The 1975 to replace Lewis Capaldi at Reading & Leeds Festivals

Reading and Leeds Festival have today confirmed The 1975 will be replacing scheduled headliner Lewis Capaldi this summer.

They will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their self-titled debut album ‘The 1975’.

The band will be performing the album in full, in a rare performance on Saturday, August 26 at Reading, and Sunday 27 at Leeds.

Debuting at number one in the UK Albums Chart in 2013, The 1975 boasts many fan favourites including singles Chocolate, Sex, and Robbers, among tracks that are rarely performed live in recent years such as She Way Out, Settle Down and The City, giving Reading and Leeds Festival fans a unique setlist and a truly special festival moment.

Ivor-nominated North London rapper-producer Knucks has also been added to the line-up, promising a masterclass in UK hip-hop featuring tracks of his latest project ‘Alpha Place’. With a string of impressive collaborators from Stormzy to Kojey Radical, the Los Pollos Hermanos’ creator is sure to stir up a storm across the bank holiday weekend, cementing his place as UK rap royalty.

Reading Festival runs at Richfield Avenue from Friday, August 25 to Sunday 27.

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