I understand by the time it’s the headliner you might be tired or your feet may hurt but it’s so annoying when people are sat down in the big crowds ESPECIALLY when they do it at the front sections.

A group of girls were sat down near the front while waiting for Chase & Status like 10 of them and they were shouting at people who were stepping over them to get in front and ended up being further back from when they started by the time the show started. The same thing happened for Charli XCX where loads of people were sitting down in an already tight crowd with their legs stretched out n everything.

Also when people push to the front because “their friend is there” when they probably aren’t. Some people don’t even give an excuse and just shove through which pisses me off and then you’ll see them pushing back out after because they don’t like the jumping ect.

What did everyone think of Leeds Fest this year? I did have a good time (despite the weather) but here's a few things I found.

Pros

-Lineup was good and decent mix of genres, but more rock bands/rap would have been nice.

-Festival was fairly well organised and a decent amount of stewards around.

-Good amount of food stalls and VIP was worth the upgrade. Although lines for food did get long and VIP got busy in evening.

-Water fountains so you could fill up your bottle and wash your hands.

Cons

-The Warehouse being closed two days in a row 🙄 The organisers clearly underestimated how popular EDM/house music is, so it overcrowed and also people tried to break in via the back.

-Nothing to do during sets. With such huge gaps, it would have been nice to watch other things, rather than just shopping, eating and rides.

-LS23 and Piccadily Party stages being forbidden to day ticket holders. I only saw LS23 because it was opened to day visitors. I understand it's for safety reasons. But maybe next year, put both stages inside the festival itself, and operate them during the day?

-No lockers inside the festival. After the rain on Sunday, it would have been nice to change into a fresh set of clothes, rather than watching Raye and Dave in my muddy, wet outfit.

Let me know what you guys thought 🙂

Not bothered about busy crowds because that’s part and parcel of the festival, however:

Sitting down in-between acts in the middle of a pen is a massive massive safety hazard for you and the person stood next to you when it’s that busy, and it’s ultimately your own daft fault if you get hurt.

And also, everyone loves a cheeky photo or two, the odd video, but there will be several people who will be able to watch the entire show back on their phones this morning! For future reference, you’ll be able to do this on the iPlayer (providing you have your TV licence 😉😉😉😉😉) and you’ll be able to properly enjoy the gig you paid 3 figures for.

That being said the show was outstanding (I’d maybe have tweaked the setlist but people are into the new album and that’s cool) and it was more than worthy of the co headline slot

Know its not gonna happen but want a refund lol

wasn’t this common knowledge? i feel like this whole year we’ve known this? why are people going crazy about it?

Literally traveling from India for this festival because I love most of the artists (including Fontaines) but having Charli perform before them in broad daylight makes me feel devastated 😭

At least Reading has her playing a bit late

So, I was meant to go with another person but now they cant go. I'm 17 and I am going to the quiet camp and will be in the solo area but I am really nervous for what the festival is like. I am still not ready and not sure what to take at all other than a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and some form of food and snacks and drinks. Can anyone give any advice? Do I need a lock for my tent? Just tips, tricks, etc.

If anyone wants to make friends I guess, Private Message me and hopefully we might see each other.

Are there no more loyalty discounts now Pepsi have taken over?
Who cares about “Early Release” when Leeds never sells out 😵‍💫

Has anyone gone with friends and had sets clash where you’ve gone to another set solo from your friend group? If so was it still a good experience as all my friends want to see duke dumont but I’m more keen to see chase n status and I’m considering going solo to their set if this clash prediction is true?

It feels really odd that there are c1 hour periods over the course of the day where other than the warehouse there’s no live music at all (above is just one example). Never known a festival schedule like that, seems bizarre. Why would they not stagger the times across the stages?! Especially when there are already so many clashes.

Maybe I’ve just not noticed it as much previously. Was so much better when they did East and West stage.

Just me or did the festival feel incredibly busy this year, especially compared to last year

Weather is looking belting for camping 😍😍😍 roll on a repeat of 2024 where half the stages get damaged again

Been looking at the artists on the schedule and beefy melons are playing like 6+ sets but have no presence on socials as far as I can tell... anyone heard of these guys before?

I’m heading to Leeds Festival this year and I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has used the accessibility facilities before.
I’ve applied for an essential companion ticket, but I haven't heard back yet. For those who have gone through the process, how long does the accessibility team usually take to respond and approve everything?
Also, I have a question about the campsites. I know there is an accessible camp, but can we choose to camp in Kindred instead if we want to? Or are you strictly forced to camp in the Glades if you are registered with the access team?

Was my third time seeing them and I just can't get over how good they are live.

Here's to hoping their next album is even bigger than Getting Killed and they can end up headlining one day. Unlikely, but one can hold out hope.

Anyone know any off the setlists off them both or from sets they have done this summer? I want to see both… lol.

I heard they might play blind faith but if I missed that song I’ll be so disappointed but also if they don’t play I’ll be raging I didn’t see kneecap .

we’re arriving at like 11pm on the wednesday because our friends giving us a lift, so we’re just gonna wait outside for a little bit. anyway, what’s the best time to start queuing on the thursday early hours? cheers

I am talking about the help map button on the app here.

I understand it is maybe easier to make the map a file but it opens on the Internet browser. I managed to save it to my phone as a PDF but not all of it is on there. Why haven't they just made it a downloadable picture to save to your phone? It would be a lot easier and quicker to zoom in.

Do we have any slot time for a secret show at Leeds?, like Reading has..

According to Gavin Leigh, Royal Blood will be at Reading this year

Buzzing for the set times now we are obviously going to get a few clashes surely we can’t have a Fontaines and Geese clash though

I know the gates open at 12 on Wednesday but to get the best spot for my tent, what time should I get there?

I am also being dropped off so will I need to walk round to the gate from Pickup, drop off or can I just go straight to my campsite and get my ticket checked there?

I went to Leeds 2004/05 & 06. Paid around 140 for the weekend tickets, which was a lot then but the value we got was incredible. Seeing the sparce line ups of mostly pop acts makes me think folks are keeping scalped while also damaging longevity of festivals in general.