Reading + Leeds 2012, Park Bench Society

Since their formation in 2011, Loughborough’s Park Bench Society have hardly put a foot wrong. Discovered by Dean Jackson, presenter of BBC Introducing show The Beat, the band recently grabbed a coveted spot on the BBC Radio 1 playlist for their track Room 66 and their slot at Reading & Leeds is one of nine festivals they are playing this summer.

The group, who started out as a trio but recently recruited a fourth member, came together through a fondness of ska and Roots Manuva and now produce tight, intricate melodic indie that takes pride in offering fans something new.

• Read more about Park Bench Society on BBC Music

• Girls From The City
• Looking Glass
• Space Jam
• Late To Say
• Room 66
• Back On The Town