The Reading + Leeds 2019 moments you might have missed…
Reading + Leeds has given us triumphant headline sets, up-and-coming acts stepping up to the next level, and countless sweat-drenched performances to catch up on.
But in the midst of all the excitement, you may have missed these moments – from the hilarious to the heartwarming…
The Foo Fighters rocked us with a classic Queen cover
Under Pressure to deliver a three hour set? Nope, not the Foos ...
Dave Grohl and the gang gave us to some super special moments, including a guest appearance from new-best-friend Rick Astley, a thunderous version of AC/DC's Let There Be Rock and this moment when drummer Taylor Hawkins moved out front to cover the Queen and Bowie mega-hit!
Reading's security guards busted moves for twenty one pilots
There is no two ways about it: twenty one pilots' Reading + Leeds set was incredible. It had everything; burning cars, acrobatics, Oasis covers and dancing security guards.
Even as they faced away from the stage, these guards couldn't resist getting involved.
In fact, there's getting involved, and then there's this:
twenty one pilots also took crowdsurfing to the next level
Yes, crowdsurfing with an entire drumkit. Now we really have seen it all...
Billie Eilish made some fans' dreams come true
They say never meet your heroes. Well, try telling that to these ecstatic Billie Eilish super-fans who got to meet their idol at Reading + Leeds...
Speaking of mega-fans...
Billie Eilish showed that even stars have to Stan about someone, as she was spotted side-stage at twenty one pilots' epic co-headline set on Saturday at Reading.
Dave gave a message to inspire us all
Friday night’s Radio 1 Stage headliner took a moment midway through his set to take stock. And he delivered a seriously powerful statement, talking about his journey to the top.
Dave isn't just one of the most talented rappers in the UK – he's one of the most inspiring too.
But Dave had some competition: Meet Jamz
Dave's inspiring message was delivered to tell anyone in the crowd that they can make a success of themselves too.
No sooner had he spoken, a potential new star stepped on to the stage. Remember Alex from Glasto taking the world by storm by performing Thiago Silva with Dave? Well, meet Jamz from Reading.
Frank Carter had an important message too
During his band's set at Reading on Sunday, former Gallows frontman Frank Carter asked the Main Stage crowd to create a safe space for female fans, who were invited to crowdsurf freely during one of their songs.
You have to applaud Frank's speech on the matter...
The 1975 are all grown up
Matty Healy called Friday night’s headline set “,” and this comparison shows just far The 1975 have come in the last six years. From exciting young upstarts (with slightly dodgy haircuts) to fully-fledged festival headliners – what a transformation.
The Wombats had some furry stage invaders
Liverpool’s The Wombats played one of the biggest sets of their career on the Main Stage, and who better to join the party than some actual wombats? Well, they might be humans dressed in wombat costumes, but they at least made an effort.
Royal Blood got sick of cymbals
Spare a thought for this poor, unloved piece of equipment – our cameras caught Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher chucking away one of his cymbals.
To be fair, he also had a great big gong by his side, which is a bit more fun.
