READING Festival is finally here; here’s our round-up of what’s coming up on the first day of the event’s offerings.
Main Stage
Dasha is kicking things off on the Main Stage from midday, followed by Seb Lowe at 12.50pm, Kneecap at 1.40pm, The K’s at 2.40pm, Neck Deep at 3.50pm, and Spiritbox at 5.05pm.
Two Door Cinema Club take to the stage at 6.20pm, with Gerry Cinnamon at 7.50pm, before headliners Blink 182 at 9.45pm.
Chevron Stage
The Chevron Stage gets underway with LeoStayTrill at 1.50pm, Simone at 2.45pm, Killowen at 3.50pm, and Sota at 4.35pm.
Kenya Grace will perform at 5.50pm, followed by Denzel Curry at 7.05pm, Bou at 8.25pm, and The Prodigy at 10.15pm
Radio 1 Stage
The Radio 1 Stage begins proceedings with Frozemode at midday, followed by Kid Brunswick at 12.50, Chinchilla at 1.40pm, G Flip from 2.45pm, Flo at 3.50pm, Teddy Swims at 4.55pm, and Confidence Man at 6.10pm.
David Kushner takes to the stage from 7.40pm, along with Jorja Smith at 9.20pm, who closes the stage for the evening.
Festival Republic
Festival Republic stage sees Big Special performing from 11.30am, The Oozes from 12.35pm, Spiritual Cramp from 1.45pm, Lambrini Girls from 2.55pm, and Bad Nerves from 4.15pm.
The Amity Affliction take up the baton at 7.05pm, followed by a second set from Neck Deep at 8.30pm, closing the stage.
BBC Introducing
This year’s BBC Introducing line-up kicks off with Carsick at midday, followed by Disgusting Sisters at 12.55, NE-O at 1.50pm, Jodie Langford at 2.45pm, Ellur at 3.40, and Beren Olivia from 4.35pm.
Iyamah continues from 6.25pm, with Soft Launch at 7.20pm, and South Arcade Closing the stage from 8.15pm.
