Are You Listening? is opening applications to artists from Reading and surrounding areas. Applications will close on February 28th, so get your responses in for a chance to play at Are You Listening? 2026! Apply here.
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Stage times and final artists announced
It’s time to get your pen and paper out and start circling what you want to see! We’ve added some new artists, including London-based Accra-born rapper Black Fondu, Canada’s Truck Violence, electronic Makeshift Art Bar, returning guests Shelf Lives and more. Click here to see all the times.
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Second Lineup Announcement
It’s that time again! Ivor Novello Rising Star Award winner and genre-masher Master Peace and Berlin-based quirky Indie artist Anna Erhard. Are among the latest names announced for this year’s Are You Listening? Festival taking place across Reading town centre on 9th & 10th May 2025. They join an already buzzing line-up featuring Irish punk powerhouse Sprints, theatrical indie-rockers Big Special, and rising […]
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New Lineup Announcement Incoming
We are excited to announce that on THURSDAY (27th) at 6 pm, we’ll be releasing the next load of artists to perform at AYL? On Saturday 10th May. For all tickets, click here.
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First lineup announcement
Irish garage punk band Sprints will headline our warmup and punk duo Big Special will join us on Saturday along with other quality acts. Come and join us in May! The lineups so far… Fri 9th May: Sprints + more TBA Sat 10th May: Big Special / Benefits / Coach Party / Honeyglaze / Joshua Idehen […]
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Venues and more artists announced
It’s that time again and we are pleased to share our AYL? 24 venues, our full Friday Warm-Up Party line-up + more Saturday artists. Learn more on our line-up page about all our artists.
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Important Reading Mencap Announcement
You can read the full statement below… Reading Mencap step back from partnership with Are You Listening? After ten fantastic years as Are You Listening? Festival’s charity partner, Reading Mencap is stepping back from aligning with the festival this year. In the post-pandemic years, the fundraising landscape has changed considerably; this, coupled with increased costs […]