Muse To Headline Reading and Leeds Festivals

(TeamRock) Muse have been named as the first headline act for next year's Reading and Leeds festivals. The 2017 editions take place on the weekend of August 25-27, following this year's events which starred the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy.

Also confirmed for 2017 alongside Muse are Architects - in a UK exclusive - At The Drive-In and While She Sleeps. Muse frontman Matt Bellamy says: "We're very excited to be playing Reading and Leeds again. More news about our plans for 2017 coming in the new year."

Festival organizer Melvin Benn adds: "I'm thrilled to be able to announce Muse as the first headliner. Their incredible live show promises to be unforgettable.

"We have so much more to announce and I can't wait to reveal the rest of the lineup." Read more here.

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