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Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set

Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
BBC News Friday 28 August 2026, 23:34 UTC 1 min read
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The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.

The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.
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