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Simon Meechan

Rage Against the Machine, Liam Gallagher, Stormzy confirmed for Reading & Leeds Festival 2020

Leeds Festival has confirmed who will headline the music festival on the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Rage Against the Machine, Liam Gallagher and Stormzy will headline the three-day Leeds Festival, to be held between August 28 and August 30.

Tickets go on general sale on Thursday February 13, although Barclaycard customers can access a pre-sale from 9am on Tuesday February 11.

Radio One DJ Greg James revealed Stormzy as the third headliner, after US rockers Rage Against the Machine confirmed on Monday night that they would be returning to Bramham Park, following their headline set in 2008.  He will top the bill at Leeds on Saturday August 29.

The band has recently reformed, having last played live in 2011. RATM will top the bill at Leeds on Friday August 28, before heading to Reading on Sunday August 30.

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was the first act confirmed, having been announced late in 2019. He will close Leeds Festival on Sunday August 30.

North Shields' Sam Fender is also on the bill, as are London rapper AJ Tracey, Scottish singer Gerry Cinnamon and US hip hop group Migos. Sam will headline the Radio One stage in Leeds on the Saturday night.

Sam Fender thanks Newcastle fans

Radio One's Greg hailed the line-up as 'brilliant' as he confirmed some of the acts who will perform at Leeds and its sister event, Reading Festival, which is held at the same time.

A full line-up will be announced from 9am.

Tickets will be on sale from Thursday. Head here for more information.

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