Reading Festival 2025 - Friday in Reading - Aug 22, 2025

The Kooks

34 concerts

The Kooks, known for their well-crafted pop, underwent a band “renovation,” returning to the energetic spirit of their debut. For their seventh album, "Never Know," they embraced experimentation and fun, recapturing their essence and swagger.

AJ Tracey

1 concert

AJ Tracey, a UK-born artist, is key in UK rap. Known for 'Ladbroke Grove,' he spans grime, drill, hip-hop, collaborating with T-Pain and Skepta. He won the Brits Billion Award for 1 billion UK streams.

Heartworms

1 concert

Jojo Orme, aka Heartworms, captivates with her agit-pop style in Glutton For Punishment, a debut album full of raw emotion. Her acclaimed EP, A Comforting Notion, secured praise from The Sunday Times and more, with singles playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Bloc Party

18 concerts

East London band Bloc Party is known for their genre-bending sound, blending post-punk, indie rock, and electronic influences. They gained fame with 2005's "Silent Alarm," which went platinum in the UK, featuring hits like "Banquet." With albums like "A Weekend in the City" and "Intimacy," they've explored diverse styles, from dance beats to personal themes. Despite lineup changes, the band, anchored by Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack, continues to innovate. They've collaborated with notable producers and toured widely, influencing the indie scene with their dynamic musical evolution.

The Chats

14 concerts

The Chats are a Queensland pub-punk band known for their chaotic shows and viral hit "Smoko." They've toured with Cosmic Psychos and Queens of the Stone Age.

Chanel Yates

1 concert

Chanel Yates, a UK country artist known for honest songwriting and girl power anthems like "Big Girl Boots," shines at major festivals and tours with Alexandra Kay.

Rudimental

1 concert

Rudimental, from East London, are a genre-bending electronic trio known for chart-topping dance hits, 5 albums, 5 billion streams, world tours, and multiple awards.