READING FESTIVAL has announced a series of new artists and acts that have been added to the line-up aead of the main event.
Event organisers announced on social media earlier today, revealing a series of bands, solo artists and stand-up comics that have been added to this year's roster.
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Announcement Alert! 📣‼️ We have added new names to our lineup…head to our website to find out who! 🤩 #RandL21 https://t.co/N8ZtA698y2 pic.twitter.com/P6c95Tbn9u
— Reading & Leeds Fest (@OfficialRandL) August 13, 2021
The new acts include Mimi Webb, who rose to solo artistry fame through TikTok after a video of her singing went viral. She will be performing on the Radio 1 dance stage alongside artists such as Hybrid Minds, Lowes and Dom Dolla.
Alt-rock band Dinosaur Pile-Up will also be performing at this year's festival, set to perform on The Lock Up stage.
Indie-pop singer Will Joseph Cook, indie rock band Blondes, heavy rock band Loathe and Welsh band Holding Abscense will also be taking part in this year's line-up.
British comedy and television stars Katherine Ryan, Joel Dommett and Simon Amstell will also be performing their live acts on the alternative stage across the three-day event.
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And for those of you that are keen on finding up and coming talent, keep an eye out for Dea Matrona, Police Car Collective, Mega, Fur and Andrew Cushin, who will be taking on the BBC Introducing stage.
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