Two big names look set for secret sets at Reading & Leeds 2023

Quentin Tarantino is going to make his self-declared “final” film in his hometown of Los Angeles, and the Golden State is welcoming the Oscar winner with open and lucrative arms.

Finneas performed his debut UK headline show at Electric Ballroom in London last night (August 30) and performed a brand new track. Check out the full setlist, videos and pictures below.The artist’s ‘one night only’ gig at the 1500-capacity Camden venue came just one day after he performed alongside sister Billie Eilish at her own intimate gig, who surprised fans with guest appearances from Labrinth and Boygenius.Finneas also performed with his pop sensation sibling a few days prior for her massive headline performances at Reading and Leeds Festivals 2023.Minutes before Finneas’ turn yesterday, Billie emerged on the upstairs balcony overlooking the stage and was met by screams as she waved to fans.

NME about the success of Reading & Leeds 2023 – as well as teasing the line-up and site changes for next year’s edition of the event.This year’s twin-site festival saw massive headline performances from Foals, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers, Imagine Dragons and Billie Eilish, alongside sets from the likes of Sleep Token, Steve Lacy, Central Cee, Wet Leg and many more. Check out all the action as it happened in the NME liveblog.Speaking to NME backstage on the closing day at Reading, R&L boss Benn said: “I’m very pleased with how it’s gone this weekend.

86TVs, the new band of The Maccabees’ Felix and Hugo White, have spoken to NME at Reading Festival 2023 about the “perfect heartbreak” of their old band never headlining the festivals.The group – comprising the White brothers and their third brother Will (the latter formerly of mid-noughties indie band Talk Taxis and his solo project BLANc) and The Noisettes’ drummer Jamie Morrison – recently released their debut single ‘Worn Out Buildings’.Speaking to NME at this weekend’s Reading Festival, where they played a secret set on the BBC Introducing stage, they discussed their hopes for the band, their history with the festivals, and how they believed The Maccabees could have one day headlined.Asked whether they ever believed they would top the bill at the dual festivals, Felix said: “That is so heartbreaking to hear you say that, because I definitely had that [thought]. I used to keep all those yellow [line-up] posters, and the first one The Maccabees did, we were the first on the new bands tent.

Baby Queen spoke to NME backstage at Reading Festival 2023 about how The 1975‘s self-titled debut has impacted her career. Watch the full interview above.Last night (August 26), The 1975 performed the record – which celebrates its 10th anniversary next week (September 1) – in full as they headlined Main Stage West. “This set does, eventually, remind you what it means for such a characterful and often misunderstood debut album to still be so beloved,” said NME in a four-star review of the performance.Speaking of what it meant to grow up with ‘The 1975’, which spawned hit singles ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Sex’, the artist – born Bella Latham – explained: “I was 17-years-old and still in South Africa when it came out, and it was when I started to go off the rails.

The 1975 gave Lewis Capaldi a shoutout during their Reading Festival 2023 set tonight (August 26). The band replaced Capaldi as headliners after the singer pulled out of the fest.“Well, first of all can we have the loudest round of applause in our set for Mr Lewis Capaldi who couldn’t make it tonight,” frontman Matty Healy told the crowd right before playing their hit track ‘Chocolate’.The 1975’s replacement of Capaldi came after the latter announced that he would be taking a break from all live performances – including Reading & Leeds – for the time being following his Glastonbury showcase to focus on his mental and physical health.

Holly Humberstone brought out Arlo Parks during her Reading Festival 2023 set today (August 26). Watch a clip of the moment below.The pair performed a surprise duet of Humberstone’s ‘Room Service’, a track from her upcoming debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black‘ which is set for release on October 13.Recently speaking of the slow strumming track, Humberstone said that she wrote it “a little while ago when I’d just started touring full time” adding that she’d found herself stressed out at the time even while having fun.“I was really missing home and my friends,” she said.

Billie Eilish has wrapped up her headlining set at Leeds Festival 2023 with a stunning selection of songs to make up her setlist – here’s what she performed.Last night (August 25), the 21-year-old became the youngest act to headline Leeds, beating out London rapper Dave who headlined last year at the age of 24.

first uncredited acting role in “Married… with Children” recently resurfaced on social media, is reportedly looking to continue building her acting portfolio with some big projects.“Suits is such a hit in reruns that Meghan’s being told there’s a demand from fans to see her act again,” a source told Life & Style Magazine. “She’s excited.

Ashnikko is set to play a secret set at Reading Festival 2023 today (August 25) – get all the details below.On the day the pop star releases their debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’, they will play the Festival Republic Stage at Reading at 4pm.It’s not yet clear whether a set at Leeds later in the weekend will follow.Reviewing Ashnikko’s debut album, NME said: “The North Carolinian could have made a killing shilling vague platitudes over punky trap instrumentals, as she did on her previous mixtape, 2021’s ‘Daredevil’.

Trippie Redd has cancelled his performances at this weekend’s Reading & Leeds Festivals due to illness.The news was shared today (August 25) on the festivals’ social media, where they shared a statement from the rapper.“I’m so sorry to announce that I can’t perform this weekend,” he told fans.“I was really looking forward to coming to Reading & Leeds Festivals but due to illness I have to cancel my visit to the UK. I hope to see you soon!”Reading & Leeds haven’t yet shared news of a replacement.Unfortunately we have to announce that Trippie Redd is having to cancel his performances at both Reading and Leeds due to illness.Trippie Redd’s statement: “I’m so sorry to announce that I can’t perform this weekend.

Bombay Bicycle Club have kicked off the first day of Reading & Leeds Festival 2023 with a surprise slot. Find footage and the setlist below.Launching the festival with a bang, the British indie heavyweights took to the stage for the first time in nearly ten years and broke out some of their fan favourites.The band’s surprise set was confirmed yesterday (August 24).

Reading & Leeds festival have spoken to NME about the help they’ll be offering on site this year, and how fans can access it.Returning this weekend, the twin-site festival will see headline performances from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender, Imagine Dragons, Foals and The 1975 – with the likes of Loyle Carner, Central Cee, Wet Leg, Inhaler, Holly Humberstone, Arlo Parks, Rina Sawayama, Becky Hill and many more also appearing. Check out the full line-up and stage times here.With R&L being a first-time festival for many revellers, some may be feeling overwhelmed at concerned at the idea of being among such a huge crowd for a few days.

Sigma have spoken NME about their upcoming appearances at Reading & Leeds 2023 – where they will close out the festivals by hosting the world’s largest silent disco.The silent disco will be the first of its kind to be held at the festival – which will take place this weekend (August 25-27) – and will see the Brit-nominated duo end the three-night run with a bang as they will each hold their own DJ sets at the two sites.With an expected 60,000 at both locations, Sigma’s silent DJ set will simultaneously take place on the main stage on Sunday night of each, following performances by this year’s headliners Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The Killers, Foals and Imagine Dragons.Speaking to NME, Sigma’s Joe Lenzie has told us about what the mammoth set means to the group, and shed insight on how he and bandmate Cam Edwards have plans to custom-tailor their show to make it their most unforgettable night yet.Lenzie: “I’m good, I’m good! Always busy… best way to be though. Lots going on.”“To be honest, we’ve actually never done a silent disco, so I don’t know what the implications of people wearing headphones are!“I’d imagine that you don’t get to feel the bass because you don’t have the massive rig, but I’ve never actually been to one, so I don’t know what the actual experience is like.

Leeds and Reading Festival takes place over the bank holiday weekend with tens of thousands of people expected to descend on the site.

Leeds and Reading Festivals will take place once again over the August bank holiday weekend.

Reading & Leeds and environmental campaigners have spoken to NME about the festival’s fight against climate change – and what music fans can do to help.Returning this weekend, the twin-site festival will see headline performances from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender, Imagine Dragons, Foals and The 1975 – with the likes of Loyle Carner, Central Cee, Wet Leg, Inhaler, Holly Humberstone, Arlo Parks, Rina Sawayama, Becky Hill and many more also appearing. Check out the full line-up and stage times here.Victoria Chapman, head of sustainability at R&L owners Live Nation, explained how the festivals were making practical efforts to stride towards their aim to a 50 per cent reduce in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, increasing renewable energy use and reducing single-use plastics – as well as spreading the green message among festival-goers.“We’re seeing the impact that artists can have at all levels of touring, and how they really inspire fans, the industry and each other towards positive change,” Chapman told NME.

Big Brother will run for at least two seasons on ITV, the network has said.

This is Day 113 of the WGA strike and Day 40 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.