Catfish and the Bottlemen fans 'screaming' as they confirm comeback with Reading and Leeds Festival announcement

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Catfish and the Bottlemen fans have been left in shock after it was confirmed the band would be headlining Leeds and Reading Festival next year.

On Thursday evening (November 23), festival organisers confirmed the first wave of artists for next summer's event, which takes place between Wednesday August 21 and Sunday Augst 25 2024.

Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey and Blink-182 are among those headlining. But fans were 'screaming' at the news that Catfish and the Bottlemen - which now only consists of frontman Van McCann and bassist Benji Blakeway - would be returning.

Many hope that new music will be on the way - especially as the band hasn't released anything new for four years. READ MORE: Girls Aloud tell fans 'buckle up' as they reveal how long they kept tour under wraps and share fresh details READ MORE: The Lottery Winners forced to postpone upcoming tour shows after 'tragic news' Their Leeds and Reading headliner coincides with the tenth anniversary of debut album The Balcony.