Leeds Festival line-up has been announced for 2018, with a real dip into nostalgia as well as some of the newest and upcoming acts of this year.
The well-known and increasingly popular festival will see US pop-punk band Fall Out Boy headlining the first night, Kendrick Lemar on the Saturday, and Kings of Leon on the Sunday. Travis Scott and Panic at the Disco will also be joining the headline set up for Friday and Saturday nights.
The Main Stage
Throughout the weekend, the main stage will see a variety of bands, with more than a sprinkle of throwbacks to the mid-2000s decade. With acts like The Kooks and The Wombats on the first night, followed by Sum 41 on Saturday and Billy Talent on Sunday, the Main Stage will be ablaze with old-school favourites. The Main Stage will also present popular names like Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Courteeners, and The Vaccines.
Radio 1 Stage
Pendulum, Diplo, Slave, and Wizkid will all be gracing the Radio 1 Stage throughout the Leeds Festival weekend, as well as Rae Morris, Nothing but Thieves, SWMRS, Wilkinson, Let’s Eat Grandma and Sigrid.
Radio 1 Dance Stage
If you’re looking for more of the electronic scene, with dance beats pumping your weekend soundtrack, head over to the Radio 1 Dance Stage for headline performances from Annie Mac, Netsky, and Hannah Wants.
You can also catch Australia’s fun-filled rap group, Hilltop Hoods, and classic dubstep favourite, Draper. Sunday night will see a special performance from Jax Jones Live, as well as live performances throughout the weekend from Bicep, and Fred V and Grafix.
The Pit
Headlining The Pit (also known as The Lock-Up Stage) will be Underoath, Papa Roach, and Hollywood Undead. The underground punk and hardcore stage will also see the likes of The Used, The Bronx, Beartooth, Lady Bird, La Dispute, Roya Republic, and Trophy Eyes perform over the weekend.
Festival Republic Stage
Formerly known as The Carling Stage, the Festival Republic Stage will welcome British favourite Kate Nash to the scene, along with Tom Grennan and The Horrors as headliners.
Featuring some class-A upcoming acts such as Sunflower Bean, Sea Girls, The Glorious Sons, Hippo Campus, Isaac Gracie, King Nun, and Touts, the stage will really be showcasing some of the newest talents in the music world.
BBC 1 Extra Stage
The Hip Hop themed stage will be featuring Wretch 32, Nines, and AJ Tracey as headliners for 2018. Friday night will also see Romzy, Sheck Wes, and Ocean Wisdom, while Saturday will welcome acts like Yungen, YXNG Bane, and Sneakbo. Lady Leshurr, Hardy Caprio, and Nadia Rose will all be featured on Sunday.
As well as all the musical acts presented, the Alternative Tent will also feature comedians Harry Hill, Joel Dommett, Lee Nelson, Chris Ramsey, and Big Shaq, along with a whole wealth of other British and international comedy and entertainment acts.
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