Live Reviews
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Liam Gallagher live at Reading Festival 2024: the start of a new chapter for Oasis?
The frontman gives the people almost everything they want… with perhaps a little left for next year

Lana Del Rey live at Reading Festival 2024: a classic in the making – despite the “techno”
The star is on stunning form as she tops the bill at Reading for the first time, battling rival stage sound and having her set cut short

Fred Again.. live at Reading 2024: a bold leap forward for the festival that pays off
A dance nerd and his decks prove that Reading doesn't need rock to pull off a blockbuster

RAYE live at Reading 2024: a heartwarming debut from the voice of a generation
August 24, Little John’s Farm: The Camden singer brings both the heart and the energy to the festival

Fontaines D.C. live at Reading Festival 2024: a marker in their ascension to greatness
The band of the moment mix aching melancholia with ragged indie bangers. The result is magical

Jorja Smith live at Reading Festival 2024: the enchanting singer creates a soulful safe haven
August 23, Little John's Farm: the extraordinary star takes everyone's hearts for ransom at the BBC Radio 1 stage

The Prodigy live at Reading Festival 2024: the carnival of mayhem marches on
The dance titans return to a festival that’s always felt like home, and are determined to honour the late, great Keith Flint

Blink-182 at Reading Festival 2024: a welcome return for the unfiltered pop-punk pioneers
August 23, Little John’s Farm: 10 years after they last played at the site, the iconic trio bring their signature blend of crude humour to the stage, alongside a new sense of reflection

Gerry Cinnamon live at Reading Festival 2024: hats and shoes off to the people’s champ
Naysayers may think of him as 'The Dark Fruits Dylan', but you can't deny what he can do with a few essential ingredients

Øya 2024 review: Pulp, Jack White, RAYE, IDLES and local talent shine at exemplary festival
A stacked line-up of legends, rising talent and Norwegian names soundtrack a week of joy as an act of resistance at homely, forward-thinking festival

Wilderness Festival 2024 review: surrealism and a sensational Michael Kiwanuka
With the atmosphere as much a draw as the music, this immersive weekender is offbeat, hedonistic and perhaps not as posh as you think

Megan Thee Stallion live in London: a confident cap to a milestone tour
The O2, London, July 17, 2024: The Houston Hottie wraps her first headline tour with a powerful, arena-commanding performance