Holly Humberstone

BST Hyde Park: Holly Humberstone, Caamp, Divorce, Cliffords & Stella Lefty to join Mumford & Sons

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This summer, American Express presents BST Hyde Park welcomes Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 4 July 2026 – ten years since their last acclaimed appearance. Today, BST Hyde Park is delighted to announce an incredible line up for the West London band’s homecoming: Holly Humberstone, Caamp, Divorce, Stella Lefty and Cliffords. They will also be joined by previously announced special guest The War On Drugs, with final acts to be revealed. Tickets on sale now, visit www.bst-hydepark.com

Ahead of joining Mumford & Sons at BST Hyde Park, the 2022 BRIT Rising Star winner Holly Humberstone reaches a new gothic-pop peak with her forthcoming second album Cruel World, due for release on 10 April 2026. Place has always been the centre spine to Holly Humberstone’s lucid songwriting, from her breakthrough EP Falling Asleep At The Wheel, which introduced a young woman trying to understand the walls in which she grew up, to The Walls Are Way Too Thin and her critically acclaimed #3 debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, written in fragments on the road while touring with girl in red and Olivia Rodrigo. Winning the BRIT Rising Star Award in 2022, presented by Sam Fender, marked her ascent from her gothic family home in Grantham to the world stage.

Cruel World marks a new chapter. Turning 25 and rebuilding a home in South-East London with her sisters and best friend, Holly channels a newfound sense of belonging into her most self-assured work yet. The album’s title track arrives alongside a striking Victorian theatre-inspired video, following recent singles “Die Happy” and “To Love Somebody,” a trio that signals a bold, cinematic evolution she calls “my favourite song I’ve ever written”. Alongside Hyde Park, she’ll also embark on a UK and European tour, as well as appearing at major US festivals including Coachella and The Governors Ball.

Ohio indie-folk group Caamp continue to build on the momentum of their 2025 album Copper Changes Color, a record that saw them expand their rootsy warmth with a broader indie-rock edge, showcased on tracks like ‘Millions’ and fan favourite ‘Mistakes’. Formed by childhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall, and now comprising Matt Vinson, Joseph Kavalec and Nicholas Falk, the band have cultivated an instinctive, free-flowing live presence shaped by years of writing and playing together. That enduring chemistry was spotlighted this month in an NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, a full-circle moment a decade on from their original submission where they blended newer material with beloved songs including ‘All The Debts I Owe’ and ‘By and By’. Fresh from touring across the UK and Europe, Caamp’s latest chapter reflects a band still evolving while remaining grounded in the connection that first defined them.

Divorce cite a broad range of influences, from contemporary indie heavyweights like Mitski, and Big Thief, to cult icons such as Tom Waits and LCD Soundsystem. The Nottingham band burst onto the scene in 2022 with their explosive debut EP ‘Get Mean’ and continued to expand their horizons with their second EP ‘Heady Metal’ , acquiring key champions at press and radio. Moving strength to strength, they returned in 2024 with their now widely loved single ‘Gears’, and soon followed up with the indie-anthem ‘My Room’, cementing their status as one of the most exciting UK artists to watch out for. Trademark theatricality is at the forefront of every Divorce performance. With every fanciful music video, alongside consistent displays of outstanding musicality at live shows, the band have captivated audiences of thousands across the UK and Europe. With sold-out tours already behind them, Divorce released their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer to critical acclaim last year, and 2026 is shaping up to be just as big.

Hailing from Cork, Cliffords have quickly become one of Ireland’s most exciting new bands. With the release of their EP ‘Salt Of The Lee’, the four-piece have shown a remarkable ability to craft songs that feel both polished and deeply personal. Vocalist Iona Lynch leads the band with reflective, sharp lyrics, supported by Gav Dawkins on bass and trumpet, Harry Menton on guitar, and Locon O’Toole on keys. After a sold-out homecoming show at Cork City Hall, it’s clear they’ve earned a devoted following, and with their recent single ‘Marsh’ pointing toward moodier, more atmospheric territory, the band is poised for a breakthrough in 2026.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Stella Lefty is carving out a distinctive sound that blends keen observation with raw emotional immediacy. She’s already making a name for herself onstage, turning introspective songwriting into a commanding live performance. Her latest single, “Thinking ’bout You”, released at the start of the year, has captured widespread attention on TikTok,  and with a growing fanbase and a strong creative vision, Lefty continues to establish her own unique space in contemporary pop.

The eclectic lineup will join Mumford & Sons for their huge headline show this summer. Final acts are still to be announced.

Mumford & Sons have travelled the world since 2008, headlining festivals, topping charts, and collaborating with icons like Dylan, Springsteen and Neil Young. But London has always been the band’s anchor, and Hyde Park remains one of their most cherished stages.

Last month, they claimed their fourth Official Number 1 album, and second in less than a year, with the release of Prizefighter. The acclaimed album was created with Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio and features Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez. It follows RUSHMERE, their 2025 UK No. 1 album that powered a sold-out global arena tour.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2026 headliners: Garth Brooks (27 June), Maroon 5 (3 July), Mumford & Sons (4 July), Pitbull (10 July) and Lewis Capaldi (11 July and 12 July).

Tickets on sale now:

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Biffy Clyro added to Reading and Leeds lineup

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Since making their debut at Reading and Leeds Festivals way back in 2002, Brit-Nominated Biffy Clyro return to this year’s festival as the final headliner. The Scot rockers will be taking the place of Queens of the Stone Age, who, due to restrictions and logistics, sadly are unable to perform at the festival. Simon, Ben and James last headlined in 2017 and will be performing hits from across their incredible career including tracks from their latest No.1 album A Celebration Of Endings. The band are very happy to return: “We are delighted and honoured to be headlining Reading & Leeds for a third time.We cannot wait to get out there and play for you all again after such a tough year…It’s gonna fuck!!”

Making their debut at the festivals this year will be Dublin four-piece Inhaler. With their debut album It Won’t Always Be Like This rocketing to the top of the album charts, these lads are set to be the ones to watch as future headliners.

London rapper and songwriter Russ Millions will be bringing his own style of hip hop to the festivals and will undoubtedly perform his Tik Tok dance challenge-inducing #1 Platinum-selling single Body. He can’t wait to get back out there to perform: “I’m excited to be reunited with my supporters again at R&L, let’s turn up!”

Emerging from the pandemic gleaming, Holly Humberstone is one of the biggest breakthrough UK pop acts of 2021. Less than a year since the release of her debut EP, her dark, wonky, electric pop with brutally honest lyrics has gained over 100 million streams worldwide, all recorded from her bedroom in Grantham. 

Born and raised in Camden Town but rapidly achieving global recognition, Bakar is set to bring his fresh carefree sound to Reading and Leeds this summer. Refusing to be defined by genre, his sound effortlessly dances the line between indie and rap.  HIs soulful offering ‘Hell N Back’ has garnered over 87 million Spotify streams.

South London’s Blanco, at just 21 has already made his mark on the UK rap scene, breaking out as a key member of ’drill dynasty’ Harlem Spartan. Refusing to limit himself, Blanco embraces versatility from Drill rap to Brazilian paired with complex metaphors and cheeky references produce his individual sound, which he is set to bring for an electric set at Reading and Leeds.

Positioned at the unique intersection between metal and hip-hop, Dana Dentata, is a force to be reconned with. Crafting empowering, feminist, industrial, metal-dripping rap, her shock-rock performance art isn’t one to be missed over the festival’s weekends.

Hailing from Dublin, Chaya, is a multi-instrumentalist with classical training, growing up on exclusively classical music until New York City’s underground scene introduced him to the vibrant world of electronic. His diverse influences collide to produce a truly individual sound, often embodying classic UK Garage elements married with classical undercurrents.

Jazmin Bean is a complex and intense enigma, who will be showcasing their intoxicating mix of Alt Metal Electropop to The Pit Stage. Unapologetically impossible to define, Jazmin radiates an empowering sense of individualism, self-integrity, and independence. They embody the spirit of the Gen Z’s vibrant unorthodox subculture. 

Indie-Punk three piece from Brighton, Gender Roles follow a whirlwind 2019 full to the brim with a triumphant BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale session with Annie Mac and riotous sell-out headline shows. The trio bombard the stage with charged-up, hazy guitars and a whole lot of chaotic fun. 

Born out of sheer “boredom with the state of music at the moment” Punkband, bring pure attitude, punk and swagger to all their raucous tracks. They channel the youth of Britain’s disinterest and disgust in post-punk Britain paired with gritty, unpolished instrumentals. 

Also announced today is female rap phenomenon Trillary Banks, who will be set to deliver a captivatingly raw blend of Rap and Dancehall culminating in contagious summer sounds. Trailblazing for women in the UK music landscape, she debuted her ‘FIRE IN THE BOOTH’ freestyle with Charlie Sloth, a rite of passage for any rapper but all the more valuable for female representation.

Essex Golden Boy French The Kid, naturally blends a resonant mix of English and French melodics, aided by growing up in the South-West of France. His bars share deep introspection, tackling mental health, his gritty past as well as looking ahead to the bright future. 

Championing a unique style of conscious rap, Kam-Bu, uses his fast-paced, bass-leaden bars to share contemplative stories, stirring up the London scene. He takes aim at urgent political issues from Grenfell to institutional racism, as well as themes on the Black culture and the environment. Smoothly oscillating from party anthems into poignant lyricism, he is not one to be missed. 

The BBC Music Introducing Stage will be showcasing the best up and coming talent from across the UK at Reading and Leeds Festival, with artists such as Radio 1 Live Lounge Introducing winner Bonnie Kemplay, Berwyn, who made the BBC Music Sound Of 2021 list, The Rap Game’s Lady Ice and Graft as well as Kent starlet Josie Man, Somerset singer songwriter Finn Askew, Leeds post-punk rockers Yard Act, electronic rising star Meg Ward, South London rapper Master Peace and many more.

Sadly, due to various restrictions and logistics, a few artists are now no longer able to perform at the festivals. This includes Queens of the Stone Age, Madison Beer, Denzel Curry, Sofi Tukker, Super Whatevr, Wallows, Oliver Tree, Tate McRae, MizorMac and Nation of Language.

For those heading to Bramham Park, the Leeds site will again be welcoming a full timetable of after-hours events at Late Night Leeds from Thursday night with DJs and performers taking to the three stages, Anachronica, a new dance stage, and of course the legendary Picadilly Party, to keep festival goers partying until the early hours. With a brand new, audio-visual experience stage, among the line-up on the dance stage will be DJ Semtex, BadBoy Chiller Crew, Fumez The Engineer, Hariett Jaxxon and chart-toper 220 Kid. This year the Anachronica stage is focusing on all things in the forefront of UK dance music. DJs who are pushing the limits and pioneering in Jungle, Garage and Dubstep will be stepping up into the Mad Max-esque world of Anachronica, skillfully salvaged and adapted to blast out some of the biggest tunes late into the night.