Reading & Leeds 2024: more podcast names added to new Aux stage line-up

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Reading and Leeds has confirmed more podcast names for its new Aux stage line-up ahead of the festival’s return next week.The new stage was announced in May and is designed with the aim of showcasing “pioneering digital creators” and will, for the first time in R&L history, present a line-up of content creators in a bid to highlight “some of today’s most popular and culturally relevant personalities and providing a new platform in the live sector”.

It will host live podcasts, interactive talks and livestreams, as well as tune into the current media landscape.The first names were confirmed in July, including Chunkz & Filly Show, The Useless Hotline, Bradley Simpson: Unplugged, Arthur Hill: Unplugged, Gym Girl’s Locker Room, Goes Without Saying Podcast, Dork: Down With Boring and Fan Girl Files.Now, more names have been added to the Aux line-up.

They include The Charvas, Things I Wish My Mum Told Me, Sophie Butler, Cami Sophia: With Intention, Simply Saz: Breath and Beats, Girls Know Nothing, Spill The Sound, Voice Notes With Jordan Theresa and Jack Edwards.A post shared by Reading & Leeds Festival (@officialrandl)The Aux is not the only new stage at Reading and Leeds this year.

Earlier this year, R&L boss Melvin Benn spoke to NME about a “groundbreaking” new stage for 2024: The Chevron. Bringing an end to the two main stage format of recent years, the venue will host bill-topping performances from The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera and Skrillex.Speaking to NME in February, R&L’s Melvin Benn explained: “We can present different genres very comfortably, and dance, hip-hop, pop and UK grime needs that home.