Hozier live at Reading 2025: outspoken stomp-clap king wins over the crowd
The finger-pickin' good troubadour brings the noise and speaks his mind
Hozier speaks out for Palestine Action, Kneecap, free speech and equality during Reading 2025 headline set
“Supporting the people of Palestine is not an act of terrorism"
Festival Boss Melvin Benn on plans for Reading & Leeds 2026: “We’re in a stronger position than in an awfully long time”
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”
Reading & Leeds 2025: how to watch and listen on TV and radio
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
Reading & Leeds 2025 liveblog: all the action as it happens
All the latest and unmissable news, reviews, rumours, and photos and more
Reading & Leeds 2025: Check out the latest weather forecast
Will it be rain or shine when Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and more take to the stage?
Reading & Leeds 2025: check out NME's playlist of the must-see acts at the festival
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
Soundside Festival 2025 cancelled due to "circumstances beyond our control"
The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Weezer and Hozier had been set to headline the Connecticut festival in September
Reading & Leeds 2025: Check out the full stage times
This year’s festivals will feature headline performances from Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier
Every song on the 'We Were Liars' soundtrack
Including tracks by Haim and Lana Del Rey