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Outrage as 'Nepo Baby Stage' Replaces BBC Introducing at Reading and Leeds Festival

Outrage has erupted over the introduction of a 'nepo baby stage' at the Reading and Leeds festival, replacing the BBC Introducing Stage. Critics argue this chan

29 Aug 20267:35 am

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Thousands at Reading and Leeds festival to be advised on tackling toxic behaviour

Thousands of music fans at the Reading and Leeds festivals will receive advice on tackling violence against women and girls as part of a Home Office-backed camp

28 Aug 20268:30 pm

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Reading and Leeds Festival Scraps BBC Introducing for 'Nepo Baby Stage', Sparking Artist Concerns

Reading and Leeds Festival has replaced its BBC Introducing stage, which supported unsigned artists for nearly 20 years, with a new stage featuring 'nepo babies

28 Aug 202612:55 pm

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Reading and Leeds Festival Unveils Major Overhaul, Aims to Attract New Crowd

The Reading and Leeds Festival has announced a major overhaul, prompting BBC Newsbeat to speak with festival-goers about whether the changes will attract a wide

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Outrage as 'Nepo Baby Stage' Replaces BBC Introducing at Reading and Leeds Festival

Thousands at Reading and Leeds festival to be advised on tackling toxic behaviour

Reading and Leeds Festival Scraps BBC Introducing for 'Nepo Baby Stage', Sparking Artist Concerns

Reading and Leeds Festival Unveils Major Overhaul, Aims to Attract New Crowd

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