Win a Signed Reading Festival T-shirt

August 12, 2008 | Information | Leave a Comment 

Festival republic have launched a competition where the winner will receieve a signed Reading Festival t-shirt.

To enter, all you have to do is sign up to the official mailing list and then wait for an e-mail with instructions on how to enter the next stage.

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Alternative Stage Line-up Announced For Reading 2008

August 10, 2008 | News | Leave a Comment 

reading festival alternative stageThe 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.

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First Ever BBC Introducing Stage Line-up Announced!

July 29, 2008 | Line-Up | 1 Comment 

The first ever line-up for the Reading Festival BBC introducing stage has been officially announced.

The bands were carefully chosen by a combination of the BBC, Futuresound, Sandman Magazine and other music experts.

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Most Useful Things To Take To Reading Festival?

July 21, 2008 | Discussion | 1 Comment 

useful items for reading festivalWhat are the most useful things to take to Reading Festival, to make your weekend as enjoyable as possible?

here are a few ideas to start you off. If I get enough replies I will post them as a page.

1. Beer
2. Toothbrush and toothpaste
3. Plasters

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Best Three Bands at Reading Festival 2008?

July 19, 2008 | Discussion | 2 Comments 

Reading has been credited with having the best line-up of any summer festival. Headlining acts include Metallica, Rage Against the Machine and The Killers.

Who do you think are the three best bands in this years line-up? list your choices in order of prefference, with #1 being the best.

New Stage Announced For Reading Festival 2008

July 9, 2008 | Line-Up | Leave a Comment 

festival republic stage at readingReading Festival will have a new stage this year. The ‘Festival Republic’ stage will replace the Carling stage as Carling no longer sponsor the music event.

The official Reading Festiival website describes the stage as, “the first port of call for anyone looking to see the next big things now.”

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Best Band In This Years Reading Festival line-up?

July 6, 2008 | Line-Up | 2 Comments 

Which band are you most looking forward to at this years Reading Festival, and why?

There are a lot of big names on the bill and it would be interesting to see who’s looking forward to what. Please leave a comment explaining the act you are most looking forward to.

Guitar Hero Hits Reading Festival 2008

July 3, 2008 | News | 2 Comments 

guitar-hero-reading-festivalGuitar 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.

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Ida Maria Confirms Reading Festival On Myspace

July 3, 2008 | Line-Up | Leave a Comment 

ida maria at reading festivalThe Norwgian rock sensation Ida Maria, has confirmed her slot at Reading Festival via her official myspace page. (www.myspace.com/idamaria)

She has placed herself down for the 22nd of August which means she will be playing on the Friday. The stage has not yet been specified.

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Warning! Reading Festival Ticket Scam

June 19, 2008 | Tickets | Leave a Comment 

Reading Ticket ScamThe official Reading Festival website has had reports of people pretending to be from See Tickets and offering out Reading Festival tickets over the phone.

The number that phones is a mobile phone number that is not associated with see tickets, and they may ask for your credit card details over the phone.

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