Selected Upcoming Festivals17th July 2024 by B.Burrows As the pinnacle of festival season in the UK approaches with a large number still to come, we've chosen a small number that we're most looking forward to seeing in the weeks ahead and given them a brief breakdown of what you can expect. With a selection spanning some of the bigger names alongside some smaller, independent artists, there's something for everyone this year. Take a look at our specially selected playlist at the bottom of the page for more. Reading and Leeds 21st - 25th August 2024 Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds Headliners: Blink-182, Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon Look Out For: The Japanese House and The Last Dinner Party As one of the most well known festivals in the country, Reading and Leeds offers arguably the best rock / alternative scheduling each year with the same lineup across both locations on the same week. Truck Festival 26th - 28th July 2024 Hill Farm, Oxfordshire Headliners: Jamie T, Wet Leg, The Streets, Idles, The Kooks Look Out For: Sundara Karma and The Snuts Emerging in 1998 as a rejection of the commercialism seen in major festivals, Truck Festival offers a stage to some of the most promising upcoming artists along with more travelled independent artists. Kendal Calling 1st - 4th July 2024 Lowther Deer Park, Penrith Headliners: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Streets, Paolo Nutini Look Out For: Pale Waves, The Pigeon Detectives Selling out year after year, the picturesque scenery of the Lake District backdrop at Kendal Calling is completed with some of the biggest names on the festival circuit along with lesser known independent artists.