Reading and Leeds festivals set to go ahead

Reading Festival is set to go ahead in August (Yui Mok/PA)

Reading and Leeds music festivals will go ahead this summer following the British government’s announcement of a road map out of lockdown, organisers have said.

The sister events – known for their mix of rap, rock and pop – are due to take place between August 27 and 29 after both were cancelled in 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic.