Eminem set to return to Yorkshire

HIP-HOP VETERAN Eminem will return to Reading and Leeds Festivals this summer, sparking delight among music fans.

The rapper will headline the event for the third time as organisers unveiled more than 70 names for the twin festivals.

He joins previously-announced headliners Kasabian and Muse at the top of the bill. Festival organiser Melvin Benn called Eminem’s return “beyond exciting,” adding: “His 2013 headline performance was incredible and I can’t want to have him back.”

Music fans on Twitter reacted with delight at the announcement, with @issmead: calling it the “the galaxy truffle in a box full of bountys”. George Knapman wrote: “Eminem has just confirmed to me that I will be going to my 7th @OfficialRandL this year.”

Reading and Leeds Festival 2017 will run in the respective locations between August 25 and 27.