Leeds/Reading Festival
One of the UK's premier music festivals, Leeds/Reading Festival electrifies audiences across two iconic sites: Bramham Park in Leeds and the Reading site. Renowned for its high-energy pop and multi-genre lineups, it draws massive crowds for unforgettable performances from global stars and emerging talents.
Key Features and Opportunities
- Unsigned Stage (Leeds Site): A spotlight for fresh acts, selected through local promoters like Futuresound and BBC Music Introducing.
- BBC Introducing Stage: Slots for unsigned artists featured on BBC shows across the UK.
- Centre Stage Competition: Exclusive for under-21 acts with at least one member in school or college in West Yorkshire.
Artist Discovery Pathways
- Futuresound's annual Leeds Emerging competition, open to West Yorkshire acts via online submissions—watch for announcements around late May or early June.
- BBC Music Introducing selections from their nationwide unsigned artist sessions.
- Stage sponsor opportunities for additional breakout slots.
Based in the United Kingdom, the festival champions pop innovation while fostering the next generation of musicians through dedicated platforms for unsigned and young talent.