10 essential festivals for summer 2009
10. Reading/Leeds Festival
The vibe:
Rock till you drop at the festival extravaganza that takes over both the north and south of England on the same weekend.
When is it?August 28-30
Who's playing?Radiohead (pictured), Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Kaiser Chiefs.













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