Alternative Stage Announced

[zeppelin]

http://www.readingfestival.com/news/?aid=86f3ce22-8c6d-4378-acd0-4eb6c07ae554

Emo Philips, Jason Byrne, Stephen K.Amos, Kevin Bridges, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound

With five stages full of the biggest artists in the world and the best music you can hear, the Reading and Leeds Festival provides something for everybody, but if you are looking for a break from the tunes fear not, as the ALTERNATIVE STAGE hosts the finest names in comedy, performance art, cabaret, film and plenty to keep you dancing after the main stages have closed for the night.

The headliners of this stage are as ever, some of the funniest comedians in the world – EMO PHILIPS, JASON BYRNE, STEPHEN K AMOS, KEVIN BRIDGES, RUSSELL KANE and RUFUS HOUND are set to perform at both sites and each bring their inimitable and unique brand of humour. They are joined by a mix of the best established and new names on the block.

Between the laughs there will also be some amazing artists appearing including human beatbox supremo BEARDYMAN, the lyrical talents of rappers RINSE, WARIKO and AFRIKANBOY and indie superstar EDDIE ARGOS.

Later in the day, the Alternative Stage shows films for those wanting to relax before the club action starts. Needless to say, this is where the ravers and rockers unite to dance until 2.30am with the coolest DJ’s, so save some energy till the wee hours. SMASH N GRAB, SWAP-A-RAMA, REBEL BINGO, DJ GOLDIEROCKS and TRANSGRESSIVE RECORDS will all host nights to round off your festival.

The BBC Introducing Stage is still to be announced, which will be the sixth and final stage.Tickets for this event are now sold out.

[SamSheppard]

Kevin Bridges

[SamSheppard]

triple post

Edited July 20, 2010 by SamSheppard

[Dan R]

Sounds pretty good to me

Definitely want to catch Jason Byrne, Stephen K. Amos and Rufus Hound

[fuzzylogic]

EDDIE ARGOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

[Vieuphoria]

SO muhc better than last year =]

Emo Phillips will be incredible. Love the guy.

Stephen k Amos is great too

[lharris92]

probably wont see any of them... a pity :/

[rexclark]

EDDIE ARGOS!!!!

Apart from that, some decent comedians, Kevin Bridges is excellent but I'll probably give him a miss as I saw him at Rockness. Emo Philips is interesting and quite fancy going to see Rufus Hound.

Hopefully the rest of the stage will get announced soon.

[FiestaDave]

Would love to see Stephen K Amos but doubt i'll be near that tent. Never seem to ever find the time...

[fantomas]

this list seems a little more comprehensive:

Emo Philips

Jason Byrne

Stephen K Amos

Russell Kane

Kevin Bridges

Rufus Hound

Robin Ince

Popcorn Comedy

Abandoman

Midnight Beast

Adam Bloom

Matt Kirschen

MC Dave Twentyman

JJ Whitehead

Matt Reed

Jamie Kilstein (Leeds Only)

Glenn Wool

Christian Reilly

Charlie Baker

Beardyman

Afrikan Boy

Eddie Argos

Luke Wright

Laura Dockrill

Rinse Wariko

[fantomas]

Luke Wright and Laura Dockrill are good poets if you get the chance.

[Vieuphoria]

Can't believe they got Emo Phillips. So f**king awsome

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

Out of interest what times would you expect the headliners and sub headliners to come on?

[fuzzylogic]

I honestly though Emo Phillips was dead. Should be interesting to see him.

[Vieuphoria]

Out of interest what times would you expect the headliners and sub headliners to come on?

[fuzzylogic]

There are no Subheadliners. You just have your headliners throughout the day. They won't clash with the music stae headliners or any of the 2 bands before them. They're normallymid afternoon 3ish? but with a load of big(ish) names this year i'd expect they'll justbeat random points.

ha Why dead?

[Vieuphoria]

Haha, I dunno. Maybe because I have not heard anything from him since the 90s. I dunno I thought I had read something that he had died. So nice to hear that he isn't

[5co77ie]

Rufus Hound - isn't funny I wasted half an hour of my life giving him a chance at VolksFest - he was sh1te

[Vieuphoria]

I'm guessing Rufus is the Compere again. He did a good job last time.

[fuzzylogic]

He's been on TV recently i think. But i can see why you'd thik that. i dont think hes has much of a presece outside of the 80s really. Think he tours a lot... just not tv.

I can't wait. Such a clever act.

[rockinthecasbah]

Very strong lineup. Will definitely try and see Beardyman and Kevin Bridges if they don't clash with someone else.

[Musesetlist]

Beardyman went to my school I just found out. He was taught by my music teacher

[ap3311]

Afrikan Boy. I wondered what happened to him...

Edited July 21, 2010 by ap3311

[JaggySnake92]

So freakin' awesome they've booked the Underground Rebel Bingo Club. Will be a highlight of the weekend.

Went to one of their "Accountancy Fairs" in Bristol in June and it was off the CHAINNNNN..You MUST Check out this insane twist on bingo. Outrageous.

Also, hell to the yeah for The Midnight Beast!

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

So freakin' awesome they've booked the Underground Rebel Bingo Club. Will be a highlight of the weekend.

Went to one of their "Accountancy Fairs" in Bristol in June and it was off the CHAINNNNN..You MUST Check out this insane twist on bingo. Outrageous.

Also, hell to the yeah for The Midnight Beast!