12 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Reading Festival
12 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Reading Festival
words: Sophie Alexander-Osman
photography: Sophie Alexander-Osman
published: January 5, 2022
Undoubtedly one of the best weekends of my life! Back in August 2012, we took the ultimate, most awesome group of people to Richfield Avenue. Also known as READING FEST! Let me explain those four days in one sentence - front row for Foo Fighters, silent discos in onesies, camping with my besties, campfires and drinking all bloody day. Honestly some of the most fun I’ve ever had… (coughs) I won’t mention the rain, mud, toilets or the traffic.
I honestly swear by the fact that you must go to a crazy festival at least once in your life. For me, this was Reading. I think I left a piece of my soul in that field. No regrets though.
Instead of telling you what to expect, I’ll let my photos do the talking. Cut to the chase you’ll probably get soaked through (England duh!), you’ll lose your friends at least five times and you’ll be dreaming of your bathroom at home. But I also guarantee you’ll have a blast! Enjoy the photos *insert 19 year old Soph* eeeek!
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