Reading & Leeds announce Muse as first headliner

Having only just wrapped up for this year in August, Reading & Leeds Festivals have already begun to announce acts set to appear at their 2017 events.

Stadium-rockers Muse are the first headliner to be announced for next year's dual festivals, their first appearance there since 2011, as well as many other names such as Major Lazer, Bastille, At The Drive-In and more being confirmed throughout the other stages.

On the Muse booking, festival organiser Melvin Benn said, “I’m thrilled to be able to announce Muse as the first headliner for Reading and Leeds 2017. Their incredible live show promises to be an unforgettable performance - we have so much more to announce and I can’t wait to reveal the rest of the line up.”

Reading & Leeds Festivals will take place during the August Bank Holiday weekend on 25th-27th August, with tickets available from www.readingandleedsfestival.com now. Check out the full list of announcements below.

More News

Leonard Cohen dies, aged 82

Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died, aged 82. In a statement posted to his Facebook page, it reads, “It is with profound... 7 years 4 months ago

POND share new single '30000 MEGATONS'

With the follow-up to their 2013 album 'Hobo Rocket' set to be out in the coming months, Aussie trio POND have now shared another cut from their... 7 years 4 months ago

Los Campesinos! announce new album 'Sick Scenes'

Following up their 2013 album 'No Blues', the jovial seven-piece outfit known as Los Campesinos! have returned with news of their sixth studio album... 7 years 4 months ago

Run The Jewels unveil new single '2100'

With rumours of the pair's much-anticipated new album 'RTJ3' due out before the end of the year, Run The Jewels have now unveiled a brand new single... 7 years 4 months ago

Pulled Apart By Horses share new track 'The Big What If'

Following on from their 2014 album 'Blood', Leeds-based punks Pulled Apart By Horses have returned with new members and a brand new single. The... 7 years 4 months ago

The xx announce new album 'I See You'

After weeks of teasing and the unexpected leak earlier this month, The xx have finally announced the full details of their highly-anticipated third... 7 years 4 months ago

Ned Flanders metal band Okilly Dokilly unveil first music video

You've probably seen this lot doing the rounds online, but now Phoenix's Okilly Dokilly have unveiled their first music video for single 'White Wine... 7 years 4 months ago

SOHN announces new album 'Rennen'

Following on from his much-praised 2014 debut album 'Tremors', producer SOHN is back with news of a follow-up in the coming months. The new full-... 7 years 4 months ago

Caribou releases rarities on Bandcamp

Always one to share as much of his music as possible, producer Caribou aka Dan Snaith has released five unheard records on his Bandcamp from... 7 years 4 months ago