Reading and Leeds Festival

The Prodigy have spoken to NME about their return to Reading & Leeds 2024 this weekend – their first time at the iconic festival since the passing of Keith Flint.

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Now, they’re back to play R&L for the sixth time – headlining the “groundbreaking” new stage, The Chevron.

With the festival about to kick off, the band’s Liam Howlett has shared his favourite memories from the August Bank Holiday bash, as well as telling us what the future holds for the Firestarters. Check out our full interview below.

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"Revellers at Leeds Festival have been warned to stay in their tents as the site has been battered by gales amid Storm Lilian.

Two stages "have been lost" amid drastic changes organisers have had to make due to the weather. Leeds Festival wrote on X: "We can see an end in sight to the high winds. We definitely won't be opening the arena at 11am, but we are targeting as soon as possible after that and we will update you further..."

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Just came across this British post-punk group on YouTube. I love their energy. It looks like they released their debut EP last year. Hopefully we get more from them soon!

With just three weeks to go until the gates open, organisers have shared some “essential info” with festivalgoers, which highlights newly-banned items for 2023.

Disposable vapes are now not allowed onsite at Reading & Leeds. “They pollute the environment and incorrect disposal of these can be hazardous at waste centres,” the listing reads.

In addition, campfires and disposable BBQs are prohibited “anywhere at the festival, including the campsites”. Explaining the ban, organisers said: “This is to support the Air Quality Action Plan and in consideration of local impacts as set out in our Green Nation Charter.

Given (I believe) there's no mechanism for locals to get cheaper tickets, does anyone have any tips for grabbing cheaper day tickets? Wouldn't mind catching a fair few acts on Friday and Sunday, just not for £200+!

Anyone going to be there this year?