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All tracks lead to Reading: Teddy Swims surprises commuters ahead of Reading Festival

Andy Preston by Andy Preston
Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:48 pm
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Unsuspecting commuters were treated to a surprise performance from one of the hottest artists of Reading Festival, who teamed up with Rockstar Energy Drink to kick-start an a weekend of music in the town.

Known for the breakout success of his 2023 hit single ‘Lose Control,’ Teddy Swims, who will also go on to perform at Reading Festival this weekend, wowed fans with a spontaneous performance at the local train station ahead of his gig at the event.

Though he is hard to miss with his distinct look, Teddy sported an incognito hat and sunglasses to seamlessly blend into the crowd full of festival goers and passers by going about their commute to the festival, passing through the station, before making his way to an unattended piano set-up inside the station.

The crowd quickly gathered around the piano in a buzz of anticipation, with their tents and festival supplies in tow, before the artist revealed his true identity and launched into a mesmerising performance of chart-topping tracks including ‘Lose Control’, ‘The Door’ and ‘Funeral’, hyping and energising fans for a sing-a-long serenade that made the station vibrate from the incredible sound.

Daily commuters and festival-goers alike were left speechless, transforming what would have been a mundane period of travel into an unforgettable music experience that left them enthused with energy.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Teddy Swims said: “I loved getting to partner up with Rockstar Energy Drink to give everyone going to the festival a little surprise at the train station – it’s always such an honour and so humbling to see the different walks of life that come together to listen to music. I love y’all and thank you for letting me do the best job in the entire world. See you all there this weekend!”

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The surprise performance at Reading train station is just one highlight of Rockstar Energy Drink’s partnership with Live Nation across six major musical festivals across the UK, having previously collaborated with Anne-Marie, Craig David and Wes Nelson to surprise and delight fans at Parklife and TRNSMT festivals across the summer.

Sarah Mahoney, Marketing Manager at PepsiCo, remarked: “As a brand, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the festival experience for music fans all summer, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved, culminating in an amazing performance with Teddy Swims. We are already planning how we can build on 2024 making it an even better experience for fans before, during, and after the festival experience, so keep an eye out – 2025 is going to be an incredible year!”

To stay updated on the latest developments and learn more about accessing other Rockstar Energy Drink music experiences this summer, visit our website at www.rockstarenergy.co.uk.

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