Yesterdays shock announcement that Radiohead will be playing Saturday's headline slot at Leeds/Reading may done more than boot sales for the event.
The already strong lineup including the Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and The Prodigy may have just taken the shiny edge of Glastonbury's smile.
Radiohead who were strong rumers to become Glastonbury's naughties era band and the controversial 4th headliner have now effectively ruled themselves out of doing anymore 'UK festivals'.
Although the Leeds festival doesn't have the depth of some of the larger events, its coo with last years Glastonbury openers KOL, and Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys must mean it is in serious contention of being the cherry on top of this years calendar. Other artists confirmed are, Bloc Party, Placebo, Prodigy, Maximo Park, Kaiser Chiefs, Vampire Weekend and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Tickets are priced at £175, £20 higher this year according to promoter Melvin Benn
"Unfortunately the £20 increase is unavoidable. The collapse of the pound versus the dollar has impacted on the festival very significantly.”
Essential Listening (Leeds/Reading)
Radiohead- No Suprises, High and Dry, Karma Police
Arctic Monkeys- When The Sun Goes Down, Flouresect Adolecent
Bloc Party- Helicopter
Kings Of Leon- Fans, Sex_on_Fire, The Bucket
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