Arguably the biggest event to happen every summer in the North, this year’s Leeds Festival boasts a whole host of talent. With the weekend of music less than a month away, we introduce you to the headliners.
D-Block Europe
Set to take to the main stage after performances from the likes of Suki Waterhouse and Amyl and the Sniffers, the first headliner of the weekend, D-Block Europe are an exciting edition to an otherwise usually pop-heavy lineup. Having had features with RAYE, Ed Sheeran and Central C, the duo are one of the most revered names in the modern Hip-Hop scene.
Comprised of Adam Nathaniel “Young Adz” Williams and Ricky Earl “Dirtbike LB” Banton, the Lewisham outfit are set to rip up the stage with their staple energetic performance.
Travis Scott
Following on in similar suit, Travis Scott (previously stylised as Travi$ Scott), of ASTROWORLD infamy, is an American singer and record producer who’s expansive sound often transcends the simple ‘rapper’ label. His latest record, Jackboys 2 released just last month, was a collaborative effort that featured names such as Playboi Carti, GloRilla and Kodak Black.
Chappell Roan
Though taking a slightly earlier headline slot than expected at 6:40pm – Chappell Roan is arguably the biggest name of the whole weekend. Surrounded on Saturday’s line-up by other indie-pop icons such as Alessi Rose, Wallows and The Kooks, the second day of the Festival is set to be a glitter soaked, cowboy hat donned soirée.
Despite not gaining recognition until a year after its release, Roan’s debut record, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess dominated the charts and secured its spot as many a fan’s Album of the Year. 2025 has seen her traverse new territories, with the country-soaked ‘The Giver‘ and soft ruminations of ‘The Subway’, festival-goers can only hope that her set includes more teasers of unreleased music,
Hozier
Seeing a similar success as Roan when it comes to TikTok, Hozier’s career was reasonably quiet following the release of 2014’s ‘Take Me To Church’, but social media quickly picked up ‘Too Sweet’ and catapulted Hozier into a new level of fame. 2023 saw Hozier release his third record, Unreal Unearth, marking his first new project since 2019’s Wasteland, Baby!.
Limp Bizkit
Marking a drastic U-turn from Saturday’s pop-filled line-up, Sunday boasts the best of what metal has to offer. Florida’s Limp Bizkit are the first headliner’s on the day’s bill, joining a plethora of talent from the likes of Enter Shikari and indie-rock sensations Wunderhorse and Royel Otis.
Well established in their corner of Nu-metal, Limp Bizkit have been pioneering the genre since the late 90’s with the release of their debut record Three Dollar Bill, Y’all $. From their performance fans can expect hits such as ‘Break Stuff’, ‘Nookie’ and ‘Livin’ It U’.
Bring Me The Horizon
The final headliners of the weekend come in the form of British icons Bring Me The Horizon (BMTH). Known for their genre-bending forays into rock and metal, BMTH, who recently celebrated two decades as a band, are bringing their unique, ambitious cuts to the Leeds Main Stage.
Last year’s record, the delayed Post Human: NeX GEn demonstrates the best of what the band have to offer, all the while inextricably proving they’re not yet past their game.
Words by Lana Williams
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