BBC Introducing Stage axed from Reading & Leeds festival after 18 years

The BBC Introducing Stage at Reading & Leeds Festival will be axed after 18 years.READ MORE: Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future”The stage, which launched in 2008, has famously hosted young, emerging artists before they break into the industry. Over the years it’s seen the likes of Ed Sheeran and The 1975 perform, as well as this year’s he