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The first names for this year's festival were announced today (March 14)
Also performing are G Flip, Turnstile, Girl In Red, Tash Sultana and others
“It’s closer than it ever has been,” the band told NME on the BRITs 2024 red carpet. “We’re really happy with it but it takes time, doesn’t it? You can’t rush these things”
The band ignored television bosses to wear pro-Palestine badges during their appearance on the show
Check out photos and videos as Melvin Benn tells NME what to expect from The Chevron, R&L's evolution far beyond "a rock festival", his picks of this year's line-up, and who he could see stepping up to headline in future
The news of Reading festival's sold-out date comes within 24 hours after the announcement of more than 50 new names being added to the line-up
Other acts joining the bill include Denzel Curry, Kenny Beats, Beabadoobee and more
Profits from the 12" release will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières
The band will also play a series of UK headline shows this month