ONE OF Reading’s festivals has announced the line-up for this summer’s event.
Readipop Festival is due to return in July, and has made its long-awaited first announcement of who will be performing.
Topping the bill for this year is songwriter and rapper Professor Green, who brings influences from dance and electronica to his brand of grime and hip hop.
He will be joined hip hop trio Jungle Brothers, who have been fusing their house, jazz, and rap sensibilities since 1987.
Sleeper will also be taking to the stage following their reunion in 2017, having recently toured their 1996 album The It Girl.
Mercury Prize-winning DJ and producer Roni Size is among the acts announced for the festival, bringing influences of reggae, jungle, big beat, and hip hop to his sets.
The final act announced is London-based post-punk outfit Snapped Ankles, whose misanthropic style has been described as a combination of warehouse parties, Lightning Bolt, and Morris Dancing.
Readipop brings locally-brewed ales and craft beers to Caversham, as well as an indie urban market, arts, and workshops spread over three days.
All of the proceeds of the event will fund Readipop’s charity work, as it support sartists and young people in Reading with a range of programmes.
This includes the operation of its own music label, which helps musicians access career and skills support as well as musical equipment and spaces.
It also provides one-on-one support, workshops, events, and community projects to help develop musicianship and foster creativity for young artists, and this year will see the 15th anniversary of the Readipop charity.
Readipop Festival 2023 takes place in Christchurch Meadows from Friday-Sunday, July 14-16.
Early Bird tickets, which give access to all three days of the event, cost £37.50 for adults and with concessions to be announced.
Early Bird tickets are now on sale, available via: readipop.co.uk
