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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Band 'devastated' after being forced to pull out of Reading and Leeds
An American band has announced they will no longer be playing Reading and Leeds Festival due to money woes. The 2025 music festival is being held this month, with some of the headliners including Hozier, Chappell Roan, The Kooks and Bring Me the Horizon. However, one act has now shared they've had to pull the plug on their set. Sharing the news in a statement on Instagram, House of Protection wrote: 'We are devastated to announce that we will no longer be performing at this year's Reading & Leeds Festivals. 'Most of the funding to make this short trip possible was coming from our performance at the Heavy Music Awards, which unfortunately has been cancelled due to unforeseen and serious health issues affecting a key member of their team. 'Our condolences go out to that team member during this challenging time.' They continued: 'We are deeply sorry to disappoint those who were excited to see us. 'Unfortunately, we simply don't have the resources to make this happen at the moment. 'Your support means everything to us, and we want to assure you that we are already looking forward to making it up to you in the near future (Spain as well). This decision was not easy for us.' However, they ended by telling fans they would be returning to the UK in October to tour with fellow band, Architects. Reacting to the cancellation, many people threw their support behind the band. 'It's crazy that a band this amazing can't keep up with its career for financial reasons. This business sucks. Deep deep love for you guys,' Marco commented. 'So thankful I got to see you at Download, but Reading and Leeds won't be the same without you, hope everyone's okay and doing the best they can. Devastated,' Alex shared. 'Absolutely gutted – missed you at download because of clashes, was looking forward to reading! Will have to catch you another time! Know how rough it is for indy artists,' Christina added. House of Protection formed just last year. Its members – Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison – had originally began their music careers in other bands including Fever 333, Night Verses and The Chariot. They've described their music style as 'Atlanta trap to UK trip-hop, post-punk and alternative and art-rock'. More Trending Previously speaking to DIY about coming together after being part of different bands, the pair explained. 'We're in this for the long haul – we're going to outrun everyone,' they said. In coming months, they are due to play in Amsterdam and London before touring Australia. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Boardmasters Festival 2025 responds to viral claims of spiking and sexual assault MORE: Sold-out festival gets 2,000 fans to 'give up a kidney' in bid for tickets MORE: Regatta's summer sale is up to 80% off – and it's perfect for festival season
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Heartbroken band pulls out of Reading and Leeds Festival after ‘running out of money'
However, they did confirm when they would be back performing in the UK show can't go on Heartbroken band pulls out of Reading and Leeds Festival after 'running out of money' A BAND has confirmed they won't be playing Reading and Leeds Festival as originally planned after being unable to fund the trip to the UK. The American rockers had been booked to appear at the annual festival but have now been forced to change their plans owing to money issues. Advertisement 4 House of Protection have been forced to cancel their Reading and Leeds appearance Credit: Getty 4 They shared this statement on Instagram Credit: Instagram Taking to Instagram to confirm they had been forced to change their plans, the band wrote: "We are devastated to announce that we will no longer be performing at this year's Reading & Leeds Festivals. "Most of the funding to make this short trip possible was coming from our performance at the Heavy Music Awards, which unfortunately has been cancelled due to unforeseen and serious health issues affecting a key member of their team. "Our condolences go out to that team member during this challenging time." They continued: "We are deeply sorry to disappoint those who were excited to see us. Advertisement "Unfortunately, we simply don't have the resources to make this happen at the moment. "Your support means everything to us, and we want to assure you that we are already looking forward to making it up to you in the near future (Spain as well). "This decision was not easy for us." It wasn't all bad news for fans of the band as they clarified they would be returning to the UK in October in order to tour with fellow band, Architects. Advertisement They said: "Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We'll be back in the UK with Architects in October." Reacting to the band's sad news, one fan penned: "Its crazy that a band this amazing cant keep up with its career for financial reasons. I did a treasure hunt through people's Reading festival rubbish… I found cash, a phone, a Prada bag & a 'gold dust' item "This business sucks. Deep deep love for you guys." As another added: "So thankful I got to see yous at download, reading and leeds wont be the same without you, hope everyone's okay and doing the best they can, devastated." Advertisement Before a third wrote: "Absolutely gutted - missed you at download bc of clashes, was looking forward to reading! "Will have to catch you another time! Know how rough it is for Indy artists." The band are relatively new - having first begun to work together in 2024. The members - Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison - originally started out in other bands such as Fever 333, Night Verses and The Chariot. Advertisement They describe their musical style as 'Atlanta trap to UK trip-hop, post-punk and alternative and art-rock'. 4 They won't be appearing due to financial issues Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbroken band pulls out of Reading and Leeds Festival after ‘running out of money'
However, they did confirm when they would be back performing in the UK show can't go on show can't go on Heartbroken band pulls out of Reading and Leeds Festival after 'running out of money' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BAND has confirmed they won't be playing Reading and Leeds Festival as originally planned after being unable to fund the trip to the UK. The American rockers had been booked to appear at the annual festival but have now been forced to change their plans owing to money issues. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 House of Protection have been forced to cancel their Reading and Leeds appearance Credit: Getty 4 They shared this statement on Instagram Credit: Instagram Taking to Instagram to confirm they had been forced to change their plans, the band wrote: "We are devastated to announce that we will no longer be performing at this year's Reading & Leeds Festivals. "Most of the funding to make this short trip possible was coming from our performance at the Heavy Music Awards, which unfortunately has been cancelled due to unforeseen and serious health issues affecting a key member of their team. "Our condolences go out to that team member during this challenging time." They continued: "We are deeply sorry to disappoint those who were excited to see us. "Unfortunately, we simply don't have the resources to make this happen at the moment. "Your support means everything to us, and we want to assure you that we are already looking forward to making it up to you in the near future (Spain as well). "This decision was not easy for us." It wasn't all bad news for fans of the band as they clarified they would be returning to the UK in October in order to tour with fellow band, Architects. They said: "Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We'll be back in the UK with Architects in October." Reacting to the band's sad news, one fan penned: "Its crazy that a band this amazing cant keep up with its career for financial reasons. I did a treasure hunt through people's Reading festival rubbish… I found cash, a phone, a Prada bag & a 'gold dust' item "This business sucks. Deep deep love for you guys." As another added: "So thankful I got to see yous at download, reading and leeds wont be the same without you, hope everyone's okay and doing the best they can, devastated." Before a third wrote: "Absolutely gutted - missed you at download bc of clashes, was looking forward to reading! "Will have to catch you another time! Know how rough it is for Indy artists." The band are relatively new - having first begun to work together in 2024. The members - Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison - originally started out in other bands such as Fever 333, Night Verses and The Chariot. They describe their musical style as 'Atlanta trap to UK trip-hop, post-punk and alternative and art-rock'. 4 They won't be appearing due to financial issues Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Bank statement alert for anyone going to festivals this summer
MoneySuperMarket issued an alert for music lovers heading to summer festivals Festival-goers are being urged to keep their receipts and bank statements in case they need to claim on their insurance this summer. Kara Gammell, insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket, shared advice for music lovers attending gigs this summer, with major festivals like Glastonbury right around the corner. Gammell explained that there are several common mistakes that could invalidate your insurance claim, should you need to make one. The expert said: "Leaving items unattended, delaying the reporting of a theft and lacking proof of ownership through receipts or bank statements could all invalidate an insurance claim." She added: "As well as purchasing insurance to make sure you're protected, only taking what you need and making use of festival lockers can reduce the risk of your valuables being damaged, lost or stolen." Personal possessions insurance often covers mobile phones, tablets, and cameras, but some items, including camping gear, could be excluded. Gammell said: "Personal possessions insurance is typically offered as an optional add-on to your home contents insurance, providing cover for loss, damage or theft of personal belongings when you're away from your home. To ensure you're fully protected, it's important to keep an up-to-date inventory of the items you regularly carry with you and their total value." She said it often covers: Mobile phones Laptops Tablets Cameras Wallets, purses, and handbags A limited amount of cash Jewellery Clothing However, the specific items covered will vary by policy. Festival-goers taking electronics with them may wish to consider gadget insurance. "If you're planning on taking high value electronic items worth over £1,000, such as mobiles phones, cameras and equipment, smart watches or speakers - you may need to consider additional cover, depending on your policy's single item limit," Gammell explained. "Gadget insurance is a type of policy designed to protect these sorts of high-value items, covering the cost of replacing or repairing your devices if they get lost, stolen or damaged at a festival." She also said festival-goers should be aware that their insurance might not cover their camping gear. "Standard personal belongings insurance policies generally exclude camping gear, although some policies or add-ons may offer specific coverage for camping equipment. Standard travel insurance policies often include cover for personal possessions, including a tent, but there are limitations," the expert explained. "If you want more comprehensive coverage for your tent and camping gear, including potential damage from weather or other incidents, you might consider a specialist camping insurance policy." Gammell's alert comes as over 200,000 people are expected to attend Glastonbury this June, with more major events including Reading and Leeds Festival, BST Hyde Park, and Wireless Festival planned for this summer. Glastonbury 2025, which is the UK's biggest music festival, runs from June 25 to June 29. This year's line-up includes Neil Young, The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, and Rod Stewart.
Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Kooks reveal the fan favourite 00s track they 'tried to avoid' performing
Almost two decades on from their debut album's release, The Kooks' Luke Pritchard admitted sometimes he 'tries to avoid' playing certain cheekier tracks. We can't blame him either; forever singing a song written by your 16-year-old self about erectile dysfunction must get old. Yes, Eddie's Gun, a track infamously about impotence, was on The Kooks' no-play list for a while, but he told Metro he 'can't avoid it anymore'. Along with the racy record, lead singer Luke revealed that 2011's How'd You Like That is also a total 'avoid' for the Naive hitmakers. No matter how much fans beg, it won't be on the setlist when he and his bandmate Hugh Harris play Reading and Leeds Festival this year. Despite his previous reservations, Eddie's Gun does stand a chance of being mixed in with some brand new songs from their upcoming album, Never/Know. The suggestive track featured on The Kooks' debut album, released in 2006, and now has over 15million streams on Spotify alone. For those unfamiliar, the chorus goes: 'I tried to love her back/And then I shrunk back into my wrap/And in the barrel of my gun/I hope I'm not the only one.' It's classic Kooks tongue-in-cheek humour, and was widely misunderstood and reported to be about unrequited love for an ex upon its initial release. 'You've got to remember, I wrote it when I was, like, 16, and you just have this in your head like 'I actually can't',' he laughed. 'Sometimes, just in the lyrics, you'll be like chuckling to yourself …. because you wrote it as a 16-year-old.' While it's not tipped over the 700,000,000 mark like Naive, it has become a fan favourite for the setlists and after a 'short period of avoidance' and they 'love playing it now.' His favourite festival songs are those that the crowd just 'gravitates towards' because they elevate the energy in the room. 'Naive is in the contract,' Luke joked, poking fun at the runaway popularity of the 00s track which got a Lily Allen makeover for the soundtrack of a classic British romcom. The Ooh La La hitmaker reassured us that he has seen the iconic film Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging, albeit 'very recently'. Luke, who rocks dark curly hair, declared he looks 'just like' star Alan Davies before praising Lily, 39, for her rendition of his track. Metro asked if fans ever think it's the Not Fair icon's own song, to which he said: 'I have heard that you know. Especially in the States, I've heard that quite a bit. 'Maybe she was just more known over there, which is cool. That's kind of the job of a cover. On the new album, we did a cover of Wings [by Birdy] and I'm fascinated how many people go through that and discover it's actually not our song.' After 20 years in the business (and three previous rounds at Reading and Leeds, specifically) Luke is rarely worried about putting together a festival-friendly setlist. Apparently, one concern artists should have is getting 'kicked out' of their own gig after crowd surfing too far from the stage — which really happened to Luke. He recalled: 'The first time playing Reading Festival, I got in the crowd to sing and everyone was crowd surfing. Then someone pulled me in and I got stuck in the crowd.' 'I had to walk around outside the tent. I didn't have my pass and I went up to the security and said 'I need to get on stage'. And they're like, 'No, no, you're not in The Kooks'. So had to wait, the guys were on stage for 10 minutes without me.' Nowadays, the band's main priority at a festival is locating the best coffee — of which Reading ranks rather high — and catching up with old friends. 'It's always a different experience and you do get to catch other artists, which is cool,' the She Moves In Her Own Way icon shared, adding he was excited to see ex-girlfriend Suki Waterhouse performing this year. 'You're catching up with pals, and then probably avoiding a band that you used to have some kind of …. It's a little 'I think we're alright, but we haven't spoken in 15 years. Do they still think about what they said about me?' 'There's a funny excitement anxiety in the backstage, because everyone's on top of each other.' Some of his favourite festival memories include doing a 'spiritual dance' with a pyjama-clad Flea (of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) which he confessed he hasn't done since. Luke apologised for name-dropping Post Malone, who apparently 'loves British indie music', as well as Mick Jagger and Ray Davies of The Kinks. 'I've been lucky enough to meet a lot of my idols,' he said before humbly sharing how when he met Sir Paul McCartney, the Beatles legend thought they had met before. 'Doesn't get bigger than that does it? He thought he knew me, I think he meant the band but I was so nervous I just said: 'I think I'd know if I met you, Mr McCartney.'' After 20 years and reaching dizzying heights, for the latest album, Luke wanted to reconnect with his roots for Never/Know and felt like he had 'been hit by lightning' when he started writing. 'Not to get too deep,' he explained. 'But my son was turning three, and my dad died when I was three, so I had this quite emotional response. In a great way as well as, obviously, slightly painful. More Trending 'I just really remembered the reason why I started making music is because my dad left the guitar and some records [to me]. I just started listening to a lot of those records that I grew up with, and they informed The Kooks in the beginning. He called Never/Know a 'real, firm recap' of The Kooks' identity, promising nostalgia nods for those who loved that first album. Luke teased that the 'humour' that is in the DNA of those early albums is back for their seventh record. Move over Eddie's Gun, we guess. The Kooks will be playing Reading and Leeds Festival this year and album Never/Know is out on May 9. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Joe Swash's sister Shana's 'normal job' 19 years after scandalous EastEnders role MORE: Freaky Friday sequel star had 'concerns' over Asian stereotypes in 2003 original MORE: Noughties icons accidentally announce they're playing Glastonbury 2025
