Brandon and co prove those iconic songs still cut it, while The 1975 turn back the clocks, Soft Play return and more on Saturday at Reading 2023.

Here's all the action from the first day of Reading 2023, featuring Sam Fender, Foals, Wet Leg, Ashnikko, Yard Act.

Before they turned the Festival Republic Tent into a jumping sweatbox, we caught up with Laurie and Isaac for a quick welcome back catch-up.

On paper, this should be a tough set for a pop star, but in the field, Mimi Webb absolutely smashes it.

The denim era? Whatever you want to call it, its opening ceremony today points to it being big.

As the start to a weekend goes, it sets the bar high for what makes Reading special.

Cole Bleu is not-so-quietly preparing for whatever comes next.