READING and Leeds Festival fans are convinced two acts have been booked for secret sets.
The twin festivals, held over the same weekend, are back for 2025 with a line-up which includes Travis Scott, Bring Me the Horizon and Hozier.
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The two sites will also welcome Chappell Roan, for her exclusive UK headline festival appearance.
Yet eagle-eyed gig-goers are convinced a pair of rock bands will delight fans with unexpected sets across both sites.
One user on Reddit quizzed: “Are secret sets still a thing?”
They continued: “As title says, back when I went a few years in a row (2015-2018) secret sets were all the rage, is this still a thing?
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“Just looking at the schedule for Saturday and there seems to be a big gap before snow strippers on festival republic stage, also is it normal to have a break of almost an hour before the headliners on main stage?”
One fan was quick to reply with a clue – and put: “Wolf Alice would be the logical one given when the album comes out.”
Another user agreed and put: “Good chance of this I reckon.”
The four-piece Brit rock band, formed in London, were created in 2010.
Their fourth studio album The Clearing is due to be released tomorrow, Friday 22.
Meanwhile, others reckon Aussie electronic rock band Pendulum could be on the line up.
One wrote on the forum: “Me and a mate have been discussing Pendulum, as they’re touring and also releasing their newest album on the Friday.”
Another posted: “They still do have secret sets, usually at least 2+ each year. Varying sized acts though.”
Their release, entitled Inertia, will also be released tomorrow.
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Meanwhile, we reported how one band has confirmed they won’t be able to play the festival after being unable to afford the travel costs.
American rockers House of Protection had been booked to appear at the annual festival but have now been forced to change their plans owing to money issues.
Taking to Instagram to confirm they had been forced to change their plans, the band wrote: “We are devastated to announce that we will no longer be performing at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals.
“Most of the funding to make this short trip possible was coming from our performance at the Heavy Music Awards, which unfortunately has been cancelled due to unforeseen and serious health issues affecting a key member of their team.
“Our condolences go out to that team member during this challenging time.”
They continued: “We are deeply sorry to disappoint those who were excited to see us.
“Unfortunately, we simply don’t have the resources to make this happen at the moment.
“Your support means everything to us, and we want to assure you that we are already looking forward to making it up to you in the near future (Spain as well).
“This decision was not easy for us.”
It wasn’t all bad news for fans of the band as they clarified they would be returning to the UK in October in order to tour with fellow band, Architects.
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