Reading & Leeds festival have spoken to NME about the help they’ll be offering on site this year, and how fans can access it.Returning this weekend, the twin-site festival will see headline performances from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender, Imagine Dragons, Foals and The 1975 – with the likes of Loyle Carner, Central Cee, Wet Leg, Inhaler, Holly Humberstone, Arlo Parks, Rina Sawayama, Becky Hill and many more also appearing.
Check out the full line-up and stage times here.With R&L being a first-time festival for many revellers, some may be feeling overwhelmed at concerned at the idea of being among such a huge crowd for a few days.
There are a number of support groups to help punters across both sites – with some offering advice on sexual assault, some with health and lost property, while others are a simply a safe haven away from the bustle and noise.
NME caught up with three of the groups to discuss the services they provide and how to get involved.A post shared by Safe Gigs for Women (@safegigs4women)“The main thing we do at festivals is speak to people about how to keep themselves and others safe in crowds.
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