Reading and Leeds Festivals BBC Music Introducing acts announced!

BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens announced the exciting new artists who will perform on the BBC Music Introducing stages at Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2017.
2017 marks 10 years of BBC Music Introducing hosting stages at Reading and Leeds (25-27 August 2017), showcasing some of the best emerging talent from across the UK.
This year:
AvenoirBrooke BenthamHoney Arcade, MosesOlly ChamberlainPhundo ArtPlazaRaleScott QuinnSugarmanThe Golden Age of TV and TOUTSwill take to the BBC Music Introducing stage in Reading on Friday 25th August before performing at Leeds on Saturday 26th August.
CassiaColouringDan StockIderIsland, KOYO, Pale WavesPlaying House,SœurToo Many TsVerschieden and Will Sin For Love will appear at Reading Festival on Saturday 26th August before they’re welcomed to the BBC Music Introducing stage at Leeds Festival on Sunday 27th August.
AlibiAnna StrakerChromaDeadset DreamGinger SnapsHoney LungLow Island, Mosa WildPenguinQueen Zee and The Sasstones, Rock Bottom Risers, and The Pale White will play at Leeds Festival on Friday 25th August before featuring at Reading Festival on Sunday 27th August.
There will be surprise performances each day at both festivals.
BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens says: “Reading and Leeds is a huge deal for music fans and playing it is an even bigger deal. BBC Music Introducing is a really exciting part of the festival now, showcasing new talent that’s breaking through and championed by the shows that nominate them to play. You will see something new and awesome every time you stop by!”
With over 460,000 tracks uploaded to the BBC Music Introducing Uploader and 170,000 artists registered since its launch in 2007, BBC Music Introducing supports and propels emerging artists onto the national stage through BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, Radio 3, Asian Network and World Service. BBC Music Introducing also provides up-and-coming artists with broadcast opportunities on television and online, as well as the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases. Big name artists including Florence and The Machine, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Slaves, Jack Garratt, The 1975, Jake Bugg, Rae Morris, James Bay, Izzy Bizu and George Ezra all received BBC Music Introducing support at the start of their careers

Tickets for Reading & Leeds Festivals 2017 are on sale now

Instalment plan available now with an initial payment of £50 (Plus booking fee)
Weekend Camping Tickets – £205 (Plus booking fee)
Day Tickets – £65 – Reading Saturday Sold Out
Early entry Pass – £20
Campervan Pass – £75
Seat of Luxury – £35 – Reading Sold Out
Lockers – £20
Reading Car Park – £10
Mobile Charging – £20

For more information visit: www.readingfestival.com / www.leedsfestival.com

Danny Peart
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Editor / Live Music Photographer / Journalist at Soundcheck-Live

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