The festivals are two of the biggest music events in England. The events were scheduled to take place on the bank holiday weekend of 28-30 August, but due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the cancellation was inevitable. However, the organisers assure fans that the festival will return on the same bank holiday weekend, 2021.
The news has been announced in an Instagram post with the following statement:
‘We’re so sorry to announce that Reading and Leeds 2020 will no longer be taking place. Please read our full statement above. Keep safe and see you all next year’
Liam Gallagher, Stormzy and Rage Against The Machine had been set to headline this year. Other artists included in the program were MIGOS, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Solardo, AJ Tracey, Tom Greenan and many more.
The tickets bought for this summer will remain valid, while refunds will also be available, assures the organisation.
The history of the two festivals goes back to the 1960s. Initially Reading and Leeds festivals were known as rock festivals. Over the years, however, the events became more versatile, attracting fans from many different genres.
Last year’s headliners included Post Malone, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots and Foo Fighters. Other acts included Pale Wave, Billie Eilish, Bastille, Blossoms and The Distillers. Billie Eilish’s live performance can be seen on the JmusiCall YouTube Channel.
