Feature: Reading and Leeds Festival 2011 Preview - 25 Must See Bands
Posted on UnderTheGunReview.net on Monday, August 22nd 2011.
This weekend, two of the biggest UK festivals take place. The annual Reading and Leeds Festivals have become a highlight for music fans, as year in, year out it showcases a valuable blend of established and emerging bands, as well as comedy acts.
Since Leeds Festival was paired with the established Reading Festival in 1999, the biggest names in rock, indie and hip-hop have performed at the festival. From Oasis to Eminem to Iron Maiden to Blink-182, Reading and Leeds has consistently delivered in terms of headliners, whilst the smaller stages in recent years have played host to new bands that would soon become household names; Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and All Time Low being strong examples of this.
For some, this year’s line-up isn’t as strong as last year’s and perhaps more importantly it is weaker than other UK festivals like T In The Park and Sonisphere, as well as European festivals. It’s a well-known fact that the UK festival market is crowded with smaller, less-established festivals feeling the affects. Nevertheless for the consumer, there is plenty of choice. However, as always, Reading and Leeds accommodates well to music fans, and with so many bands and acts playing six stages over three days, it means there is plenty to see.
However here at Under The Gun Review, we thought we’d give you a helping hand and recommend twenty-five must see bands.
