Studying & Leeds has banned campfires, BBQs and disposable vapes forward of the twin pageant’s return this month.
The 2023 version of the occasion is because of happen at Richfield Avenue in Studying, and Bramham Park in Leeds between August 25-27. You should purchase any remaining tickets right here.
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Headlining this yr’s R&L can be Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers, Foals and Think about Dragons. Additionally featured on the line-up are the likes of Moist Leg, Central Cee, Inhaler, Steve Lacy and Knucks.
With simply three weeks to go till the gates open, organisers have shared some “important data” with festivalgoers, which highlights newly-banned objects for 2023.
Disposable vapes are actually not allowed onsite at Studying & Leeds. “They pollute the surroundings and incorrect disposal of those could be hazardous at waste centres,” the itemizing reads.
As well as, campfires and disposable BBQs are prohibited “anyplace on the pageant, together with the campsites”. Explaining the ban, organisers stated: “That is to help the Air High quality Motion Plan and in consideration of native impacts as set out in our Inexperienced Nation Constitution.
“Anybody seen creating or fuelling a hearth, or disposable BBQ can be evicted from the pageant web site. We now have to proceed to guard our future on this planet.”
There’s additionally a restrict of 1 A4-sized bag (8.27”x11.69”) per individual permitted into the Area. Yow will discover the total listing of banned objects right here.
Moreover, R&L has tripled the capability of its eco-conscious campsites at each areas for 2023. ‘AIR Hubs’ have been launched to the tenting areas too, offering help, info and response amenities alongside the prevailing safety and stewarding groups.
The hubs can be staffed by teams like WAVES, Road Pastors, Salvation Military, Quantity 5 Counselling, Thoughts, CGL, RBFRS, SoulScape, and Oxfam, providing 24/7 help from Wednesday to Monday.
“With 16x AIR Hubs within the tenting areas festival-goers are by no means removed from pleasant help,” the itemizing reads.
Final month, The 1975 joined the Studying & Leeds 2023 line-up as a alternative for Lewis Capaldi. Matty Healy and co. can be delivering a “tenth anniversary efficiency” of their 2013 self-titled debut album.
The Manchester band topped the invoice at R&L simply final yr, once they stepped in on the final minute to exchange Rage In opposition to The Machine. The 1975 first headlined the dual festivals in 2019.
