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If you are still a Myspace member and user there is good news! This blog has now been integrated with the blog on our Myspace page so that you can check the latest Leeds Festival news there.
BBC To Cover Leeds Festival Extensively
The BBC have announced that they will be covering Leeds Festival 2008 extensively.
You can check out highlights and performances on your TV by going to BBC three. You can also go interactive if you are a digital user. “Press the RED button on your digital TV from 1900 each night to access exclusive interviews, information and performances.”
Alternatively, Steve Lamacq and Jo Wiley will be doing special Leeds Festival shows from the 18th to the 22nd of August.
NME Release Reader Poll For Leeds Festival
NME would like to hear your opinions on the bands playing at this years Leeds Festival weekend.
You can go on to the official NME website and vote for the bands you are most looking forward to seeing.
At the moment Rage Against the Machine top the list, and this comes as no surprise. They are without doubt the most anticipated act of this years festival weekend.
Free Downloads Offered From Leeds Performers
Both Glasvegas and Twisted Wheel are offering out free downloads of their latest tracks, presumptively to help get themselves a little bit more promotion before their sets at Leeds Festival 2008.
If you would like to download “Smash it Up” by Twisted wheel visit their website. The band will be playing on the Festival Republic stage on Saturday.
Slight Change to Leeds Fest Navigation
Hello everyone. I would just like to let you know that I have made a slight change to the navigation of the site.
Win a Signed Gallows T-shirt With Leeds Festival
Everyone is getting excited about Leeds Festival 2008 as it get closer including Festival Republic.
They are giving away a signed Gallows t-shirt. All you have to do to sign up is join the Festival Republic mailing list. Instructions on how to enter will be sent to your inbox.
Cinema Screenings Announced For Leeds Festival 2008
The official cinema screenings have been announced for Leeds Festival 2008. They will be shown in the Dance Tent from midnight to 3am.
Alternative Stage Schedule Confirmed for Leeds
The Following information is taken directly from the Official Leeds Festival website, and explains the schedule for the Alternative stage for Leeds Festival 2008.
Confirmed artists
Our Spoken Word headliners over the weekend are John Cooper Clarke, Henry Rollins, Jeffrey Lewis. Plus George Pringle, Chris Hicks, Ross Sutherland, Beans On Toast, Tim Clare, Byron Vincent, AND Excentral Tempest.
Bands Named For First BBC Introducing Stage
The bands have been officially named for the debut appearance of the BBC Introducing stage.
This is the first time that the stage will appear at Leeds Festival, but probably not the last.
“The bands on the stage are chosen by a combination of the BBC - through their UK-wide network of Introducing shows and a panel of music experts led by Huw Stephens, Sandman magazine and Leeds based promoters Futuresound.”
Gaymers Confirmed as Official Drink For Leeds Festival
Its has been confirmed that Gaymers will indeed be the official drink of this years Leeds Festival Weekend.
The brand are seemingly ‘tuned in’ to this years music scene, making appearences at Glastonbury, Leeds, Reading and Rockness
I had posted previously that it was very likely.
“Gaymers will be the only cider sold in festival bars and will be served on draught and super-chilled” says the Official Leeds Festival website.
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Shuttle Bus Information For Leeds Festival 2008
The official Leeds Festival website, (leedsfestival.com) have released some important information regarding shuttle buses for this years festival.
“There will be frequent shuttle buses running from Leeds City Railway Station and Leeds Coach Station to Bramham Park. There is also a service from York Station on Thursday and back to York Station on Monday,” says the latest piece of news.
Leeds Festival Most Popular Event This Summer!
Leeds and Reading festival is the most popular summer event in this year’s social calender according to recent figures that were released by www.viagogo.co.uk.
The weekend beat off competition from other events such as Glastonbury, by selling more tickets on the secondary market.
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