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Reading Fest's Fourth Day Bid Sparks Resident Outcry
18 Aug
Summary
- Reading Festival seeks to add a fourth day of music.
- Residents object due to potential noise and disruption.
- The decision will be made by Reading Borough Council.
Organizers of the Reading Festival are awaiting a crucial decision regarding their application to extend the music programming to a fourth day. Festival Republic is proposing to introduce music on the main stage from Thursday afternoon until midnight, starting in 2027. This potential change has generated significant opposition from local residents' associations, who have voiced concerns over increased noise levels and disruption.
While the festival typically attracts over 100,000 attendees during the August bank holiday weekend, residents argue that amplified music late into a working night would severely impact their sleep. They have worked with Festival Republic in the past to mitigate impacts. The final decision on the revised event license rests with Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee.
