Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul in bid to shake its under-18 image
Summary
The Reading and Leeds Festival is making major changes this year, including new stage designs and a campsite just for people over 21. The event aims to attract a wider range of age groups and features only British and Irish headliners for the first time in 25 years.Key Facts
- The festival is undergoing its biggest stage and arena makeover in history.
- New spaces include an over-21s campsite and a rebranded quiet zone called "The Oasis."
- All headliners this year are British or Irish acts for the first time in 25 years.
- The lineup includes Charli XCX, Dave, Raye, Fontaines DC, Chase & Status, and Florence + The Machine.
- Some festival-goers feel the event has a young crowd, ages 16 to 18, but changes aim to attract older attendees.
- The festival offers day tickets and two locations, Reading and Leeds, making it more accessible.
- Attendees say the festival is a place for young people to discover new music safely among friends.
- The main stage has been renamed The Grid and features a new design element with a large walkway.
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