KASABIAN are the latest headliner announced for the Reading and Leeds Festival.
The Leicester rockers return five years after their last headline slot at the events, which take place across the August Bank Holiday, and join previously announced headliner, Muse, on the bill.
Other acts confirmed this morning are: Two Door Cinema Club, Flume, Fatboy Slim, Wiley, Circa Waves, Jimmy Eat World, The Amity Affliction and Rat Boy.
Kasabian said in a statement: “It’s been five years, and as a band we have come a long way since then.
"We’re looking forward to playing tunes from the new record and bringing the mosh pit to Reading & Leeds Festival.”
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Festival chief Melvin Benn added: “I’m thrilled to be able to announce Kasabian as the second headliner for Reading and Leeds 2017.
"It’s been five years since they played; I’m excited about what this memorable headline performance will bring.
"The Reading and Leeds line up is already shaping up to be one of the best yet, and I’m looking forward to revealing the third and final headliner soon.”
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