An American band has announced they will no longer be playing Reading and Leeds Festival due to money woes.
The 2025 music festival is being held this month, with some of the headliners including Hozier, Chappell Roan, The Kooks and Bring Me the Horizon.
However, one act has now shared they’ve had to pull the plug on their set.
Sharing the news in a statement on Instagram, House of Protection wrote: ‘We are devastated to announce that we will no longer be performing at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals.
‘Most of the funding to make this short trip possible was coming from our performance at the Heavy Music Awards, which unfortunately has been cancelled due to unforeseen and serious health issues affecting a key member of their team.
‘Our condolences go out to that team member during this challenging time.”
They continued: ‘We are deeply sorry to disappoint those who were excited to see us.
‘Unfortunately, we simply don’t have the resources to make this happen at the moment.
‘Your support means everything to us, and we want to assure you that we are already looking forward to making it up to you in the near future (Spain as well). This decision was not easy for us.’
However, they ended by telling fans they would be returning to the UK in October to tour with fellow band, Architects.
Reacting to the cancellation, many people threw their support behind the band.
‘It’s crazy that a band this amazing can’t keep up with its career for financial reasons. This business sucks. Deep deep love for you guys,’ Marco commented.
‘So thankful I got to see you at Download, but Reading and Leeds won’t be the same without you, hope everyone’s okay and doing the best they can. Devastated,’ Alex shared.
‘Absolutely gutted – missed you at download because of clashes, was looking forward to reading! Will have to catch you another time! Know how rough it is for indy artists,’ Christina added.
House of Protection formed just last year. Its members – Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison – had originally began their music careers in other bands including Fever 333, Night Verses and The Chariot.
They’ve described their music style as ‘Atlanta trap to UK trip-hop, post-punk and alternative and art-rock’.
Previously speaking to DIY about coming together after being part of different bands, the pair explained.
‘We’re in this for the long haul – we’re going to outrun everyone,’ they said.
In coming months, they are due to play in Amsterdam and London before touring Australia.
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