Wind affecting Leeds Festival stages today
Two stages are set to be shut today
Last updated 23rd Aug 2024
Leeds Festival have put out an official update out after strong winds across the city today.
The festival is officially starting today, with Liam Gallagher due to headline.
Scenes on social media show tents flying around and heavy winds affecting the campsite.
The people behind the festival say that there will be no acts on certain stages today:
A statement said:
"We have definitely lost the BBC Radio 1 stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We have also lost the Aux stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We remain hopeful that everything else will continue as planned and that we will still have an amazing weekend. Please await further information."