Leeds Festival Preview // Ceremony Interview

When Californian hardcore punk outfit Ceremony came to Leeds on a recent UK tour it is safe to say it was one of the most riotous shows that Est.1987 has ever attended! 

The boys are back in August playing at the Reading and Leeds Festival so to read what happened when we caught up with guitarist Anthony Anzaldo click below; we chatted all things fans, recording the new album, "Zoo", and isolating social media...

Leeds Festival Preview // Bastille Interview

Up next in our Leeds and Reading Festival preview series we have Bastille. Having already tipped them for the top in our "Future Talent" section, Est.1987 headed down to Sheffield in April to catch up with main man Dan Smith. 

He chatted to us about all things touring, recording and having a “wow this is amazing man” moment ahead of the bands Leeds and Reading Festival appearance. 

Leeds Festival Preview // Pulled Apart By Horses Interview

Here is the latest in our Leeds/Reading Festival previews. And this week it is Leeds' very own Pulled Apart By Horses in the spotlight. They take to the main stage at Leeds on Friday and Reading on Sunday. 

Est.1987 caught up with lead singer Tom Hudson and bassist Rob Lee earlier this year to chat all things touring, why they love Leeds and comedy encounters with Thom Yorke!

Leeds Festival Preview // Young Guns Interview

With Leeds/Reading Festival Weekend just around the corner Est.1987 is bringing you previews of some of the best acts playing over the 3 days. We headed down to The Well in Leeds to catch up with Young Guns front-man Gustav Wood earlier in the year on the bands' "Bones Club Tour". To read what Gustav had to say about the new album, touring and how High Wycombe has treated him click below...

Leeds Festival Preview // Deaf Havana Interview

Leeds/Reading Festival weekend is fast approaching so we are giving you a run-down of who we think you should be checking out on the line-up. First up? Deaf Havana. Est.1987 jumped at the chance to hang out with the Kings Lynn four-piece to chat about playing Leeds/Reading Festival, leaving 'screaming' in 2006 and being the best that they've ever been.

Futuresound Competition // Leeds Festival 2012 Finalists

With Leeds Festival 2012 fast approaching it can only mean one thing; Futuresound Competition 2012.

The annual competition offers 6 bands the opportunity to play at Leeds & Reading Festival with the overall winner opening the NME/Radio1 Stage.

The finalists have been announced and the competition rounds have already begun...