Legendary rapper Eminem is the final headliner for Reading and Leeds Festival.

Consistently seen as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Eminem is not only a titan in hip-hop but in modern culture itself.

One of the biggest selling artists of the 21st century, his razor-sharp wit and impeccable larger than life anthems continue to defy boundaries, with the likes of ‘Lose Yourself’, ‘My Name Is’, ’Not Afraid' and ‘The Monster’ all storming charts and record collections around the world. 

Organiser Melvin Benn said: “Eminem returning to Reading and Leeds is beyond exciting. His 2013 headline performance was incredible and I can’t wait to have him back. In addition to our third and final headliner (joining Kasabian and Muse) we’ve announced over 70 additional acts to this year’s line up - it’s looking stronger than ever.”

The Reading festival takes place from August  25-27 at Richfield Avenue, Reading with a host of top stars including ‘Bad and Boujee’ hip-hop superstars Migos.

One of the most talked-about groups of the year; the trio have become global symbols of a new wave of modern rap following the release of their latest album C U L T U R E.

South London rapper Giggs will be bringing the gritty sounds of his latest album Landlord and HAIM are set to land with a sun-soaked guitar-pop filled performance from their 2013 debut Days Are Gone.

British arena-rock kings You Me At Six will be packing in the anthems along with the heavy kicks of latest album Night People.

A standout success story of 2016, Blossoms have already established themselves as national treasures with the release of their self-titled debut, storming to number 1 in the charts. Stockport’s finest are set to bring their pop-laden anthems to Reading and Leeds this summer in a performance that marks the next generation of arena-sized icons.

Stand-out alternative pop performances will reign supreme with Halsey bringing her powerful electro-tinged hits and many of the biggest club anthems will come from Becky Hill and Charli XCX blending cutting-edge electro beats with singalong favourites.

One of the most indisputable voices in British rock, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes will arrive loaded with the runaway success of latest album Modern Ruin, packing even more stadium-sized moments into the Bank Holiday weekend.

Lead by the unmistakable voice of Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless will return armed with heavy blues-laden anthems of latest album Who You Selling For. Joining them in triggering mass singalongs at Reading and Leeds this summer are Blush emo-soarers Moose Blood, melodic-rock five-piece Mallory Knox, and punk smashers Marmozets who are set to unveil their invigorating new era after the riotous success of debut album The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets.

The always-seismic presence of explosive Canadians Billy Talent will leave their mark and blistering punk risers Counterfeit will perform fresh from the release of their hotly anticipated debut album Together We Are Stronger, which sees frontman Jamie Campbell Bower in full voice. They’ll be joined by London trio Puppy and Mancunian art-rockers Everything Everything who will deliver a captivating set of electronic ground-shakers. Reading hometown heroes Sundara Karma will be bringing indie tales of youthful abandon, with Oh Wonder geared to stun the Reading crowds with tracks from their mesmerising self-titled debut album. Sheffield’s finest indie upstarts The Sherlocks will continue their journey from packed stage to packed stage and Watford squad The Hunna will heat things up  while riotous Cabbage will deliver another onslaught. Mesmeric indie-pop groovers Fickle Friends will return to the festival with their sun-laden anthems, with breakthrough moments from genre-morphers Inheaven, German ‘Stolen Dance’ songwriters Milky Chance, Ed Nash of Bombay Bicycle Club’s new project Toothless, and stripped-bare electro wizard Tom Misch

Brooklyn’s Flatbush Zombies channel the best of the 90’s East Coast rap era with hits from last year’s debut album A Laced Odyssey. ‘Pow’ don Lethal Bizzle with an explosive set of London grime and the chilled vibes of Rejjie Snow and BBC Sound Of winner Ray BLK will be dousing the crowds with electric and soulful R&B.

From the down-to-earth freestyle sounds of Dave to the home grown swagger of MIST, the vibrant voices and future favourites in grime, rap and hip-hop can all be found at Reading. Avelino, Cadet, MoStack, J Hus, Angel, Mic Righteous, Geovarn, The Manor, Young T & Bugsey and The Heatwave will all make unforgettable appearances.

Punchy and gritty in everything they do, Black Lips are set to deliver their distinct brand of punk for a stage show that has to be seen to be believed whilst folk-rock duo Bear’s Den promise panoramic-sized grooves from last year’s Red, Earth & Pouring Rain along with classic favourites from their wistful debut Islands. Ferocious live shows will also come from Tom Grennan, Shame, Phantogram, The Amazons, Louis Berry, Grouplove, King Nun, IDLES, Yonaka, Eden, Prose and Picture This, as they all leave their own stamp on the weekend.

The most talked-about names in current electronic dance music is international sensation Marshmello, who’s huge remixes of Jack Ü and Zedd, along with sun-kissed anthem ‘Summer’ will make for an electrifying performance. Unmissable beats and sets are also guaranteed from drum ‘n’ bass titan High Contrast, masked heavyweight Jaguar Skills, London jungle king Shy FX with Stamina MC and Katy B who’ll be delivering a storming DJ set.

Dillon Francis, Sam Divine, Majestic, Claptone, CamelPhat, TOKiMONSTA, James Organ, Chris Lorenzo, Mullally, Klose One and Star.One will all bring big room DJ sets, alongside a very special performance from acclaimed Dutch trio Noisia and their Outer Edges concept show.

These names join a stellar bill already confirmed for Reading and Leeds 2017, joining previously announced headliners Muse and Kasabian, with Major Lazer, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Flume, Fatboy Slim, Wiley, At The Drive In, Architects, Korn, While She Sleeps, Tory Lanez, Glass Animals, Circa Waves, Against The Current, Danny Brown and many more set for a weekend that brings together the most exciting sounds and artists from across the musical spectrum, capturing a year in music like no other.

For more details visit www.readingfestival.com