Reading Festival organisers reveal the reason Lana Del Rey's set was cut short and issue apology to disappointed fans By Bethan Edwards For Mailonline Published: 18:54 BST, 25 August 2024 | Updated: 19:06 BST, 25 August 2024 e-mail View comments Reading Festival organisers have apologised to Lana Del Rey fans on Instagram after they cut her headline set short on Saturday night. The festival shared a statement on Sunday morning revealing that the American singers, 39, performance was cut short by five minutes 'due to production error'. It read: 'Reading.
Due to an error by the Reading production team we accidentally cut Lana Del Rey's incredible set short by 5 mins, we apologise unreservedly to Lana and her fans.' However her set was not smooth sailing as she also suffered sound issues during her performance at the Festival which saw some fans leave after just four tracks. The Summertime Sadness songstress, who arrived on stage 15 minutes late, also drew complaints about her 'depressing' setlist.
Reading Festival organisers have apologised to Lana Del Rey fans on Instagram after they cut her headline set short on Saturday night The festival shared a statement on Sunday morning revealing that the American singers, 39, performance was cut short by five minutes 'due to production error' It read: 'Reading. Due to an error by the Reading production team we accidentally cut Lana Del Rey's incredible set short by 5 mins, we apologise unreservedly to Lana and her fans' She opened her slot with Norman F****** Rockwell, before going into Arcadia, Without You and West Coast. However, Lana battled technical difficulties when she was drowned out by 'techno' music coming from another stage.
The crowd were heard chanting 'turn it up, turn it up!' as they struggled to hear the musician's 'quiet' singing. A source told MailOnline: 'She looked amazing and the set was a castle theme but unfortunately it was so quiet we could barely hear and the base from the other stage drowned her out. 'She asked at one point, "Can you hear me over that techno?” The crowd was chanting, "Turn it up", and a lot left by four songs in.
'She went onto lie down on the stage for a song or two and no one could see her and most of her songs were depressing and not right for the festival vibe. 'The crowd were really looking forward to seeing her and waited for her set for over an hour but she needed to sing something more upbeat as the crowd were unfortunately not vibing.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Lana Del Rey and Festival Republic for comment.
However her set was not smooth sailing as she also suffered sound issues during her performance at the Festival which saw some fans leave after just four tracks The Summertime Sadness songstress, who arrived on stage 15 minutes late, also drew complaints about her 'depressing' setlist Lana battled technical difficulties when she was drowned out by 'techno' coming from another stage and the crowd were heard shouting: 'turn it up, turn it up!' Read More EXCLUSIVE Lana Del Rey suffers sound issues during performance at Reading Festival as fans leave four songs in After Lana's set, Fred again.. performed on the main stage for his first ever UK headline performance.
At the start of the set he admitted he was 'nervous' before performing an incredible set to the thousands of fans. He said: 'Hey Reading, I’m a bit nervous. I know how you feel out there, this was my first festival when I was sixteen, I remember this s*** so clearly, so I know exactly how you feel.
' Earlier in the day, Raye became emotional as she told her huge crowd that she once played to just 'two people' at a festival and 'always prayed' that people would one day 'give a sh**' about her music. The six-time Brit Award-winner, 26, stunned at the festival in a chocolate brown sequinned dress. Raye , who graced the stage barefoot, was accompanied by her backing vocalists who all wore white and black clothing.
While on-stage, Raye addressed the crowd and said: 'It's always been a dream of mine to play this festival. 'I didn't think I'd start off here on the main stage with all these people here, this is f***ing crazy. I've done it guys! 'I came to Reading when I was 16 and just finished my GCSEs, I was in the deep end and in the dance tent living my life.
After Lana's set, Fred again.. performed on the main stage for his first ever UK headline performance and as he kicked off his set he admitted he was very 'nervous' Earlier in the day, Raye got emotional as she told her huge crowd that she once played to just 'two people' at a festival and 'always prayed' that people would one day 'give a sh**' Raye addressed the crowd and said: 'It's always been a dream of mine to play this festival.
I didn't think I'd start off here on the main stage' 'When I came to this festival at 16 I was like: 'One day I'm going to play here and I can't believe we're here.' 'I've played so many s*** festivals - when I say 's***', I don't mean the brand of festival. I mean I've been ready to perform and there's two people in the crowd and I always prayed that one day someone will give a s*** and now I'm here playing Reading.
'Anything is possible: I was here at 16 with a dream and look at me now.' Six of the songs in Raye's set were upbeat and positive but one focused on sexual assault. Read More Emotional Raye tells Reading Festival crowd that she once played to just 'two people' Before the song, Raye said: 'I promised myself when I became an independent artist that I would make honest music about things I have been through which is medicine and music can make you heal and feel better, heard and listened to.
'I am a crier and this is a sad song but I'm going to sing it, I pray you don't relate to it but if you do I hope it feels like a hug. It's called Ice Cream Man.' Revellers at Reading Festival have not been deterred by the downpours in Berkshire, standing in their poncho-clad outfits ready to rave to their favourite artists.
Storm Lilian is set to batter parts of Britain this weekend as motorists prepare to brave roads during the busiest August bank holiday on record . The Met Office has issued a weather warning for south east of England, as parts of the country prepare for between 50mm and 70mm. The warning, which came into force at 6am and lasted until 1pm, stretched from Portsmouth, Hampshire, up to Ipswich in Suffolk.
Although the heavy rainfall has left festivalgoers drenched, they were still all smiles as they watched the likes of The Last Dinner Party in the afternoon. Elsewhere in Leeds, the weather brightened up after winds battered the site on Thursday with organisers urging campers to stay in their cars for 'safety'. The northern music event made the decision to close three of its stages -The BBC Radio 1 stage, the Aux stage and Chevron - due to the extreme weather conditions .
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