Day tickets go on sale and new names announced for Leeds and Reading Festivals – Sheffield Telegraph

Singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon has been added to the Leeds-Reading Festivals bill for 2021

New additions to the line-up include Scottish anthemic singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon, Norwegian indie pop singer-songwriter girl in red and alternative rock band Sports Team.

The three-day festival takes place on August 27-29, returning to Bramham, Leeds with headliners Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Post Malone, Queens of the Stone Age, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Disclosure.

Artists alternate appearing at each venue over the weekend.

Other names announced for the main stages include the celebrated British hardcore punk band Gallows, who last performed at the festivals in 2013.

Nova Twins are a London-based female duo who champion their own unique bass-heavy sound. They use their platform to advocate inclusivity.

Another newly-announced act, Dreya Mac, exploded on to the rap scene with her debut single Skippin.

Liverpool legendary indie rockers The Wombats are also making a return to the festival.

Other names on the bill include Manchester house DJ duo Solardo, Watford-born YouTuber and rapper KSI and Bradfords Bad Boy Chiller Crew (BBCC) with their new take on garage music.

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