Reading Festival Recap: Hozier

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On Friday, the 22nd of August at 9:40pm, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier took the main stage at Reading Festival as a headliner. Here’s all you need to know:

What songs did he play?

Alongside his hits ‘Too Sweet’ and ‘Take Me To Church,’ Hozier performed the following according to setlist.fm: 

• Nobody’s Soldier 

• Jackie and Wilson

• Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene

• Dinner & Diatribes 

• Eat Your Young

• Like Real People Do

• Would That I

• Cherry Wine

• Unknown/Nth (on B stage)

• Work Song (on B stage)

• De Selby (part 2)

• Francesca

• Someone New

• Almost (Sweet Music)

• Movement

• Nina Cried Power

What was the most memorable moment?

The most memorable moment in his set came when he delivered a speech on Palestine, LGBTQ+ rights, and free speech. 

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 Hozier?

Hozier is continuing to tour the world, stopping at Ireland's Electric Picnic festival on the 29th of August and SUPERBLOOM festival on the 31st of August. In an interview with MELODIC Magazine, he said that he would like to get back into the studio after touring.