Post by mcv on Aug 9, 2006 12:12:12 GMT 1
From the NME
US indie stars pull Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festival slot
And it means some changes to the bill
The Shins have pulled out of the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals as they continue work on their new album.
The band were due to play the Radio1/NME stage at Reading (26) and Leeds (27).
As a result of The Shins' decision, The Automatic have moved into their slot, while Metric join the bill for Friday (25) at Leeds and Sunday at Reading.
The Shins said in a message on their official website: "A BIG TIME apology going out to everyone that bought tickets to see us. No excuse could make up for this disappointment on both of our ends. We were so psyched to play this show at this legendary festival, but it came down to a rushed performance agreement conflicting with a major, and unmoveable recording time period.
"We had to opt for the move that would get this record out on time. To our UK fans, we'll make up for this a soon as possible."
And it means some changes to the bill
The Shins have pulled out of the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals as they continue work on their new album.
The band were due to play the Radio1/NME stage at Reading (26) and Leeds (27).
As a result of The Shins' decision, The Automatic have moved into their slot, while Metric join the bill for Friday (25) at Leeds and Sunday at Reading.
The Shins said in a message on their official website: "A BIG TIME apology going out to everyone that bought tickets to see us. No excuse could make up for this disappointment on both of our ends. We were so psyched to play this show at this legendary festival, but it came down to a rushed performance agreement conflicting with a major, and unmoveable recording time period.
"We had to opt for the move that would get this record out on time. To our UK fans, we'll make up for this a soon as possible."
