Metallica (Saturday @ Main Stage- Headliners)
Undoubtedly the most seasoned of the three headliners throughout the weekend, with a career spanning over three decades, Metallica need no introduction. After their show stopping headliner show at Glastonbury last year, Metallica fans and non-fans (that will be made fans after watching the rock legends on stage) should expect the same energy as always from the band during their record fourth time as a headliner for Reading.
The Libertines (Sunday @ Main Stage - Headliners)
Sunday’s headliners come from reformed indie rockers The Libertines. Carl Barat – co-frontman alongside Pete Dorothy said of his band's headline slot: "Reading has always been a special festival to me; it's where I misspent a lot of my youth.” The charismatic friendship between Barat and Dorothy is obvious to anyone who watches them on stage together – and with talks of new music on the way, you’re not going to want to miss this set!
Kendrick Lamar (Sunday @ Main Stage)
From mentor and rap mogul Dr. Dre, to pop princess and recent collaborator Taylor Swift, to legendary rocker Flea (bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers) – everyone loves Kendrick Lamar. That’s because he’s really good, brilliant in fact. His new critically acclaimed album To Pimp A Butterfly topped the charts all over the world and is a poetic and punchy rap album which will be sure to sound amazing live.
Alt- J (Friday @ Main Stage)
Brit and Grammy award nominees Alt- J are set to have one of the most eccentric sets of the weekend, with two brilliant alternative rock and electronic albums under their belt. The band have recently spent a lot of time over in America touring their This Is All Yours album, so their Reading set will be an enormous welcome home party.
Bastille (Friday @ Main Stage)
With a great number one album in the bag, Dan Smith and his London based band- Bastille have already established a great following and a enough catchy songs to ensure that you’ll be singing with the guys whether it’s chucking it down or sunny! Let us pray that it’s sunny though. Seriously – pray it doesn’t rain.
Circa Waves (Saturday @ NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage)
Their debut album Young Chasers is a shining feel-good indie summer record that we love so much that Circa Waves get the prestigious title of FourPlay’s MUST SEE ACT of the weekend. We’re going to let the music do the talking with this one; listen to the Liverpudlian lads’ latest single ‘Stuck in My Teeth’ and you’ll understand just why you need to check them out.
Charli XCX (Saturday @ BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage)
Love pop music and aren’t really into anything else? Well usually the response to that would be that Reading is not the festival for you – go to V Fest instead. HOWEVER fear not, Charli XCX who will be performing songs off her latest album ‘Sucker’ will bring the fun factor in what will be a predominantly pop/dance infusion set.
Jamie xx (Sunday @ NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage)
Jamie xx somehow manages to make the most beautifully moody, captivating music, from his work in The xx to his solo work as a DJ, teaming up with names such as Adele and Drake. With his highly anticipated debut album In Colour set to be released next month, Jamie’s set should be one of the most distinctive acts of the weekend.
Azealia Banks (Saturday @ BBC Radio 1xtra Stage)
Potty mouth New Yorker Azealia Banks is sure to be a set, you won’t want to miss. Whenever the 24-year old performs her party anthem ‘212’ the crowd goes mental! Watch what happened when Azealia performed the song at Reading in 2013.
While She Sleeps (Sunday @ The Pit)
This metal band have been formed for nearly a decade but got their breakthrough with the 2010 release of their EP The North Stands for Nothing that was met with positive reviews. Two albums and hundreds of gigs later, While She Sleeps have gained a strong following. Even our Rock and Heavy Metal enthusiast Tom has said the band are ‘slowly deserving a place amongst the greats of the genre’. Any metalhead should definitely watch their set.
Django Django (Friday @ Festival Republic Stage)
Django Django have kept low for three years after the success of their self-titled debut album. Now back with a brand new album –trippy dance and psychedelic vibes are something you can expect from the set of the London based band.
Frank Turner (Sunday @ Festival Republic Stage)
Looking for a more folk and alternative sound? Then Mr. Turner is your guy. After scoring a top 2 album with the mighty Tape Deck Heart, headline shows at Wembley Arena and a plethora of hits; Frank Turner definitely knows and has what it takes to captivate a massive audience like Reading.
