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Kasabian are set to headline the first Thursday with live music at Bramham Park 🤘
Leeds Festival is set to kick-off but warnings have been issued about the weather - although that hasn’t stop music fans so far!
For the first time in the legendary event’s long history, festivalgoers are set to be treated to live music on a Thursday with a curated line-up set to kick-off at Bramham Park this evening (August 27). Indie legends Kasabian will be bringing the curtain down on this early first day of music in what promises to be a can’t miss set.
If you are heading to Leeds Festival on Thursday - or at any point over the weekend - we have an ultimate guide breaking down everything you need to know. Find that here.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms which covers all of Leeds., including the festival. Heavy rain is also expected over the coming hours.
The Yorkshire Evening Post will be live on the ground at Bramham Park from today (August 27) bringing you all of the latest updates, reaction, photos, and videos. We are looking out for all of the best dressed people at the festival this weekend - so keep your eyes peeled for that.
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