SECOND WAVE ANNOUNCEMENT

BIG NEWS: Second wave of artists for Readipop Fiesta 2025 on Saturday 13th September are here! 19 new acts join the line-up including dance pioneer Mr C (The Shamen / Superfreq) headlining the Vaultage takeover, rising pop-rock sister Baby Said, singer songwriting legend Ben Marwood and a whole host of amazing genre-spanning local acts.

These new acts join previously announced headliners: local heroes The Amazons, drum & bass legend Roni Size and Liverpudlian synth pop trio Stealing Sheep. 

Also playing are iconic disco darling Vanity Fairy, fresh from supporting The Last Dinner Party at their biggest show to date, Brighton glam-punk band Jopy Music, alt-pop singer songwriter Rose Rey, indie rockers Puma Theory and acclaimed rave DJ Tasha KP, who was one of the first woman DJs to produce a Radio 1 Essential Mix.

There will also be a selection of live acts from Reading Electronic Open Mic (Reading EMOM) and a stage takeover from Vaultage club night with Mat Carter (Checkpoint Charlie), Alex Darby and guests. Plus there’s more live acts and DJs across five stages still to be announced and plenty more on offer including:

Music & Arts workshops + family activities
Local real ale & craft beers
Street food
Reading’s Indie Market
Mini record fair

Thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets for Readipop Fiesta 2025. All profit from the events will go to the Readipop music charity and helps build a sustainable future for Readipop Festival.

Important info:
Last entry 5pm
Under 18s until 11pm. 18+ until 2am

SUPERSTAR DJS

NEW MUSIC

HELPING TO CHANGE LIVES

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

RISING STARS

FAMILY FUN

WORLD CLASS ARTISTS

SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS

THE UNEXPECTED

GLOBAL AND LOCAL

Readipop Festival features performances from international artists and local acts, sharing our stages with the community bands we support and some of young people who make music through our AAA youth programme.

The Readipop tent had an afternoon slot show-casing the reason we were all there – the young people the charity helps every day. It was a remarkable experience. Being part of the audience while these kids openly blossomed on stage was emotional and humbling.
A tangible reminder of the healing power of music.
Rob (Excuses & Half Truths blog)

With many thanks to our funders for supporting our festival