Oasis Look More Likely For Reading Festival 2009
Oasis look a little more likely for Reading Festival 2009 after band member Noel Gallagher revealed that the band have no intentions of playing at Glastonbury Festival this year.
Gallagher commented on the festival in a recent press release in Wembly, explaining that Glastonbury is fun to be at but not loud enough to play at.
Reading Festival Main Stage ‘Too Quiet’ for fans
Most people would expect tents, sunshine and loud music at Reading Festival, but apparently this year this was not the case.
Many complained about the lack of decibels after such acts as Bloc Party, Metallica and Rage Against the Machine on the main stage this year, but festival organiser Melvin Benn said “we had the council on our backs all weekend, they insisted that we lowered the volume.”
Doherty Leaps Into Reading Festival Crowd
Pete Doherty leaped into the crowd during his set at Reading Festival 2008!
The headline grabbing singer songwriter apparently made reference to being banned from appearing at another festival because he incited too much violence. Shortly after, he hopped the barriers causing pandemonium.
Rage Blast Reading With Political Set
Rage Against the Machine rocked the Reading Festival stage with a politically fueled set this weekend.
The band entered the stage dressed in orange jumps suits and black bags covering their heads, a probable reference to US foreign policy, say the BBC.
Cinema Screenings Announced For Reading
The following information is taken directly from the Reading Festival website:
See this year’s movie hits in the Dance Tent.
FRIDAY
12.00 midnight- SHORTS:
ETA (Junk Collective) (PG)
Userguides: Defending Oneself from attack (Richard Fenwick) (12)
Pencil Face (Christian Simmons) (PG)
Roar (Oxfam) (U)
How to Pick Up Girls (Dan Giltsham) (15)
12.15am FEATURE - SPEED RACER (PG)
02.30am FEATURE – JUMPER (12A)
Alternative Stage Line-up Announced For Reading 2008
The line-up for the Reading Festival 2008 Alternative stage has been officially announced by Festival Republic.
The following information is taken directly from the Reading Festival website.
Confirmed artists
Our Spoken Word headliners over the weekend are John Cooper Clarke, Henry Rollins, Jeffrey Lewis. Plus George Pringle, Chris Hicks, Ross Sutherland, Beans On Toast, Tim Clare, Byron Vincent, Dockers MC.
Guitar Hero Hits Reading Festival 2008
Guitar Hero will be at Reading Festival for this first time, in a specially designed arena.
Anyone of any age is welcome to rock out to their favorite tunes, with prizes offered to exceptional performances.
Reading Festival Named Event of Summer!
Reading and Leeds Festival have been named as the most popular event in this year’s Summer calender.
www.viagogo.co.uk recently released statistics that showed Reading had sold more tickets on the secondary market than any other festival.
Campsite Assistants Wanted For Reading Festival
Reading Festival are looking for volunteer campsite assistants for this summers festival.
Typical duties include:
Lift Sharing Encouraged By Festival Organisers
If you are thinking of driving to Reading Festival, then Festival Republic are asking you to think about sharing your space!
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