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Are You Listening? Festival Fan Reviews (58)
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Another good year at Are You Listening?
It's a really good one day multi-venue music festival in Reading. Although I had heard of few of the bands playing, there was a wide variety of music with something for everyone. As well as great music, it's a good chance to meet your friends at Reading best music venues.
Posted by Gary on 12/05/2026
Are You Listening? Festival, Various Reading Venues, Reading - 9th May 2026
A great eclectic mix of genres
Really enjoyed all the artists that I saw n heard .
Posted by jc on 11/05/2026
Are You Listening? Festival, Various Reading Venues, Reading - 9th May 2026
Music gets better each year!
Fewer venues actually works as there is less walking between locations! 6 venues seems about right. The bands were excellent. One of the highlights of my social calendar each year.
Posted by Martin on 11/05/2026
Are You Listening? Festival, Various Reading Venues, Reading - 9th May 2026
Inspiring the next generation
An inspiring festival, with some mood altering acts, sublimely welcomed with the beautiful voice of Miss Hunte, all the way through (for us) to the energy and constants smile of Panic Shack. My 14 year old musician in waiting, had their eyes opened in how to generate energy from a crowd, by the OUTSTANDING and best-at-festival LEMONSUCKR. We will be eagerly watching out form more gigs from this Brighton lot. A slight shame was Snayx's sound issues, other than that it was a seamlessly organised event with fantastic beer collaboration with SIREN, and serviced by a positive and happy team.
Posted by E J B on 11/05/2026
Are You Listening? Festival, Various Reading Venues, Reading - 9th May 2026
Some incredible performers!
There were some amazing performances. Native James and My First Time were incredible. The venues were fantastic especially St Laurence's church. A great day and good value.
Posted by Vicky on 11/05/2026
Are You Listening? Festival, Various Reading Venues, Reading - 9th May 2026
Are You Listening? (AYL) is a multi-venue festival held in Reading, and since launching in 2013 has raised over £85000 for Reading Mencap charity.
This critically acclaimed festival was shortlisted as a 'Grassroots Champion' nominee at the first national LIVE Awards in 2023, AYL has also won ‘Cultural Contribution at the ‘Pride of Reading’ Awards 2024, and has previously won ‘Festival of the Year’ and ‘Partnership in the Arts’ at the Reading Cultural Awards plus ‘Event of the Year’ at the inaugural Alt Reading Awards, making this grassroots festival a cultural cornerstone in Reading.
Previous acts at AYL include Bristolian punk juggernauts IDLES, Black Country post-punk rising stars Big Special, prolific electro-punks Fat Dog, and many, many more.