Who headlined Reading 1989?
Every weekday until this year’s festival starts we will be publishing great photos from our archives. Mean Fiddler took over the running of the festival in 1989 and it’s first headline act was New Order.
Who played at Reading in 1991?
1991. Iggy Pop, James and The Sisters Of Mercy topped the bill in 1991, with Sonic Youth, Carter USM, Nirvana, and Blur all appearing earlier in the day.
What year did Radiohead play reading?
2009
If a bizarre revival of a Budweiser advert circa 2002 wasn’t weird enough, Radiohead then began their headlining slot at Reading 2009 with Creep, a song they play as often as Johnny Greenwood wheels out his hen’s teeth xylophone.
Who headlined Reading 1991?
Nirvana
In 1991, Nirvana made the first of their two appearances at Reading, midway down the bill. The following year they played what would be their last UK concert, which was released as a live album/DVD Live at Reading in November 2009.
What’s the difference between Leeds and Reading Festival?
One of the biggest differences between the two festivals is the curfew. The Leeds festival-goers laugh at the Reading lot whenever they hear there’s a curfew on what time the bands can play until each night.
When did Rage Against the Machine play reading?
Reading And Leeds Festival will take place between 28-30 August 2020.
Who headlined Reading 1994?
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
It was announced on Friday morning, rock legends the Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the 2016 Reading Festival. Great news for fans but were you there when they played 21 years ago? That’s right, the group headlined back in 1994.
Who headlined Reading 1995?
In terms of diversity, it doesn’t get much better than Reading’s 1995 bill-toppers Smashing Pumpkins, Bjork and Neil Young. The Pumpkins’ headline set came just two months before their legendary album ‘Melon Collie & The Infinite Sadness’ was released.
Who headlined Reading Festival 2011?
My Chemical Romance
The festival programme was topped by My Chemical Romance, who had a very ‘special guest’ in the form of Brian May from Queen who brought the show to a momentous end.
Has Reading Festival been Cancelled 2021?
The annual festival is making a return after being cancelled in 2020. Reading Festival 2021 is set to go ahead for the 50th anniversary of the Berkshire music festival.
Can you take alcohol into Reading Festival?
Whilst you can take alcohol onto the campsite, you can’t take drinks into the arena. Reading Festival only allows sealed soft drinks under 500ml, as well as reusable bottles when you see the acts.
How did Reading Rock Festival change in 1989?
Things changed in 1989 when Reading ditched the “ROCK” part from the festival and the Mean Fiddler took over from the Marquee as the promoter. They added another stage, and attracted a generally younger and more mellow crowd, except for a few malicious meatheads from New Model Army’s Militia.
Who was the first band to headline Reading Festival 1989?
The Reading Festival. Richfield Avenue. August 25-27th 1989. Early advert for the festival. I ts oddly symbolic that the first band to headline the revamped Reading festival under the direction of Mean Fiddler , was New Order . No doubt this is just a coincidence, but it really did indicate just how much the festival had changed .
Is the 1989 reading T-shirt © Neath what?
Although the 1989 images have a ©2004 stamp, the presence of an Under Neath What! t-shirt positively confirms them as being 1989 vintage. I haven’t managed to spot myself, but I would have looked exactly like every bloke in these photos.
What was the highlight of the Reading Festival?
For many in the crowd Sundays highlight was the manic set by the Butthole Surfers, which ended in a storm of feedback, smashed guitars and general lunacy .The Mission finished off the festival in fine Gothic style, their third appearance at Reading and their second headlining gig .