FestivalsReading & Leeds Festival Reading And Leeds Boss Melvin Benn – ‘Muse Were Awesome’ By NME 29th August 2011 Backstage at Reading Festival 2011, festival organiser Melvin Benn chats about his festival highlights, safety concerns in the wake of Pukkelpop, and plans for next year. You can hear Elbow playing ‘One Day Like This’ in the background. You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING The NME Magazine March/April 2024 issue with Chappell Roan on the cover is now on sale Mae Muller to headline Club NME in London – get the full details Karin Ann’s spectacular second act ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ review: nostalgic return to the old neighbourhood ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2’ review: you can’t go wrong with this adventurous masterwork Advertisement More Stories Music News Lorde releases ‘Take Me To The River’ for ‘Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense’ Music News Hundreds of queer artists urge Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision 2024 over Israel’s participation Music News St. Vincent announces 2024 ‘All Born Screaming’ North American tour Music News Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne shares heartfelt new solo single ‘Stealin’ Love’ Gaming News ‘Red Dead Redemption’ is now available free for GTA+ subscribers Music News Miley Cyrus and Post Malone will reportedly feature on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’