Reading & Leeds 2024: Staying safe and looking out for each other

nme.com:

Reading & Leeds 2024 kicking off this Friday (August 23), organisers have spoken to NME about the festival’s approach to safeguarding, accessibility and fans looking after one another.Returning to Bramham Park in Leeds and Richfield Avenue in Reading, R&L this year will see headline sets from Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Blink-182, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Gerry Cinammon, alongside performances from the likes of Fontaines D.C., RAYE, Kneecap, Pendulum, Nia Archives, Neck Deep and many more.Now, with music fans planning their timetables for what bands to see and what to pack and take with them, Leeds Festival’s Licensing Coordinator Hannah Corrigan has shared her tips and memories of R&L and how to make the most of the safeguarding on offer.Hannah Corrigan: “The first time I attended Leeds Festival was 2011, I was 16-years-old and really excited!

I went with a group of friends from school and we all had a great time.”“Now that I work behind the scenes, I know the level of focus on keeping festival-goers safe and the facilities that we have on site to ensure this.

I would say to both weekend and day ticket holders that you’re going to have a great time as it’s a welcoming crowd and all staff on site are here to help.”“We have options to suit everyone’s different preferences, whether you want a more relaxed time or to be in and amongst the action!

This year we’ve introduced a new Quiet Camp, for those who want a bit more shut eye. There’s Eco Camp where everyone signs a pledge to leave no trace, or Camping Plus upgrades with showers, pamper area with blow dryers, straighteners etc.