Headliners ARE Booked

[kaosmark2]

Whilst I certainly hope you're right, I can't imagine Radiohead came cheap (not that I'm complaining). Kol and AM is just a derivative and dull choice.

Here's hoping for some cracking US indie ala Animal Collective and TV On The Radio.

[spoiledff7]

Has anyone else seen on the rumours page Arctic Monkeys and Kings of Leon have been put up to TBC and Radiohead upgraded to Strong Rumour. Dear God im excited. I thought after last years headliners we would be in for a wishy washy trio but three huge bands like that would be incredible.

[howlin_pete]

Couldn't give a toss about Arctic Monkeys or KOL, but if the Radiohead rumour pans out I'l be very excited. Not as good as the RATM/Metallica double we were treated to last year, but Radiohead would almost make up for that...

Only thing I would say is if it is indeed those 3, there won't be much diversity in the bands fanbases. Will be interesting to sree how the rest of the lineup pans out as I can see Reading loosing quite a few punters to Download

[sward24]

With Arctic Monkeys and KOL practically confirmed now, and radiohead looking likely I may have to consider giving reading a miss this year, unless they get some good alternatives headlining the tents, and some good 2nd headliners.

[beLIEveR]

Couldn't give a toss about Arctic Monkeys or KOL, but if the Radiohead rumour pans out I'l be very excited. Not as good as the RATM/Metallica double we were treated to last year, but Radiohead would almost make up for that...

Only thing I would say is if it is indeed those 3, there won't be much diversity in the bands fanbases. Will be interesting to sree how the rest of the lineup pans out as I can see Reading loosing quite a few punters to Download

[kaosmark2]

And sonisphere for that matter. Download tends to suffer slightly from being during the school exam period, it (might) have done better last year if it was in August.

The other thing worth remembering is that Glastonbury actually sold out this year, meaning if those are the three, fewer of that crowd are going to be able to afford a second festival.

[Obsydyan]

Because everyone goes to Glasto for flash in the pan indie bands

And Radiohead

[spoiledff7]

And Bruce Springsteen! KABOOM! Beat that Reading!

[Obsydyan]

Idiot

[spoiledff7]

Thanks for that, but the fact is that Glasto have booked an artist that really does justify some big festival hype (maybe a second one not far behind with Neil Young) and at the momet Reading/Leeds do seem to be lagging behind.

I've bought tickets for both Reading and Glasto and from what I'm hearing at the moment, the Reading rumours are leaving me feeling very underwhelmed. Where as I'm more excited by Glasto at the moment than for any other festival I've been to.

[tylerdurden]

yeah true, they're incomparable,

because ones a festival and ones an outdoor gig.

[jammy2211]

yeah true, they're incomparable,

because ones a festival and ones an outdoor gig.

[benisright]

Then why is "Reading Festival" on www.efestivals.co.uk in the forum for Reading & Leeds festivals?

Think someone ought to inform Neil, obviously we've all be misguided for the past decade or so.

[ste4_20]

I've bought tickets for both Reading and Glasto and from what I'm hearing at the moment, the Reading rumours are leaving me feeling very underwhelmed. Where as I'm more excited by Glasto at the moment than for any other festival I've been to.

[benisright]

Bruce will go down well at glasto, obv not at reading. There'd be about 15 people in the crowd...id be one of them.

[thomasowen]

Bruce will go down well at glasto, obv not at reading. There'd be about 15 people in the crowd...id be one of them.

[benisright]

I think you're understimating the reading audience a bit.

[beLIEveR]

This doesn't reflect my view on him in ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM.

But, would he be able to play an uninterrupted set at Reading, bottle wise?

[benisright]

This doesn't reflect my view on him in ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM.

But, would he be able to play an uninterrupted set at Reading, bottle wise?

[chubbz]

I've heard the third headliner is The Lonely Island

[gr4h4m]

if ACDC get confirmed I'll definality be buying a ticket

[twenty_foot_chickens]

Not this year, but Muse for next year according to this. http://twitter.com/officialrandl Suggests that muse are 'definitely' playing next year.

[thomasowen]

Not this year, but Muse for next year according to this. http://twitter.com/officialrandl Suggests that muse are 'definitely' playing next year.

[twenty_foot_chickens]

I cant see that anywhere. Are you sure you're not confused with them saying that 'definatley next year' as in next year Reading and Leeds will win the NME award?

[gr4h4m]

I'll go with

Arctic Monkeys, AC/DC, Kings of Leon