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Since its humble beginnings as a jazz and blues folk-fest in 1971, Reading has come into its own as the undisputed mother of all rock festivals.

Reading Festival: What is Reading Festival Like?

With a massive 80 000 rockers flocking to Reading every year, the event is the biggest three-day rock festival in the UK.

Reading Festival: What is the Music Like at Reading Festival?

Expect the main stage to be a stomping ground for the biggest rock, alternative and indie names of the festival season. The festival has been branching out a bit in recent years too, so you’ll catch everything from dance to ska to hip hop at the other arenas.

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Since 1999, it’s joined up with Leeds under the banner of the Carling Weekend, sharing the bill but not the legend.

Reading Festival: Past Acts at Reading Festival

Previous acts include Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Nirvana, The Beastie Boys, The Prodigy, Muse, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Pixies, The Darkness, Pearl Jam, Iron Maiden, Metallica and too many more to name.

Reading Festival: What is Reading Festival Like?

There’s been a fair bit of mayhem and bottling of unsatisfactory performers in the past (the great 50 Cent incident of 2004 springs to mind), so come prepared for a party.

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Reading Festival News: The Lowdown on Leeds & Reading Festival 2008

The Killers, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine and lots more are all set to headline Reading Festival 2008’s 3 day gig. To find out who else is playing, Click Here: Reading Festival.

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