Reading and Leeds returns this weekend, bringing one of the UK’s most established music festivals back to Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park.
The twin-site festival has evolved far beyond its rock roots, with this year’s lineup spanning pop, hip-hop, indie, electronic music, and emerging talent.
We used Booking Agent Info’s music industry database to research the agencies behind the 2026 lineup, and THE·TEAM holds a commanding lead.
Its agents booked 25% of the festival, including headliners Chase & Status and RAYE, special guest Skepta, and others.
CAA follows with 10%, booking headliners Charli XCX and Florence + The Machine, as well as special guest Loyle Carner.
Together, THE·TEAM and CAA account for 35% of the entire lineup and represent four of the festival’s six headliners.
WME holds 9% of the lineup, bringing talent like headliner Dave and JADE.
ROAM booked headliner Fontaines D.C., and UTA’s roster includes special guests sombr and Gunna.
Primary Talent International accounts for another 4%, with artists like Men I Trust and Kneecap.
LUMA holds 3%, and booked all three Deans: Max Dean, Luke Dean, and Joss Dean.
Several agencies account for 2%. 13 Artists booked Blossoms, Meanwhile represents Chris Stassy, Pure Represents booked Holly Humberstone, Solo Music Agency’s artists include The Clause, and Earth Agency booked 4am Kru.
At 1%, 23 Degrees booked Soul Mass Transit System (now repped by UTA).
The remaining 22% is spread across a variety of other agencies and artists who manage their bookings in-house.
