Leeds Festival 2024: Live updates from Saturday as fans go wild for latest act on Main Stage

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It’s the second day of Leeds Festival 2024 - and organisers have confirmed that two stages are to remain closed.

The annual Bramham Park event got off to a bumpy start yesterday (August 23) as Storm Lilian caused chaos in the campsite, sending tents flying and overturning portaloos.

The windy weather also meant that three of the main stages had to close, to the disappointment of fans as big-name acts like Skrillex and Beabadoobee had their sets cancelled.

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Fans go wild at the Main Stage.Fans go wild at the Main Stage.
Fans go wild at the Main Stage. | Mark Bickerdike

Two of those stages - the BBC Radio 1 stage and the Aux stage - will remain closed today, organisers confirmed.

In a statement posted on X, they said: “Unfortunately the health and safety team have now confirmed we will not be able use the BBC Radio 1 tent & stage tomorrow or Sunday.

“We are devastated for you and of course the artists that were eager to play. That is the same for the Aux stage too. Mother nature has played her part.”

The festival has already seen plenty of excitement, as headliner Liam Gallagher closed out the first day on the main stage last night.

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Tonight, rock band Blink 182 are set to headline the Main Stage. The Met Office has said that festivalgoers should expect rain this afternoon.

Follow our live blog below for all the latest updates from the camp and festival area -

Live updates from Leeds Festival 2024

'Mother nature played her part': Two stages remain closed after yesterday's storm

Storm Lilian meant that three of the main stages had to close yesterday, to the disappointment of fans.

It was confirmed last night that two of those stages - the BBC Radio 1 stage and the Aux stage - will remain closed today.

The news was confirmed in a post on X -

Festivalgoers told to expect rain

Leeds Festival-goers should be ready for rain.Leeds Festival-goers should be ready for rain.
Leeds Festival-goers should be ready for rain. | Mark Bickerdike

The Met Office has warned that rain could be on the way for the region as the second day of Leeds Festival 2024 kicks off.

It will be a bright and breezy start to the day after yesterday’s windy weather, with patchy cloud and some sunny intervals.

Heavy showers are expected to develop over the morning, but should clear later in the day.

What time are Blink 182 performing tonight?

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 poses backstage at the Sahara Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival  on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California.Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 poses backstage at the Sahara Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival  on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California.
Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 poses backstage at the Sahara Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California. | Getty Images for Coachella

It’s been 10 years since Blink 182 last performed at Leeds Festival, but a decade later the beloved punk act are set to headline Bramham Park tonight.

It marks the second time the group are closing out the festival. The group, responsible for the breakout hit 'Enema of the State', have been mainstays here at Leeds Fest.

Their first performance here took place in 1999 when the festival was held at Temple Newsam, and since then have returned to the festival five times, including 2014’s headline set.

They're expected on the Main Stage at 9.15pm, with their set expected to conclude at 10.45pm.

For everything you need to know ahead of tonight's set, including possible setlist and detailed timings, click here.

Best photos from Leeds Festival 2024 so far

Liam Gallagher headlined the first night of Leeds Festival 2024, to the excitement of fans.Liam Gallagher headlined the first night of Leeds Festival 2024, to the excitement of fans.
Liam Gallagher headlined the first night of Leeds Festival 2024, to the excitement of fans. | Mark Bickerdike

Lively pictures show an electric headline set from Liam Gallagher, festivalgoers battling the weather, and a crowd that refused to be dampened.

Click here for 20 of the best photos from Leeds Festival 2024 so far, captured by photographer Mark Bickerdike.

New main stage times - including rescheduled set

Jorja Smith. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images for Bauer Media)Jorja Smith. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images for Bauer Media)
Jorja Smith. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images for Bauer Media) | Getty Images for Bauer Media

New timings for the Main Stage have been released - as a huge name act has their set rescheduled.

Jorja Smith, who was due to perform on the closed BBC Radio 1 stage, will now appear later today on the Main Stage at 3.35pm.

Hers is the first set to be rescheduled after the closure of the other stages.

Meanwhile, Welsh pop-punk band Neck Deep will perform on the Main Stage at 2.30pm.

Indie band The K's will be performing at 1.40pm.

And Irish trio Kneecap will be performing at 12.50pm.

A huge act has been rescheduled.

Skrillex will now be playing on The Chevron Stage at 8.10pm.

The American dubstep producer was supposed to headline the Chevron yesterday, but had to cancel his set after Storm Lillian put the stage out of use.

Skrillex will now play the Chevron Stage on Saturday.Skrillex will now play the Chevron Stage on Saturday.
Skrillex will now play the Chevron Stage on Saturday. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima

Liam brought a "fraught" first day of Leeds Festival to a close in euphoric fashion.

New Festival Republic stage times.

David Kushner will now be performing at 9.40pm, while Seb Lowe will play at noon.

Kid Brunswick will be performing today on BBC Introducing Stage at 5.30pm.

BBC Radio 1 tent remains closed

BBC Radio 1 tent cordoned off.BBC Radio 1 tent cordoned off.
BBC Radio 1 tent cordoned off. | National World

The BBC Radio 1 tent has been cordoned off, a reminder of the dramatic scenes in yesterday morning’s storm.

It is one of two stages that could not open today after assessments from health and safety teams, with organisers explaining that “mother nature has played her part”.

Yorkshire Evening Post reporters Dennis Morton and Charles Gray are reporting live from Bramham Park now.

Pictures show sea of tents across Bramham Park

Pictures show thousands of tents across Bramham Park on the morning of the second day of Leeds Festival.Pictures show thousands of tents across Bramham Park on the morning of the second day of Leeds Festival.
Pictures show thousands of tents across Bramham Park on the morning of the second day of Leeds Festival. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Pictures show a sea of colourful tents stretching across Bramham Park on the second day of Leeds Festival.

Revellers, undeterred by yesterday's storm, emerged from their makeshift homes after a night of camping - and excited for the electrifying performances ahead.

The campsite was busy this morning, with long queues for food as the sun peeked through the clouds.

Festivalgoers were undeterred by yesterday's storm.Festivalgoers were undeterred by yesterday's storm.
Festivalgoers were undeterred by yesterday's storm. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
There is excitement in the air ahead of Blink-182's headline set this evening.There is excitement in the air ahead of Blink-182's headline set this evening.
There is excitement in the air ahead of Blink-182's headline set this evening. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Kneecap take to the Main Stage

Irish musicians Kneecap take to the stage.Irish musicians Kneecap take to the stage.
Irish musicians Kneecap take to the stage. | National World

Irish rap trio Kneecap take to the Main Stage at Leeds Festival, bringing their infectious energy to Bramham Park.

Known for their electrifying live performances, the Belfast-based group brought the crowd alive with their politically charged anthems.

Fans were treated to tunes from their second album Fine Art, that was released earlier this summer.

Don't 'let your guard down', warn police

West Yorkshire Police has issued guidance on keeping safe at Leeds Festival.West Yorkshire Police has issued guidance on keeping safe at Leeds Festival.
West Yorkshire Police has issued guidance on keeping safe at Leeds Festival. | National World

West Yorkshire Police have urged festivalgoers to make sure they don’t leave any valuables in their tents.

The force warned that there are “plenty of opportunists” who could take advantage of people having left belongings behind. The warning came in a post on X, with guidance on keeping safe attached -

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Day two of Leeds Festival is continuing to heat up, with some great acts still to come.

The Main Stage will explode with talent, including from the soulful Jorja Smith who's set has been rescheduled after the closure of the BBC Radio 1 stage. She will perform at 3.35pm.

Later, Two Door Cinema Club will amp things up with their infectious beats. And towards the end of the night, Gerry Cinnamon will be the penultimate act on the Main Stage.

But the night truly belongs to the legendary Blink-182, headlining with a set that fans hope will bring the energy.

Over at the Chevron Stage, The Prodigy are also due to give an electrifying performance that festivalgoers won't want to miss. Skrillex will perform too, after a set was rescheduled from yesterday.

Fans go wild for Kneecap

Kneecap performed on the Main Stage.Kneecap performed on the Main Stage.
Kneecap performed on the Main Stage. | Mark Bickerdike

Crowds at the Main Stage were ignited with excitement as Irish rap trio Kneecap performed.

Fans showed up in their droves, proudly sporting the green, white, and orange of the Irish flag.

The atmosphere was electric as festival-goers danced and waved tricolors high in the air.

Crowds wore the colours of the Irish flag for the set.Crowds wore the colours of the Irish flag for the set.
Crowds wore the colours of the Irish flag for the set. | Mark Bickerdike
Fans went wild as the Irish rap trio performedFans went wild as the Irish rap trio performed
Fans went wild as the Irish rap trio performed | Mark Bickerdike
Happy campers!Happy campers!
Happy campers! | National World

The K's perform on the Main Stage

The K's.The K's.
The K's. | Mark Bickerdike

Indie rockers The K's brought the house down at the Main Stage with their high-energy performance.

The K's.The K's.
The K's. | Mark Bickerdike
The K's.The K's.
The K's. | Mark Bickerdike

Huge crowd for Jorja Smith

The huge crowd for Jorja Smith.The huge crowd for Jorja Smith.
The huge crowd for Jorja Smith. | National World

An enormous crowd has turned out to catch Jorja Smith's rescheduled performance on the Main Stage, after her planned set on the BBC Radio 1 Stage was cancelled.

Fans have flocked to the Main Stage in their thousands - and the energy is palpable with revellers eager to hear the 'Blue Lights' singer deliver one of the soulful performances she's known for.

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