Reading Festival Recap: Bloc Party

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On Friday, the 22nd of August at 2:40 pm, the indie-influenced band Bloc Party took the main stage at Reading Festival. Here’s what you need to know:

What songs did they play?

Alongside fan favourites such as ‘Helicopter,’ and ‘This Modern Love,’ the band played:

• So Here We Are

• She’s Hearing Voices

• Mercury

• Song for Clay (Disappear Here)

• Banquet

• Traps

• One More Chance

• The Love Within

• Blue

• The Prayer

• Like Eating Glass

• Flux

• Traps

• Ratchet

What was the most memorable moment?

The most memorable moment came when the band dedicated ‘This Modern Love’ to everyone who just got their exam results. 

Where can I watch the performance?

All of the performances and highlighted moments will be available to watch on demand via BBC iPlayer for 30 days after the festival ends.

What’s next for Bloc Party?

The band will continue touring and working on their seventh studio album with producer Trevor Horn.