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Reading and Leeds Festival Overhaul Aims to Diversify Crowd

Updated 2026-08-28 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Reading and Leeds Festivals are undergoing significant changes, with organizers hoping to attract a wider demographic beyond the under-18s. BBC Newsbeat spoke with festival-goers about their expectations for these new measures.

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Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul - can it shake its under-18 image?

BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.

2026-08-28 06:33 UTC