Major new music festival announced for Roundhay Park in Leeds

The festival would be put on in collaboration with promoters AEG Presents, the organisers of London’s BST Hyde Park and All Points East festivals, the council said.

AEG said the event would see live music from some of the world’s biggest stars, with the first headliner expected to be announced as early as next week.

As well as hosting well-known artists, the festival would also feature a midweek programme of free activities, providing a platform for local talent and encouraging continuous use of the park during the summer, a spokesperson for the organisation said.

Meanwhile, a partnership with Roundhay School would offer students the chance to get involved in the live music industry and event management, providing skills and insight into opportunities in the creative industries, they added.

The festival would also engage local suppliers, employ local staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment, the spokesperson said.