Reviews

Reading Festival 2024: the most magical moments of summer’s last big blowout

From Lana to Liam and Fontaines to Fred Again.., Reading & Leeds 2024 was one of the books. These are the moments that hit the hardest

Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Short n’ Sweet’ review: a new pop princess ascends

Full creative control looks good on the pop star, who swings for the big leagues on her sharp and saucy sixth record

Catfish And The Bottlemen at Reading Festival 2024: soon-to-be stadium band lay their claim

Last time here they were rumoured to split. Now they’re on the brink of something special with indie sleaze turned up to 11

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
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