REVELLERS at Reading Festival may need to prove they are Covid free or have been vaccinated, says the organiser.

Reading Festival is due to take place on August bank holiday weekend from August 27 to August 29 in Richfield Avenue.

The highly anticipated event was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic but is set to return this year.

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Organisers Festival Republic made an announcement on Wednesday, February 24, tweeting: “Reading and Leeds 2021. Following the government’s recent announcement, we can’t wait to get back to the fields this summer LET’S GO #RandL21”.

According to the BBC, festival boss, Melvin Benn, said fans would potentially need to prove they did not have Covid-19 or had been vaccinated if they wanted to attend.

Earlier this month we reported that the success of pilot testing in April could determine whether the festival goes ahead.

A council spokesman said: “Reading Festival is a major highlight of the cultural calendar in Reading and, like everyone, the council would love to see it return this summer.

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“The council notes Festival Republic’s announcement last week that it would like to push ahead with this year’s festival, but the government has been clear its roadmap is dependent on many aspects.

“For large events like the festival, the government plans to pilot testing approaches from April.

“The outcome of that work, alongside event information submitted by Festival Republic and national guidance, will help the council and public health colleagues make a decision on whether the festival can go ahead safely this summer.”