Reading and Leeds lineups: Dave, Arctic Monkeys and Rage against Machines make carnival headlines in 2022

Reading and Leeds The organizers have announced the first wave of acts to be performed at next year’s festivals.

The 2022 editions will be headed by rappers Dave, arctic monkey and Rage against the Machines.

Also included in the bill are US rappers Polo G and Megan Thee Stallion, plus British artists Little Simz, Wolf Alice, Glass Animal and Circa Waves.

Italian rock band Maneskin and Irish group Fontaines DC have also booked.

Pre-sale tickets are now available to Three UK and Barclaycard customers.

General release tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday, December 10.

The lineup is significantly more diverse than previous versions. Still, no female artist has booked a seat after more than a decade of male artists topping the table.

Last year’s festival was headlined by Stormzy, Liam Gallagher and Post Malone.