Reading Festival 2025 - Sunday in Reading - Aug 24, 2025

Antony Szmierek

2 concerts

Manchester poet Antony Szmierek blends rap, spoken word and dance music with thoughtful lyricism. Named BBC 6 Music Artist of the Year 2023, he debuted on Later… With Jools Holland, toured the UK, and released EPs Poems To Dance To and Seasoning.

Sammy Virji

4 concerts

Sammy Virji, an English DJ and producer from London, is a pioneer of the UK garage renaissance. He blends bassline, dubstep, and house, creating energetic, feel-good anthems. Known for tracks like "If U Need It," "Shella Verse" with Flowdan, and "Cops & Robbers" with Skepta, his album "Same Day Cleaning" showcases his style. He earned a DJ Mag Best Producer nomination and BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix of the Year.

Girls Don't Sync

2 concerts

Girls Don’t Sync (Gaia Ahuja/G33, Hannah Lynch, Sophia Ryalls/Sophia Violet, Matty Chiabi) are a UK electronic DJ collective blending garage, house and bass with Black diaspora and South Asian samples. Won DJ Mag’s 2022 Breakthrough DJ award; released Come Thru and Gunshots.

Nieve Ella

23 concerts

Nieve Ella is an English indie pop and indie rock singer-songwriter from Albrighton, Shropshire. She is known for her relatable, confessional lyrics, resonating with a Gen Z fanbase. Her EPs include Young & Naive, Lifetime of Wanting, and Watch It Ache and Bleed. Nieve Ella has supported artists such as Girl in Red and charted on the UK Independent Album Chart.

Lyvia

1 concert

Bartees Strange

1 concert

Bartees Strange, born in Ipswich, England, and raised in Mustang, Oklahoma, is a Baltimore-based musician. He is celebrated for his genre-bending sound, fusing indie rock, R&B, soul, country, hip-hop, and punk. His acclaimed albums include "Live Forever," "Farm to Table," and "Horror." Strange has collaborated with artists like Jack Antonoff and toured with Phoebe Bridgers and The National. He is recognized for pushing musical boundaries and exploring themes of identity.

Waterparks

24 concerts

Waterparks is a Houston rock, alternative, and electronic trio featuring Awsten Knight, Otto Wood, and Geoff Wigington. They signed with 300 Entertainment in 2020. Their 2019 album FANDOM reached #2 on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart.

Amyl and The Sniffers

1 concert

Formed in Melbourne’s pub-rock scene in 2016, punk band Amyl and the Sniffers feature vocalist Amy Taylor. They released critically acclaimed albums Amyl and the Sniffers (2019) and Comfort To Me (2021), blending classic punk with glam and balladry.

D-Block Europe

4 concerts

Lewisham collective D-Block Europe are platinum-selling hitmakers with 10+ Gold and 6 Platinum singles, 5B+ global streams and 30 Top 40 singles. Known for Prada (feat. Raye, prod. Casso) and cult classics Overseas, Darling and Make You Smile.

Trippie Redd

35 concerts

Born Michael Lamar White IV and raised in Canton, Ohio, Trippie Redd blends cloud rap, emo rap, and trap with punk/metal energy. He broke out online in 2015, topped the Billboard 200 with !, and scored hits like "Dark Knight Dummo."

Suki Waterhouse

12 concerts

London-born Suki Waterhouse is an English actress, model, and indie pop singer. Known for her dream pop sound, popular songs include "Good Looking" and "Moves". She released albums "I Can't Let Go" and "Memoir of a Sparklemuffin". Waterhouse also gained acclaim for acting in "Daisy Jones & the Six" and modeling for Burberry.

Good Kid

2 concerts

Del Water Gap

5 concerts

Del Water Gap is Samuel Holden Jaffe, an indie pop artist from Sharon, Connecticut, based in Brooklyn, New York. His intimate sound and confessional lyrics are showcased in albums like "Del Water Gap," "I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet," and "Chasing the Chimera." He is widely known for "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" and has collaborated with Maggie Rogers and Holly Humberstone.

DJ EZ

2 concerts

Reading Festival

2 concerts

Reading Festival, originating as the National Jazz Festival in 1961, evolved into the UK's longest-running popular music event. It's celebrated for its diverse genres, spanning rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music, consistently hosting global superstars and fostering a vibrant community of music enthusiasts.

Songer

7 concerts

Wokingham, England's rapper Songer is known for lyrical dexterity and genre versatility across UK Hip Hop, Drum and Bass, and UK Garage. He gained fame via viral BL@CKBOX freestyles, building an independent career with millions of streams. His releases include "Toxic (Freestyle)", "Vino Bandit", and "SKALA", topping UK hip-hop charts. Collaborations feature D Double E and KiLLOWEN.

Balu Brigada

2 concerts

Balu Brigada is an Auckland, New Zealand-born groove-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley, known for their alt-pop and indie rock sound. They craft multi-dimensional music with prominent bass-hooks and catchy riffs. Popular songs include "So Cold" and "Designer." Their debut album, "Portal," was released in 2025. They gained acclaim from outlets like People, who named them "Best New Artist," and supported Twenty One Pilots on tour.

Skye Newman

16 concerts

Skye Newman, a singer-songwriter from South East London, crafts neo-soul, R&B, and pop music. Known for her powerful vocals and honest storytelling, she explores themes of family and relationships. Her debut EP, "SE9 Part 1," features popular songs like "Hairdresser" and "Family Matters". Newman was named BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026 winner and achieved BPI Gold certification for her EP.

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Amie Blu

A rising British-French singer, songwriter, and musician based in South London, known for her soulful blend of contemporary alternative R&B and classic soul.

Matilda Mann

Matilda Mann, known for her witty and wise lyrics, captures the bittersweet transition to adulthood in her debut album "Roxwell." Her songs explore love's many forms with a unique style that resonates with listeners.

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Aviva

CARYS (“care-iss,” means love) makes raw, stream-of-consciousness songs about connection, detachment, and big emotions—unapologetically vulnerable: “bc I’m a star.”

The Dare

The Dare, Harrison Patrick Smith, is an American musician from West Hollywood, California, known for his New York-based indie sleaze revival sound. His dance-punk and electroclash style gained prominence with the song "Girls". He released albums such as "What's Wrong with New York?" and produced for Charli XCX.

Lancey Foux

East London artist Lancey Foux first gained attention in 2015 with his debut full-length EP PINK, a 14-track, rule-bending project. He began recording for fun, freestyling over YouTube instrumentals, and has made over 500 tracks.

Travis Scott

Houston-born rapper/producer Travis Scott (Jacques Webster) makes psychedelic trap with Auto-Tuned half-sung rap; #1 albums Birds/Astroworld (“Sicko Mode”); collabs Kanye, Rihanna, Drake.

Leigh-Anne

Sea Girls

Sea Girls, known for their euphoric alt-pop rock, captivate audiences with catchy tunes and vibrant live shows. With albums like "Open Up Your Head" and "Homesick," they've built a global fanbase. Their latest, "Midnight Butterflies," showcases their melodic prowess.

Nell Mescal

Maynooth, Co Kildare-born Irish songwriter in London; frank, poignant electronic-leaning pop on EP Can I Miss It For a Minute?; praised by NYT, Vogue; Rolling Stone UK Awards nom.

Luvcat

Luvcat, the artistic persona of Liverpool-born Sophie Morgan Howarth, crafts alternative rock and dark pop with gothic and theatrical flair. Known for her cinematic storytelling and intriguing persona, she blends influences like The Cure and Nick Cave. Her debut album, "Vicious Delicious," features popular songs such as "He's My Man" and "Matador," which gained significant attention. Luvcat has supported artists including The Last Dinner Party and The Libertines.

Demae

Born in Harlesden, NW London, Demae blends introspective, magnetic music with hip-hop influences. Known for her mixtape "Maelib," she’s praised by BBC 1Xtra stars.

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Reading Festival 2025 - Sunday in Reading,

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