Biffy Clyro to headline Reading and Leeds
After securing a number one spot with their sixth album ‘Opposites’ yesterday, Biffy Clyro are amongst the latest batch of bands announced to play Reading and Leeds.
The Scottish trio join previously announced rap heavyweight Eminem for headlining duties, with a final headline act to be revealed for the main stage at a later date.
Also confirmed to play by Zane Lowe this evening are Bring Me The Horizon, Foals, Jake Bugg, System Of A Down and the recently reformed Fall Out Boy.
Tickets are available to purchase now at £197.50. Alternatively, a new scheme has been introduced this year where a deposit of £50 will secure a place, as long as the payment is fully paid by March 31st.
The festivals will take place on the weekend of 23rd - 25th August.
Live At Leeds reveals initial line-up
On Monday, Live At Leeds announced the first wave of bands to play this year’s festival. The annual event returns for a seventh year and is the ideal alternative for those who love the festival vibe but don’t like the mud, camping and portaloos that accompany it. A hectic dash from venue to venue is all you need to be concerned about.
This year Live At Leeds returns on the May Bank Holiday from May 3rd-6th. The musical proceedings will happen on the Saturday with a wide breadth of talent gracing twelve venues across the city, including the stunningly beautiful, Holy Trinity Church. Included in this year’s line up are local lads, The Pigeon Detectives, Everything Everything who are fresh from the release of their second album and buzz bands Peace and Swim Deep, as well as plenty of local bands.
The Vaccines will play on Sunday for a separate ticketed event costing £25, with support coming from psychedelic quintet, Toy.
Tickets for the Saturday are priced at £22.50 and are now on sale. They can be bought here or at a number of stores including; Crash Records, Jumbo Records, The Cockpit, Brudenell Social Club and the Leeds Academy Box Office.
Local Natives to play the Brudenell Social Club
Local Natives released their sophomore album, Hummingbird via Infectious Music today. To follow this release, the LA four-piece will embark on a European tour which will include 6 UK dates, opening in Leeds and finishing in London on February 14th.
Hummingbird, their second long player and follow up to their 2009 debut, Gorilla Manor, was co-produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. The percussive elements and glowing vocal harmonies that they brought to the fore in their previous efforts still remain. The band will play the Brudenell Social Club on February 8th.
FEBRUARY:
8th - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
9th - Edinburgh, Electric Circus
10th - Dublin, Whelan's
12th - Liverpool, Kazimier
13th - Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
14th - London, Scala
Skateistan benefit show this Saturday
Wharf Chambers will play host to Skateistan, a benefit show to raise funds and awareness for the non-government funded organisation. With its roots in Kabul, Afghanistan - Skateistan provides a safe access route to education and skateboarding classes for youths aged from 5-18. Skating has been found to be an empowering activity for the young people they help in not only Afghanistan but Cambodia and Pakistan too.
The event taking place on Saturday is guaranteed to be an enjoyable night with live music, an art auction and a raffle with prizes from local businesses up for grabs. Available to purchase at the auction will be beautifully hand-painted skate decks donated by Jenna Lee Alldread - who also designed the event poster, David Tyson, Drew Millward, Helen at Hello Mello and Jordan at Pogger Art plus more. Providing the music for the night and cranking up the decibels will be Yorkshireman Serious Sam Barrett, Liverpudlian troupe Salem Rages and finally Steel City’s punk outfit Dry Heaves.
As Skateistan relies on donations in order for their great work to continue, the proceeds from this event will go directly to their worthy cause. Doors open at 6.30pm with a £5 entry fee.
