Festival Republic has announced that it is overseeing the biggest site changes to its Reading Festival (cap. 105,000) and Leeds Festival (75,000) dual event series since it was launched.
The Live Nation-owned promoter said the changes to the event this year represent a huge investment to provide a “world-leading, tailored experience for a new generation”.
The new-look offering will consist of five new campsites: The Fields, The Garden, The Meadow, The Grove and The Valley. The campsites will be home to GRWM stations including free facilities such as dressing tables and seating, toiletries, mirrors and plugs for hair dryers. GRWM is a term, often used on social media, that stands for “get ready with me”.
As well as including “first class” vacuum toilet cubicles and shower facilities, that Festival Republic said would reduce water usage by 75%. Other improvements include an increase in the number of showers. Each campsite will be decorated individually, and host activities ranging from yoga and meditation to football and run clubs.
Festival Republic said the changes also includes a refreshed codes of conduct, and additional security measures. MD Melvin Benn said, “It brings me great excitement and pride to unveil not just the biggest change in the Reading & Leeds festival sites since 1989 but the most comprehensive overhaul in the camping experience at a UK festival in festival history.
“That experience at Reading & Leeds is a formative part of the weekend and something that means a lot to not just festival-goers but us as organisers too. With the support of some incredible partners, we’re transforming everything to high new standards not seen at a major UK festival before – with everything from the facilities to adding exciting new entertainment, all the while catering to a variety of preferences across five distinct camping spaces.
“This will fundamentally change what the Reading & Leeds weekend experience means to so many, and serves as a positive marker for what festivals can and should be offering in 2025 and beyond.”
Reading & Leeds Festival will take place on 21- 24 August at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds. Headlines include Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier.