Transgressive Records are returning to the Alternative Stage at Reading and Leeds for its eleventh consecutive year, be bringing their most exciting line-up yet to ensure the party continues long after the headliners have finished.

This year at Leeds Festival, South London's twice MOBO-winning act Section Boyz make a special late night party appearance.  Warming them up will be Transgressive's latest signing - MC Benny Mails.  First on will be HMLTD, arguably the most innovative new genre-defying band in the country.

Also on the bill is XL Recordings' New Gen collective, which features the freshest array of young rappers, singers and dancehall gurus currently making new music in the UK.  Foals -  Edwin Congreave will deliver a set of classics and deep cuts.

Reading on Friday night will once again see a special 2 DJ 'battle' set take place, hosted by BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, which will see the likes of Circa Waves, The Big Moon, Marika Hackman, Jen Long and Bless DJs. Specially commissioned live visuals will be provided throughout the night, as well as more surprise appearances no doubt.

Toby L, co-founder of Transgressive, comments:

"Even after ten years of highlights, last year's Transgressive Takeover at Reading and Leeds was easily our best yet, with revelatory and packed sets from Loyle Carner, Fat White Family, Metronomy and, somewhat surreally, Super Hans of Peep Show fame.

"It's an honour to be invited back again in 2017, and we couldn't be more thrilled about who's joining us. On Saturday and Sunday in Leeds, it's all about the best new voices in hip-hop and grime, from Section Boyz to Benny Mails to New Gen, as well as the incredible HMLTD: a band so good I'm still reeling that we didn't sign them to Transgressive.

"In Reading, we'll continue our now-legendary silent disco party on Friday night. If scenes from last year are anything to go by, it'll be once again gigantic. Radio 1's Huw Stephens will be closing it out once again before an epic battle with our resident Bless DJs and Jen Long - it's always huge, and a little bit hilarious.

"So, once the headliners hit the last note of their final song, you know where to be... come find us."

Other acts joining the line up across other stages are Yung Fume and Lotto Boyzz. South London rapper Yung Fume’s, Birmingham duo Lotto Boyzz plus Swedish four piece Royal Republic, and Welsh newcomers Dream State.

See full line up for Leeds & Reading Festival below:

Ticket Information

Weekend Camping Tickets - £205 (Plus booking fee)
Day Tickets - £65 - Reading Saturday Sold Out
Early entry Pass - £20
Campervan Pass - £75
Seat of Luxury - £35 - Reading Sold Out
Lockers - £20

Reading Car Park - £10

Mobile Charging - £20