December 5th 2024.
Many fans of the famous Reading and Leeds Festivals were left disappointed when the lineup for 2025 was announced. Despite having some big names on the bill, music enthusiasts were quick to criticize and express their dissatisfaction online. The previous year's headliners, Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, and Lana Del Rey, had drawn in thousands of attendees, but the same level of excitement seemed to be lacking for the upcoming festival.
The organizers of the festival confirmed that Chappell Roan and Travis Scott would be headlining in 2025. Along with them, popular rock band Bring Me The Horizon and Irish singer-songwriter Hozier were also announced to perform during the August bank holiday weekend. Other artists such as The Kooks, Becky Hill, Suki Waterhouse, AJ Tracey, Trippie Redd, Sammy Virji, and Wallows were also added to the lineup. More acts are yet to be revealed, but names like Enter Shikari, Bloc Party, Conan Gray, Amyl and The Sniffers, Wunderhorse, and Rudim3ntal have been confirmed.
Chappell Roan, in particular, has had a meteoric rise in the music industry over the past year. Her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," has garnered millions of listeners, and her song "Good Luck, Babe!" has reached one billion streams on Spotify. Rolling Stone even named it Song of the Year. Festival Republic's boss, Melvin Benn, praised Chappell as "an inspiring new pop star who is poised to define a generation." This will also be US rapper Travis Scott's first time performing at Reading and Leeds.
With a European-exclusive performance, Travis will be bringing his hits from his latest album, "Utopia," as well as his popular songs from previous records. However, the lineup announcement has been met with a lot of negativity from fans. Many have expressed their disappointment on social media, with one user calling it "the worst festival lineup of all time." Others have criticized the lack of rock artists, stating that the festival has lost its roots.
Despite the backlash, there are still some fans who are excited about the lineup. Chappell's fans, in particular, are looking forward to seeing her live, especially since her UK tour sold out quickly. Some have even said that her performance might convince them to attend the festival after a ten-year hiatus. Tickets for the festival will go on sale on December 9, and it is expected to draw in thousands of attendees once again.
While there may be mixed reactions to the lineup, one thing is for sure – the Reading and Leeds Festivals will continue to be a highly-anticipated event in the music scene. With big names like Lana Del Rey and Liam Gallagher headlining this year, and the promise of an unforgettable performance from Chappell Roan and Travis Scott in 2025, it's bound to be an unforgettable experience for all festival-goers.
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