The Radio On Thursday night the lucky people at Leeds are treated to a night of entertainment from local label Dance To The Radio – and have now kindly made a free album download available for people wanting to check out the bands they’ll see on site.  Visit: <a href="http://dancetotheradio.bandcamp.com/album/dance-to-the-radio-stage-2010-digital-e-p">http://dancetotheradio.bandcamp.com/album/dance-to-the-radio-stage-2010-digital-e-p</a>  Get Fresh For The Weekend with SEAT While at this world famous festival make sure you check out the SEAT Human Car Wash.  Whether you’re mucky from the mosh-pit or just feel like a freshen-up, this free-to-use service will lather you up, hose you down and give you a thorough air drying – just like a real carwash! Check it out in the Village. One Water One Water is the official water supplier for Reading and Leeds festivals and will be onsite to give away One Festival survival packs which can be won by entering the competition detailed on the One water bottles sold on site. Relentless Energy Stage  This action kicks in between 10pm and 3am each night with DJs and live music.  Check out Plastic Thumbs, Crystal Fighters (Live) Quemist Soundsystem, Goldierocks, Drums of Death (live) Dekker, Punks Jump up and the thrillingly titled Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. Gaymers – Lost In The Orchard Gaymers Cider will be hosting their own area at Leeds with live music, DJs and entertainment.   Lewis Floyd Henry, Connan Mockasin and Skinny Lister will all perform during the days and Cosmic Truth (DJs), Broken Hearts (DJs) and DJ Kobayashi (DJ) will be spinning the tunes. The ever popular Rockeoke encourages people up to sing their heart out, there will be a music quiz and a Gaymers Jukebox where everybody can be the superstar DJ until 3am each night. Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-08-17T10:00:00 57267a22-e7fe-4c4e-ae34-4adba5077abe 1000000 Win festival tickets with SEAT SEAT have been named the Car Partner of the Reading and Leeds Festivals. With both festivals well and truly sold out, they’ve kept their tickets to give away just for you. This means they’ve got over 90 tickets up for grabs! Want to win some? Go to <a title="http://velocityuk.livenation.co.uk/ea-cgiUK/dtchttp.dll?vm_fetchLink:C=3423&T=QWB80Z4V047" href="http://velocityuk.livenation.co.uk/ea-cgiUK/dtchttp.dll?vm_fetchLink:C=3423&T=QWB80Z4V047">www.club-seat.co.uk/music</a> to score a group pass for you and a carload of friends. Already going to the festival? Check out the SEAT Human Carwash while you’re there. Yep, you guessed right – it’s a carwash for humans! The SEAT Soapers will lather you up, hose you down and give you a thorough air drying – just like a real carwash. Whether you’re mucky from the mosh pit or just feel like a freshen-up, this’ll be the place. Just for fun, they’ll also be taking snaps at the Human Carwash. They will be easy to download so you can email them to your friends and remember your Human Carwash at Reading or Leeds Festival forever! Plus, there’ll be loads of other exclusive footage from around the festivals. For more information or to grab your pics,  head to <a title="http://velocityuk.livenation.co.uk/ea-cgiUK/dtchttp.dll?vm_fetchLink:C=3423&T=QWB80Z4V047" href="http://velocityuk.livenation.co.uk/ea-cgiUK/dtchttp.dll?vm_fetchLink:C=3423&T=QWB80Z4V047">www.club-seat.co.uk/music</a> Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-17T00:00:00 52ac79bb-ed37-4048-b5a2-5b688d2a45b6 1000000 G N'R still playing Don't believe the rumours... Festival Republic are informed by G N’R management that Guns N’ Roses have NOT cancelled their performances at Reading & Leeds and that Axl Rose’s twitter account was hacked into and all claims of dates being cancelled are unfounded. Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-16T00:00:00 c00dcea7-3f67-4fe5-a1ab-e1703bfee670 1000000 Ticket Collection Points For Overseas and Viagogo customers only We are not selling any tickets at all on site.   This is to avoid people turning up and trying unsuccessfully to buy them on the off chance when we are completely sold out.   There is no ticket collection point on site either, as all tickets will have been sent out already.   See Tickets, Ticketline and Ticketmaster overseas customers who need to collect tickets should, before making their way to the festival, go to:  Crash Records  35 The Headrow  Leeds  LS1 6PU (Near Bus station)  Opening times:  Wednesday – Saturday 9.30am – 6pm  Sunday 10am-4pm Sunday  Viagogo Customers will be instructed as to where to collect their tickets. 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 Wednesday (2pm) 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 3am 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 after the arena has closed for that day without a weekend wristband will face eviction from site. Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-15T00:00:00 3accb878-ac3c-40e0-9ee3-aec85acb290e 1000000 LIFTSHARE TO LEEDS Fill up the seats and do your bit for the environment 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.  <a href="http://www.liftshare.com/v3/pages/quickreg.asp?eid=4"><img alt="" width="313" height="86" src="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/k/f/f/Image/liftshare-budi.jpg" /></a> 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 <a href="http://www.liftshare.com/v3/pages/quickreg.asp?eid=4">www.liftshare.com/</a> Remember to travel safely. Please read this practical safety guide on liftsharing put together by A Greener Festival: <a href="http://www.agreenerfestival.com/Lift_Sharing.pdf">www.agreenerfestival.com/Lift_Sharing.pdf</a>  Jennifer Roberts General Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-12T00:00:00 9ad5873e-d28e-4e5f-b6c8-5d874dc7966c 1000000 Oxfam at Leeds Climate change costs lives. Demand a fair deal here and now. Join our show of hands and demand a fair deal! Throughout the summer, Oxfam will be asking for a show of hands from thousands of music fans, all ready to get some ink in the name of poverty.  Show true support for Humankind by getting our rock and roll FAIR DEAL knuckle tattoo, having your photo taken, and joining a global movement of people who want those in poverty to be treated fairly in the face of climate change. Find our more than willing tattoo artists (don’t worry, it’s quick and painless!) around the festival site and in waiting at the Oxfam Festival Shop. Once there, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to get creative and customise your own FAIR DEAL T-Shirt.  Our shop caters for every taste; from wedding dresses, ponchos, hats and wellies, to complete hippy, disco and punk rock outfits, and all at bargain prices. There’s a photo booth too, so you can capture your festival fashion moment and help make a difference at the same time.  So turn up, join in and have fun! Following the success of 2009’s festival season, which saw 30,000 people at festivals paint themselves blue to join Oxfam’s climate change campaign, the charity is asking tens of thousands of festival-goers to call for a fair deal on climate change this year. Campaigning Oxfam will be asking festival-goers at ten festivals this summer – including Glastonbury – to show their support by getting a ‘Fair Deal’ washable tattoo and joining a global movement of people who want those in poverty to be treated fairly in the face of climate change. Since 1993 Oxfam has signed up the support of more than half a million people for their campaigns at festivals, tackling everything from global trade to climate change in the process. Festival shop Oxfam is the only high street retail brand with a festival shop. Over the past 16 years, Oxfam has raised £650,000 through its festival shops. This year, shoppers will also have the chance to get their Fair Deal henna tattoo at the Oxfam Festival Shop. Once there, they’ll have the perfect opportunity to get creative and customise their own Fair Deal T-shirt. • In 2009 the Oxfam festival shop made £130,000, more than double what it raised in the previous festival season, including a record-breaking high of £32,000 at Leeds festival. • Popular items are the colourful blankets knitted by volunteers to raise awareness of Oxfam’s maternal mortality campaign. Waterproofs, wellies and warm jumpers sold very well, as did sparkley tops, glamorous frocks and fake furs. The Oxfam Festival Shop caters for every taste; from wedding dresses, ponchos, hats and suits, to complete hippy, disco and punk rock outfits. The shop is always well stocked with festival essentials to survive whatever the British weather decides to do, such as knitted blankets, sleeping bags and warm coats or raincoats and wellies or sun hats, sunglasses and sun dresses. There’ll be a fancy dress photo booth too, so people can choose a wacky outfit from a fancy dress selection from across the decades, or simply capture their own festival fashion moment. With the wonders of technology in a festival field, festival-goers can upload their festival photo to their Facebook page there and then. Stewarding Oxfam heads back to Leeds for the 11th time this year and will be bringing with them over 500 volunteer stewards and shop staff. Stewarding Oxfam provides volunteer stewards for many of the major music festivals across the UK, including RockNess, Glastonbury, WOMAD, Latitude, Bestival and of course Leeds and Reading. Stewarding with Oxfam is a great way to see the festival from a different side, make new friends and at the same time helping Oxfam to fight poverty. This year at Leeds, we will have just 500 stewards working throughout the arena, at the gates and at other strategic locations around the site.  Stewarding generated £1.1 million for Oxfam in 2009, for more information head to <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/stewards">www.oxfam.org.uk/stewards</a>. Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-11T00:00:00 7f9fc669-172c-48c1-868a-67794b80f294 1000000 Film Oxford Cinema Tent Shutter Island, Green Zone, Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and shorts Showing films from midnight to 03:00 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Cinema Tent will screen the following : THURSDAY 00:00  SHORTS: Ramona Falls: I Say Fever (Stefan Nadelman) + Music Matters: Kate Bush (Elliot Dear) + Franco DanCoolo: Paranormal Drug Dealer (Andrew W. Jones) + Music Matters: The Jam (Show & Tell) + Clutchy Hopkins: Verbal Headlock (Christian Borstlap) + The Cat Piano (Eddie White / Ari Gibson) + Music Matters: Nick Cave (Sarah Cox / Emma Lazenby) + Leader Of The Pack (Jason Roberts) (15) 00:40 FEATURE:  SHUTTER ISLAND (15) FRIDAY 00:00 SHORTS: Wax Tailor: I Own You (Romain Chassaing) + Pixels (Patrick Jean) + Crash! Bang! Wallow? (Jon Dunleavy /Keith Wilson-Singer) + Light Warfare (Freddie Wong) + Au Bout Du Rouleau (The Artaban Filmance & Mandri) + Brett Domino: Justin Timberlake Medley (Rob Madin) + TUB (Bobby Miller) (15) 00:35 FEATURE:  GREEN ZONE (15) 02:30 SHORTS: Jaydiohead: Ignorant Swan Medley (Jason Cacioppo) + Star Wars: Retold (Joe Nicolosi) + Tim and Puma Mimi: Perspective (Mone) + Music Matters: Louis Armstrong (Lee Gingold) + 15 Before the 3rd (Jamie Winterstern) + 25R1 (Roly Carline) + I Met The Walrus (Josh Raskin) + Music Matters: Sigur Rós (Felix Massie) + Footage (Ana Barbour) + Dillz, Matthews & Shipp: Class Of 2010 (Maxime Bruneel) (PG) SATURDAY 00:00 SHORTS: Nobody Beats The Drum: Grindin’ (Rogier van der Zwaag) + Three and a Half Seconds About LIfe (Eran Hilleli) + Ataque de Panico (Fede Alvarez) + Rhett & Link T-Shirt War (Joe Penna) + Miles Fisher: This Must Be The Place (David Green) + Nuit Blanche (Arev Manoukian) (12) 00:20 FEATURE:  AVATAR (12A) SUNDAY 00:00 SHORTS: Sonar (Renaud Hallée) + SWITCH (Tyson Hesse) Pivot (Kevin Megens, Floris Vos, Arno de Grijs, André Bergs) + Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. (Chris Cairns) + The Subway Time (Dongzhen.Li) + Cotton Stones (Jonathan Entwistle) (15) 00:30 FEATURE:  SHERLOCK HOLMES (12A) Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-08-11T00:00:00 a732b317-1333-4cee-8841-05a8df57cd1e 1000000 BBC Introducing Stage Announced Chosen through a combination of BBC’s countrywide Introducing shows, Leeds promoters Futuresound and festival promoters Festival Republic This is where the very best brand new talent from the UK gets its first chance to appear in front of the greatest tastemakers in the country – the audience at Reading and Leeds Festivals. This is the third year both sites have enjoyed this popular stage.  The bands that play are chosen through a combination of the BBC’s countrywide Introducing shows, Leeds promoters Futuresound and festival promoters Festival Republic. In the past the likes of Everything Everything, General Fiasco, Pulled Apart My Horses and Goldheart Assembly have made their debuts at Reading and Leeds on this stage and gone onto great things.  Several bands have gained their place at the festival through winning highly fought competitions including local boys Kasiuss who bring their intelligent modern rock to the Festival Republic Stage (Friday Leeds, Saturday Reading). Kvelertak won their spot via a national TV search in their native Norway and Penguin were worthy champions of the Martin House Children’s Hospice battle of the bands – the Centre Stage competition.  We are very proud to also welcome the return of the DANCE TO THE RADIO STAGE which acts as the official warm up for the crowds at Leeds on the Thursday night. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Chickenhawk, Bear In Heaven, Spectrals and The Neat (another act who started out on the BBC Introducing Stage last year) will kick things off at the greatest rock and roll event of the year. With all stages now announced (Main, NME/Radio 1, Lock Up/Dance, Festival Republic and Alternative) the countdown begins with less than a month to go.  This year, the BBC Introducing stage will host: Amy's Ghost, Arcs And Trauma, Blacklisters, Club Smith, End Of Level Baddie, Exit International, G.A.N.G., Gallops, Kverlertak, Lady Fortune, Lafaro, Little Fish, Love Ends Disaster, Midi Midis, Motion Picture Soundtrack, Mr Fogg, My Forever, Nerves, Our Fold, Peers, Penguin,Reaper In Sicily, Redtrack, Rotating Leslie, Runaround Kids, Shockparade, Sketches, Soul Circus, Stagecoach, The Brilliant Things, The Invasion Of, The Law, The Mighty Stef, We’re Only Afraid Of NYC, Wilder, Wot Gorilla For the full line-up click <a href="http://www.leedsfestival.com/lineup/index.aspx">HERE</a> Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-07-29T10:00:00 f16833e6-5cf5-4920-a4b8-dac252e2d24e 1000000 DANCE TO THE RADIO STAGE Leeds’ finest independent label is constantly seeking out the hottest bands around. They’ve brought us names such as The Pigeon Detectives and Forward Russia and their Thursday night opening slot at Leeds is the place to be for early birds. The Thursday night Dance To The Radio Stage returns to Leeds Festival for the 4th year running. Held on the BBC Introducing stage, this year's lineup promises to continue the recent tradition of hitting the ground running for Leeds Festival punters. <a href="http://dancetotheradio.bandcamp.com/download_tralbum">This free E.P</a>. is a collection of tracks from the artists playing the Dance To The Radio stage at Leeds Festival in 2010. <a href="http://dancetotheradio.bandcamp.com/album/dance-to-the-radio-stage-2010-digital-e-p">Click here for more information</a> In the last few years the stage has played host to Wild Beasts, Blood Red Shoes, The Pigeon Detectives, Grammatics, ¡Forward, Russia!, Sky Larkin & Dinosaur Pile Up amongst others. Headlining this year see's the return of Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Sam Duckworth, the Southend born troubadour will be previewing tracks from his upcoming self titled 3rd album as well as material from his first 2 records 'The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager' & 'Searching For The Hows And Whys.' <a href="http://www.myspace.com/getcapewearcapefly">www.myspace.com/getcapewearcapefly</a> Bear In Heaven play an exclusive English festival show this year at Leeds Festival. The New York 3 piece have set critics and fans hearts alight with their 2nd album 'Beast Rest Forth Mouth.' Their incendiary live show is one simply not to be missed. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bearinheaven">www.myspace.com/bearinheaven</a> Leeds based Chickenhawk have been together since 2008, and have unleashed their unique brand of experimental metal with releases on Brew Records and Dance to the Radio. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/chickenhawk">www.myspace.com/chickenhawk</a>  Spectrals is the creation of one young lad “L” from the north of England who decided to start something combining his love of doo wop, girl groups and then adding a little bit of rat pack flair with a punk rock vibe. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/spectralspectral">www.myspace.com/spectralspectral</a> Artrocker described THE NEAT as “Obscenely brilliant” and we agree. This Hull trio have whipped up a storm with their recent single and uk shows gaining lots of radio play in all the right places. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/uptheneat">www.myspace.com/uptheneat</a> Joining the party will be the usual Dance To The Radio DJs. <a href="http://dancetotheradio.bandcamp.com/album/dance-to-the-radio-stage-2010-digital-e-p">Click here for more information</a> Jennifer Roberts General Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-07-29T00:00:00 d18dacce-84af-4e2f-b77c-3f5b7a9ddbf0 1000000 SilentArena at Leeds The best silent party around Coming to Reading and Leeds for the first time SilentArena present the world’s largest concurrent silent disco featuring a total capacity of 9000 people across the festival.  Having travelled around the world this summer visiting some of the biggest festivals and events they plan to end the summer in style.  The party will on go on well into the small hours long after the headline acts have finished, featuring some of the UK’s top DJs competing head-to-head for the crowd’s attention. Performing to sell out crowds across Europe this summer don’t miss your chance to be part of the world largest silent disco, that’s guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for you and thousands of others. <a href="http://www.silentarena.com">www.silentarena.com</a> Jennifer Roberts General Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-07-29T00:00:00 4612a352-64dc-41b5-9879-cea7e7cd236f 1000000 Myhabs Get a discount on boutique camping with Myhab The funky and new innovation for luxury camping at festivals is back for 2010. They are made from recycled plastic and waterproof cardboard with plenty of space to kick back and relax... YOU BOOK. WE SETUP. YOU USE. WE RECYCLE. Why are they so good? - Your myhab will be set up waiting for you Toilets and Showers in the area  - Comes with king size foam bedding Built in locker for your valuables. - Raised off the ground; no damp nights - Two way access; great ventilation Now with 10% OFF! Now only £225 inc vat for the whole festival. Only £112.5 per person. This great offer includes toilets and showers in the area. Each 2 person myhab comes with King size foam bedding and a built in locker. Please ensure you have full weekend festival tickets before booking. Click <a href="http://www.myhab.com">here</a> to book your myhab Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-07-27T00:00:00 973eea8d-acf7-4425-b57b-8472ecb60c4b 1000000 Chinese Lanterns are banned Please don't bring them on site. We have taken the decision to ban chinese lanterns from Reading Festival. These will be confiscated if found during the search when you arrive. Please also note the following also won't be allowed into the festival at all: o Glass – no glass is allowed onsite for safety reasons o Gas canisters, Petrol cookers/burners [this includes nitrous oxide, or similar, capsules] o Aerosols over 250ml o Illegal substances o Lighter fuel o Portable Laser Equipment and Pens o Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment o Audio Recorders o Air Horns o Spray Cans o Fireworks o Flares o Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon (pen knives etc) All items will be confiscated. Then once in the campsite, you won't be allowed to bring the following into the arena: o Cans, alcohol, opened plastic bottles, drinks bottles. o Bottles of drink over 500ml in size. o Flags Only sealed plastic bottles of water 500ml or under and sealed cartons of juice will be permitted into the arena. Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-07-26T00:00:00 6c5da415-6e85-4afd-a1cf-1f795f4be43d 1000000 The Alternative Stage Emo Philips, Jason Byrne, Stephen K.Amos, Kevin Bridges, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound With five stages full of the biggest artists in the world and the best music you can hear, the Reading and Leeds Festival provides something for everybody, but if you are looking for a break from the tunes fear not, as the ALTERNATIVE STAGE hosts the finest names in comedy, performance art, cabaret, film and plenty to keep you dancing after the main stages have closed for the night. The headliners of this stage are as ever, some of the funniest comedians in the world – EMO PHILIPS, JASON BYRNE, STEPHEN K AMOS, KEVIN BRIDGES, RUSSELL KANE and RUFUS HOUND are set to perform at both sites and each bring their inimitable and unique brand of humour.   They are joined by a mix of the best established and new names on the block. Between the laughs there will also be some amazing artists appearing including human beatbox supremo BEARDYMAN, the lyrical talents of rappers RINSE, WARIKO and AFRIKANBOY and indie superstar EDDIE ARGOS. Later in the day, the Alternative Stage shows films for those wanting to relax before the club action starts. Needless to say, this is where the ravers and rockers unite to dance until 2.30am with the coolest DJ’s, so save some energy till the wee hours.  SMASH N GRAB, SWAP-A-RAMA, REBEL BINGO, DJ GOLDIEROCKS and TRANSGRESSIVE RECORDS will all host nights to round off your festival. 2010 marks the fourth year of label/promoters/publishers/managers Transgressive's presence at Leeds Festival.   The format is the same each year - audio-visual treats and the best new emerging acts performing intimate shows on the closing night of the festival, from a mixture of Transgressive acts and our friends... We're trying to make it a proper closing night hurrah for those that still have the will and spirit to party very, very hard, carrying long into the night after the headliners have finished on the other stages. Prior acts to have graced our stage in recent years include Leeds' own hometown heroes Pulled Apart by Horses, Two Door Cinema Club, Future of the Left, Young Knives, Noah & The Whale, Laura Marling, and many more besides. This time, however, we reckon we've got our best line-up yet - the evening is headlined by an exclusive, centrepiece performance from Everything Everything, with other acts including manic electronic duo Chew Lips, youthful wizard pop from Egyptian Hip Hop, uplifting soulful pop gems courtesy of Slow Club, and, of course, a 22-piece-all-girl-dubstep-pop-choir in Gaggle. In between all the live action, Transgressive and Rockfeedback DJs will play big and cool tunes in equal measure, whilst we welcome back both Two Door Cinema Club and Pulled Apart by Horses this year to take part in a 'versus' dual on the decks. Who the hell will win? Stay up late with us and find out. The BBC Introducing Stage is still to be announced, which will be the sixth and final stage.Tickets for this event are now sold out.   Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 2010-07-20T11:00:00 225df451-3cbb-4fa6-8c73-756bbb3c71ea 1000000 Vodafone joins Leeds The official communications partner Vodafone is proud to be the official communications partner of The Leeds Festival 2010. To say thank you, Vodafone is giving all its UK customers unrivalled access to some of Britain’s best summer festivals, along with other great events.  It’s called ‘Vodafone VIP’ and all you need to do is register at <a href="http://www.vodafone.co.uk/vip">www.vodafone.co.uk/vip</a> for access to tickets, unique ‘money can’t buy’ experiences and more.   So visit the website for more information and to join in now. Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-23T00:00:00 59f086be-a2a1-4eed-980c-11e29edc27c6 1000000 Win with Macbeth Footwear Follow them @macbeth_uk Macbeth Footwear was co-founded by Tom DeLonge, best known for fronting Blink-182 who will be headlining the main stage of the Reading and Leeds Festival this year.  With rock music as his muse, DeLonge assembled a team of talented individuals to develop a range of shoes inspired by the music scene. Since 2002, Macbeth has been at the forefront of collaborative efforts with musicians and works with a family of artists well known to fans of Reading and Leeds. Bands such as Lostprophets, Bloc Party, Greenday, Kids In Glass Houses, You Me At Six, Bring Me The Horizon, Young Guns and Taking Back Sunday have all worked with Macbeth. In celebration of Blink 182's appearance at Reading and Leeds this year, Macbeth will be running a series of competitions with the festivals in the build up to the August Bank holiday weekend.  First up, Macbeth have a pair of shoes and t-shirt to give away to one lucky winner. To enter, all you need to do is follow Macbeth on Twitter. Go to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/macbeth_uk">www.twitter.com/macbeth_uk</a>  and one lucky follower will be chosen at random before the end of the month. Good luck! Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-21T00:00:00 c7c0bc16-9b2f-48fb-8e8a-cb8f4d6a2654 1000000 Them Crooked Vultures announce Brixton O2 Academy gig Tickets on sale this Friday 18th June at 9am. Them Crooked Vultures aka Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones have announced the addition of a London date to their July festival run.  The new show, to be held July 5th at Brixton O2 Academy, has been organised to provide aid to TCV friend and Homme collaborator, Brian O’Connor. Brian O’Connor, best known as the bass player for the Eagles of Death Metal, has been diagnosed with cancer, and is without medical insurance.  Net Proceeds from the Brixton O2 Academy show will be contributed to a fund which has been established to assist with Brian’s medical aid. Tickets for the July 5th performance will be available beginning 9:00 am Friday, June 18th here <a href="http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=them+crooked+vultures&site=themcrookedvultures">Click</a> <a href="http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=them+crooked+vultures&site=themcrookedvultures">here to buy tickets</a>   The July 5th performance at Brixton expands an itinerary that includes appearances at Hove, Peace and Love, Roskilde and Werchter festivals. If you are unable to attend O2 Academy Brixton, but would still like to aid in Brian's treatment, please visit <a href="http://www.pablove.org">www.pablove.org</a>, reference “Brian” in the memo section of Paypal. Jennifer Roberts General Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-17T00:00:00 8a3917a8-683a-45b2-9314-0087891ba032 1000000 10:10 Support 10:10 at Leeds Festival Leeds Festival is pleased to be working alongside with 10:10 to reduce the carbon footprint of Leeds Festival by 10% through efficiency in onsite energy use, waste and water consumption.  By switching to cleaner sources of energy, we are able to reduce carbon emissions and still power the stages, speakers and refreshment stands that make Leeds such a great Festival. Our ongoing efforts to reduce landfill waste and ensure minimal impact on the environment include zero waste campaigning, reducing material use, comprehensive recycling, switching to biodegradable materials and composting them as well as collecting re-usable goods for charity.  Working alongside, Leeds Festival, Julie’s Bicycle and 10:10 look forward to seeing you onsite and enjoying an amazing weekend, and receiving your pledge to support our efforts at <a href="http://www.1010uk.org">www.1010uk.org</a>. Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-16T00:00:00 73b83808-1ff5-43d1-add1-700c17ad56d4 1000000 The Festival Republic Stage is announced Marina & the Diamonds, Ash and British Sea Power The Festival Republic Stage is the place to see the headliners of tomorrow with the hottest up and coming names in music lined up for the Reading & Leeds Festival.   This is the place Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Muse first appeared and more recently Hot Chip, Florence + the Machine, Glasvegas, La Roux and Foals.  This really is the place for anybody looking to be the first to spot the next wave of important artists. Headliners for 2010 are the irrepressible MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS, Irish heroes ASH and the acclaimed BRITISH SEA POWER. On the NME/Radio 1 Stage Welsh trio THE JOY FORMIDABLE have been added to the line up after Miike Snow was sadly forced to pull out. Full details of all the new names are below. There are still lots more names to be announced including the full line up for the BBC Introducing Stage and the Alternative Stage.  More news will follow soon.  The READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL is held on 27th – 29th August 2010 at Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.  Tickets for this event are now sold out. Friday 27th August at Reading Festival / Sunday 29th August at Leeds Festival MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS <a href="http://www.marinaandthediamonds.com/">www.marinaandthediamonds.com</a>  THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thesunshineunderground">www.myspace.com/thesunshineunderground</a>        BLOOD RED SHOES <a href="http://www.bloodredshoes.co.uk/">www.bloodredshoes.co.uk</a>  ADAM GREEN  <a href="http://www.adamgreen.net/">www.adamgreen.net</a> Warpaint  <a href="http://www.warpaintwarpaint.com/">www.warpaintwarpaint.com</a>             Avi Buffalo  <a href="http://www.avibuffalomusic.com/music">www.avibuffalomusic.com/music</a>  Egyptian Hip Hop <a href="http://www.myspace.com/egyptianhiphop">www.myspace.com/egyptianhiphop</a> Pulled Apart By Horses   <a href="http://www.myspace.com/pulledapartbyhorses">www.myspace.com/pulledapartbyhorses</a>  Summer Camp  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/summercampmusic">www.myspace.com/summercampmusic</a>  Funeral Party <a href="http://www.myspace.com/funeralparty">www.myspace.com/funeralparty</a>  Harlem <a href="http://www.myspace.com/harlemduh">www.myspace.com/harlemduh</a>  The Cheek   <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wearethecheek">www.myspace.com/wearethecheek</a>  Gaggle     <a href="http://www.myspace.com/gagglespace">www.myspace.com/gagglespace</a>       Saturday 28th August at Reading Festival / Friday 27th August at Leeds Festival ASH  <a href="http://www.ash-official.com/">www.ash-official.com</a> ATARI TEENAGE RIOT  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/atr922000">www.myspace.com/atr922000</a>  THE BLACK ANGELS   <a href="http://www.theblackangels.com/">www.theblackangels.com</a> Fight Like Apes <a href="http://www.fightlikeapesmusic.com/">www.fightlikeapesmusic.com</a>  Giggs <a href="http://www.myspace.com/trapstargiggs">www.myspace.com/trapstargiggs</a>  Darwin Deez <a href="http://www.darwindeez.com/">www.darwindeez.com</a>  Chapel Club <a href="http://www.chapelclub.com/">www.chapelclub.com</a>  Villagers <a href="http://www.myspace.com/villagers">www.myspace.com/villagers</a>  Alberta Cross  <a href="http://www.albertacross.net/">www.albertacross.net</a>  I Blame Coco <a href="http://www.iblamecoco.co.uk/">www.iblamecoco.co.uk</a> Freelance Whales  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/freelancewhales">www.myspace.com/freelancewhales</a>  Chief  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/chieftheband">www.myspace.com/chieftheband</a>  Yuck <a href="http://www.myspace.com/yuckband">www.myspace.com/yuckband</a>  The Crookes <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thecrookesmusic">www.myspace.com/thecrookesmusic</a>  Sunday 29th August at Reading Festival / Saturday 28th August at Leeds Festival  BRITISH SEA POWER <a href="http://www.britishseapower.co.uk/">www.britishseapower.co.uk</a>  CARIBOU <a href="http://www.caribou.fm/">www.caribou.fm</a>  ONE NIGHT ONLY  <a href="http://www.onenightonlyonline.com/">www.onenightonlyonline.com</a>  Minus The Bear  <a href="http://www.minusthebear.com/">www.minusthebear.com</a>  Tame Impala <a href="http://www.tameimpala.com/">www.tameimpala.com</a>  The Like <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thelike">www.myspace.com/thelike</a>  Free Energy <a href="http://www.freeenergymusic.com/">www.freeenergymusic.com</a>  Fools Gold <a href="http://www.myspace.com/foolsgold">www.myspace.com/foolsgold</a>  General Fiasco <a href="http://www.generalfiasco.co.uk/">www.generalfiasco.co.uk</a>  Sound of Guns <a href="http://www.myspace.com/soundofguns">www.myspace.com/soundofguns</a> Foxy Shazam <a href="http://www.myspace.com/foxyshazam">www.myspace.com/foxyshazam</a>  Goldhawks <a href="http://www.goldhawks.co.uk/">www.goldhawks.co.uk</a>  Kassidy <a href="http://www.kassidymusic.com/">www.kassidymusic.com</a> Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-15T00:00:00 9dc49582-2d25-4e38-a909-435c84e2b4ea 1000000 Merchandise Sale Up to 50% off - tshirts, hoodies, programmes... We're having a sale - up to 50% off. Remember the good times with a Leeds tshirt, a hoodie, a programme or a tote bag!  Last few items left... <a href="http://readingandleedsfestival.firebrandlive.com">GO HERE</a> Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-06-07T00:00:00 0fa30e93-9505-4292-ae84-8fbcdafb6ce9 1000000 And more and more bands join the bill The King Blues, Kids In Glass Houses, Miike Snow, Hadouken!, Roots Manuva and Magnetic Man.... Even more names have joined the already incredible line-up. The King Blues are the final name to be added to The Main Stage. Kids In Glass Houses, Hadouken!, 3OH!3, Band Of Skulls, Everything Everything, Rolo Tomassi have joined the Friday line-up on the NME/Radio 1 Stage along with Miike Snow, Los Campesinos!, Local Natives and Goldheart Assembly who all play on Saturday. The Dance Stage has also been unveiled for Saturday and will host Roots Manuva, Magnetic Man, Metronomy, Four Tet, Chiddy Bang, Holy Fuck, Health, Japanese Popstars, Lights, Rusko (DJ) , Sub Focus (DJ) and L'Amour La Morgue (DJ). There are still lots more names to be announced including the full line-up for the Festival Republic Stage, BBC Introducing Stage and The Alternative Stage.  More announcements will follow soon.... Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-05-25T10:00:00 db904580-1548-48c0-8b88-9e06dcf3e83b 1000000 The Lock Up Stage is announced Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Sick Of It All, The Get Up Kids and more... One of the most popular stages at the festival, The Lock Up Stage bill has finally been revealed. Headlined by Alkaline Trio and Bad Religion, there are plenty of old and new faces for fans. Friday 27th August Bad Religion, The Get Up Kids, Cancer Bats, Zebrahead, Trash Talk, The Rats, Paint It Black, Off With Their Heads, Random Hand and Moral Dilemma. Sunday 29th August Alkaline Trio, Sick Of It All, Against Me!, Hatebreed, Streetlight Manifesto, Strike Anywhere, This Is Hell, Static Thought, Civet, The Skints, Crazy Arm and Blood Or Whiskey. The Lock-Up Stage returns to the twin sites for another two days that are sure to see huge crowds from start to finish.  A well loved permanent fixture of Reading and Leeds, The Lock-Up Stage always delivers a host of top names in their genres year on year and this time is no exception with two classic headliners at the front of a bill that is a run down of the best punk, hardcore, ska and rock ‘n’ roll names you could hope to see. “The highlight of my year is always Reading and Leeds. It's the perfect way to end the summer. To be able to be a part of it and have a stage there still blows my mind. We've worked long and we've worked hard to come up with a bill that everyone will enjoy and I think we've done a great job. If you're a fan of punk rock, hardcore, ska and rock'n'roll then you're going to want to get to the tent early and be prepared to spend the whole day/night there. That's how good a line-up it is.” MIKE DAVIES, THE LOCK-UP, RADIO 1 Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 25 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 2010-05-25T02:30:00 6092e0a9-abe5-4a73-a845-866a29e67dda 1000000 Tangerine Fields Leave your tent at home with this boutique camping option The camper’s dream that is Tangerine Fields returns to Leeds Festival.  So leave your camping gear at home and start the party early. Book a ready-pitched and fully equipped tent.  Choose from 2, 4 and 6 man tents and all the kit you need to camp – from sleeping bags to head torches. 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 <a href="http://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/">www.tangerinefields.co.uk</a> for more information and bookings. Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-05-14T00:00:00 faaa46d1-5d4a-4159-9e87-00e7acaa0217 1000000 Wheelbarrow hire Don't worry about lugging all your camping stuff to and from the campsites.... Wheel Easy Ltd. will be providing this year a cloth wheelbarrow rental service at Leeds Festival. These lightweight and strong cloth barrows are designed to make it easy for you to carry your tents and supplies from your cars or bus to the campsite and help maximise your festival experience. There will be a number of rental points located in the car parks as well as return points located within the campsites saving you the hassle of having to walk all the way back out to the car parks to return the wheel barrow. Alternatively you can hire a wheelbarrow for the weekend (limited availability) or hire a porter to wheel the barrow for you. Price Guideline: One and a half hour Dry Hire rental: £7 + £30 deposit If you have any queries or would just like to say hi, you can email <a href="mailto:info@wheeleasy.eu">info@wheeleasy.eu</a> Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-05-12T00:00:00 38f8a07c-6b56-4023-b699-082d1ef922a4 1000000 Urgent Scam Website Warning If you bought from Worldwideticketstore.com and JustTheTicket.uk.com please read this info We have just been notified that two of the websites we have issued warning about on our unauthorised outlet list have disappeared from the internet. Worldwideticketstore.com and Justtheticket.uk.com were offering Reading & Leeds Tickets for sale but were not allocated tickets by Festival Republic and were not authorised to sell tickets on our behalf. We would urge anyone who used these sites to contact their credit card issuer immediately and to also report the matter to their Local Trading Standards office and the Police. If you have used this site and been told to collect tickets on site please DO NOT TURN UP AT THE EVENT. There are no on site collection points at either event and no tickets are held on behalf of either of the above companies for collection. For further advise please visit Consumer Direct at <a href="http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/">http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/</a> Jennifer Roberts General Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT 2010-04-16T10:00:00 6e358e23-5a19-407d-bdd4-187933b6c006 1000000 Even more bands join the line up Over 3 days and 150 acts, the Leeds Festival is back again to make the summer worthwhile. Joining our headliners, ARCADE FIRE and BLINK-182, GUNS N’ ROSES on the Main Stage are some of the hottest names around which will excite all music fans.   A DAY TO REMEMBER, MYSTERY JETS, THRICE, YOUNG GUNS, THE FUTUREHEADS, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK and THE WALKMEN will all join the best festival bill of the summer.   At the NME/Radio 1 Stage GIRLS, SERJ TANKIAN, NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB, SURFER BLOOD, WILD BEASTS and FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS will all appear over the weekend. Tickets for this event are now sold out. There are still lots more names to be announced as well as the full line up for the Lock-Up Stage, Dance Stage, Festival Republic Stage, BBC Introducing Stage and the Alternative Stage.   More announcements will follow soon. Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT 2010-04-13T12:00:00 3d417a30-5b30-45e2-befd-72fa6e06efd5 1000000 Watch out for scams Do not give away any personal details. There are a number of fake websites claiming to have free tickets as part of a giveaway / competition - this is just a scam to collect your personal data.  Please do not be fooled and DO NOT click on any of their links or give away any personal data. We are not in any way affiliated with them. Please let everyone know that these sites are completely fake and do not have free tickets. <a href="http://www.leedsfestival.com/news/?aid=10bc98ed-1a22-43c9-856b-aa51e7225357&gp=1">Click here to read this page for more information and for a list of fake sites we are aware of.</a> Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-04-13T00:00:00 441d89ad-7406-423f-8844-e83086162299 1000000 VIAGOGO - Official fan-to-fan ticket resale We have formed a partnership with viagogo making viagogo the official ticket resale partner of Reading Festival. Festival Republic has formed a partnership with viagogo making viagogo the official ticket resale partner of Leeds Festival. Once the festivals are sold out, viagogo will be the only official place for fans to buy <a href="http://www.viagogo.co.uk/Concert-Tickets/Festivals/leeds-Festival-Tickets">Leeds</a> tickets <a href="http://www.viagogo.co.uk/Concert-Tickets/Festivals/leeds-Festival-Tickets">Buy LeedsTickets here </a>Why buy from viagogo?  - viagogo is the ONLY OFFICIAL ticket resale partner of Leeds Festival. - viagogo allows customers to buy and sell tickets in a secure way and GUARANTEES customers who buy, will get their tickets, and customers who sell, will get paid. - Customers should not buy from unauthorised agents or other ticket exchanges as they risk being defrauded and not getting their tickets. <a href="http://www.viagogo.co.uk/Concert-Tickets/Festivals/leeds-Festival-Tickets">Get your Leeds 2010 tickets now</a> If you were unlucky getting tickets for Leeds Festival, try our official fan-to-fan ticket resale partner <a href="http://www.viagogo.co.uk">viagogo</a>.  Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-04-05T00:00:00 63e23059-0029-419d-b5bc-429b8063bb33 1000000 CAMPERVANS AND CARAVANS Campervan and caravan tickets cost £20 in advance and £30 on the gate. Campervan and caravan tickets cost £20 in advance and £30 on the gate.  <a href="http://www.seetickets.com/readingandleeds">Please click here to buy your campervan and caravan ticket.</a> You will need to purchase your full weekend ticket first. Every occupant of the campervan or caravan must be in possession of a valid weekend ticket with camping. This is simply a supplementary ticket sold per vehicle. If you intend to sleep in your campervan or caravan, you need to pre purchase a campervan supplement permit assuring you of a place in the campervan site. No vehicles are permitted in the standard campsite and you will not be permitted to sleep in the car park. <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/l/m/z/CC T&Cs LEEDS FESTIVAL 2010.pdf">Click here to read T&Cs and ensure your vehicle complies</a> FOR GUESTS & DISABLED CUSTOMERS All caravans / campervans require a pass which you will need to purchase from us in advance. Please email <a href="mailto:guestcampervans@festivalrepublic.com?subject=Leeds%20Guest%20Campervan%2FCaravan%20Permit%20Request&body=Name%3A%0D%0AAddress%3A%0D%0ACampervan%20Registration%3A">guestcampervans@festivalrepublic.com</a>   <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/l/m/z/GUEST CC TCs LEEDS FESTIVAL 2010.pdf">Click here for Campervan & Caravan Terms and Conditions</a> Jennifer Roberts General Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-03-31T00:00:00 c4b574f5-ee7a-4efd-be55-14f610e6846b 1000000 It's finally here! The countdown starts here. The world famous Leeds Festival enters a new decade with the biggest names in music set to play. From across the Atlantic we welcome our three headliners on the main stage all playing exclusive UK festival appearances.    The adored and acclaimed ARCADE FIRE make their eagerly awaited headline debut at Leeds Festival, the feverishly anticipated return of BLINK 182 will excite all rock fans and arguably the biggest rock band of its generation GUNS N’ ROSES will close the festival.    Other incredible names appearing on the main stage over the weekend include special guests THE LIBERTINES who reunite for their only two shows anywhere in the world, Also featured are the hottest new rock stars on the planet PARAMORE and kings of cool QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. The full line up is enhanced with some of the biggest and best names in rock and alternative music.  Main Stage on Friday: Arcade Fire, The Libertines, Dizzee Rascal, The Cribs, The Maccabees, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem. NME/Radio1 Stage on Friday: Pendulum, Enter Shikari, Crystal Castles, Frank Turner. Main Stage on Saturday: Blink-182, Paramore, Weezer, Cypress Hill, Limp Bizkit, You Me At Six, All Time Low NME/Radio1 Stage on Saturday: Klaxons, We Are Scientists, Foals, Band Of Horses, Kele, The Drums Main Stage on Sunday: Guns N'Roses, Queens of the Stones Age, Biffy Clyro, Lostprophets, NOFX, Gogol Bordello, Billy Talent. NME/Radio1 Stage on Sunday: LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, Mumford & Sons, Delphic, Yeasayer, The Big Pink, Two Door Cinema Club. Plus many, many more acts to be announced on all days across seven stages. Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT 2010-03-29T19:30:00 5440f279-262a-4ba2-8eb3-ed8fc3ba0ad7 1000000 Information for Disabled Customers Please note application forms for Leeds must be received at our office by Friday 23rd July 2010 This is the annual guide to disabled access and facilities at Leeds Festival. We want everyone to be able to enjoy our events, participate, feel safe, and be part of the crowd and hope to help you make an informed decision about attending. <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/content/z/x/l/Leeds%20Festival%20-%20disabled%20info(1).pdf">Click here to read Leeds Disabled Customer information</a> Please note application forms for Leeds must be received at our office by Friday 23rd July 2010. <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/i/t/y/Copy of DISAB_APP 10.xls">Click here for the application form</a> Jennifer Roberts General Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010-03-29T00:00:00 75775daf-ace1-47ff-8a18-b97c0a40307b 1000000 Beware of touts Do not buy from tout websites. There are a number of websites out there that sell fake tickets or sell tickets that don't even exist and you'll only find out when it's too late. There are also others claiming to have free tickets as part of a giveaway / competition - this is just a scam to collect your personal data. Please be aware and DO NOT click on any of their links or give away any personal data. We are not in any way affiliated with them. SafeConcerts.com is an independent website and has no commercial connection with Festival Republic. For a totally independent check on ticket agents please check on the Safe Concert’s Ticket safe section. It contains a list of independently and impartially researched primary and secondary ticket agents and customer reviews. <a href="http://www.safeconcerts.com/tickets/">www.safeconcerts.com/tickets/</a> You can also read the information below on what to do if you have attempted to buy a ticket from them. Beware of unauthorised ticket agencies including eBay, buying from them can be a lot of trouble - You are likely to pay over the odds for a ticket that will have never existed or might never materialise. If you suspect you have been a victim of identity theft please click on the link below for further advice. <a href="http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=552-56#Advice_for_Victims">http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=552-56#Advice_for_Victims</a> BELOW ARE LISTED MANY OF THE WEBSITES THAT WE KNOW HAVE NOT BEEN SUPPLIED WITH TICKETS BY US, FESTIVAL REPUBLIC: www,facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Reading-Festival-Ticket-Giveaway-Limited-Offer/117857968229072?v=app_4949752878&ref=search wwwfestivalgiveaways.com/reading/ Leeds-festival.net, Readingfestivalonline.net reading-festival-2010.com, leeds-festival-2010.com readingfestivaltickets2010.com, leedsfestivaltickets2010.com readingfestival.org , readingfestivalonline.co.uk leedsfestival.net, leedsmusicfestival.com readingleeds.co.uk, .readingfesty.org, readingfestivaltickets.co.uk readingfestival2009.com, leedsfestival2009.com  1st4londontheatre.co.uk, anyticket.com, anyworldwideevent.com, bakerageLTD, bookfestivalsonline, bookmetickets.com, britevents.com, britishconcerts.com, clickfortickets.co.uk, clickitticket.com, coasttocoasttickets.com, contactmusic.com, cosmictickets.com, craigslist.org, double8tickets.com, Ebay.co.uk, Ebay.com, euroteam.net, euroticketfinder.co.uk, euticketshop.com, everysell.com, exciteticket.com, festivalnews.co.uk, Festivalticketstore.com, festivalz.org, frontrowtickets.com, Getmein.com, getmetickets.com, getmetickets.net, getmetickets.org, gigsport.com, goldstarttickets.co.uk, goodtimeentertainments.co.uk, gotickets.com, gumtree.com, hertsboxoffice.co.uk, independentticketexchange, justtheticket.co.uk, justtheticket.uk.com, lastsecondtickets.co.uk, leeds-festival.com, leedsfestival.net, leeds-festival.net, leedsfestival2009.com, leeds-festival-2010.com, leedsfestivaltickets2010.com, londonnet.co.uk, londonticketbrokers.co.uk, londonticketexchange.com, londonticketmarket.com, londonticketsexpress.com, londonticketshop.co.uk, londonticketshop.com, luckyseventickets.com, lunatickets.com, mostwantedtickets.co.uk, no1eventsltd.co.uk, no1soldoutevents.com, Offthewalltickets.com, onlineseats.com, onlineticketexchange.com, onlineticketexpress.com, onlineticketexpress.net, onlinetravelshops.co.uk, paperticket.co.uk, play.com, premierevents.co.uk, premier-ticket.co.uk, reading-festival.com, readingfestival.net, reading-festival.net, reading-festival.net, readingfestival.org, readingfestival2009.com, reading-festival-2010.com, readingfestivalonline.co.uk, readingfestivalonline.com, readingfestivaltickets.co.uk, readingfestivaltickets2010.com, readingfesty.org, readingleeds.co.uk, reading-leedsfestival.com, redcircletickets.com, seatexchange.co.uk, seatmaster.co.uk, seatwave.com, showtimetickets.co.uk, skiddle.com, sohotickets.com, soldoutentertainments.com, soldoutevents.co.uk, soldouteventtickets.com, soldoutticketmarket.com, songkick.com, SOSmasterticket.com, SOSticketmaster.co.uk, sostickets.com, splendidtickets.com, sportscityevents.com, stagediveonline.com, stereoboard.com, stubhub.com, stubhub.com, stubpass.com, summerfestivaltickets.com, summerfestivetickets.com, superticketshop.com, ThelondonTicketshop.co.uk, theonlineticketshop.com, therealticketcompany.co.uk, Theticketsite.co.uk , threechings.com, tickco.com, ticket2bethere.co.uk, ticket2ride.net, ticket4-you.com, ticketbande.co.uk, ticketeasy.uk.com,  ticketgallery.co.uk, tickethold.com, ticketliquidator.com, Ticketlister.com, ticketloot.com, ticketluck.com, ticketnest.net, ticketnetwork.com, ticketnova.com, tickets.telegraph.co.uk, tickets4readingfestival.com, ticketsinventory.com, TicketsMarket.co.uk, ticketsnow.com, ticketsocial.com, ticketsolutions.co.uk, ticketsolutionsltd.com, tickets-scotland.com, ticketssoldout.co.uk, ticketssoldout.net, ticketstub.com, ticketsukltd.com, tickettout.com, tickettriangle.com, TicketUK.com, Ticketwiz, tickex.com, tix2event.com, TixDaq.com, Tix-On-Sale.com, totaltickets.co.uk, trustedtickets.com, ukticketfactory.com, vipblocktickets.com, vividseats.com, warnfestivals.co.uk, welovefestivals.com, westminsterevents.com, worldticketshop.com, worldwideticketing.com, worldwidetickets.com, worldwideticketstore.com, xclusiveticket.com, yourticketmarket.com, ztickets.com ...and these are just the ones we know about. There are many more, and new ones popping up every day. Please read the Authorised list below to be sure just who has genuine tickets. Please let us know if you see any others. If you would like confirmation that a website is real or not, you can call our Information Line on 020 7009 3001. <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/p/w/y/Authorised Ticket Agents(1).pdf">Info on Authorised agents</a> <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/m/f/k/Unauthorised Ticket Agents(1).pdf">List of Unauthorised touts</a> <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/m/f/k/Unauthorised Ticket Agents and Ticket Touting Info.pdf">Info on Ticket Touting</a> <a href="http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/reports/consumer_protection/ticketagentquestions.pdf">More tout info from Office of Fair Trading - please read</a>                                      ~ . ~ 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: <a href="http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/watch_out/Commonscams/ticketscams">CONSUMER DIRECT WEBSITE</a> <a href="http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/thinking_about/whosellstickets/">Who Sells Tickets</a> <a href="http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/watch_out/Commonscams/ticketscams/index/">Scam Ticket site example</a> <a href="http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/scams/OFT_-_Last_Thing_-_40_Radio1.mp3">Consumer Direct Radio Ad</a> <a href="http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/campaigns/scams/just-tick-it">OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING WEBSITE: Just Tick It campaign</a> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/">Watchdog </a> <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/content/g/s/t/UNAuthorised_TicketAgents_2009.pdf">Full Festival Republic PDF information on Unauthroised Ticket Agents</a> Jennifer Roberts General Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010-03-27T00:00:00 10bc98ed-1a22-43c9-856b-aa51e7225357 1000000 Where to buy tickets Huge names and exclusive performances....are you ready? Tickets for Leeds Festival 2010 will go on sale at 18:45 on Monday 29th March, with the all-important first line up announcement from 7pm. Weekend tickets (which include camping) will cost £180 plus booking fees. Day tickets will cost £75 each plus booking fees Lockers cost £14.50 plus booking fees, Campervan & Caravan permits cost £20 plus booking fees Early entry passes cost £15 plus booking fees. Online from 6.45pm Monday 29th March You can buy from our online outlets whereby an online transaction booking fee will be charged. Different agents will charge different fees, please check them before you buy. Maximum of 4 tickets per household. SEEtickets.com Lastminute.com Ticketline.co.uk Ticketmaster.co.uk 0844 847 2366 NationalExpress.co.uk NME.com HMV.com Gigantic.com Stargreen.com lunatickets.co.uk [please be aware .com is not authorised] Jumbo Records Crash Records In person from 7am Tuesday 30th March Selected HMV stores: Leeds Headrow (weekend and day tickets available) Manchester Arndale (weekend tickets only) Newcastle Northumberland St (weekend tickets only) In person from 9am Tuesday 30th March Leeds Visitor Centre [LS1 1PL] will have tickets at face value for cash.  Tickets from Leeds Visitor Centre will be at face value for cash (maximum of 2 tickets per person). Credit cards will incur a booking charge. Beware! LEEDS-FESTIVAL.NET and  READINGFESTIVALONLINE.NET  are NOT authorised agents and do NOT have any connection to the Reading & Leeds Festivals. They have NOT been issued with tickets - please do not buy from them. Only the websites listed above are authorised. Do not get scammed. If any unauthorised 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 <a href="http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido/publishing/news/p/w/y/Authorised Ticket Agents(1).pdf">HERE</a> Leeds Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 27th, 28th, and 29th August. Jennifer Roberts General Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010-03-26T00:00:00 f210c1bf-22b5-4ef5-bde5-00ffc3630496 1000000 CrossCountry trains Sign up for ticket alerts! Train times, prices and availability are available from CrossCountry trains on <a href="http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk">www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk</a> Train tickets to Leeds are on sale now. Book your tickets from any station to Leeds in advance at crosscountrytrains.co.uk to get the best deal, plus there's no booking fee! Make the most of your weekend and save your cash for the beer tent.  Jennifer Roberts General Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010-03-25T00:00:00 20f085f3-fd3b-489d-bd9e-bd096a806427 1000000 The Green Tent Company Environmentally and festival friendly Here at Leeds Festival we are very excited to announce the arrival of THE GREEN TENT COMPANY. Each year we are faced with the mammoth task of cleaning up the fields which are usually strewn with huge amounts of used camping equipment including TENTS, SLEEPING BAGS and CAMPING MATS.  Until now we have only been able to work with charities in the main to collect good equipment and a vast majority of the remainder end up going straight to LANDFILL because a traditional tent is made up of many different components such as FIBRE GLASS POLES, NYLON ZIPS and METAL PEGS which makes them un-economical to separate for recycling. We are working closely with THE GREEN TENT COMPANY who are the first company in the world to design a stylish, competitively priced tent range made solely from ONE PRODUCT and incorporating a new peg system which prevents them from being left in the ground all with one focus of being environmentally and festival friendly.  Their ground breaking range starts with a 2 man dome tent and is topped by a deluxe 6 man, 3 bedroom version which is tall enough to stand up in.They have even manufactured their SLEEPING BAGS and CAMPING MATS from the same single product making them more festival friendly.  So if you’re going to be purchasing a new tent for this year’s Leeds festival please visit <a href="http://www.thegreententcompany.co.uk/festivalchoose.asp?mychosenfestival=5">www.thegreententcompany.co.uk</a> and help us to reduce our carbon footprint, thus SAVING THE PLANET. <a href="http://www.thegreententcompany.co.uk/webpage.asp?menuitemcode=123&main=yes&mainmenu=Main+Products+">Click here for more information and to buy a Green Tent</a> Jennifer Roberts General Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010-03-15T00:00:00 451df92c-8fc2-433b-a524-be765f5e66e3 1000000