Organiser Melvin Benn told NME that Roan was first pure pop headliner in the festival's history
He also discussed changes to the site marking one of the “biggest overhauls” in festival history, what made Chappell Roan and Travis Scott stand out to him, and thoughts on predicting “future headliners”
This year's event kicks off today (August 22), with Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Scott and Hozier all headlining across the weekend
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Will it be rain or shine when Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and more take to the stage?
From Chappell Roan's pop anthems to Travis Scott’s intense energy, NME have rounded up 30 unmisssable acts to get you hyped for this year’s edition of the twin festivals
They are both set to appear at Summer Sessions later this month, following Roan's headline slot at Reading & Leeds
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Chappell Roan, Spice Girls and Britney Spears all feature, as well as the returning Pink Slip
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