That’s a wrap to year thirteen of AYL? 💛
AYL? 2027 early birds go live at 10am this Friday 15th May!
Join the waiting list for early birds now by visiting the AYL website..
📹 Mark Minors
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ARE YOU LISTENING? 2026 💛
That was something else! So many incredible sets from some of the best artists around at the moment. A big thank you to everyone that showed up! What was your favourite set or memory from yesterday?
Our sister festival @downattheabbey is returning to Reading’s Abbey Ruins this September 11th & 12th. For those who attended yesterday, you will have seen a sneak peak of the line-up! Keep an eye out for the line-up announcement.
📸 @jamie_macmillan_photos
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ARE YOU LISTENING? 2026
Today’s the big day and we can’t wait to fill up Reading’s venues with some of the best new music around!
A reminder than @whitelandsband and @chartreuse are no longer performing, and @menantollondon will be joining! Alongside a secret set in St Laurence Church from past festival favourites 🤔
Tickets are still online and will be available on the door from Market Place today!
Have a great day and don’t forget to tag @aylfest in your stories and posts!
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AYL 2026 STARTS TOMORROW 🎉
Warm up before the big day on Saturday and get yourself down to St Laurence Church tomorrow for @wearecassia , @pbemusic & @ciaolucifer !
🎟️ Tickets are still on sale for both days, but are flying out. Don’t miss your next favourite band this weekend!
A throwback to AYL 2018 featuring @idlesband
📸 Sarah Louise Bennett
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ON THE DAY
If you pre-order some AYL? merch before the festival, we’ll throw in a can of @sirencraftbrew Hopwater. All you need to do is leave a note when you checkout saying “I will collect at AYL?”. Not a bad deal!
Please vist our FAQ’s if you have any further questions. See you this weekend!
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We’re proud to be teaming up with Samaritans Festival Branch for Are You Listening? 2026! A message from the team below ⬇️
Festival Samaritans are delighted to be at Are you listening? Festival in Reading this year! Come say hello and have a chat with us - if you have something you would like to talk about, we are here to listen. We offer a free confidential, non-judgmental listening service.
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We had the amazing @josephineillingworth live in session for @bbcintroducing with @davegilyeat 🎶✨ hear all about her new EP ‘Bright Things I Found In The Dark'.
Plus, are you ready for this years @aylfest taking over Reading? - festival organiser Dave Maul tells us what to exepct! 🙌
🔊 Tap the link in our bio to listen on BBC Sounds now ⤵️
https://bbc.in/4n71Y0M
We’re proud to be partnering up with @sirencraftbrew again for Are You Listening? 2026!
You’ll be able to find Siren’s draught offerings in St Laurence Church and AYL’s Hub in Market Place!
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We’re proud to be partnering with Reading-based charitable venture, Laura’s Lasting Legacy, who are raising funds and awareness around mental health issues.
Paul (the AYL logo designer!) will be setting off from Blue Collar in Reading on May 2nd at 1pm, running to Bristol in aid of Laura’s Lasting Legacy.
You can donate when you buy a ticket to Are You Listening? Festival or via the link in our bio! The target has nearly been reached with over £12.5k already donated!
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@whitelandsband and @chartreuse will unfortunately no longer be performing at Are You Listening 2026!
We are glad to add @menantollondon , @_o.t.r.d_ & a very special secret set from past festival favourites in St Laurence Church!
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Are You Listening? is under two weeks away now!
Don’t miss your chance to catch @panicshack , @wearecassia , @1_800girls , @adultdvdmenu and many more!
Opus Kink at AYL 2024 📸 Alex Marlow
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Set times are now live for Are You Listening? 2026 💛
Use the clash finder on our website to plan your day, learn more about each artist, and download the full schedule.
📸 Lipworms at AYL? 24 Alex Marlow
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