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Rage Against The Machine and Stormzy to join Liam Gallagher as headliners for Reading 2020

by John Wakefield
February 11, 2020
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TWO new headliners have been announced for this year’s Reading Festival, joining Liam Gallagher and a host of other bands and musicians for the August bank holiday event. 

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, February 13, for the popular event, which takes place at Richfield Avenue. 

Stormzy and Rage Against The Magcine will be heading the bill for the three-day musicathon, which attracts around 100,000 people every year. 

Rage Against The Machine have been performing their hip hop, punk and thrash since 1991, selling more than 16 million records, and are one of the loudest voices in modern music. 

Organisers said that in times of political hardship, Rage Against The Machine have never been afraid to speak their minds or point the finger at injustice, and their previous Reading performances have gone down in history – and this year’s headline slot will be no different. 

Multi award-winning musician Stormzy is said to be a showman like no other. Known for evolving the underground musical landscape, as well as being a perennial political agitator, Stormzy is a true spokesman of black empowerment and social activism. 

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Last year, he released the best-selling album Heavy Is The Head, described by some as a record that is home to a necessary and important dialogue that’s equally fiery as it is refreshingly vulnerable. 

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was announced as a Reading & Leeds headliner back in November, and returns after being a headliner in 2017. In the past year, he released his second solo album, Why Me?, undertook a UK your and appeared in a documentary, As It Was. 

Also on the Reading bill

Slowthai 

Northampton rapper slowthai rose to fame with last year’s scathingly honest debut Nothing Great About Britain, gaining notoriety as one of the UK’s most compelling MCs and the voice of a generation. He’s been praised by the likes of R&L headliner Liam Gallagher, and his performance at this year’s festival will be a spectacle of sweat, charisma and energy.

Gerry Cinnamon

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon#s live shows are infamous for their wild atmosphere, and festival-goers can expect a multitude of special singalong moments. He’ll be joined by Two Door Cinema Club, with their bold blend of alternative pop, dance beats and unforgettable riffs.

Sam Fender

2019 was the year of North Shields singer songwriter Sam Fender with his brilliantly cathartic and honest debut album Hypersonic Missiles, and with his appearance at this summer’s Reading & Leeds shows there’s no sign of him slowing down any time soon. 

Courteeners

Also appearing are Courteeners whose critically acclaimed release More. Again. Forever. recently became the band’s seventh album to reach the Official UK Album Chart Top 10. Last year they sold out their own 50,000 capacity show at Heaton Park in Manchester and headlined a number of major festivals across the country. 

Festivalgoers can look forward to hearing such hits as Not Nineteen Forever, Are You In Love With A Notion?, Modern Love and countless others in August at Reading & Leeds.

Dermot Kennedy, Rex Orange Country 

Elsewhere, the brilliantly ambitious Irish singer songwriter Dermot Kennedy who made a remarkable impact with his number debut album Without Fear in 2019 joins the line-up, as well as Rex Orange County, who recently released his acclaimed third album Pony to subsequently selling out three phenomenal shows at Brixton Academy. 

Tom Grennan, ONR, MC Aitch

Found What I’ve Been Looking For hit maker Tom Grennan, and ONR – the brainchild of singer-songwriter Robert Shield – are also announced. Manchester born, 20 year-old MC Aitch is one of the biggest success stories in the last year.

With a BRIT Award nomination, his infectious energy and unrivalled flow cement him as a force to be reckoned with at this year’s Reading.

Migos

 Atlanta Bad & Boujee trio Migos are an illustrious name in modern hip-hop, achieving multiple number one spots in US single and album charts, alongside a plethora of awards. Heavily praised by the likes of musical guru Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), their set at Reading will be monumental.

D-Block Europe

D-Block Europe are a collective of artists led by Young Adz and Dirtbike LB that are taking the trap world by storm. Last year’s mixtape Street Trauma cemented the duo as a formidable force in UK music that is sure to get Reading moving. 

Run The Jewels

Also appearing are Grammy-nominated US hip-hop super duo Run The Jewels, who create heavy-hitting beats, scorching bars and braggadocio one-liners with social relevance.

Mabel, Georgia, Joy Crookes

Mabel, the voice behind a brand-new generation of R&B chanteuses who boasts over two million single sales in the UK, alongside half a billion streams will play Reading 2020, alongside London multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Georgia – one of the most singular and irresistible pop talents of 2020. 

They’ll be joined by BRIT Award rising star nominee and exquisitely voiced Joy Crookes, and prolific songwriter and alt-pop star blackbear, who has collected a staggering 28.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Mahalia, Trevor Daniel, Mae Muller and Vulpynes

Also announced is Norwegian alt-pop artist girl in red, Birmingham’s multitalented R&B singer, songwriter and actress Mahalia, Houston singer-songwriter Trevor Daniel, emerging North London singer-songwriter Mae Muller and garage rock duo Vulpynes.

AJ Tracey

Ladbroke Grove rapper AJ Tracey has catapulted to the forefront of the UK rap scene and will make his grand return at Reading following a standout performance at last year’s festival. 

Joining him is Tottenham’s Headie One, known for his unwavering vocal flow with stylings of trap and drill.

070 Shake

Fresh from releasing her brilliant debut LP Modus Vivendi, 070 Shake has one of the most unique voices in contemporary rap and is set for her biggest year yet. Swedish rapper Bladee fuses a smorgasbord of musical styles that bring a wide range of emotions to his electric performances. 

Nascar Aloe

Self-proclaimed as the New Sid Vicious, North Carolina native Nascar Aloe brings a hard-hitting mix of his hero’s punk energy mixed with raw trap beats that will have the mosh pits bouncing. 

Danny Brown, Ashnikko, DigDat, Lady Leshurr

Michigan rap guru Danny Brown is also announced, alongside 23-year-old multi-talent rapper, singer, producer and songwriter Ashnikko, accelerating South East London drill artist DigDat and Birmingham freestyler Lady Leshurr.

Danzel Curry, Iann Dior, MC Ghetts, Young T and Bugsey, JPEGMAFIA, M Huncho, Santi, KSI, SL, OFB, Br3nya

Miami rapper and master of his craft Denzel Curry will perform, alongside Puerto Rican-American rapper Iann Dior and East London MC Ghetts. Born and raised in South East London, Shaybo the hard-hitting truth-telling rapper has gathered accolades and rapid momentum with her most recent releases Bonjour Cava and Ya Dun Know, and Nottingham duo Young T & Bugsey’s fierce and eclectic hip-hop rhythms will make waves at the festivals. Baltimore rap artist JPEGMAFIA and Coventry rap talents Jay1 and Pa Salieu are also announced. London’s enigmatic ‘trapwave’ artist M Huncho, Nigerian singer-rapper Santi bringing his native alté scene to the masses, British YouTuber, internet personality and rapper KSI, balaclava-wearing London tropical drill artist SL, U.K.-based rap collective OFB, and Br3nya, one of the hottest voices in UK music also join the line-up.

All Time Low, IDLES, Joy As An Act of Resistance

Pop-punk heavyweights All Time Low will make their electrifying return at Reading, alongside IDLES, the creators behind one of the most necessary dialogues and important albums in recent years, Joy As An Act Of Resistance. Toronto hardcore punks Cancer Bats are back with their chaotic and pit-inducing tunes. 

FEVER 333, Waterparks, Gallows, Ho99o9, The Bronx

Fronted by Jason Butler, FEVER 333 will bring a pulverizing hybrid of hip-hop, punk and activism that doesn’t play by the rules to both Reading. 

Waterparks are heading back to the festival, with ferocious Watford DIY punks Gallows, hardcore punk group Ho99o9 and anthemic punk from crowd-favourites The Bronx.

The Maine, The Hunna, Fontaines D.C., Holding Absence, Dune Rats, Creeper, As It Is, Black Peaks, Sleeping With Sirens, Garzi, Narrow Head, The Hara

Also joining are Arizona rock pop legends The Maine and The Hunna, two blistering live forces that will bring their A-Game to the festivals. 

And Dublin breakthrough act Fontaines D.C., the brains behind modern punk anthems such as Boys In The Better Land, and Cardiff four-piece post-rock/hardcore outfit Holding Absence who released their self-titled debut album last year to critical acclaim, catalysing a cult-like following. Aussie party-hearty punks Dune Rats will take to the stage, with Southampton theatrical rockers Creeper, Brighton pop-punk stalwarts As It Is, heavy proggers Black Peaks, Orlando alt-rock titans Sleeping With Sirens, emo rapper Garzi, Texan alt-rockers Narrow Head and high-energy three piece from the North West, The Hara.

Declan McKenna, 

Reading is also excited to confirm appearances from Declan Mckenna, who is taking the UK by storm ahead of his second album release Zeros later this year, and his appearance at this year’s Reading is hugely anticipated.

Beabadoobee, Sea Girls, Easy Life, Sports Team, Wallows, Spector, Inhaler, Fickle Friends, Jaws, LYRA, Bloxx

At just 19, Beabadoobee has built her huge, Gen-Z fan base with her flawless output of confessional bedroom pop songs and DIY aesthetic that is sure to get the crowd going. 

She’ll be joined by fellow BBC Sound Of nominees Sea Girls, who kickstarted this year with the release of their contagious new single Ready For More, alongside Leicester’s Easy Life who blur the lines between indie and R&B, and pop-punk unit hailing from Kentucky Arrested Youth. Also set to play are indie revivalists Sports Team, Cali trio and alt pop masters Wallows, London indie pop chaps Spector, and Dublin band Inhaler, who just released their huge new track We Have To Move On. Synth-pop four-piece Fickle Friends fronted by Natassja Shiner, British indie rock trio Jaws, Irish singer LYRA and Reading indie pop 4-piece Bloxx join the line-up.

MK, Solardo, Gryffin,  

Dance music fans can expect to see Detroit legend MK take to the stage, with his unique spin on modern house, incorporating elements of New York-style garage with high octane techno. Tech-house duo Solardo will be flying the flag for Manchester’s rich dance music heritage, bringing their insatiable appetite for infectious beats and euphoria to the festivals. Gryffin is a San Franciscan producer, musician and DJ who has worked with the likes of Tove Lo, Years & Years and Maroon 5, his chart-topping melodic house music will be a welcome addition to the festivals.

Sonny Fodera, Wilkinson, Hannah Wants, Hybrid Minds, Tiffany Calver, Delta Heavy, Dom Dolla

Described as ‘one of the biggest draws in house’ by MixMag, Reading & Leeds are also excited to play host to Australia’s Sonny Fodera who is renowned for unforgettable DJ sets featuring club bangers such as One Night. He’ll be joined by South West London dance guru Wilkinson, who has countless club anthems to his name such as Afterglow, Half Light and Dirty Love, Birmingham house heroine Hannah Wants, London drum n bass re-definer duo Hybrid Minds, BBC 1Xtra DJ and tastemaker Tiffany Calver, British drum n bass duo Delta Heavy presenting Beyond and Australian house producer Dom Dolla.

Comedy and more

With hundreds of acts set to play, Reading organisers said that the event will again be the ultimate festival weekend of the summer – defining and celebrating the sounds of modern ground-breaking music, as well as a world-class comedy line up.

General tickets will go on sale from www.readingandleedsfestival.com

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