http://www.virtualfestivals.com/reading-festival-2008RSS feed from Virtual Festivals.comen-ukTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:34 GMTTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:34 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/6255VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectaclesTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/6255Photo BlogVF founder Steve J's most unforgettable festival spectacleshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/5396To celebrate the UK Festival Awards we looked back on the year that was, from A-Z...Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/5396FeatureThe 26 muddy steps that left imprints on summerhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5341A Greener Festival has commended 12 festivals for their hard work in promoting environmentally friendly events.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5341NewsUK Festival Awards will honour the most environmental sustainable eventhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5328The shortlists for this month's UK Festival Awards have been announced and fans now have one week to make a difference in a second round of voting.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5328NewsVote again for your top festivals, bands & momentshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5313Perched upstairs in the Macbeth's roof garden, sit the three friends who make up electro/indie outfit, Metronomy. VF joined them on the Hoxton skyline to talk about second albums and side projects. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5313Interview"Give the English a bit of time" http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5303Voting is now open for the UK Festival Awards 2008, giving you the definitive say on another amazing festival year.Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5303NewsWhich festivals, bands and songs made summer?http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5281Virtual Festivals and Headphone Disco have teamed up for a special night of summer anthems to celebrate the launch of the UK Festival Awards.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5281NewsRelive the summer's festivals at Headphone Discohttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5250Having been away for 18 months, Bloc Party coincided the launch of their new album with a few timely festival appearances. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5250InterviewGuitarist Russell Lissack on not playing the fame game http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5237The Killers have vowed to clean up their carbon footprint after being appalled by the mess made by fans at the Reading and Leeds Festival.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5237NewsBand want next tour to be more eco-friendlyhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5228Reading organiser Melvin Benn has blamed the weather for the poor sound levels at this year's festival.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5228NewsBosses vow to overcome the problems for next yearhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5231Just got back from Reading? Enduring a weeklong hangover? This is what happened, just in case you never made it out of the campsite...Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5231Festival ReviewLittle John's Farm, Reading, 22-24 Augusthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5221Early bird tickets have gone on sale for the 2009 Reading and Leeds Festivals. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5221NewsBook your place for 2009 ar this year's priceshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5224Like the second coming of Jesus or perhaps the opening of Dante's Inferno, Rage Against The Machine mark their Reading Festival return. There's also the small issue of Metallica, The Killers and many more too...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5224Festival ReviewLittle John's Farm, Reading, 22-24 Augusthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5215Reading Festival is quite rightly renowned for its rich rock heritage and rough and ready reputation. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5215Festival ReviewLittle Johns Farm, Reading. 22-24 Augusthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5220Poor Pete. Possibly ditched by his Pirates, we found him trawling the Reading Festival guest area collecting paper cups to claim back the 10p deposit off each and buy himself a pint.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5220InterviewBeers cups for beer is always a good dealhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5211Metallica brought down the curtain on Reading Festival last night (Sunday) with a hit heavy set of metal anthems.Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5211NewsAs pyrotechnics see out the rock weekenderhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5212The Last Shadow Puppets played an extraordinary orchestra-backed set at Reading Festival, although it was not without its faults. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5212NewsBut it's far from note perfecthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5206'Go Faster' greeted a sparse but enthusiastic crowd as the Manic Street Preachers set about rekindling past glories during their Saturday night headline set in the Radio 1/NME tent.Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5206NewsSeasick Steve, Mystery Jets and Joe Lean also impresshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5208The Killers performed an extravagent headline set on the second day at Reading Festival (Saturday), previewing a brand new song.Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5208NewsAs Saturday's headliners mix classics and raritieshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5209Virtual Festivals has teamed up with the BBC to bring you filmed interviews direct from Reading Festival.Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5209NewsQOTSA, Dizzee Rascal and more http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5203The Reading and Leeds Festival has drawn record crowds on the opening day (Friday) as early risers enjoy the opening day of the dual town festival.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5203NewsWith sunshine, Abba and backstabbinghttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5204Rage Against The Machine performed a stunning headline set at Reading Festival, 15 years to the day since they first appeared at the world-famous rock event.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5204NewsIn typical uncompromising stylehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5205Metallica closed the opening day of Leeds Festival with their pioneering brand of metal making up for the mud. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5205NewsCrowning a classic opening day, despite the mudhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5199The organisers of the Reading and Leeds Festival have confirmed that all tickets to both Reading and Leeds Festival have been sold.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5199NewsThose without tickets told to stay awayhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5200Sheffield deathcore band Bring Me The Horizon have been announced as the replacement for Slipknot at this weekend's Reading and Leeds Festivals.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5200NewsBand confirmed as replacement for Slipknothttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5202The Pigeon Detectives crowned an impressive first night at Leeds Festival with a 'secret' show tonight (Thursday).Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5202News'Surprise' homecomers get the party started earlyhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5193Pigeon Detectives have been revealed as a last minute addition to the Leeds Festival line up.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5193NewsPlaying a half hour set on Thursday night http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5197Slipknot have been forced to cancel their appearances at this weekend's Reading and Leeds Festivals after drummer Joey Jordison broke his ankle.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5197NewsInjury forces band to cancel festival showshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/5183The North/South divide is forgotten for one manic weekend of rock (sort of).Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/5183FeatureLittle Johns Farm, Reading, and Bramham Park, Leeds. 22-24 Augusthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5164AC/DC are giving fans the chance to watch an exclusive one-off performance by the band, but they must dress up as their guitarist Angus Young.Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5164NewsBest look-a-like will win a trip to watch the bandhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5148A number of Podpads are still up for grabs at Reading Festival, meaning you can still snap up the chance to do the festival in style and comfort.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5148NewsRock hard by day, sleep snugly by night..http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5141Police are warning music fans not to buy tickets for this year's Reading and Leeds festival from touts.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5141NewsFans advised not to buy from toutshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5128The comedy and after hours programmes have been announced for this year's Reading and Leeds festivals. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5128NewsHenry Rollins, Brendan Burns, Jeffrey Lewis and morehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5112Reading Festival is set to erect a bridge over the Thames to allow festival-goers easier access to the main arena from the campsite across the river.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5112NewsCampers say goodbye to ferry crossinghttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5095Ipso Facto and Thomas Tantrum are among the slew of names confirmed for the BBC Introducing stage at Reading and Leeds Festivals.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5095NewsIpso Facto, Thomas Tantrum, Attack Attack and morehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5100The Blackout are set to open the main stage on Saturday at Reading Festival and Sunday at Leeds.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5100NewsAs Esser replaces White Denim at festivalshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5101Natty has already proven one of our festival finds of the summer. He's probably one of yours too if you've had the pleasure of seeing him around. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5101Interview"I've got songs for any festival"http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5067Anti Flag have announced they'll play a second set at Reading and Leeds, in which fans can vote for the songs they want to hear.Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5067NewsAs band add second gig in the Lock Up tenthttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5003Glasvegas and Late Of The Pier are among the first names announced for the brand new Festival Republic Stage at Reading and Leeds Festivals.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/5003NewsGlasvegas and more head up Festival Republic Stagehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4786The official ticketing website for Reading Festival is warning fans over a scam which could see them lose hundreds of pounds.Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4786NewsIgnore cold calls offering to sell ticketshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4787Plain White Ts, Henry Rollins, Pete & The Pirates and Jeffrey Lewis are among the latest acts confirmed for the Reading and Leeds festivals.Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4787NewsPlain White Ts, Henry Rollins, Tiger Army...http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4726The Last Shadow Puppets have been confirmed to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4726NewsTurner's sideproject to play Reading & Leedshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4693CSS, Gallows, Be Your Own Pet and The Automatic are among the latest acts confirmed for the Reading and Leeds festivals. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4693NewsLock Up and Dance Stage unveiledhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4553All 200,000 weekend tickets for this year's Reading and Leeds Festival have sold out in record time.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4553NewsOnly day tickets left - hurry!http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/4543So here it is, the list of top ten rock festivals signed, sealed and delivered to us by Satan himself. Warning: your hair may grow longer and your clothes will turn black the nearer you get to number one...Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/4543FeatureWhere to stop if you want to rock this summerhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4536Rage Against The Machine, The Killers and Metallica will headline this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4536NewsTickets to both rock events available herehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4278British Sea Power have let slip at least five UK festivals they'll be playing this summer.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4278NewsGlastonbury, T In The Park and morehttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/festivals/festivalguides/4464Be it Download, Bloodstock, Reading or a rock festival on the continent, for the hardcore among you there are a few rules which are not to be broken... Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/festivals/festivalguides/4464SurvivalShow your metalhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/4240It's that time of year again when festival organisers pick up their phone and start filling their fields with fan favourites and fresh talent. You'll be watching this lot in your wellies this year...Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/features/4240FeatureWho'll be brightening up your summer?http://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4190Festival Republic have partnered with the people behind Lollapolooza and Austin City Limits to create a new rock festival in America.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4190NewsVineland to be modelled on Reading/Leedshttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4185Reading Festival will reclaim its iconic title of old after it emerged that organisers Festival Republic and sponsors Carling have parted ways.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4185NewsReading and Leeds Festival drop their sponsorhttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4172My Chemical Romance have revealed they want to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2008.Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.virtualfestivals.com/latest/news/4172NewsEmo rockers keen for Carling Weekend