The Alternative Stage
Emo Philips, Jason Byrne, Stephen K.Amos, Kevin Bridges, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound
With five stages full of the biggest artists in the world and the best music you can hear, the Reading and Leeds Festival provides something for everybody, but if you are looking for a break from the tunes fear not, as the ALTERNATIVE STAGE hosts the finest names in comedy, performance art, cabaret, film and plenty to keep you dancing after the main stages have closed for the night.
The headliners of this stage are as ever, some of the funniest comedians in the world – EMO PHILIPS, JASON BYRNE, STEPHEN K AMOS, KEVIN BRIDGES, RUSSELL KANE and RUFUS HOUND are set to perform at both sites and each bring their inimitable and unique brand of humour. They are joined by a mix of the best established and new names on the block including ROBIN INCE, POPCORN COMEDY, ABANDOMAN, MIDNIGHT BEAST, ADAM BLOOM, MATT KIRSCHEN, MC DAVE TWENTYMAN, GLENN WOOL, CHRISTIAN REILLY and CHARLIE BAKER.
Between the laughs there will also be some amazing artists appearing including human beatbox supremo BEARDYMAN, the lyrical talents of rappers RINSE, WARIKO and AFRIKANBOY and indie superstar EDDIE ARGOS plus LAURA DOCKRILL, INSTIGATE DEBATE .
Later in the day, the Alternative Stage shows films for those wanting to relax before the club action starts. Needless to say, this is where the ravers and rockers unite to dance until 2.30am with the coolest DJ’s, so save some energy till the wee hours. SMASH N GRAB, SWAP-A-RAMA and DJ GOLDIEROCKS will all host nights to round off your festival.
The BBC Introducing Stage is still to be announced, which will be the sixth and final stage.Tickets for this event are now sold out.
